GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1222, 2 September 1911, Page 5

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

| By T«!eura,£>h— Press Association—OoDrritrbl FAMOUS PICTURE CHANGES HANDS. (Rec.* September 1, 11.10 p.m.) London, September 1. Tlio National Art Gallery lias purchased from the Countess of Carlisle Gos.-axt's famous altar piece "The Adoration of tiiu Kings," now at Castlo Howard, for A'iO.OOO. ELECTION AGENT'S DEATH. London, September 1. A verdict lias been returned by tno coroner's jury that the late Mr. I\. Davits, who was election agent for 111'. Masterman, Under-Secretary to the Homo Office, when Mr. Masterman was unseated for corrupt practice by his agent, met his death by accident. Sir. Davies was killed on the railway at Stafford a fortnight ago. RANSOMED FROM BRIGANDS. Constantinople, September 1. Herr Eichter, tho Jona ecioatist who was captured by brigands in the Mount Olympus Ranges, and for whoso rolcaso a ransom of .iiOOO was paid from, privato sources, has arrived at Salonika. LORD GLADSTONE IN RHODESIA. Capo Town, September 1. The Governor-Genera!, Lord Gladstone, was cordially welcomed on his official visit to Rhodesia, dispelling tho anticipatations his reprievo of a native charged with assault some months ago would affect tho warmth of his reception. A BOXING CONTEST POSTPONED. (Rec. September 2, 0.35 a.m.) Sydney, September 1. Tho Lester-Lang fight has boon postponed, as Lang has contracted influenza. WATTLE DAY. Sydney, September 1. Wattlo Day was generally observed today, and is becoming distinctly more popular. HOT WEATHER IN AUSTRALIA. Sydney, September 1. The first heat wave of (he seasoji was recorded to-day, when there was a ternperaturo ill the coasuu towns. LORD ROBERTS AND COMPULSORY SERVICE. London, August 31. Field-Marshal Lord Roberts is sending an autograph message to Australia, expressing his appreciation of tho initiation of compulsory service, and his delight at tho appearance aud conduct of the cadets from Australia. CANADIAN SAILORS DESERTING. Ottawa, August 31. Thero have been numerous desertions from tho cruiser Rainbow stationed on tho Pacific Coast because tho rates of pay aro lower than those offered ashore. RECORD CUSTOMS REVENUE. Sydney, September 1. The Customs revenue for August was a record. All tho States show increases. AUTOMATIC TELEPHONES. Melbourne, September 1. Tho Federal Government has accepted a Chicago tender for au automatic telephone system for Gcelong. BISHOP OF BATHURST. Sydney, September 1. Canon Long, of Kc-w, has accepted the Bishopric of Bathurst. MEXICAN PRESIDENCY. ' Mexico City, August 31. GenoTal Madero has been nominated for tho presidency of Mexico by the Constitutional Progressives. . AUSTRALIAN EXHIBITION. Melbourne, September 1. The Imperial Government approves of tho, proposal to hold an Empire exhibition. ABORIGINES PROTECTION. Melbourne, September 1. Dr. Basedow, recently appointed Protector of Aborigines in tho Northern Tciv ritorv, has resigned. lie declares the legislation passed is unworkable. EMBEZZLEMENT CASE. Sydney, September 1. S. A. Stanley, paymaster in the Customs Department, pleaded guilty to charges of embezzling .fillliO and .6:lls—moneys belonging (o Ibe Commonwealth Government. He was committed for trial. INCREASE IX SUGAR PRICES. Sydney, September 1. Tho Sugar Company to-day advances the prices of all sugars by a pound a tou.