AUSTRALIA.
WAR LOAN OVER-SUBSCRIBED. FUSION PROPOSALS HANG FIRE. Received February 9, 9.25 p.m. Melbourne, Feb. 9. The war loan has been over-subscribed £5,179,550 having been applied for. It remains open for a further period. TERMS. OF FUSION SETTLED. The Fusion conference has been unable to agree. It is understood that the Liberals, while not objecting to Mi. Hughes retaining the position of Prime Minister, strongly object to his retaining the majority of the coalition cabinet. Received Feb. 10, 12.30 a.m. The.terms of Federal fusion have been settled, but remain to be ratified by both parties on Tuesday. Jt is believed that Ministerialists will obtain at least five Cabinet seats. WILD TALK. Melbourne, Feb. 9. In the Senate Mr. Ferricks gave notice of motion repudiating any Imperial Conference decision on Australia's behalf not endorsed by the Australian representatives.
Mr. Higgs urged that the House should discuss fhe proposals submitted to tin, Imperial Conference. He thought one peace condition should be that the Kai--B.'- should be deposed. He also advocated that the Allies should form an armv and navy to police the world. GREAT SHORTAGE OF RECRUITS. Melbourne, Feb. 9. Mr. Pearee states that although 10,500 reinforcements are required, the total recruits in the Commonwealth durin" the past month was only 5448. " REPRESENTATION AT IMPERIAL WAR COUNCIL. Melbourne, February 8. At the re-assembling of Parliament, Mr. Hughes said that he hoped to be able to make a statement regarding representation at the Imperial Conference within a few days. Melbourne, Feb. ft. It is now oensidered certain that Mr. Hughes will attend the Imperial Conference. DAYLIGHT SAVING REPEAL.
Melbourne, February 8. Mr. Tudor has asked for the introduction of a Bill for the repeal of the Daylight Saving Act. Mr Hughes has promised to give the matter consideration. The Herald is conducting a ballot on the question, at present the voting being 458 for and 3881 against. SHIPS FOEvFLOUR EXPORT. Melbourne, February 9. A deputation representing the* flour millers urged" the Government to provide ships for the export of flour, otherwise the mills would have to close. Senator Russell stated that the Government is endeavoring to obtain an order from the Imperial authorities. Shipping risks were not interfering with the export, but Australian millers were up against the interests of British millers.
GENERAL ITEMS. — , I OFFICIAL REPORTS. SUCCESSFUL FRENCH AIR RAID, j A. & N.Z. Cable Association and Renter. Received Feb. 9, 5.50 p.m. I-'cli 8. A French comminui"; <ot& that there has been live! v ,if' /t Hill 304 and Avocourt V 'T rj ■> emplanes bombed n ,; i !• /"'••■nmts at Lahr. in the O ■ Hp-len, and an aerodrome ■■■•' •y, Italian official: V.n-■ * ; un the right bank of the r.ivnu at Mount Freikoff, failed. GREECE. FOOD RIOTS. Received February 9, 6.55 p.m. Athens, Feb. 8. There has been disorder and some rioting owing to the lack of flour, due to the blockade. The bread ration has been reduced to 160 grammes per head daily.
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