Received August 19, at 10 a,m, Melbourne, August 19. The Marina Board haa decided to cite the ciptains of both the Edina and the Excelsior on a charge of careless nariga tion. The Eastern Extension Company has applied to be »' lowed to open lta own offic3 in Melbourne- The Postmaster- General says that each a concession is impossible. The GovernmeDfc la abont to engage In the cable badness itself, and it woald be a breach of agreement with the contracting colonies to the Pacific cable, Perth, Angasb 19. Both Hoases carried » resolution in faror of womanhood suffrage. Hobart, Aagnat 19. The Assembly carried a resolution ex tending the Hare system to the whole colony. The Electoral Readjustment Bill was passed.
Received Augmb 19, at 0.25 p.m. Brisbane, Angusb 19. Arrived— Aorangl, from Vancouver.
Received August 20, at 5 p.m. Sydney, August 20. la reference to the proposal of the Auckland Federation League to invite Mr Barton to come to Auckland, it is understood he is anabla to accept; It at present his time being fully occapied. He will probably accept within the next two months. Sailed — Tar&wera, Melbourne, August 20. The i£nglismen played the V/ctorUn Ragby Clab, when the former won by fiyo goa'8 and a try to nil.
