AUSTRALIAN.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2888, 2 May 1888, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

Sydney, Mayl. ■ The experiments with M, Pasteur's microbes are now being carried out. A number of rabbits which had been inoculated with microbes on the Saturday were found alive and healthy on Monday. The experiment is not regarded as conclusive, as some of the microbes may have lost their virulence. The agent of M. Pa.ste.ur will probably cultivate fresh microbes, April 80. The apparent unwillingness of the British Government to aid the colonists in their attempts to exclude the Chinese from Australia'has given rise to a feeling .of dissatisfaction, and vigorous public action is now. contemplated in all the Australian colonies. A mass meeting to consider the question is being held lujre this evening, It is understood the Government

will resist the landing of the Afghan's Chinese passengers here should the steamer be brought on to this port. • A new goidfiek} has been discovered at Cooma, and eight miles of country have been pegged off. The Colonial Sugar Refining Company has declared a dividend of 7 per cent, The amalgamation of the company with the New Zealand Sugar Company has been completed. Melboiot, Mayl. Edwards, a theatrical agent, yesterday attempted to murder a man whom he alleged was on too familiar terms with his wife. Edwards drew a revolver and fired twice but without effect.