CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2065, 27 April 1907, Page 2

CABLES.

I’Rlißß ASSOCIATION— COI'YIUGUT. LONDON, April 2-5. Pedlar Palmer, a well-known pugilist, lias boon arrested for striking and killing an unknown fellow-pas-senger in a race train at Croydon because the passenger refused to stop singing.

In the House of Commons a discussion on the Budget is proceeding. Socialist members led by Mr. Snowdon bitterly assailed tho Government for doing so little for old-age pensions and remitting taxes benefiting tho middle classes. Several Radicals and Liberals resented the Socialist exaggerations.

Glasgow conferred the freedom ol the city on the Prince of Wales. The University of Glasgow also conferred a Doctorsliip of Laws on His Royal Highness. Mr William Hughes, in the presence of many high military and naval authorities, Lord Roberts presiding, unfolded his views on tho compulsory training of adults for defence purposes. Leading leather importers informed Sir W. Lyne that the strict enforcement of tho Commerce Act in respect to tho undue loading of loather with sugar and glucose had produced an excellent elfeet on Australian trade. Tho Customs recently discovered American samples loaded to tho extent of 25 per centum. MADRID, April 25.

Spain has decided to have built by a British firm establishing itself at Perrol, three battleships of the Lord Nelson type, also three Lord Nelsons, six fast cruisers, and twelve dostroyors, to be built in British shipyards. The newspaper Espana states that the naval orders were placed with Britain as the result of the new entente. ST. PETERSBURG, April 25. M. Aikemoff, a reactionary, has been appointed President of the Council of the Russian Empire. Four revolutionaries killed the Governor of the political prison at Odessa in revenge for ill-treatment. One assailant was captured, one committed suicide, and the other s escaped. ADELAIDE, April 26. The owners of the barque Norma claim £24,000 damages from the Ardencraig, £4OOO representing freight on the cargo . PERTH, April 25. An aboriginal named Tommy quarrelled with his lubra and fatally speared her. Thereupon another aboriginal woman killed the lubra’s half-caste child with a waddy. The murderers escaped to the bush. MELBOURNE, April 26.

In view of the fact that there is no likelihood of a hew defender for the Sayonara Cup being built this year, the Royal Yacht Club have accepted the offer of the Sayonara to defend the race against the Sydney yacht Awanui. The police arrested at Broadmeadows a young German named Schonbeer, in connection with the murder of Panton. Prisoner confessed that while he and Panton were camping together on April 18th they quarrelled owing to his refusal to agree to a certain suggestion that Panton made. Panton threatened to stab him, and rushed at him with a knife. Schonbeer snatched a toma-' hawk and struck Panton twice, He then took to the bush and wandered away. He was lost, and was for some time without food. At tho time of his arrest he was wearing the murdered mail’s shirt and boots. He states that Panton gave them to him.

Diver Hughes received a great reception on arrival from Adelaide. A largo crowd carried him shoulderhigh to a carriage. Ho was subsequently welcomed by Sir John Forrest and the Mayor at the Town Hall.

Sir John Forrest advocates tho appointment of State Governors in Australia. He says the only objection at present is that persons of the necessary education and culture cannot be obtained here.

Negotiations have been completed for the amalgamation of all the principal brewery companies in Melbourne, in a new proprietary. The capital will be one million pounds. SYDNEY, April 25.

The Government astronomer reports that the seismograph at the Observatory recorded a small earth tremor at 9.30 o’clock this morning. The extent will not be known till the seismograph is opened next week. Durnan has cabled a challenge to row George Towns for the world’s championship in England. Durnan is evidently unaware that George Towns lias handed the championship to his brother Charlie,but when here he expressed his willingness to row oither of tlie brothers. It is considered likely that Charlie null he willing to accept. The Towns brothers are absent in the country. There has been a renewal of the creep between the 400 and 500 feet level of Block 10 mine. Tlie miners in the vicinity 7 have been withdrawn. The management state it is only a local, and not a serious trouble. , Day has issued a challenge to run anyone in Australia barring Postlc, who lie admits is his superior. Failing to obtain a- match here Day 7 goes to New Zealand.

