LATE CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1919, 31 October 1906, Page 2

LATE CABLES.

PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT Received 11.8 p.m., Oct 80.

London, Oct GO. The House of Commons is considering the Education Bill in committee. An amendment that every public elementary school should devote some portion of school hours to religious instruction was carried by 256 to 57. The minority included, besides Lord Ripon and other members of the Government, Lords Roseberry and Ainpthill Government supporters argued that tho amendment was vague. The Opposition replied that it was in accordance with Ministerial declarations and the general spirit of the Bill,

Tho Manchester Guardian states that the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough had signed a separation agreement on the ground of incompatibility. In a subsequent contradiction tho paper states it is untrue that a deed of separation has yet been signed.

A Royal Commission has been appoints to enquire into South African shippinj

rates. Brussels, Oct 60. The Vervicrs strike has ended-em-ployers and strikers agreed to a compromise. St. Petersburg, Oct 60. The authorities closed the St. Petersburg University owing to four thousand students adopting a violent revolutionary resolution.

Received 12,9 a.m., Oct. 31, London, Oct. 30. The Daily Mail says that the Adm;

•H,’s larger Bhips than tbs Dreidnougut vli be begun in March, 1908. Each will n ceive eight monster guns of a new type, ;8i inch, weighing 85 tens.

Now York, Oct. 30,

The Atlantic City disaster was due to a defective connection between ordinary rails red those on the drawbridge, The latter rails were higher.

Morocco, 30 Angera tribesmen, profiting by Raisu

abeenoe, pillaged villages on the east side of Tangier Bay, and captured oatsle after two hours’ fight. Auarohy is general in Morocco.

Parie, Oct. 30,

M. Clemenoeau will shortly ask the Chamber of Deputies to ratify the Algecirae agreement.

The French Cabinet discusses the desirability of compelling Raisuli to quit Azila, where he has proclaimed himself governor and made it an open port, collecting taxes. France and Spain are olosely watching in readiness to undertake polioe duties.

Received 12,20 a.m., Oct. 31. London, Ootober 30,

Letters patent grauting the Transvaal Constitution will be issued in November, and the elections will be held in Febraary,

The Daily Telegraph reports that the feeling in Tokio towards Amerioa is quieter, Japan relying on President Roosevelt to remedy the injustice. The Times recalls that of Italy’s griev-’ ance some time ago oyer the maltreatment of a number of Italians. It points out that the obstinßoy of one State then prevented any radresß on the part of the Federal Government. It adds that unless California now listens to reason, the inherent weakness of the confederation in international affairs will be again illustrated.

Berlin, Oct. 80,

The Cologne Gazette demands the resignation of Lieut. General Von Podbreeeki, Prussian Minister for Agcioulture, on the ground of his flabbiness in the face of a rising.

The pries of food is driving increasing sections of oitizens into the ranks of seoial democrats.

Received 1.8 a,in., Oct 31. Sydney, Oct 30. There was a pleasant change of weather; from 93 the thermometer fell 28 degrees in three horns, the result of a strong southerly storm. Steady rain followed, and continued,

W ool: A feature of the sale was the increased demand for crossbreds at full rates. Dolores had a successful final concert prior to her departure for New Zealand.