GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 973, 14 November 1910, Page 5

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

By Tel«eraph—Press Association—CojrjrclijM. —. ftTEXAS LYNCHING APFAIR. I (Rec. November 13, 5.5 p.m.) Now York, November 12. The Mexican Government intend con« ducting an independent investigation into tho Texas lynching. Washington announces the receipt, of an expression oi Mexico's profound regret at the violence displayed -against American's, and has promised to punish the offenders. DEVELOPMENT OF PERSIA. ' CReo. November 13, 5.5 p.m.) St. Petersburg, November 12. The "Novoo Vremya" foreshadows a convention providing for the junction ,of the Bagdad and Northern Persian, railways hereafter to be constructed under Russian auspices. The ."Novoo Vremya" fears that German goods will thereby enter Persia to the detriment of Russia,

...... .THIRTY-SEVEN DROWNED..,.,,, , '" " (Rec. November 13, 5:5 p.m.) : ' Paris, November 12. Eight fishing boats were, wrecked.in the gale at Boulogne, and 37 persons drowned. EXPRESS DRIVERS* STRIKE SETTLED. ; (Rec. November 14, 0.35 a.m.) Now York, November 13. The strike of drivers of express com* panics \ in New York has been settled, and work will be resumed on Monday. NEW LABOUR ADVISER, '■ London, November 11. It is officially announced that, Mr. D, J.; Shackleton, Labour M.P. for Clitheroe, has been appointed Senior Labour'Ad- ' viser to the Homo Office. BRITISH WORKS~DEPARTMENT. London, November 11. : As Earl Beauohamp, the new First Commissioner of Works, sits in. the House of Lords, Mr. Dudley Ward, M.P. • for Southampton, . will . represent the Works Department in the House of Commons. MR, REGINALD M'KENNA. London, November 11. Mr. Reginald WKenna, First Lord of the Admiralty, who has been operated upon for acnto appendicitis -is progress* jug favourably.. "BULLFINCH" TOWN LOTS. ' (Rec, November 14, 0.10 a.m.) Perth, November 12. Extraordinary interest was shown . ill the sale of "Bnllfinoh" town lots. Fiftyfivo realised .£25,140. The highest price paid was .^SOO. YOUNGER RHODES SCHOLARS WANTED. Sydney, November 12. The trustees controlling the Rhode* . scholarships have suggested that New South Wales should select younger candidates than previously. University mea support the suggestion. DOCK FOR MELBOURNE. Melbourne, November 12. The State Government is considering the matter of the construction of a dock at the mouth of tli'o Yarra, with a length! of 4900 feet and a width of 1000 feet.

EARTHQUAKE RECORDS. . Melbourne, November 12. The Observatory records show that last Friday the earth tremor was only slight, and on tho following Wednesday very severe. • Another severe quake was recorded on Thursday night, lasting from 10.30 to 11-38. THE AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON. Melbourne, November 12. Yesterday the cruisers Powerful, En« counter, and Cambium sailed for New Zealand. BULLFINCH GOLDFIELD. Perth, November 12. The Bullfinch Railway Bill was read a first time. It provides for tho construction of a lino from Southern Cross to.thf new goldfield. LOCAL OPTION IN TASMANIA. Hobart, November 12. Tho Legislative Assembly threw out tha Local' Option Bill. LONDON MARKETS. (Rec. November 14, 0.10 a.m.) London, November 12. The hides sales are neglected, and of« ferings have been withdrawn. Leather is firm. First Wellington dressing, IGJd. Basils are irregular. First Wellington's, 22d. Hemp is quiet; fair October and December shipments, ,£2l.' Copra active'; South Sea hags, £24 155." Cotton, 7.75 d. per lb. Rubber, 6s. Id. per lb. . Silver, 25' d. Copper—On spot, .£57 55.; three months, dGSB 3s. 3d. Tin—On-spot, £180 15s. j. three months, ■£161.' Load, .£l3 ss.