CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 1990, 28 January 1907, Page 2

CABLES.

VItF.SS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT. LONDON, January 24. Tlio proprietors of M.A.P., which offered financial advice, have been ordered, on- the ground of negligence, to pay £I4OO lost through the city editor referring an investor privately to an untrustworthy outside broker. Lord Advocate Shaw ,of Edinburgh, unofficially suggests the House of Commons’ first move against House of Lords ought to be a resolution limiting the peers’ obstruction of legislation to a single session. If tlio House of Lords refused to concur in limitation, the Crown ought to create sufficient peers to overawe them. Sixty-tliree degrees oi lrost were recorded in Galicia, 32 at Konigsborg, and 22 at tlio Fens of incolnsliirc.

Mr. Henry Fowler, in a speecb at AVolverhninpton, ridiculed the wild nninieipalisation and socialist schemes He declared the men who reared the country’s colossal trade ought to conduct its business and not entrust it to local councils. Such a transfer would prove fatal te the working classes.

A majoriy of the Unionist members of Parliament, with the leaders’ approval, Mr. Walter Long being the guiding spirit, have formed a Union Defence League, to bring the real facts about Home Rule or devolution actively before the electors throughout the country. Tlio Times asserts the formation of the League is due to the Government’s dubious attitude, and the probability of the introduction next session of a large measure ol devolution. NEW YORK, Jan. 24. The Now York AVorkl states that Mr. Blake, leader of Hie Irish Boer brigade, has suicided. OTTAA\ 7 A, Jan. 24 . Mr. Fisher, Minister of Agriculture, in a debate in the Canadian House of Commons on the question of compulsory inspection of canned goods for export, said he had reason to believe that within six months Britain would exclude Canadian meats not provided with a Government certificate.

A serious rising of natives has occurred at Manyanga, Congo Free State, Losses have been inflicted on the Belgians. Reinforcements have been ordered. Afridis are boldly raiding the Indian frontier at Zukakalied. KINGSTON, Jan. 24. Many American refugees declare that the captain of the Port Kingston treated Americans better than English. The Kingston Telegraph accuses Sir J. A. Swettenham of wasting energy and cavorting round the city, damning officials who were doing their best. It gives other illustrations oP the unsuitability of Sir J. A. Swettenham for the Governorship. PEKIN, Jan. 24. Cossacks, after repelling an attack made by Chunelmses at Muriaveff, handed fifteen of the robbers to a Chinese tribunal. All were executed.

Received 5.13 p.m., Jan. 27. LONDON, Jan. 26. An outbreak of cerebro spinal meningitis lias" occurred at Belfast. There have been eight deaths out of twelve cases. The Mayanga rebels have been subdued. Mr. Bryce, at Dublin in a speech, announced the intention of the Govei nment 1 o create a new college without any kind of theological test or grant from the public funds for theological purposes. The Royal University will be dissolved, and Dublin University become a national institution, which will include Trinity College at Dublin. Mr. Bryce projected the establishment of another college at Dublin and colleges at Belfast and Cork.

SYDNEY, Jan. 27. , A third case of plague developed and ended fatally. The weather was fine for the holiday’s, but rain set in at night. An interesting ceremony took place here in the unveiling of the anchor oi the Sirius, which conveyed the first fleet to Sydney. The vessel was wrecked at Norfolk Island in 1790. The anchor was recently recovered and mounted on a stone pedestal at the site where Governor Phillip first resided. The Anniversary Regatta passed off successfully. At tlio races tlio Anniversary Handicap resulted: Vanadium 1, Ossian 2, Aragain 3. There were seven starters.. The betting was sto 2 against Aragain, 4 to 1 Ossian, 5 to 1 Vanadium. The latter won hv a neck in 2 '3B. In the cricket match. New South Wales in tlieir first innings scored 491 ; Diamond, not out, 210, Macartney 72, Cotter 34. Armstrong made the best average, securing 4 wickets for 116. Victoria lost 9 wickets for 177; Armstrong (not out) 103, Macalister 51. Sailed at 1.40 p.m. on Saturday, the Moeraki.

Received 12.37 a.m., Jan. 28. LONDON, Jan. 27. In accepting the lion, freedom of Glasgow, Sir 11. Campbell-Banner-man eulogised the city’s municipal energy, and indicated Parliament’s willingness tb strengthen the hands of local authorities in dealing with matters of health. Mistress Knipe, a Melbournean, informs the Daily Mail that she brought her daughter to England in November and recently took her to r convent school at Worthing. She es corted her to and fro daily, but suddenly the child was snatched and carried olf, her whereabouts being now unknown. The woman’s husband was lately seen in London. Tho Colonial Office refuse to confirm or deny a report of Sir J. A. Swottonlii; m’s resignation. Received 1.19 a.m., Jail. 28. SYDNEY, Jan. 27. The steamer Karitane has been docked here. While on her last voyage tho Strahnn, duiing manoeuvring iu tlie harbor, struck a rock and leaked slightly, but the captain brought her to Sydney. Examination leveals extensive damage to the bottom. MELBOURNE, Jail. 27. Tho Governor-General has received a cable from the Duke of Connaught, deeply appreciating the kind invita tion to visit Australia. He sincerely regrets that it is impossible to alter the arrangements, which were made long In advance. BRISBANE, Jam 27. Arrived, the Aorangi. Sir John Madden, Chief Justice of Victoria, is a passenger. In an interview he states that Mr. Chamberlain is well physically, but his memory is failing, and it will be impossible for him to continue political life. He found that officials of the Bank of England took litle interest in Australian finance. They recognised that the country had possibilities, but, like many others, were of opinion that the Labor Party had her by tho throat, and she could not survive the ordeal. The impression existed in England that Australia desired to break away from the Empire. This was responsible for the absence in newspapers of any information relating to Australia. If it were made manifest that Australia was loyal, tho Press of England would bring Australian resources before the people,

