LATE CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1463, 25 May 1905, Page 2

LATE CABLES.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Recoivod 9.35 p.m., May 24. London, May 24. In the House of Commons Mr Balfour, replying to Sir H. Cntupboll-Bannomiani said ho had no objection to grant facilities for a voto of censure on the Colonial Conference question, provided the debate was takon undor ordinary conditions, decontly, and with fair play. Tho Eartham Borough Council has rescinded a resolution declining to administer tho Education Act. Councillor Ellingham, who moved the resolution, diod immediately aftor spoaking. f Berlin, May 24. Tho Cologao Gazette states that tho Navy League’s resignation was the direct result of the Kaiser’s telegram sent while touring in the Mediterranean without consulting Count Von Bulow. It is considered inexplicable, since the Kaiser addressed congratulations to tho League uftor tho adoption of its extravagant programme. St. Petersburg, May 24. It is officially announced that KalarieS showed no contrition. Speaking on tho scaffold, ho declared that it was a lie that he asked pardon. “ I am glad to dio remaining faithful to tho tradition of the poople’s will and to tho name of the party identical with revolutionary socialists.’’ Capetown, May 28.

The Chinese Consul at Johannesburg, after visiting the new Comet mine compound and examining the coolios, expressed satisfaction ut the condition of life and tho excellence of the food and housing. He declared thoro were few complaints, and they were of a trifling nature, the result oi misnnderstunding.

Sydney, May 24. The plague paliont is dead. Tho sculling match, Stanbury versus Towns, for tho world’s championship and £SOO a-side, has been arranged to bo rowed on tho Paramatta river on July 22. Received 9.46 p.m., May 24. Ottawa, May 24. Empiro Day was officially celebrated in the Canadian schools on Tuesday. Public men delivered patriotic addresses, and there were appropriate musical programmes. To-day was observed as a holiday.

London, May 24. Six thousand schools in Great Britain alone keep Empire Day. The musical programmes include Australia’s National Anthem and Kipling’s Recessional song. At tho Australian merchants’ banquet at the Trocadero there were 140 guests, including ex-Governors, Agonts-General, and many leading merchants. Lord Jersey presided. Lord Tennyson, proposing the chairman, said the eager nature of the Commonwealth led her into mistakes. He was fully convinced that Australia would fulfil her high destiny. Commoncnee patriotism would guido even over 11 the dangers.

Received 12.10 a.m., May 25. Sydney, May 24. Arrived, the Kaituna and tho Waikare at 2.30 p.m. Sailed, at 4 p.m., the Mararoa.

Melbourne, May 24. Sailed, the Moeraki. Received 1-7 a.m., May 25. Sydney, May, 24. Sic John See, interviewed, expressed admiration for the prosperous condition of New Zealand. Ho was struck with the spread of closer settlement throughout the country, and tho rapid progress of the cities. He knows no other place where the tourist could spend a holiday with greater enjoyment and advantage to his health—it was a veritable wonderland. There was successful Empire Day celebrations in the other States. Melbourne, May 24. The jury gave a verdict in the fish oases in favor of the Customs. The judge delivers judgment to-morrow.