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Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 580, 26 November 1902, Page 2

LATE CABLES

A CORRECTION. By I'. —l*rtA_-:o;:a!ion — Copyright New York, Nov. 25. Pr>.<i lent Koudvelt declared that it was idle to a - sort tiiat the Government bad not p:\vn to a-:L quately supervise trusts. GERMAN ADVICE. London, Nov. 25. German newspapers urge Britain to teach A\ ne/uela a sir.trp lesson in connection with the- pioit--: against sending the warship. A ZULU STATESMAN'. Chief Dink-uki. while loyal to the jiiitish, encourages ihe Zulu.-’ animosity against the Doers. lie was warned he would ho held responsible ior the good behaviour oi the natives.

AFFAIRS IN SOUTH AFRICA. Loudon, Nov, 25,

In the House of Commons Mr Chamberlain sai 1 he much regretted the action of the Dutch Reformed Church in regard to ldevs. .Volk and liotha, which was calculated to delay the union and prosperity of South Africa, lie believed the reports of boycotting the National Scouts had been exaggerated. The matters would have his careful attention. The Imperial Government had expressly informed Sir G. Sprigg that no Imperial or Transvaal funds will be applicable to the compensation of rebels, even if they acted loyally after the lirst rebellion. TRADES’ UNION CONGRESS. Sydney, Nov. 23,

The Trades' Union Congress adopted resolutions in favor of a legal eight hours a day for all occupations wherever practicable, uniform factory legislation, providing special provisions for hours, conditions insanitary, dangerous occupation, stamping of furniture made by Asiatics, proper system of apprenticeship, and paying living wages to juveniles. Another resolution favored the various States immediately acquiring and working all coal mines necessary for their requirements. They were further strongly of opinion that the whota coalmining ina -try should bo nationalised. Mr Tom igisSai 1.-was warmly welcomed.