LATE CABLES.
AMERICA’S SCANDAL,
By Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. NEW YORK, May 9.
It is explained that Secretary Root did not refer to Smith’s admissions, but to measures of retaliation lor acts ol treachery. He declares that there is no record of orders as alleged by Waller. Smun's official orders were rased on the general Army Order. GERMAN PRO-BOER3. LONDON, May 9. The Berlin Merchants’ Guild blame the pro-Boer press for German firms losing order contracts for Great Britain and the colonies to the extent o* hundreds of millions of marks.
STEAMSHIP COMPAN V. The Steamship Company East AsiaDime Francaise has been formed ii} Palis with a capital of four Hundred thousand sterling, partly subscribed by the Scandinavian Messageries and Dan ish East Asiatic Companies, each liav--iug two representatives on the Board of Directors. CRICKETING ITEMS.
It is stated that Poidevin, the Sydney cricketer, intends qualifying for Gloucestreshire.
Barnes’ knee" is still giving trouble. It gave way at Lords yesterday. He visited a specialist, who allowed him to resume play later in the day.
THE JAPANESE. Mr Chamberlain, in reply to a question, said that he had not proposed d scuss at the Premiers' Conference the position of the Japanese witnii tho Empire. VISIT TO CORK. The Duke of Connaught and Prince Henry were accorded an enthusiasts reception at Cork. The Lord Mayor entertained them at luncheon. He said that lie hoped that the King and Kaiser would also visit Ireland. AFFAIRS IN IRELAND,
The neasantry of Roscommon are pleased at Mr Wyndham’s action in regard to the suppression of terrorism. A number of grazing farms have been iet during the week. EDUCATION BILL,
The Education Bill was read a second time by 402 votes to 165.
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
SYDNEY, May 9. Arrived : Waikare, from New Zea laud.
ADELAIDE, May 9
The Premier claims that tire Govern, ment lias been materially strengthened by the elections. The leader of the Opposition says that the chaises arc that his party will be quite as strong, if not stronger, than last year.
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Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 412, 10 May 1902, Page 2
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