GENERAL CABLEGRAMS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1694, 10 March 1913, Page 5

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright

4 SEA INVADES THE LAND. (Rec. Marcli 10, 0.55 a.m.) Rio do Janeiro, March. 9. Unprecedented seas at Rio destroyed the quay extension and invaded the streets, flooding many of the residences. AUSTRALIA'S FLAGSHIP. London, March 9. The battle-cruiser Australia has returned to Devonport, after successful three-quarter speed trials covering thirty hours. TRADE UNION BILL., London, March 9. The House of Lords, on the motion of Lord Crewes, agreed to tho Commons' ' amendment to the Trades Union Bill re- ' garding the establishment of a political i newspaper. , ' ROYAL VISIT TO VIENNA. Vienna, March 9. It is reported tliat the King and Queen of England will visit Vienna at the end of May. HOUSE OF LORDS' REFORM. London, March 9. Tho "Daily Telegraph" states that Cabinet has drafted a scheme for the reform of tho House of Lords, but that the measure will not be introduced during the coming session.

RUGBY: : /WALES DEFEATS IRELAND. London, March 9. In the Eugby football match between Wales and Ireland, Wales (16 points) defeated Ireland (13 points). DISTILLERS FINED. ' Paris, Maroh 8. Four distillers at Cambrai liavo been fined' ,£50,000 for defrauding the excise. EIRE AT YOKOHAMA. Tokio, March 8. The Exchange, several silk factories, a number of "go-downs," and 250 buildings at Yokohama- have been destroyed bj fire. Tho damage is estimated, ut $150,000. OUTRAGE IN PERSIA. Teheran, March 8. An unknown Persian, running alongside the carriage, fired shots at M. Constant, the Belgian Director of Customs at Bushire, killing his wife and seriously wounding the Director. season. SCOTTISH MINERS' FAY. London, March 8. ' The Scottish miners have obtained a daily increase of sixpence in their pay. BRITISH TRADE. London, March 8. The British imports for February increased .£4,077,015, exports J!2,G52,424, and re-exports by .£21,832, as compared with tho previous February. AVIATION. Sydney, March 8. Aviator Hart is arranging a flight from Sydney to Melbourne. He builds a biplane for the purpose. London, March 8. Tho aviator Vitay, aeroplaning from Hendon, was caught in a wind-gust at Farnborough. His machine turned turtle and was wrecked. Vitay's legs were broken. A DARING SWINDLE. Rome, March 8. Two persons simultaneously cashed cheques for twelve thousand sterling each on the Bank of Genoa. Immediately it was discovered that the cheques were exactly similar tho doors were closed. The forgers escaped. LONDON BAKERS' DISPUTE. London, March 8. The Right Hon. Mr. Sydney Buxton (President of the Board of Trade) has intervened in the hope of effecting a settlement in tho bakers' dispute. WORKERS' INSURANCE. The Hague, March 8. The Second Chamber has adopted a Bill for tho compulsory insurance of workmen against old ago and sickness. ROCKET GUNS FOR AIRCRAFT. London, March 8. The British War Office is experimenting with rockets of a suitable, type to warn foreign'aircraft against making observations.

INDIAN POETESS DEAD. Vancouver, March 7. The doath is announced of Pauline Johnson, the Indian poetess. USEFUL RAIN. Sydney, March 8. Exoepting in the north-eastern comcr useful rain has fallen throughout the State relieving tho situation, which in many districts, particularly, in the south coast dairying area, was becoming serious. With rain came a cliango from sultry to winter conditions. QUEI3N ALEXANDRA. London, March 7. The newspapers publish long appreciations of Queen Alexandra, it being fifty years sinco sho nrrivod in England. Queen Alexandra specially requested that there should be no public rejoicings. TIIE SCOTT FUND. Melbourne, March 8. The Slate Government has decided not lo contribute to the Scott fund. Tho reasons are I lint some of the other Stales are not taking part, that the people are contributing directly, and that the matter is one that tho Federal Government should deal with. SHOOTING AFFAIR, Sydney, March 8. Neither Hatton nor Violet Coghlan is in a serious condition. Before the shooting they and other companions went for a taxi-cob drive about Ihe eily and to Congee. The cause of the shooting is not explained. LATE SHIPPING. Melbourne, March B, Arrived—Brisbane, from Hokiangaj Ulimaroa from Bluff. >