In his presidential address at the Congregational Union, Dr. Gooman declared the theory of absolute inerrency and infallibility of tlie Bible could no longer be held. Inspiration must rest on the results of. criticism. Coiigregationalists were indebted to historic theology,but were not bound by it.

THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE. THE IMPERIAL IDEA. LONDON, April 2d. At the Parliamentary luncheon Mr Deakin asked why, if tlio Empire were able to stand shoulder t'o shoulder for defence, it was unable also

to do so for the protection of commerce. Traders were exposed to subsidised foreign competition, which placed a false weight in the scale against them. At least they might insist' on equal terms, and make Imperial citizenship a reality as well as a name.

Mr. Deakin’s reference to preference evoked tremendous enthusiasm

Sis Josepd "Ward said ho was much impressed with the work of the Conierencc. It' was good that it slio-i'd meet Imperially 7 and regularly. Mr Smart, Sir Frederick .Borden, Sir Robert Bond, Sir Reginald Tal-

bot, and Lord Tweedmouth also spoke.

Lord Tweedmouth urged the need the army and navy alike of full

mobility to serve where required. That could only be secured by liberty and unity—liberty for each part of

the Empire to have a say in what was host for its defence in that part to help the Empire as a whole, and unity between all parts of the Empire in time of danger

The Premier (Sir H.C. Bannerman) emphasised that the relationship between the Motherland and the"~great oversea States was not an alliance or a partnership, hut a family relationship, based on community of purpose, and was an ideal union because all derived their life from in-

dependent representative govern ryent.

'Mr. Balfour said he was delighted with- the welcome given the representatives of the nations, who derived their highly-prized institutions from within a few yards from where they were, now assembled. Surely 7 if anywhere their guests should feel at home within the venerable precincts, where their liberties were creflled, and they inherited all that- their forefathers had conquered for them-1

selves in tho way of freedom of selfgovernment. (Cheers.) Sir Wilfrid Luurier said he was glad that some of the members of tho British Government had come from the daughter nations, because if differences arose tlieir influence would always be used to promote peace, harmony,and conciliation. Ho would return home more impressed than over with tho desirability of Imperial unity with its base upon loyal autonomy.

Mr. James Lowtlior said oven if the Motherland took a grandmotherly interest in her progeny it was due to excess of zeal and not to indifference. After tho luncheon Mrs. Lowtlior held a reception in honor of the colonial guests. NAVY FOR AUSTRALIA. LONDON, April 25. Mr Deakin and Sir Wm. Lyne, in a preliminary interview with Lord Twoedmouth, discussed Australia’s naval projects. Lord Tweedmouth said tho Admiralty was content to let matters remain untouched, but was willing to consider fresh suggestions.

Mr Doakiii is hopeful to be able to arrange satisfactory terms.

There are prospects of the Admiralty accepting Australia’s wishes regarding a coastal fleet, encouraging and leaving the Commonwealth to decide whether in war time she will voluntarily place the flotilla under the Admiralty’s control, though it will still not be allowed to leave tlie coast.

“GREAT SISTER NATIONS.” LONDON, April 25. Mr. Balfour, at the Colonial 1

stitute dinner, referred to the Premiers as the representatives of “the great sister nations.”

LOYALTY OF THE BOERS. LONDON, April 25. General Botha, in an interview described tho Standard’s story re

specting the Transvaal defence force as ridiculous, adding: “Our aim is to establish an army of defence for the whole of South Africa, wherein Dutch and British would serve side by side. It is no longer a question of Dutch or English. We are one. people, with one ambition, one aim, and ought to be called South Africans.” EMIGRATION LAWS.

LONDON, April 25. The Imperial Conference is discussing questions of naturalisation and emigration. Received 10.23 p.m., April 26. LONDON, April 26. On Thursday the Conference unanimously adopted Australia’s resolution in reference to emigration. CANADA’S FISCAL POLICY.

OTTAWA, April 25. The Montreal Star states that Sir Wilfrid Laurier is carrying on indirect pourparlers with foreign Governments ,including Italy and Austria, respecting the acceptance of Canada’s modified tariff, If nothing is done in the matter by the Imperial Conference Sir Wilfrid Laurier will be free to proceed with negotiations to admit Continental countries to benefits under the intermediate

tariff. CONSTITUTIOL OF THE CON FERENCE.

