GENERAL CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 326, 29 January 1902, Page 3

GENERAL CABLES.

By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright Sydney, Jan. 28. In consequence of tho discovery of ticks in Queensland contingent horses, the animals have been stopped at the border. Professor Wood, of Sydney University, a member of the Anti-VVar Society, addressing tho Political and Labor League, urged that Great Britain should abandon the demand for unconditional surrender of Boers. He urged that the terms suggested by Lord Kitchener be offered tho Boers. , The various races in South Africa should be brought together to give them selfr government similar to that of Australia, which would be the truest patriotism and tho truest Imperialism. An historic gathering was held in Ebonezer Church, Hawkesbury River, to celebrate tho centenary of the first Presbyterian service in tho church. Adelaide, Jan. 28. Privato Loveby, of tho Seventh Adelaide Contingent, male the world s record in rille-shooting, making the possible at 300, 500, and 000 yards range. Brisbane, Jan. 28. L Tho Premier has received the oiler from "''"aTesident of Frankfort, Germany, to provide two thousand experienced laborers in sugar, if tho State planters pay their pas- ] sages, * which ho estimates at D 8 each. The Minister of Lands has returned from a visit to the sugar fields, and states that the Kanakas are giving way to Hindoo laborers.

Melbourne, Jan. 28.

Lord Granville Gordon, younger brother of tho Marjuis of Huntly, has arrived on route for New Zealand. . , Tho Australian Native Associations Wheel Race resulted : Pyo 1, Stewart 2, Walsh 8. Time, 4.15 2-5.