GENERAL CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 425, 26 May 1902, Page 1

GENERAL CABLES.

By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright. LONDON', May 23. Argentine ports are being watched i. for the arrival of the Humberts, wanted in connection with the French will j swindles. Lord Onslow, speaking at Kendal, expressed a hope that the forthcoming Colonial Conference would facilitate the means of communication between ’ the. Motherland and the Colonies. LONDON, May 23. An extremely powerful committee, representing the noblest and wealthiest in the land, have organised a scheme embracing all amusements in the metropolis for colonial and Indian troops at theatres, music-halls and races. The provincial corporations are eagerly proffering assistance, and the committee find it impossible to accept all offers. ST. PETERSBURG, May 23. M. Loubet, the French President, everywhere received ovations on his visit to Russia. He placed a sword wreathed with olive leaves on Alexander Ill’s tomb, and presented 100,000 francs to St. Petersburg charities. The enthusiasm in the capital is wonderful. Officers and sailors hugged and kissed eacli other in the streets. SYDNEY, May 24. Lord Hopeloun has informed the Lieutenant-Governor that the statement made in the Manchester Guardian about tile local Governors interfering with the Governor-General is not worth contradicting. The driver of the colliding Crain has been found responsible for the recent accident. He travelled at 'too great a speed, and failed to apply the brakes in time. The Premier explains that the loan was suddenly decided on on Wednesday, owing to a. cable from the Bank of England stating that the time was opportune. The money was needed for reproductive public works. A new alien danger has arisen in the shape of an instalment of forty coppercolored Argentine natives- of Spanish descent, with a prospect of more to follow'. The immigrants were admitted by the Melbourne authorities, who did not think the Restriction Act applied. MELBOURNE, May 28. Lady Hopetoun leaves in June, owing to the doctor ordering an immediate trip for her youngest son. PERTH, May 24. Two cases of plague have occurred, one being fatal.