GENERAL CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1022, 15 October 1903, Page 1

GENERAL CABLES.

By; Electric Telegraph—Per Press Association—Copyright. LONDON, Oct.- 13.-

The underwrting of the Victorian loan is complete. The prospectus has been issued. Victoria fours are at 10-1, New South Wales 3-A’s 975, New Zealand 4’s 107, 3s’s 101, 3’s 90. The market rate o”f discount for bills is 3 11-lGths. " At Mr Chamberlain’s instance it is intended to hold in London a conference of Pacific cable partners, for the discussion of terminal charges, the desirability of a second Pacific cable, also a’British cable between .Canada and England,MELBOURNE, October 14.

The Bishop of Melbourne, in <-pening the Church Assemoly, said vhat the articles sent down by the Presbyterian Church of Australia as a basis for Prot?s +, -i;nt union crr.la;n,ed little to wak . Hie Church of England would wish to object, but they did not cover parts of the groui d where difference of opinion was likely; to find expression. The proposal would receive the respectful and prayerful consideration which so important an invitation demands. SYDNEY, Oct. 14-

In the Assembly the debate on the capital site, was adjourned until next Thursday. In connection with the proposed memorial to Sic Hector Macdonald, the Sydney Committee has decided to support the scheme for the education of young Macdonald, reserving a small amount to commemorate the General’s fame here.