GENERAL CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 131, 13 June 1901, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, June 12.

The Moorish envoy expressed the desire of the Sultan of Morocoo for even closer relations betweon Morocco and Great Britaiu. King Edward replied that ho felt interested in everything associated with tho development and improvement of Morocco.

The Daily Telegraph states that Goneral Von Moltko, of tho Kaiser’s staff, has proceeded to Russia as the bearer of an autograph letter from tho Kaiser to the Czar. It is understood that it touches current politics. As an alternative to his Now Hebrides proposals, M. Beaulieu suggests that Great Britain should relinquish certain West African claims. ' He proposes that the British should keop Sokoto, and relinquish Zinder and Bornu, and withdraw from Lako Lchad region. Maclarcn takes a team to Australia.

Maclaren’s cricket team will include Lilley, Jessop, and Hayward. At the Lincoln race meeting tho Lincoln I Handicap was won as follows: Goosander 1, Ichbian 2, Sailor Boy 3. In the bowling match the Australians beat the Southampton Club by fouvtoon points. In tho House of Commons tho Government by a majority of 38, secured tho remaining time of tho session, excepting Wednesday, for Government business.