London, September 26. The " Times " says Mr Lyne, Minis ter for Public Works, New South Wales, put his finger on one of the weakest spots in the policy of the Australian colonies when he de nounced the too great dependence of the people on the Govern ment. The " Times" dwells on the danger of nationalising mines, and thinks the demand of "the Sydney mob" for immediate release of the labour leaders through direct interfer ence of the Government is a significant illustration of what would happen if the Labour Party succeeded in creating a class government. The " Times," commenting on Dr. Renwick's letter on the boarding-out system in New South Wales, considers the legislation he proposed in 1883, curtailing parental rights, would correct some of the evils existing at home and abroad.
AUSTRALIAN FLOODS.
CROPS AND STOCK SERIOUSLY

DAMAGED,

Sydney, this day. Great damage was caused to crops and stock by floods in the Bathurst and Dubbo districts, ■

REVISED VERSION OF THE BIBLE.
CRITICISM BY A BISHOP.
• Melbourne, this day. At the annual Synod of the Church of England, Bishop Gae, speaking of the revised version of the Bible, admitted its value for reference, but objected to its substitution for the authorised ver sion on the grounds that the textual authority is doubtful, and its English worse.
FORTIFICATION OF CANADA

A DIVISION OF COST.
London, September 25. The British Government has agreed to divide the cost with Canada of fortify ing the Pacific Coast stations.
THE TABERNACLE PASTORATE.
London, September 26.
The Rev. Thomas Spurgeon is will iDg to succeed his father as pastor of the Tabernacle. There is, however, some tension between his supporters and the adherents of the Rev. Pearson.
EXECUTION AT BRISBANE.
