GENERAL CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 400, 26 April 1902, Page 3

GENERAL CABLES.

By .telegraph —Press Association Copyright.

' LONDON.

April 21—The American Government, with Mr Chamberlain’s sanction, propose to guarantee loans used to erect central sugar factories. Mr Wyndliam, Secretary for Ireland, speaking at Brighton, stated that the Government were reviving a portion oi the Crimes Act, and were striking a blow for liberty.

I There is much alarm in England lest the American Shipping Combination I deprive the Admiralty of the fleetest subsidised cruisers in the event- of war, I while Germany remains in control of her subsidised lines. The Government are being urged to legislate to secure the retention of subsidised cruisers I under the British flag. It is reported that the Belgian and Dutch lines will join the American Combination. It is expected that His Majesty the King will release all British military prisoners at the Coronation. The King’s guests will watch the Gorona- [ tion naval review aboard liners which will follow the Royal yacht. All other private vessels will be anchored. The Adelaide Steamship Company’s steamer Dilkera, on her trial trip on the Tyne, was considerably damaged by collision with the Norwegian steamer Hekla. Seven of the Ileckla’s crew were drowned.

OTTAWA. I April 24.—1 n the Dominion House of Commons, Mr Charit-on, member for Norfolk, Ontario, moved a resolution recommending magnanimity, mercy, and a universal amnesty in connection j with the war. He hoped such a course would assist Great Britain to withstand the vengeful demands of the Cape loj'alists. Mr Barrassa, member for Lobelia, Quebec, seconded the motion. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Premier, declared the resolution most inopportune and calculated to awaken in the Boers false hopes ol prolonging the war. He was satisfied to leave the terms of settlement in the hands of the brave soldiers negotiating on both sides. At Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s instance, Mr Charlton withdrew the motion.

HAGUE. April 24.—A less favorable bulletin has been issued regarding Queen Wilhelmina’s health. ST. PETERSBURG.

April 24.—A reign of terror prevails in Finland. Emigration is greatly increasing,

, WASHINGTON. April 24.—A treaty between America and Columbia lias been signed at Washington for a perpetual lease, renewable every century, of a canal route, six miles wide, America paying seven million dollars, in consideration for which Columbia relinquishes fourteen years’ rental and other canal revenues. The terms for the first cen-

tury lease will be arranged. Meanwhile, on an arbitration treaty, the authorities of Panama will sell its rights. The treaty is not to be submitted to the American Senate till some Canal Act has been passed. MELBOURNE. April 25.—Mr Barton has suggested the following objects for discussion at the Imperial Conference : —Army and Navy Supply Contracts, steamship communication generally, and the effect if any of preference to British trade, general questions, treaties affecting Australian interests, and the silver coinage question ; also whether any mutual protection can be given within the Empire. In the Federal House of Representatives the Franchise Bill passed Committee and waS* read a third time. An amendment was made disqualifying aborigines not already possessing the franchise, exception being made in the favor of Maoris resident in the Commonwealth. A temporary Supply Bill for the sum of £282,000 was passed. SYDNEY.

April 25.—Four Norfolk Islanders to be included in the Coronation Contingent have arrived. . The weather is unsettled aim showery in coastal districts. An early ending of the drought is predicted. Steps are being taken to form a country party in the Stale Assembly, one of the chief objects being to check the lavish Government expenditure.