GENERAL CABLEGRAMS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1974, 3 February 1914, Page 7

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS.

By Teloffdph-pfeka A&odatibri-Coßynslft . <... c. ~ 9 ..-■-..- . .World aeroplane race, (Rdc. February 2,10.20 p.m.) Hey Vofk, Februiiry 1. Tll6 second rgund (if the world aeroplane raco is 'to be limited to ninety days. The first prize will be £24,000, with an add-iti6nal iGCiWO, FOOT-AND-MGtiTa DISE-ASE, ■ • (Rcc. February 3, 0,20 a.m.) London, February 2, Ninety pigs and a number of sheep and cattle have l)eett slaughtered at Ballysax as they we.ro suffe:rijig from foot-and-mouth disease. MOTORING FROM SXBXTONE. Parlsy February 1. Longfield,; a Oaltforniair, and liis German wife, liavo been- arrested »t San Remo on n suspicion ot being concerned; in .tho murder of Biga.ll, a. pxomiin.ent commercial .man at Leipzig. The three Were' motoring f-ftim When a scream was heard from tho car, and Sigall staggered out* slioS-in the ba«l?. , BANK MANAGER ARRESTED. •"■ , Parlsr, Februarji 1. It js announced that the manager of a bank not eamed has bwn arrested. The bank has lost in various enterprises. HEREFORDSHIRE TEACHERS. londorti Fobmary 1. The National Ijnion of Teacliers will guarantee tho salaries of tho Herefofcl , - shiro. teachers, who Wont on- strike-, fa? fivo years; also to sustain ior three months uncertifieated teachors not- belonging to the , xt;.hn. ■ ' London, Fobruary 1. ■The British obm.initt.eo of thfe Peace Centenary has decidoti to piwbiso 9ulgrave Marioi-j. whei-o resided some of .■\Vashing.ton''g. ancestors 1 , AN AEROPLANE FOR'TfIE REB'T ; -- ■ gross society;; ■■■ .' ;.' Lindon, Folmary 1. The,military Authorities will plate aii aeroplane at tHo..disposal of tho Rod Cross Society to demonsirato the use of removing wounded from tio field. ' ' ' LORD ftOSEBEftY. London, Februery I. Lord Rpsebery's condition i$ improving. The insomnia continues), but he is progressing satisfactorily. ' • . LETTER-TELEGRAJIS IN NEW south Wales.. SycJney, February 2. A new system of le.t-ter-telograms" -])&s been introduced: by tho Foetal Depaftment. The minimum chargo is & sliij* ling for forty' v/ofds-, and a taifpeniiy for every additional #ord.' 4 The niessages aro sent during the night to the office of destination-, and delivered' as an ordinary letter. . ■ , v . VICTORIAN !COAL OUTPIJT. ''WelftoWiMt, February 2._ The output of coal from Victoria during 1913 totalled. 593,912 tens, an increase of 4f7Q. Tho Stateproduced 48&,23S tons. DEMAND FOR NEWCASTLE COAIi'. . Newcastle, February 2. Tlie demand' for eoa:l diifing the past few weeks has been exceptionally strong, especially for New , Zealand. _ The holiday and insufficient appliances for handling tho coal is causing a congestion. Some vessels have been delayed for sis days. . DECORATED. , , Berlin, February 1. ■ The Alsace-Lorraine .Ministers who resigned have been decorated. PANAMA EXHIBITION., Paris, February 1. The French Ministry is seeking acredit of £70,00 i to participate in. the Panama,' Exhibition-—Sydney "Sun" Special.. A-SPORTSMAN'S VICTORY. ' ■ Sydney,. January 31. Mr. Jj S. Bruiiton, the well-known sportsman, tlefeated Sir Allen Taylor, a former Lord Sfa.vor, at tho Langward municip.aL electiems. CLOTHING FACTORY DAMAGED. M'eibourfie, Januar.v 31. A.fire damaged the clothing factory of the Mauriec Artand Compafly to the , extent of £1.5,000. ' BRITISH ENTERPRISE. January 1 30. Mr. W. H, Taft, speakiitg at the Empire Club at Toronto,, said that but for British enterprise, courage, and sense of responsibility in governing other races, eivilisation would have: be,on greatly retarded.-'Sy-dnoy . "Sim" Special. POPULATION OF SYDNEY. Sydney, January 31. The Government Statiistician estimateg that if the- population continues: to increase at the present rate, the metropolis will eontajn a million people by tho end of 1920. • ; A SEPOY'S CRIME. Delhi, January 31. A Sepoy shot Captain Butler deed ata Sepoy dance. Jafice Waziristan, the alleged murdere*. has been arrested.