GENERAL CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1736, 30 April 1906, Page 1

GENERAL CABLES.

By telegraph, Press Ass’n, Copyrigl London, April 27. In the Houso of Commons Bir Ed ward Grey stated that negotiation were progressing, and that China dii not complain of any alteration in th Tibetan treaty. Paris, April 27. French minors have largely resume< work, hoping for a settlement. New York, April 27. Dowio has another stroke of lysis. The Banking Currency Committee of tho American Houso recommond Congress to permit Government funds to be deposited in national banks without security at 2 per cent. The Committee declares the sub-Treasurer’s interference with banking business has proved a curse to commerce. Calcutta, April 27. The Ameer of Afghanistan is encouraging the settlement of Indian traders in Afghanistan. Trade with India has tripled since Sir Lavis Dane's mission in 1905. Tho relations between India and Afghanistan have never been better, Rome, April 27. King Edward and Queen Alexandra have reached Naples, after a rough passage. Brisbane, April 28. 1 The Chief Justice granted a postponed application of Mrs Lillis for probate on the will as trustee for her son. The Registrar said he had reported the facts of the case to the Lands Department, and tho Minister ifter considering it did not desire to make any representations. Pirlb, April 28. A Ministerial caucus has been held. It was subsequently announced that the Premier had resigned to succeed Mr James as Agent-General. It is - understood Mr Moore, Minister for Lands, becomes Premier, and Mr Keenan, member for Kalgoorlio, joins the Ministry.