GENERAL CABLEGRAMS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1894, 31 October 1913, Page 7

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS.

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KING EDWARD'S MEMOIRS. (R-ec. October 31, 0,16 a.m.) London, October 30. The "Daily Graphic" states that in view of the King's dissatisfaction with tho recent published memoirs of King Edward VII, His Majesty has authorised the publication of a biography under Viscount Knollys's supervision. It is suggested that Lord Rosebery may bo the author of the biography, which will probably deal only with events prior to tho accession of tho lato King. DEATH OF A FAMOUS SPENDTHRIFT. (Rec. October 30, 7,15 p.m.) New York, October 29. _ Charles Gates, better known as "Spotlight" Gates, described as the greatest spendthrift in tha \vorld, died at Wyoming, after a week's revelry. He oneo told an interviewer that lie gave away £200,000 yearly in tips alone, adding": "I will bo unable to take, it with mo when I die." Ho was a soil of tho millionaire Gates. "SNIDE" AUCTION ROOMS. (Rec. October 30, 7,15 p.m.) London, October 29, The legitimate auctioneers in London are indignant at the indiscriminate issue of licenses to men'running "siiido" auction rooms. Tho Institute of Auctioneers is petitioning tho authorities to legislate to check tho growing evil. RAILWAY ACCIDENTS-ALLAYING PUBLIC UNEASINESS. (Rec. October 30, 7.15 p.m.) London, October 20. Tho London and South-Western Railway Company is running dummy carriages, with blinds drawn, at each end of their trains, passengers not being allowed to use them. This innovation has been adopted owing to public uneasiness over tho recent " acsidonts. — Sydney "Sun" Special.

BATTLESHIP'S WASH. FLOODS THE STREETS.,,,; ,j, j;; (Rco, Ootober 30, 10.85 p.m.) London, October "80. When the battleship Orion, was leaving Portsmouth at high. tide, lio-r huge displacement caused the sea to invado tlie streets to a depth of several feet near the Harbour entrance. Children were removed 1 from the school in boats. AUSTRALASIAN MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY. (Reo. October 30, 10.85 p.m.) Sydney, October 30. The liquidator of the Australasian Mortgage and Agency Company reports tlie abandonment of tlio Land Tax Assessment appeal, owing to delays in the Australian Courts., Ho therefore will make a final distribution of 20} par cent, to tho prefercnco shareholders. RAILWAY STATION BURNT, Lcndon, October 29. Fire destroyed the Llattdulae (Wales) Railway Station, including the signalbox. Tho Irish Boat Express da-shed into the blazing station, and tho train windows were damaged. THE NEW COMET. "Times"—Sydney "Sim" Special Cables. London, October 29. The comet recently reported isgrow-> ing brighter. It is rapidly moving in >a southerly direction. Meteor displays are expected from tho comet. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SAILORS' : SOCIETY ESSAYS. London, October 29, Tho following are prize-winners in the British and Foreign Sailors' Society essay competition: — Robert Mayiio, Wangamii; ' Agnes Burbidgo, Wellington; J. Roy, Waitaki; Margaret Ballantyno, Inversorgill.

educational progress in new . SOUTH WALES. Sydney, October 30. Mr. Holman, the State Premier, lias rewired a letter from Lord Haitians, Lord High Chancellor, acknowledging tils receipt of docmmoiits showing the educational progress of New South Wales. Lord Haldane says:—-"These reoords make mo marvel Ido not think there is any other part of tho Empire where sucli systematic plaiiß have been initiated and put in operation. I hope I shall have, tlio opportunity of drawing attention to and stimulating tho example you are setting." following the. emigrants, "Time?" —Sydney "Sun" Spccial Cableß. (Reo. October 29, 7.40 p.m.) London, October 29. 'A cinema operator will accompany tho next Orient liner carrying emigrants to Australia. He will take pictures of life oft board ship from Tilbury Docks to Australia. Tho idea is to dopict tho farmer in England, straggling adverse circumstances, being induced to emigrate. Ho will bo shown settling on tiie land in Australia, and gradual y acquiring a competence. Subsequently tho pictures will bo shown m tlio cinema halls of the EngUsli rural districts. The Emigration Department is instituting six lectures weekly throngout tho agricultural districts mid pimoipal citics of the United Kingdom during the winter. SMALLPOX IN SYDNEY, (Reo. October 31, 0,15 p.m.) Sydney, OctoEor 30. One smallpox cate was reported today. LATE SHIPPING. (Rec. October 31, 0.15 p.m.) 1 Sydney,' October SO. j Sailed; Inga, for Auckland. •