LATE CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 700, 20 December 1902, Page 2

LATE CABLES.

south African affairs. By Telegraph—-Press Association—Copyright London, Dec. 19. A final appeal is being made in Holland by the Boer generals which reiterates tho necessity of public charity, several cases requiring assistance, despite Great Britain's attempts to ameliorate the sad stato of the Boers. Mr Brodrick announced that nil supplies for tho army in South Africa after January Ist must be obtained from British and Imperial sources, unless special circumstances necessitate otherwise, when special sanction to obtain from an outside sources will be essential. A BALLON MATCH. Dumont lias challenged Pierre. Paul Lo Bany to a steerable bnlloon match in March next for four hundred thousand francs. CRICKET GATES. Australian’s share of tho test matches was £4208. The grounds where they played received JEGOo c-ach, first-class counties JGI9O, and the second-class counties £4B each. THE LATEST MESSAGES. Paris, Dee. 19. A serious duel botwocu two of the best French against two of the best Italian fencers, at Nice, ended without injury to the combatants, in favor of tho Frenchmen. Several swords were bent in the encounters. The seamen at Marseilles have resumed work, relying on Parliament to settle tho conditions of work. Sydney, Dec. 19. Sailed, to-night, the Mooraki. Melbourne, Dec. 19. Tho Inveriochy struck Heroford lleof, twelve miles from Lome, threo miles from Isore. She is a complete wreck, Tho insurances are, unknown. Adelaide, Dec. 19. In the cricket match Now South Wales v. South Australia, New South Wales lost six wickets for 217. Noble scored IUtJ and Duff 91. Loudon, Dec. 19. After tho disbandmout of four thousand enrolled war contingeuts, six thousaud South African constabulary will be retained. A draft ordinance of a municipal franchise at Johannesburg has been submitted to Lord Milner. The report declares that it is wisdom not to allow aliens political power, in municipal administration. The Times states that Dutch loyalists are organising for mutual support through" out South Aiiieu.

The Archbishop of Canterbury is somewhat weaker. The London Water Bill passed without opposition. A la-ge investiture was held at Buckinghatn Palace. Parliament has prorogued to February 17th. Lord Salisbury read a speech which was hopeful in regard to South Africa. He acknowledged the nation’s sympathy and affection during his illness. He dwelt on the notable features of the Coronation, the Colonial Conference, the manifestations of the attachment of the colonies to the Motherland, Mr Chamberlain’s tour, the sugar question, the Education Bill, alliance with Japan, treaty with China, measures to obtain redross in Venezuela, the improved agricultural outlook in India. He expressed satisfaction that the durbar would bo associated with a period of unusual commercial and iiuancial prosperity. Sydney, Dee. 19.

A large gathering of leading citizens representing commercial, financial, shipping and political sections of the community were entertained at luncheon aboard the Moeraki by the Union Company to celebrate the vessel’s entry to the intercolonial trade. Mr Jackson, manager, presided. Sir John See, Messrs Keid, Carruthers, and Wise were present. Sir John See, in a highly eulogistic speech, proposed the Union Company’s success. He testified to the wonderful enterprise which had been kept up to high-water mark in the Union Company. There they had the example of the best service outside the United Kingdom. They had set the example to other companies. The Union ilag meant, 11 We lead; others follow.” Ho hoped the powers that be would relax some of the restrictions imposed on the shipping trade. In reference to the shipping combine, he said that it was a menace to our future unless Government took some steps to control it. He made mention of Mr Sc-ddon’s generous offer to New South Wales. He explained that he had pointed out that this State was not in an impecunious condition despite the drought, and now that abundant rains had fallen it would soon forget all its troubles. The President of the Chamber of Commerce supported the Premier's wish for the success of the company. Mr Jackson responded. The captain and officers were also toasted. Melbourne, Dee. 19.

j A deputation of the Felt Hatters' Association waited on Sir E. Barton to protest against the lauding of the Oruba contingent of batters. Sir E. Barton said that ho would deal v.ith the matter when the ship reached its destination. At the annual meeting of the National Mutual Life Association, a highly satisfactory report was adopted. A principal feature was the increase of new business, increase of funds, the saving of expenses, and the continued high rates of interest on investments. The retiring directors were re-elected. Brisbane, Dec. 19. An inquiry into the dispute between the Government and the captain of the reciuiting vessel Sydney Belle, found the captain guilty of assaulting and slitting the face of the agent, who therefore had no alternative but to order the vessel back to Queensland.