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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4922, 10 January 1895, Page 2

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[ United Pirn Association.] (By Electric Ttkgmph.-Copt/nght.) Cricket The Thirdlest Match(& (Received January 10,10.30 n,m.) _ Adelaide, January 10, Tbo third combined team was picked late last night, as follows : Gregory, Iredale, Callaway, Darling, G. Giffen, A. Jarvis, H, Trotfc, A, Trott, Brace, Worall, and Harry; emergency, Turner. As tho_ latter is now confined to his bed with a severe sore throat, it is likely that another emergency man will bo chosen. A strong offort was made to inelude Moses, but business prevented his taking part in the game. The team is regarded as strong in batting, but in bowling not too good, (Hoc. Jan. 10,12.20 p.m.) Melbourne, Jan, 10, Tho local University defeated Sydney University by an innuiw and 72 runs.

Latest Australian. (Received January 10, 10.50 ajU Melbourne, Jamiai/fILJ The Geelong Rifle Meeting" is characterised by the magnificent shooting of Major Umphelby, who lowered the World's record at 300, 500, and 600 yards, by scoring 101 out of a possible 105 points. A shocking explosion occurred in a mine at Bendigo, by which aminernamed Franklyn wasblowuto atoms. The remains of his body were brought to the surface in a bag, and his brains in a candle box.

lho Argus says tho simmering condition of affairs in Newcastle is explained by the statement that there are really two thousand too many miners on the field, and that there is work for just about half the number of men who want it, It considers that while this disproportion continues, there is no hope of ameliorating the position, Resources wore exploded in Japan and South America, and the markets in the east and on the Pacific coast of America, which were previously almost monopolised by Newcastle are now lost, and it stands to reajjon that these markets could oflfpie regained by a great effort, and by reducing the price of coal so as to cut'under the rivals. This the Argus says is the process going on to-day to some extent, and Nowcastle coal having lost its value, the loss must be borne by the miners who aro in excess of requirements, as well as by the colliery companies. (Received January 10,11,50 a.m.) Adelaide, January 10, During the year the total cablegrams forwarded from all stations was 41,989, and the number received 44,892. The total value was £304,000. Brisiiane, January 10. _ Sir Thomas Mcllwraith, although his health is improving, will shortly visit England to obtain additional benefit, and has resigned his position in the Federal Council. The Hon. H, M. Nelson will succeed him.

(Received January 10,11.45 a.m.) Sydney, January 10. A deputation of Helton miners discussed the proposal of thajgn. agemont, and itis expected a will be announced to-night, There is an outcry in the country against the romoyal of the wheat duties, In several centres the price has fallen to Is lOd per bushel, The Postal authorities have received, a communication from the N.Z. Government with regard to that Colony joining the Vancouver mail service, and it is proposed that another boat should be added to enable the establishment of a monthy service, alternating with the 'Frisco service, and calling at Auckland. The Postmaster General of N.S.W. lias no objection to his proposal, provided it involves no increased outlay to N.S.W. The Vancouver Company is willing to put on an additional boat. If it is understood that the N.Z. Government ofiors a substantial subsidy,

The Australian Squadron. Why it should be Maintained, ' (Received January 10,11.10 p.mjjt Melbourne, January fc|W Admiral Cyprian Bridge in the I courso of an interview touched upon ■ the subject of the latest theories in gunner)' and said a great revulsion ! had come about against the use of i very heavy guns on board ships, i Nothing had happened in the Chin. ' ese-Japaneso war for which they ■ were not quite prepared, except per--1 haps the ease with which many 1 ships took fire. No doubt, ho says, a few ships may blow up or be • burnt, but there is no reason to anticipate the total destruction which has boenprophesied. The Australian Auxiliary Squadron which would assist to safeguard Australia-sea-borno commerce, in time of war, was a cheap insurance for Australia, as she contributed only about £126,000 per annum, whereas, judging by the bluebooks, the Chilian, Brazilian, Argentine, or-Gr«ek navies, which wero not much larger, cost a million per annum, If Australia severed hef connection with Groat Britain in'order to avoid the consequences when Great Britain was at war, her position be improved, for in war timtjHH provisions of international law were practically a dead letter, and a cargo from neutral Australia would not be respected by foreign captains, whether it be declared contraband of war or not, The Australian Colonies, under any set circumstances, deponded for Its. wealth entirely upon the unobstructed transport of goods by sea, and therefore they were closely interested in the maintenance of an efficient fleet in their waters,