LATE CABLE NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 377, 29 March 1902, Page 2

LATE CABLE NEWS.

ANTARCTIC SHIP,

By Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright.

LONDON, March 27.—His Majesty the King has contributed one hundred pounds towards the equipment of the Antarctic ship Morning. Six thousand is still needed.

NAVAL REVIEW. Upwards of twenty-five foreign war. ■ships visit the Coronation naval review. HOUSE OF COMMONS. The House of Commons has adjourned until April 7th. AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA. The Times Vienna correspondent states that Austria and Russia are impressing on Bulgaria the necessity of preventing disturbances in Macedonia. The Austro-Russian rapprochmeiit is gaining consistency, and has the cordial approval of Great Britain, Italy, and France. HAYTIAN affair.

At France’s instance, the Haytian Chief of Police has been dismissed, and the Gabriel incident has closed. IMPROVED RIFLE.

It 'is reported that the British Government habe adopted the improved Enfield rifle breech mechanism, Mauser principle, clip loader, the lenbth of barrel being reduced by five inches and the weight by seventeen ounces.

THE QUEEN

The Queen is visiting her father at Copenhagen. On her return she will call at Brussels. IRISH LAND BILL. The Nationalists consider the Bill possesses some, good elements. Though it does not solve the land problem, it is a step in the direction of the abolition of dual ownership. FRENCH CABLES. PARIS.

March 28.—France will shortly lay a cable connecting Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius and another from Brest to Dokar, Senegambia. The total cost will be a million sterlings PRINCE FERDINAND. SOFIA.

March 28.—Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria attends the Russian manoeuvres in August. A BULGARIAN ABROAD.

M. DanolT, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has gone to St. Petersburg to report upon the financial and political situation. AMERICA’S POSSESSIONS. NEW YORK. Mar. 27.—America retains the naval station of Guantanamo, Cuba, and an. unprotected coaling station near Havana. TROOPSHIP OFFICERS ENTERTAINED.

SYDNEY, , March 27.—Mr Cox, manager of the Federal Steamship Company, entertained the Devon officers at dinner at the Australia Hotel. THE GAMBLERS’ .VOTE. HOBART.

March 28.—Mr Harenold, who was elected as successor to the late Mr Piesse in the Federal House, is a Freetrader. He carried the whole of Tattersalls’ vote. THE’CABLE. SYDNEY.

March 2S.—Sir Joseph Ward cabled to Mr See and the Chamber of Commerce in regard to the completion of the Pacific cable, New Zealand section. Suitable congratulatory replies were sent. THE FIRE. The re-erection of Her Majesty’s Theatre will be started immediately, The inquest on the body of Miss Pye threw no light on the origin of the fire; A’ CRITIC^ Mr Samuel Smith, in an interview, said that lie was much impressed with the prosperity and bright prospects of New Zealand. Industrially, things were very bright. The condition of the working classes was admirable. In the matter of organisation the Union labor leaders were very backward.. Although enjoying full advantages of the awards of the Courts, many workers were indifferent in the matter of joining the Unions. This was accentuated by the lack of zeal and activity of the leaders.. THANKS. Mr Seddon cabled thanking Mr See for his kindness in making the stay of the Devon’s contingent as pleasant as possible, and for providing a steamer trip round the harbor.

LABOR TROUBLE. A meeting of the Inter-State Steamship Owners’ Association decided to decline the wharf laborers demand of an increase of wages. It is understood that the matter will be referred to the Arbitration Court. THE HOLIDAY.

The weather was cold and showery lor the holiday, which was observed in the usual semi-religious manner. The chief attraction was the Agricultural Show. There was a good SWINE.

The Gazette notifies that the importation of New Zealand swine to New South Wales is further prohibited for twelve months. CONGRATULATIONS. MELBOURNE,

Congratulatory messages have passed between Sir Joseph Ward and Mr Drake on the completion of the Pacific cable to New Zealand,