MELBOURNE, April 25. The whole of the correspondence in connection with the State Premiers’ demand to be represented at the - Imperial Conference has been published. Mr. Deakin, writing to Lord Elgin, in reply to Mr. Carr r.hers’ representations, declared that to approve the participation of tho States would be to admit that I he existence of the Commonwealth was altogether unnecessary. He characterised Mr. Carruthcrs’ memorandum as irrelevant and unconstitutional, excepting for the preposterous assumption that unless the States were admitted to the Conference they would regard less the ties with the Motherland, and would encourage the spirit of independence of an authority which refuses to sympathise with them. Such a suggestion, said Mr. Deakin, scarcely deserved comment. He added: “Excepting in the ranks of a certain number of State politicians who, for personal reasons,resent the limitation ’of their powers, there is no dissatisfaction at the proposed constitution of the Conference.”

THE NAVY. Received 10.15 p.m., April 26. LONDON, April 26. At the conference Lord Tweedmouth on Tuesday asked the colonies to trust the Admiralty to secure tlie naval defence of the Empire in the future as in the past. They would

welcome the 'colonies taking some leading part. The Admiralty claimed to have taken charge of strategic and coal questions, commanded the

naval forces and the distribution of ships so best to resist attacks and to defend the Empire. • They wished the colonies to give all possible assistance, but they did not come to them as beggars. The total colonial subsidies were £328,000. The Government was ready to meet the contributors in a liberal, conciliatory manner, and did not wish to insist that contributions should he necessarily in money. They recognised the great difference between the conditions in

the various colonies ,and were quite ready to enter into any arrangement's the colonies might deem advantageous to themselves and the navy. He recognised the natural desire of the autonomous colonies to have a more particular share in providing for the naval defence of the Empire. If

unity of the command and direction of the fleet wore maintained the Government was ready to consider a modification of the existing agreements, if the colonies would provide for a local service. In the Imperial squadrons the smaller vessels would be useful against possible raiders, or could co-operate with the squadrons. The colonies should, also equip and maintain 1 docks and fitting establishments which would lie of great assistance. The provision of coaling facilities and naval stores would also he useful. It would bo an enormous advantage to find well-trained men in the colonies.. Small flotillas would be an admirable means of coast defence.

Sir Joseph Ward said New Zealand regarded the Admiralty as the custodians of the navy. Ho indicated that he would cordially co-operate with Mr Deakin in helping the Commonwealth to attain its desires regarding naval defence. New Zealand’s heavy expenditure on works of •development rendered it impossible lor her to undertake lie; 7 vy financial responsibilities for local defence. While prepared to contribute more than £40,000, she was willing to expend part; in the manning of the ships. He admitted that in war time the whole of the strategical work and the disposition of ships would ho under the Admiralty. Mr. Manning dwelt on the advisability of some system of deferred pay tor colonial seamen, in order to meet tlie difficulties at present under the dual syetem operating on some warships. Lord Tweedmouth remarked that it was impossible to admit an unlimited number of men ‘to the naval service. He hinted that in future there would be greater concentration of ships in Australian waters. If not so frequently seen on the station they would be bigger vessels.

THE SYDNEY STRIKE. IMPENDING .CONFERENCES. SYDNEY, April 25. Strike matters are quiet. The strikers round the employers’ buroau and the ships coaling arc much fewer and less demonstrative. Frco laborers aro allowed to pass almost unnoticed.. The'Coal Lumpers’ Union is

making overtures to the Seamen’i

and Wharf Laborers’ Unions to join issue in carrying on the struggle. At a meeting of lumpers to-day Mr Watson was present and discussed the situation. It is reported that the meeting favored a conference, with the employers, with a view to arriving .

at a settlement. A mooting of tho shipowners and the Seamen’s Union has been arranged for to-morrow, when affairs relating to the strike will be considered. The action of the French mail steamer Pacifiquo coaling with her Arab crew and the Peninsular Company’s India with her own crew, will be enquired into.

