GENERAL CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 184, 12 August 1901, Page 3

GENERAL CABLES.

SHIPPING DUES.

By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright London, Aug. 9. The increase in shipping dues in London is severely commented upon. LEFT-HAND BOWLER. London, Aug. 9. Blyth, the Kent left-hand bowler, accompanies Maclaren's cricket team. OPINION OF THE TIMES.

London, Aug. 9. The Times says that Sir G. S. Clarke's appointment to Victoria will be welcome to all friends of the consolidation of the ties between the Motherland and the Commonwealth. The selection is due to the valuable advice and assistance he was able to give Lord Hopetoun on questions whereon l Sir G. S. Clarke was long a recognised authority. CHARRED REMAINS. Sydney, Aug. 10. Charred remains, supposed to be of Malcolm and Brett, the two remaining men of the four missing, have been found at tho scene of Hordern s fire. HENTY BURGLARS.

Sydney, Aug. 10. Some property found on the Ilenty bank robbers connects them with recent railway station burglaries. THE OLIVE BRANCH.

The Missionary Societies’ schooner, wrecked at New Guinea, was valued at £15,000. She was insured for £7OO in New Zealand ofliccs.

THE GERMAN CABLE. Melbourne, Aug. 10.

Mr Barton says that the Federal Government will offer no objection to the proposed cable from Gorman New Guinea to Queensland. FEDERAL TARIFF. Melbourne, Aug. 10. _ It is stated that the Federal taritl is radically framed.