AUSTRALIAN.

Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 73, 25 October 1884, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

Melbourne, Thursday.— Another case of small-pox has occurred in this city. Melbourne, October 17. The Tasmanian Government has agreed to Mr Service's proposal to protest against the inclusion of the Anglo-German Convention regarding the Pacific annexation The New South Wales Government refused, and so also has South Australia, pending the receipt, of further information as to the alleged convention. The New Zealand Government has not yet replied to Mr Service. Melbourne, October 17. — Mr MurraySmith, Agent-General in London, has telegraphed to Mr Service stating that it i8 rumoured that England and Germany have concluded a convention respecting the Pacific Islands. Mr Smith advises that the colonies should make a united protest against any convention until their consent is given. Mr Service is, it is understood, communicating with the other colonies as to the course to pursue.

Melbourne, October 20. It has transpired that Mr Stout, Premier of New Zealand, has telegraphed to Mr Service requesting to be supplied with further information regarding the proposed protest to the Imperial Government against the conclusion of a convention with Germany regarding Pacific annexation. Melbourne, October 20. — An explosion has occurred at the Litho Fractur Company's* works near Foots Cray. The buildings was completely wrecked. Two workmen were severely injured.

Sydney, October 17. Her Majesty's warships iNelson, Diamond, and Espiegle leave here to-morrow for New Guinea, where Commodore Erskine will formally declare the Biitish protectorate. The German warship Elizabeth left Port Jacob yesterday, and it is believed she is also bound for New Guinea. The Government of New South Wales, in reply to Mr Service,have declined to join in the protest to the Imperial Government against the arrangement with Germany as to Pacific annexation, on the ground that it would be considered impertinent for the colonies to interfere in the foreign policy of England. Sydney, Oct, 22. —In the Legislative Assembly last evening, a yesplution authorising the construction of a railway through the city to Circular Quay was passed by 53 to 13.

Adelaide, Oct. 17.— W. Thow, the local Superintendent, having been suspended in consequence of charges against him by his superior officer, Mr Mathewson, in the Legislative Assembly, has given notice of a motion thereanent, which reflects upon the action of the Commissioner of Works. The Ministry regard the motion as tantamount to a vote of want-of-confidence, and the House accordingly adjourned until Tuesday, when the motion will be discussed, Adelaide, October 17.— The House of Assembly has passed the bill providing for the payment of members, but it is considered certain that the measure will be rejected by the Council. Adelaide, Oct. 22. — In the House of Assembly last night a lengthy debate took place on Mr Mattingson's motion, reflecting upon the action of the Minister of Works in dismissing Mr Thow, Locomotive Superintendent. A division was, however, avoided by the House adopting unanimously an amendment to the motion moved by a Government supporter.