GENERAL CABLEGRAMS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1911, 20 November 1913, Page 7

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS.

By Telegraph—frosa Association** OGSyrisa;* ROYAL DIVORCE RUMOUR IN BERLIN. . . (R*c. November 20, 1,20 a.m.) Berlin, November 19. Persistent reports that Prince Eitel, the Kaiser's favourite son, j 3 . divorcing his wife, has necessitated an official denial. SYDNEY'S QUARANTINE EMBARGO Molbourne, November 19. There is reason to believe that the report of tho recent conference of health •Officers recommends'that the smallpox embargo be removed from.Sydney,' with certain safeguards. ' (Rec, November 20, 1,20 a,m.) Sydney, November 19. Two smallpox cases were reported in the city to-day, and three at Adelong, BISCUIT-MAKER'S FORTUNE. } . London, November 19. . J-fce Will of the late Mr. George W. ■ Palmer (of tho vrelMbown biscuit-male* pg firm of Huntly 'and Palmer) has been proved at £765,000. of which sum £20,000 has been left to "Reading charities, ' INTENSE BSMffl BRISBANE., Brisbane, November 19. There is intense heat—over 106 degrees in tho shade—a city record for November. TRANS-ATLANTIC WIRELESS TELEPHONY, Loniiorty November 18. Mr. Mareoni denies that ho conversed across the Atlantic, but says ho succeeded in transmitting vocal ■sounds long distances. CAVALRY CHARGERS. (Rec. November 19, 11.20 p.m,) New York, November 19. America camo first and second, and'. Great Britain third, in the armv chargers' competition .at tho New York Hwso Shaw. i . . SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ARTIST. London, November 18. Mr. Will Ashtfrjv, the South Australian artist, has been clectod a member of the Royal Oil Painters' Institute, Mr. Ashton is represented in tlio National Galleries'at Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth, and has exhibited at the Royal Academy, .Paris Sidou, and Exhibitions of the '.'Eo'val Society of Painters in OH Colour.*. Ho was born at lark, England, in 1881, his father,- also nn artist, being art teachev at Adelaide. J'fe studied in England under Julius Ofsfion and Tahnttge, and subsequently iu Paris. His marine subjects are distinguished by bold technique, luminous colour, and fine movement. AUSTRALIA AND MILITARY TRAINING. Londorj, November 18. Tho Commonwealth has circulated a pamphlet describing Australia's experiences in regard to compulsory training, also tlio latest amendments suggested by experience.