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Gambling and Indecent Advertisements. On the operation of " Suppression of Gambling and Indecent Advertisements Act" of Queensland, in connection with newspapers published outside Queensland and forwarded by post to that Colony : Hon. J. Gavan Duffy moved, — " That representations be made from this Conference to the Post Office Authorities of Queensland, pointing out that the operation of the " Suppression of Gambling and Indecent Advertisements Act" and the "Post Office Act" in connection with Newspapers posted out of the Colony of Queensland, and forwarded by post to that Colony, is a restriction upon the Australian press." Honorable Joseph Cook seconded, but suggested an alteration in the form of the Motion. After discussion, Hon. J. Gavan Duffy asked leave to withdraw his Motion and to substitute another, viz.— " That representations be made from this Conference to the Post Office authorities of Queensland, pointing out that the high rates charged on newspapers coming from other Colonies is an unjustifiable restriction on the Australian press." Leave was given to withdraw' the original Motion, and the substituted Motion was put to the Conference. Hon. Joseph Cook seconded. Discussion took place, in the course of which Hon. the President gave a brief description of the amended Gambling Act of Tasmania, stating that from experience gained as to its operation he could commend it to the attention of the Delegates from other Colonies. The Motion was then put and carried. The Conference adjourned until 2*30 p.m.

AFTERNOON SITTING. The President took the Chair at 2*30 p.m. Ratification of Washington Treaty. The Question as to the Ratification of Washington Congress, and consideration of the various Conventions entered into at Washington but not signed by the Australasian Delegate, also Hon. Mr. Duffy's Notice of Motion on the same subject, were postponed until next day. Telegraphic. Orders of the Day 10, 11, and 12 were ordered to stand over until after No. 15. Cable Subsidies and Guarantees. The subject as to the time of year for closing Cable Subsidies and Guarantees was called on. The Hon. the President suggested that this subject should be referred to the Permanent Heads of Departments to report. Hon. J. Gavan Duffy moved, — " That the subject be referred accordingly." Hon. Joseph Cook seconded the Motion, which w r as carried. Urgent Telegrams. On the question of abolishing the system of " Urgent" Intercolonial Telegrams, or of overcoming the delays to which ordinary Telegrams are subjected in Colonies in which such system is in operation: Hon. Joseph Cook moved, — " That the system of ' Urgent' Telegrams in operation in six Colonies of Australia be abolished." Hon. J. Gavan Duffy seconded the Motion pro forma. Hon. J. G. Jenkins moved as an amendment,— " That the subject be referred to the Heads of Departments for report." Hon. J. R. Dickson seconded. After discussion the Amendment Avas put and carried.