THE LABOR PARTY. CONFERENCE AT BELFAST. Received 4.28 p.m., Jan. 27. LONDON, Jan. 26. The agenda paper for the- Labor Party’s Conference at Belfast -contained proposals making it impossible lor tlio party’s representatives in Parliament to move in a matter of importance without permission of the Conference. Mr. Keir Hardie protested that such an arrangement would have a hampering effect. Mr. Morloy (Halifax) remarked that the want of employment ought to be in the foremost of the Party’s programme, hut Mr. Keir-Hardic and other leaders promoting the suffragette movement instead, had fallen under petticoat influence. It was ultimately resolved by a large majority that the Party’s representatives in the House of Commons should decide Hie time and method of executing instructions. Mr. Shaoklet'on moved an amendment referring hack to the committee a proposal that there should bo established an election agent office, at a cost of £450 per annum. The amendment was carried by a _ majority of two to one. . * Received 4.42 p.m., Jan. 27. LONDON, Jan. 26. Mr. Keir-Hardie and others, on technical grounds, opposed the Paperstainers’ Union’s proposal to make the Party avowedly Socialist. Tlio proposal was negatived by 835,000 to 98,000. Mr. Tillett’s motion, requiring every Labor-Commoner candidate or delegate to be a trade unionist, was rejected by 553,000 to 381,000, the Conference considering the trade union test .inopportune. Mr. Quelcli, on behalf of the London Trades Council, moved/ that the Conference adopt a programme based on resolutions approved by the Trades Union Congress. He alleged that the proposal was innocent of

Socialism. Mr. Sliackleton insisted that the resolutions would commit* the Party to the Socialism programme. They had better drop the question of the programme until they had obtained a majority in the House of Commons. The motion was negatived by 1,021,000 to 76,000. Mr. Keir-Hardie said that it was a serious tactical error to impose Socialism upon unprepared people. The Conference endorsed the Old Ago Pensions and Eight Hours.

GERMAN ELECTIONS. SOCIALISTS HAVE SEVERE REVERSE. BERLIN, Jan. 25. The German elections commence today. There is intense excitement. A record poll is expected, since the cold weather is decreasing. Received 4.51 p.m.. Jan. 27. BERLIN, Jan. 26. The elections indicate a severe Socialist- reverse. The announcement, in Berlin at midnight of the first results occasioned a tremendous outburst of loyalty. The Kaiser was uproariously cheered. Though tlio police prevented a demonstration at the Royal Palace, crowds insisted on visit.']];: Prince Bulow’s residence. Ho assured them the Government were confident tlie electors would overthrow all who barred the nation’s welfare and greatness. At noon on Saturday the results of 257 out of 397 elections were known, 104 being final, and 117 requiring a second ballot. The *Socialists were, badly defeated at Saxony, Leipzig, and Madgeburg.

SCARCITY OF LABOR. BIG DEMAND IN CANADA. Received 4.57 p.m., Jan. 27. NEW YORK, Jau. 26. Owing to he scarcity of labor in the United States, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company is advancing the age limit of applicants for employment from 35 to 40. OTTAWA, Jam 26. It is officially stated in Ottawa that contractors in Canada will requiio 20,000 men for railway construction during the present year. WHITELEY MURDER. ATTEMPTED BLACKMAIL. LONDON, Jan. 24. The murderer of Mr. Whiteley, the universal provider, is alive. He is named Rayner. He was well-dressed. He was unknown to Whiteley’s family or to the shopmen. After lialf-an-liour’s interview Whiteley peremptorily declined some request and or(Jered Rayner to leave the premises or a policeman would be fetched. Rayner immediately twice fired a revolver at him and then fired at his own forehead. When in hospital he claimed his name was Cecil Whiteley. A paper in his pocket stated that Whiteley’s refusal to his reasonable request would be the cause of trouble and fatality. Received 4.23 p.m., Jan. 27. - LONDON, Jau. 26. It transpires that Rayner is 29 years of age, and was born in wedlock. His parents are respectable people. The police report that Rayner is impecunious, and that the case was one of blackmail. Raynor has been operated on and is recovering. He was born at Teddington, and lodged recently at cheap lodgings, being in straitened circumstances, lie became engaged to a London barmaid, though his deserted wife and two children are living at Bewdly. Rayner was for years employed as a cashier at Riga, until suddenly’ ho left, embezzlement being alleged. The Chronicle states that Raynor’s lather and Whiteley wore formerly personal friends. The intimacy ended owing to Rayner, senior, threaten ing to prosecute Whiteley for slander. The police surmise that the son’s attempt to blackmail Whiteley was based on re-opening the old incident.