GENERAL CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 154, 11 July 1901, Page 3

GENERAL CABLES.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, July 9. In the appeal ease Francis Time Company versus Carr, originally an action to recover damages for the seizure of ammunition aboard the steamer Baluchistan by the commander of the warship Lapwing in the Persian Gulf in January, 1898, the House of Lords has overruled the decision of the Court of Appeal, given in May last year, and found in favor of defendant, thus restoring Justice Gransham's original judgment. The Titles Bill will not be submitted this session, unless unopposed. It is rumored that a measure taking thirty seats from Ireland, which is now over-represented, and conferring them on the colonies, will he brought in. The Ayr bowlers defeated the Australian-, by 22 against 21.

Tiie House of Lords lias discussed the juestion of the King's declaration on the Commonwealth. The debate was of a desultory description, Lord Salisbury announcing that he proposed to bring in a .Bill dealing with the subject. ' At bowling, the Cathcart Club beat the Few Zealanders by 02 against 37. London, .1 ulv 10.

Alsopp s losses are attributed to purchasing licensed houses and engaging in the wine and spirit business. ' In bowling the Pitwood Club, Glasgow, beat the New Zealanders by 54 against <J4. In the House of Goiunions an amend - ment moved by Mr MacNatnara, member for Camberwell, hostile to the principle of the New education Bill, was negatived by against 215. The Bill was then read a second time, In bowling Dumfries beat the Australians by 80 against 7*5. Tiie Duke and Duchess of Cornwall arrive at Capetown on August 18th. The chief features will be a drive round the Peninsula. The majority of the towns send cars for an allegorical procession. Kimberley and Port Klizabcth make separate presents, but other towns amalgamate with Capetown. A Royal visit to Port Blizabeth is improbable. Paris, July 9. An inspired article in the Paris newspaper Le Temps seriou-.lv warns Morocco not to dabble with intrigues, and not to modify the situation in Morocco to the detriment of France. Paris, July 10. Several French religious associations, as the result of the passing of the Religious Associations’ Bill, have tendered their respective statutes for approval of the State. Berlin, July 0. A son of Mr A. 1). White, American Ambassador at Berlin, committed suicide as the result of illness. Cairo, July 9. A train by which the Sirdar was travelling was derailed between Cairo and Alexandria. No one was injured, l’oul play is suspected. St. Petersburg, .Inly 10. Russia guarantees a Bulgarian loan to cover present requirements.