CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2001, 9 February 1907, Page 2

CABLES.

/■ yd' ./"VjKESS association—copyright. LONDON, February 7. Dover will he made the baso of a fourth torpedo destroyer flotilla. Two six-inch breechloaders for tho Fremantle forts have been shipped. The Queen has presented a challenge cup of the value of one hundred guineas to the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs to be competed for annually by clubs affiliated to the Society. It is suggested that the Colonial Conference discuss tho project for establishing affiliated squadrons of King’s Colonials' throughout the Empire as an Empire-covering regiment, entitled “Imperial Guards.” who would bo liable to defend tho colonies and tho Empire. The Times declares that the colonial Premiers are not coming to exchange platitudes or to attend evening parties, but are intending to achieve practical results,and are imbued with very definite views respecting the methods by which the desired results are obtainable. The Government are evidently aware, and do not intend to let the conference be a failure.

Obituary: Lord Goschen, who died suddenly of heart failure. With reference to a cablegram of October 30th, and the statement by Sir George Lewis that at the time the children were not in the custody of the Duchess of Marlborough but were residing with the Duke, the fact that the Duchess with her sons attended Drury Lane Theatre yesterday indicates that a settlement of matrimonial differences has been effected.

Tho Central London Tube Railway lost a million passengers during last half-year owing to motor 'bus competition. The battleship Dreadnought steamed from Gibraltar to Trinidad at a speed of over 17 knots throughout. The propelling machinery is in excellent condition,and the fuel remaining aboard would have sufficed for a further thousand miles at the same speed. This is „the record battleship speed for a long voyage, though not for a trial at the highest speed, inasmuch as it is believed the Dreadnought travelled under her most economical conditions. The - directors of Druce Limited have resolved to follow the advice of Mr Coburn, Druce’s Australian legal adviser, in connection with the claim to the Portlands estate, in preference to that of other counsel. Mr Keir Hardie, speaking at Llewydeold, said the Labor party proposed to authorise London and other large municipalities to undertake the business of buying and selling coal, which would reduce the price onelialf, raise colliers’ wages fifty per centum, and leave a handsome profit towards old age pensions. He believed general elections would be inevitable in 1908. Since he had had a personal experience of the income tax he admitted that middle class people were entitled to relief. He advo cated a graduated tax, placing additional burdens on the rich. NEW YORK, Feb. 7. Mr Delmas instead of Mr Greason now leads Harry Thaw’s defence, the others having threatened to relinquish their briefs Giving to Tuesday’s fiasco with a weak witness. A seaman of the United States cruiser Tennessee shot two petty officers, killing one. Marines shot the mutineer. BRUSSELS, Feb. 7. King Leopold’s carriage collided with a tramcar in Brussels. King Leopold suffered a severe shock. He was thrown to the floor of his carriage. LAUNCESTON, Feb. 8. At the inquiry into the condition of the missing steamer Centennial, evidence was given that she was properly overhauled and equipped for the voyage to New Zealand.

MELBOURNE, Feb. ‘ The master of the steamer Indravelli was fined £3OO for allowing three Chinese to enter the Commonwealth. Mr Chapman said that Brisbane had never valued the Vancouver service, while New Zealand was greatly interested. If continuation was arranged Brisbane may be left out, and the steamers would call at New Zealand. The Mount Lyell returns from January 3rd to the 30th are 29,359 tons of ore treated, also 266 tons of purchased ore, producing 535 tons of blister copper, containing copper 528 tons, silver 56,031 ounces, gold 1572 ounces. BUNDABERG, Feb. 8. A fire started in the old bond distillery. No water was available and the fire was still burning fiercely at an early hour this morning. The old and new bond adjoining contain 150,000 gallons of rum. Both appear to be doomed. Received Feb. 8, 9.18 p.m. ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 8. Stolypin refused Sweden’s conditions for the extradition of Tscherniak, a Russian suspect, from Stockholm. Tscherniak will be released and expelled. - LONDON, Feb. 8. Mr. D. Pirie, member for Aberdeen, presided at a meeting of Scottish Radical members of the House of Commons, held at Edinburgh. It was arranged to meet again after the delivery of the King’s Speech to elect officers. This is the first meeting of the Parliamentary party in Scotland on the eve of a session since union with England.

Received Feb. 8, 9.38 p.m. TOKIO, Feb. S. Japan evacuated Manchuria in 1906, and is now reducing troops guarding the railways to a minimum Rioters at Tashimo Copper Mine plundered and set fire to the liquor store. Fifteen intoxicated persons were burned to death. The rest fled on the approach of troops. Received Feb. 8, Y 0.49 pun. SYDNEY, a Feb. ■ 8. Noble has written to the Cricket Association declining to apply for the removal of the disqualification. He says that 110 is disinclined to be further misrepresented or made a target for studied humiliation. He thinks it high time the association showed some sxiontaueous consideration. MELBOURNE, Feb. 8. At a meeting of the Commercial Bank of Australia, the chairman said the balance-sheet showed an advancement all along the line. A portion of the assets of the old bank had beeii sold for £24,000 above their valuation. He believed the re* maining properties would fully realise the valuation. During five years deferred liabilities amounting to £1,253,000 had been discharged. They intended to continue extinction of the remaining assets by trust deposit.

