LATE CABLES

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 509, 23 August 1902, Page 2

LATE CABLES

GOOD RAINS. A FAMINE IN INDIA AVERTED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, Aug. 22. Good rains in Western India saved the crops, averting immediate famine. There was some rain also in the central provinces. ADVICE OF THE TIMES TO THE FEDERAL PREMIER. By Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. London, Aug. 22. The Times avdises Sir Edmund Barton to take a larger view of the problems of Australian politics, instancing the growing discontent of Queensland with the policy and conduct ot the Federal Government. THE CAMPANILE. ENTHUSIASTIC ACADEMICIANS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrigh London, Aug. 22.

At the suggestion of Sir Edward Poynter, President of the Royal Aoademy, academicians are enthusiastically subscribing to rebuild tho Campanile of St. Mark's, Venice. The public are invited to co-operate. BOTHA AT BRUSSELS. CROWD SHOUT “ LONG LIVE THE BOERS.” By telegraph—Press Association— Copyright. Brussels, Aug. 22. General Botha received an ovation here, crowds shouting ‘-Long live the Boors.” CORONATION CONTINGENT. DEPARTURE OF THE AUSTRALIANS.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrighi London, August 22.

The Australian Coronation Contingent were given a hearty send-off at Alexandra Park. They marched thence to Albert Docks, where thoy embarked on the steamer Arcadia..

Lieut.-Colonel Cameron, officer commanding, thanked Genoral Cooko for his treatment of the troops. He said he was confident that the exceptional opportunities afforded them for meeting tho King’s troops from all parts of the world had strongly cemented tho comradeship which was a distinguishing feature of the soldiers of tho British Empire. Lieut.-Colonel Cameron, in a letter to tho press, thanks all classes for tho innumerable kindnessos and magnificent hospitality shown to tho contingent. COMPENSATION IN CAPE. ;G270,000 PAID. By; Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright, Capetown, Aug. 22. Sir Gordon Sprigg states that i 270,000 has already been paid ub compensation in Cape Colony for war losses. Great Britain contributed i 200,000. Neither Groat Britain nor tho Capo intend to compensate for losses through tho second invasion or subsequent rebellion. BOER PRISONERS. ANOTHER THOUSAND LEAVE ST. HELENA. By, Telegraph—Press Association—.Copyright^ Capetown, Aug. 22. Another thousand Boers have left St. Helena for the Capo. FRENCH PREPARATIONS.

NAVAL AND MILITARY STRONGHOLD. By telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright, London, Aug. 22. The French are converting Diego, Saurcz Bay, Madagascar, into a first-class naval and military stronghold. THE RAINFALL. By, Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright, Sydney, August 23. There has been iurther rain, but mostly slight. The records of some of the NorthEastern districts are over two inches. METHODIST MISSION. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Norfolk Island, Aug. 22. Reports from the Solomon Islands state that a Methodist mission has been successfully started, and is much appreciated.