LINER ON FIRE

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2403, 8 March 1915, Page 6

LINER ON FIRE

WIRELESSED FOR ASSISTANCE DOCTORS & NURSES ABOARD (Res. March 7, 4 pm.) London, March 6. The liner La Touraine wirelessed to Queenstown that she was afire and in distress. She left New York on February 28, bound for" Havre. Steamers are going to her assistance. (Rec. March 7, 5 p.m.) New York, March 6. The La Touraine carried ammunition, rapid-fire guns, 38 first-class and 46 steerage passengers, including a party of nurses and doctors bound for the front. PASSENGERS AND CREZW SAFE. (Rec. March 7, 7 p.m.) London, March 6. Shipping circles are advSsed that the passengers and crew of thje La Touraine are safe. The La Touraine is H vessel of 8429 tons, and is owned by t3ie Cie Generale Transatlantique. MEXICAITCHAOS DIPLOMATS - LKAVIN G THE COUNTRY. (Reo. March. 7, 5 p.m.) Washington, March 6. The entire foreign' diplomatic corps has decided to leave Mexico City owing to the extremely, critical political situation. The precise reason for the diplomats' action is unknown.

CATERERS FINED SELLING TJNSOUND MEAT. London, March' 5.' J. Lyons and Co., Ltd., charged with selling a composition for the preparation of unsound meat as fcod for troops quartered in the White City, for whom they were catering, were fined £50. , ; [When the case was first called on, early in January last, counsel for the prosecution stated that, the chargeß involved a searching inquiry ae to the conditions under which defendants had been carrying out their contract.] AMERICAN~PEACE SOCIETY URGE ABOLITION OF WAR. Brisbane, March,6. A deputation representing the American Peace Societies asked tne_ Methodist 'Conference to urge the abolition of war.. I The Rev. Mr. Rowe,- replying for the conference, said he valued peace, but not peace at any price. _ They were in the war, and! would see it through, and they were doing that in the name of Christ. v SMALLPOX STEAMER'S LASCAR STEWARD AFFECTED. Melbourne, March 6. When the steamer Gregory Apcar arrived from Calcutta a lascar steward was found to have smallpox. The vessel has been quarantined. NEW SOUTH WALES CABINET A MINISTER RESIGNS. . .

Sydney, March 6. - Mr. Holman, in an interview, said there had 1 been differences-of opinion recently between him and Mr. Carmichael, but only on the most trifling matters, and nothing like as serious as other differences which had been surmounted. There was' not the slightest difference as regards policy, public finance, party, management,' administration, or any matter of public concern. NOT A HAPPY FAMILY. , (Rec. March 7, 330 p.m.) Sydney, March 7. There is much comment at the'suddenness and mystery surrounding Mr. Carmichael's resignation. , There are many rumours, including one that the Cabinet is not a happy family, and that there is intriguing for the Premiership. Lively caucus proceedings, with possibly sensational developments, are predicted. MISSIONARIES IN FIJI DECISION OF THE METHODISTS. ■ Melbourne, March 6. The Methodist .Conference decided against the proposed withdrawal of two missionaries from Fiji. The Rev. Dr. Morley, in opposing the withdrawal, predicted that the opening of the Panama Canal would result iu the initiation of vigorous American enterprise in the Islands. At an enthusiastic foreign mission meeting the sum of £1560 was subscribed. ' PRICE OF DRINKS REDUCED IN SYDNEY. Sydney, March 6. The Association has sanctioned its members reverting' to the old scale of charges for drinks. Some of the hotels have dropped the prices below the old rates,'and are selling sevenpenny "nips" for fivepence. THE "THIRD DEGREE" CONDEMNED BY A JUDGE. Sydney,- March 6.

Judge Docker, at the Quarter Sessions, vigorously condemned the practice of submitting prisoners to the "third degree." It was nothing less than torture. English Judges always set their faces against such practices. A DEBENTURE ISSUE NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO. (Rec. March 7, 10 30 p.m.) London, March 7. The National Mortgage and Agency Company of New • Zealand is issuing £606,000 worth' of debentures. CABLE NEWS IN BRIEF BUILDERS' DEMANDS. (Rec. March 7, 4 p.m.) London, March 6. London Builders' Unions are demanding' 2d. per hour increase. ADVANCING PRICES. Adelaide, March 6. Tea merchants have advanced prices lid. per pound, and bakers have increased the price of small goods 10 per cent. ■ . MEAT FOR THE ARMY. . Sydney, March 6. When the new abattoirs are ready in three weeks' time the Government will undertake the killing of stock for Imperial requirements.