Received Feb. 8, 11.45 p.m. LONDON, Feb. 8. Many public tributes have been received to the memory of the late Lord Gosclien. Regarding the movements to repatriate Australians, advices at Capetown state that the exodus lias somewhat abated. Booking by Australian steamers are fewer. Several thousand workers left the Capo for all parts during three years’ severe depression. PARIS, Feb. 8. M. Caillaux has introduced in the French Chamber of Deputies a graduated income tax hill, which lightens the burdens of/real estate, diminishes tlie tax 011 earners, and increases the tax on incomes.

NE W YORK, Feb. 8. There are indications that President Roosevelt has brought the great corporations to terms regarding the necessity for reform by eliminating cut-throat methods. Received Feb. 9, 12.56 a.m. SYDNEY, Feb. 8. Arrived, at 2 p.m., the Mokoia. Sailed, the Kent for Auckland. Received Feb. 9, 12.56 a.m. LONDON, Feb. S. The Times reports that' N. D. G. Davies, tlie explorer, under the Egyptian Exploration Fund, discovered at Thebes the tomb and mummy of Teie, tlie most famous of Egyptian Queens. BUNDABERG, Feb. 8. The old bond, a large quantity of valuable machinery, and a still were destroyed by tlie fire. The new bond was saved. Tlio damage is very, heavy, but there is uo estimate of it.

SYDNEY, Feb. 8. The steamer Captain pools departed for Lord Howe at. six tonight, taking a large supply of stores. She is expected to reach, tho island on Sunday. Later information states that the -hpwrocked crows total only 41. ROCKFELLER’S GIFTS. 43,000,000 DOLLARS TO HELP EDUCATION. Received Fob. 8, 9.43 p.iu. NEW YORK, Feb. 8. Rockfeller has given the United States General Education Board, which is designed to help educational institutions, thirty-two million dollars, besides eleven million dollars that ho gave previously. THE THAW CASE. MRS. THAW’S STORY. Received Fob. 8, 9.18 p.m. NE WYORK, Feb. 8. Thaw’s wife was subjected to a painful interrogatory. Sho testified how White ensnared and ruined her beforo she was 16 years of ago. Honco at first she refused to marry Thaw. When pressed for a reason she informed Thaw of the whole circumstances. Thaw was greatly distressed, and declared that any decent person would know it was not her fault. Witness testified impressively throughout. Sho described the tragedy and the scene immediately preceding it. AFFECTING SCENE. Received Feb. 8, 12.48 a.m. Thaw’s wife also testified that White drugged her prior to ruining her. Reuter reports that everybody in Court was moved at the spectacle of the beautiful young wife sacrificing all that was dearer than life to save her husband. Her bearing was timid, almost childlike. The effect on the jury was marked. The barrowing recital seemed addressed and directed to them. They sobbed.

CHINESE INVASION. EVADING THE RESTRICTION LAWS. Received Feb. 9, 1.15 a.m. MELBOURNE, Feb. 8. The Federal members recently arrived from Brisbane state that there is a strong feeling in Northern Queensland that Chinese arc entering Australia at some point of the coast without complying with the Immigration Act. Apropos of this, Mr. Ransford, a Melbourne barrister, says that some time ago, when en route for the Solomon Islands, he met Mr. Brotherton, formerly a well-known resident in Melbourne. The latter informed him that about fifteen months ago he took ship across Cape York Peninsula to Princess Charlotte Bay. He believed whites had never before traversed that portion of the country. He found the banks of the river peopled by thousands of Chinese who were growing sufficient opium to supply not only Australia but probably the whole of China. He thought they came from Java in Malay proas, and their produce was no doubt distributed by Chinese agents in Cairns.

WARLIKE OUTBREAKS IN AMERICA. TROOPS INVADE NICARAGUA. SAN JUAN AND ARGENTINA FIERCELY FIGHTING. Received Feb. 8, 9.43 p.m. NEW YORK, Feb. 8. It is reported that a body of Honduras troops have invaded Nicaragua. Diplomatic relations are ruptured. The United States cruiser Chicago has been despatched from San Francisco. The cruiser Yorktown follows. It is hoped, however, that efforts at arbitration, initiated in the City of San Salvador, will avert a. Central American war. LONDON, Feb. 8. Advices from Buenos Ayres state that a revolutionary outbreak has occurred, due to a difference on local questions. Sau Juan and Argentina are engaged in fighting. There has been loss of life. Many have been wounded. The Governor and Ministers of the Province are reported to be prisoners. Federal intervention has been decided upon.