AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2120, 4 November 1890, Page 1

AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

Sydnb?, Oct. 31. Mr Dibbs' want of confidence motion has been defeated by 45 to 21, and an amendment approving of the action of the Governrnpßt ia postponing the d»scuseion on the v fisoal proposals was carried by 46 to 23. The result of Mr Dibbß' motion of censore on (fee tdoveamaQt resulted io an

angry scenein'tbe Booee of Assembly. Mi Dibbs dec'ared that he. had arranged with Sir-Henry Parkes, the Premier, for an adjournment of the debate, and he accused ihe iovemment of contemptible, scoundrelly, and perdfidions conduct. He also mentioned that on the strength of thin Premier's promise several member* r.f the Oppoei'ion had left the House before the dhisum took p'ace. The Premier gave an absolu e denial to the statrmeaisof the leader of the Opposition. It is understood Mr Dibbs intends to move a direct vote of censure on the Government on luesday. Melbourne, Oct.. 81. In the Bouseof Assemb'y a w%nt of confidence motion wa* tabled by Mr Munro and carried by ; ss to 85. Nov. 1. The Ministry has resigned, and Mr Monro, 1-ader of the Opposition, has been summoned to form a new Government, Tbirty.six members who voted with the late Government have resolved to form a united. Opposition party under the leaderanip-of Messrs Gillies and Deakin,