GENERAL CABLEGRAMS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1889, 25 October 1913, Page 5

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS.

\XUJ.IXJJLVf3UUi By Toleffi'apli—Profio Association OopyrigUt

POLICE UNION IN LONDON. (Ren. October 24, 7.40 p.m.) London, October 24. Stops we being taken to forni a irnion of the London. Police. The namoß of those joining the union have nob been divulged.—Svdnoy "Sun" SpecialSTOLEN JEWELLERY TRADED. (Reo. October 24, 11.30 p.m.) London, October 24. Edward Jones, a chimney-sweeper, has been ohorged at Llandudno with stealing jewels. The police searched Jones's house and found a quantity of jewels, believed to bo part of the parcel worth £10,000, which was stolen in August last from ft man named Wartski, when exhibited in the Grand Hotol at Llandudno. Jones lived above Wartski's office.

GERMAN AIRSHIPS., (Rec. October 24, 11.30 p.m.) Berlin, October 24. The newspapers state that the German Admiralty has postponed the con' struction of two airships and will make a thorough inquiry ns to the structural plans of the army airships, which will pe increased to ten before Christmas. TRIUMPH OF WHITE RULE. • (Rec. Oetobor 24, 11.30 p.m.) Johannesburg, October 24. Tho Union Government has banquetted the members of the British Parliamentary pa.rty. General Smuts, who presided at the function, said that the Bout-h African problem appeared to be Insoluble, but the people were determined to make tho country a triumph of white civilisation, and square its ideals with ethical principles.

SMALLPOX IN SYDNEY. (Rec. October 25, 0.30 a.m.) Syclnsy, October 2i. Three eases of smallpox wore reported to-day. . i TURKEY AND BULGARIA. (Reo. October 24, 11.30 p,m.) . Constantinople, Oetobor 24. Rumours continue to be heard of a secret convention botweon Turkey and Bulgaria. The Porto is also desirous of being assured of Servian neutrality in tho event of a conflict with Greece. PENSIONS FOR 'WIDOWS. (Reo. October 25, 0.85 a.m.) Melbourne, October 24. The Senate has adopted u resolution in favour of a referendum at the next elections on the question of granting pensions to widows with' dependent young ohildren. 1 UNITED STATES"SHIPPING. (Reo. Oetobor 24, 10.30 p.m.) Washington, October 24. Tho Seftato has adopted Senator La Follette's amendment to tho Seamon's Servitude Bill, this giving tho President power to mako the necessary readjustments in order to avoid possible complications with foreign countries. ■WIFE DESERTER, SENT BACK. (Reo. Ootober 24, 9.65 p.m.)

Sydney, Octobor ?4. James Campbell, who was charged cn a provisional warrant with leaving Now Zealand without adequately providing for the maintenance or his wife, has been remanded to His counsel had previously raised an objection that as tho man had refused vaccination, and therefore would not be carried by the shipping companies, ho should be discharged. Counsel's objection was overruled.

EARTHQUAKE IN NEW HEBRIDES,

(Rec. October 24, 9.55 p m.) ".Sydney, October 24. • In connection with tho remarkable earthquake reoord cabled a few dnys ago, a steamer from the New Hebrides brings' news that a disturbance did occur, but that it was not serious. No damage was done to tho houses, nor was tliero any loss of life. FINANCIAL dS IN BOMBAY. Bombay, Ootober 23. Tho financial oxoitomont continues. A pearl morohant faas failed for forty lakhs of rupees. PLUMAGE PROHIBITION BILL'. London, October 23. 'A textile section of the Chamber of Commerce has beon formed to combat tli.6 Plumage Prohibition Billi on tho ground that it would merely divert trade to other countries, and not save the life of a single bird.—Sydney "Sun" Special. SIR SAMUEL GRIFFITH ENTERTAINED. London, Ootober 23. Sir T. B. Robinson, Agcnt-Gofioral for Queensland, ontortained Sir Samuel Griffith, Chief Justice of tho High Court of Australia, at luncheon, prior to Sir Samuel's doparture for tho Continent. Tho Lord High Chancellor (Lord Hnldano), Lord Brassey, and tho Australian Agents-General were present. Sir Samuel Griffith joins tho Orvieto at Naples. ■ ELECTIONS IN ITALY. (Heo. October 24, 7.40 p.m.) Rome, October 21. Disturbances aro anticipated here on Sunday, when tho elections are held, owing to tlio participation of five million newly enfranchised voters. _ Torpedo bonts have been sent to Sicilian ports, whero party feeling is particularly high.—Sydney " Sun " 'Special.

NAVAL COLLEGE FOR CHINA. (lk>c. October 24, 7,40 p.m.) Peking, October 24, The Chineao Government is establishinp! a liavnl collogo at Shanghai. Tin' British Admiralty is lr>ndmg the Fcrvicos of Captain Harold Christian f«r three years, an diroetor of the collcge,— 6jdn«z. "Sua' l