LATE CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1764, 2 June 1906, Page 3

LATE CABLES.

By telegraph, P*®«* Au’h, Co»y.rlgh Recoived 9.31 p.ni., June 1.

Tokio, Juno

Diplomatists at Tokio oonsider Russia s olaimiog the oxolusive right of navigation of the BuDgari seriously impairs tho principle of open door in Manchuria, and that China should bo supported in adhering to tho principle.

Paris, June 1

Franoo's unforeseen expenditure was duo to strengthening the military po-ition during tho Moroooo dispute, tho cost being £7,800,000.

Pietermaritzburg, Jane 1. Tbo Assembly at Maritzburg oonfirmo tho South African Customs Co.iventiou. Received 1.12 a m., Ju o “J. Sydney, June 1 Arrived, 4 o'clook, Mokoia. ■ Brcoived I.UO e.m., Juno -.

Mr Jones, of tho Austral Timber Company, giving evidonoa before tho Tariff Commission, stated the proposed duty on New Zealand timber would be detrimental fo umrs of boxes for butter, wines, whisky, meal, and fruit. There was no timber so suitable,.so easily out, or procurable in tho quantities beoessary. A duty on white pine would be calamitous to producers iu tbo Commonwealth, inasmuoh as the duty would be passed on to tbe man on land. Bath kauri and white piue should be free if undressed.

Mr Crick has laid an information against Mr Justice Owen, oharging him with unlawfully administering tbe oath in connection with the Land Cotninhs'on. Melbourne, Juno 1.

Mr Seddon had a favlher loog ooDf ironoe with Mr Dsakia on reciprocal tariff. At a meeting of tbe Exhibition Commission, a rodsciion in passage rates was still urged. The Huddart-Parksr and Union Company give a final sn>wer befo:o Tuesday. Mr Bent promised to double tbo contributions of Victoria for exhibition purposes. Mr Sodden was accorded an enthusiastic reception at the Commercial Travellers’ Club. Ha visits 13 II rat to-morrow aud Bendigo on Wednesday.