GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1364, 15 February 1912, Page 5

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

l*j TclcjjTjipli—~Prcss Associitlen— -Copyright

A RISE IN CONSOLS. (Rec. February 15, 1.0 a.m.) London, February 14. Consols are quoted at »C7B 10s., a rise of ss. since Saturday. The rise is due to optimistic opinions on the international situation following Lord Haldane's visit to Berlin. DR. MAWSON'S EXPEDITION. Melbourne, February 14. The Postmaster-General declines that ho has- no intention of establishing a wireless station at the Macquarrio Island to assist Dr. Mnwson's Antarctic Expedition. The Government hns already contributed liberally to the expedition. A DIFFICULT TOW. Sydney, February 14. The pilot steamer has abandoned the attempt to tow the overturned schooner found off Catherine Hill Bav into port, ami liqs returned to Newcastle for assistance. NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION. London, February 13. At the National Ride Association meeting, Lord C'hcylcsmore, chairman of the association, said lie feared there would be a difficulty in accepting the Australians' invitation for 1012. BOYS IN BRITISH P.O. London, February 13. Mr. Herbert Samuel, Postmaster-Gen-eral, in replying to a deputation, intimated that tlin Post Olliee hereafter would annually engage only 3750 boys instead of GOOO. and would dismiss Wo'yearly instead of 1400. ATTACK ON SMUGGLERS. Lisbon, February 13. Troops attacked smugglers who had taken refuge in a deserted monastery at Chamusca, in the province of Estremaduri, on (he left bank of the Tagus, killing five and wounding nine. ROYAL ALBERT DOCK. 1 London, February 13. His Majesty the King cuts the first sod next July of tho new Royal Hbert Dock, which is to cost COMMONWEALTH WARSHIPS. Sydney, February 14. Cabinet has decided that the building of Commonwealth warships shall bu concentrated at Cockatoo Island. Repair work will bo done at Newcastle. WIRELESS PATENT RIGHTS. Melbourne, February 14. The Marconi Company hns issued a writ ogainst. the Federal Government, asking for an injunction to restrain the Commonwealth from infringing- the corn, piuiy's patent rights. SEA HEX'S COMPENSATION ACT. Melbourne, February 14. The Federal Executive ha* authorised the eniniiig into force of the Seamen's ('ouipen.-alion Act to-morrow. IH ,T. ,T. Cnrlis and Co.. Shipping, Forwarding, nnd Customhouse Agents, Ciistomhousa Quay, move your Furniture. They've had years of experience in this kind of work, and will do it to your tarlsfactinn. No careless paokine or tough Uaftdling, Uodortto chiigea,—