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Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1425, 8 April 1905, Page 2

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By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright . Beceived 10.20 p.tn., April 7. Calcutta, April 7. Extraordinary reverberation preceded the earthquake. In the mountains there were prolonged shocks. The worst was at Dharmeala, where 80 per cent, of the in* habitants were killed or injured. Beceived 11.17 p.tn., April 7. j/ Melbourne. Apri]_7. At the Tariff Commission W. C. - Lane, mercer, advocated duties of 75 to 100 per cent.(on woollens. It would cause an inflow of capital to start mills. One thousand persons were employed in the tailoring trade in Collins street, yet not one yard of Anstralian tweed was made np.

Sydney, April 7. The Westralia will be taken off the Hobart run and resume the New Zealand run on May 3rd. She replaces tho Zealandia, whioh undergoes a survey. Received 1.18 p.m., April 8. Sydney, April 7. _ Seven miles of the Parkes-Condobiin railway is under water. There are many ' washaways by the floods, and traffic is stopped. Judge Owen has been appointed Commissioner to inquire into recent disclosures eonoerning land transactions. Mr Carruthers has reoeived advices from Lord Jersey to the effect that there is, a marked improvement in New South Wales’ stook. The market is buoyant, and the

prospects of a loan have much improved. Melbourne, April 7. After a long interview with Mr Anderson, the Orient Company’s manager, the Postmaster-General announced that a certain understanding had been come to in connection with the mails. Mr Anderson cabled to the direotors in London and expects a reply to-morrow. If it is favorable the contract will be ready for signatures. Received 10.8 p.m., April 7. London, April 7.

Mr Justice Buckley refused an order for the oompulsory winding up of the Nelson Share Syndicate. It is semi-offieially, stated in Paris that that is natural to suppose King Edward and President Loubet exchanged views on all current diplomatic questions, but the public should beware of more or less ingenious versions likely to be circulated on the subject. It was noticed that the interview was characterised not only with less reserve, but by mors confidence and less restraint than previous ones. Tambnrini, who was arrested in Paris, is a Oorsioan. The mysterious plot was not seriously regarded originally, but one or two officers report that overtures were made to join an attempt to seize President Loubet and the members of the Government and overthrow the republic in favor of Prince Victor. An inquiry is proceeding.