GENERAL CABLES.
By telegraph—Press Association—Copyrighi
„ . LONDON. Alar. 25. —The battleship Irresistible has been attached to the Mediterranean squadron, also the Bulwark and Vengeance, and the new battleships shortly to follow. The King presents a Daulton Coronation mug to poor guests. Wool clips realised as follows : Waihora Matapiro sd, Mount Vernon Bd.
EDUCATION BILL
By Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. LONDON. March 25.—Mr Balfour declared that parental liberty and educational efficiency were the great principles of the Government’s Bill. The bulk of the Unionists consider it the most comprehensive scheme yet submitted. Sir 11. Campbell-Banner-man hoped that popular control of voluntary schools- would not prove illusory.
Professor Oswald Dykes, of the English Presbyterian Church, says the people will be stark, staring mad if they reject' the measure. Archbishop Vaughan says It is a good fair Bill, and respects the liberty of the subject. Dr Clifford" Baptist, declares that the Nonconformists will light it tooth and nail, as the denominational difficulty is not removed. The voluntary schools rate aided in proportion to secular work done, while religious training was free from municipal control.
AUSTRALIA
By Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. MELBOURNE. March 26.—The duty on rice lias been lixed at six shillings, and uncleaned rice three shillings and fourpence per central. The duty on kerosene has been struck out, and the article placed on the free list. The Attorney-General has furnished an opinion on Tattersall’s plan to evade the Act, I-le thinks the measure is still capable of coping with the move.
MR SEDDON AS THE LEADER OF AUSTRALASIA. AUSTRALIANS ADMIT IT. By Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. SYDNEY. The Daily Telegraph again calls attention to the signs of Mr Scddon usurping Australasia’s leadership in Empire politics. The fact that the Standard sees the germs of an Imperial federation in Mr Seddon’s last proposal is used as a text to awaken the Federal Government to its responsibilities'. The paper adds that Mr Barton disclaimed sympathy with Mr Seddon’s naval policy; but the Federal Government seems almost contented to play second fiddle to New Zealand.
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Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 376, 27 March 1902, Page 1
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