NEW ZEALAND TRADERS .AFFECTED. SYDNEY, April 25.

The action of tho Newcastle trimmers in deciding not to work ships which usually coal in Sydney has given rise to an interesting point. Several shipping companies, including the Hudart, Parker Company, have been sending some of their steamers to Newcastle for bunkering and others to Sydney, but as the majority coaled at Newcastle at one time or other, it remains to be seen how tho Newcastle trimmers’ decision will apply in this case. SUGGESTED COERCION. SYDNEY, April 26. The coal lumpers have issued an appeal to the unionists of Australia, asking for sympathy and moral assistance, and urging them to do their utmost in preventing such an influx of laborers as might enable tho employers to succeed in their desire to crush the union. Delegates from the Lumpers’ Union attended the Labor Council and explained the position. It was stated that the only obstacle in the way of settlement was the removal of a stevedores’ foreman, to whom tho lumpers object. The Council offered the services of their executive officers with a view to bringing about an early settlement. COALING DIFFICULTIES. SYDNEY, April 25. The steamer Banffshire, en route from Brisbane to Sydney, intended to call at Nweastle for coal. Enquiries by tlie agents of the vessel disclosed that the Banffshire had been placed under ban by the Newcastle trimmers, and she therefore comes on to Sydney for coal. The Tyser steamer Niwaru, which should have sailed for New Zealand to-tlay, was delayed. It is stated that she was able to obtain only 1000, instead of the 2000 tons required. A number of vessels are obtaining coal at Brisbane.

COLORED LABOR. MELBOURNE, April 25. Sir John Forrest, after a Cabinet meeting, stated that correspondence in reference to the employment- of alien labor in the coaling of ships in Sydney had been considered. Amongst other coinpfaints received Mr. Watson wired that colored laborers were working on the colliers and coaling ships, in contravention of the Immigration Restriction Act, adding: “No objection is taken to them working on their own ships, but we emphatically protest against them working on colliers, the latter being Commonwealth territory. If this is permitted aliens may engage in any work ashore during the stay of a vessel at any port.” Sir John Forrest-,, after informing Mr. Watson that it had been decided in previous cases that crews working on their own ships were exempt from the Act, referred the matter to the Attorney-General, who gave the opinion that the preseiO case could not- be distinguished- ~~ from previous cases, and that the crews were acting under the orders of the captain in loading their ships in port, and are not immigrants within the meaning of the Act. BOTH PARTIES FIRM. Received 1.48 a.in., April 27. SYDNEY, April 26. The coal lumpers’ ultimatum is that they will not take any part in a conference with a view to settlement of the strike, unless the unpopular stevedore’s foreman is - dismissed. This has had no effect on the attitude of tlie employers, who express their determination to stand firm. Thej’ declare that the labor obtained through their bureau in conjunction with ships’ crews is sufficient for requirements. The delegates of the Seamen’s Union conferred with the Employers’ Association in reference to the situation. The result was not disclosed, but it is reported that the local unions which have been approached, by tbe strikers show little sympathy V with an extension of the difficulty. Ibe strikers relax none of tlieir vigilance or confidence. The picketing system is very complete. Tho coaling of the Banffshire and Aorangi is proceeding with non-union-ists.

WOOLWICH ARSENAL WORKERS. - LONDON, April 25. the authorities at Woolwich arsenal are talcing a ballet'of all workmen employed regarding the proposal to close the shops on Saturdays. It is hoped by working five days a week to reduce the number ot discharges one-half, ai» an average loss of 3s 6d per man. The majority of the Royal laboratory employes approv.es of the proposal. Ballots in other workshops are proceeding.

THE. KAISER’S SON. BERLIN, April 25. The second sou of the Kaiser fell" heavily from his horse during a parade at Berlin, and is suffering from concussion of tlio brain. ■ Received 11.20 p.m., April 26. BERLIN, April 25. The injuries of tlio Kaiser’s son Eitol are not dangerous.

NEW AUSTRALIAN LINERS. Received 1.9 a.m.. April ‘27. PERTH. April 26. Advices by the Ormuz state that the Orient Company intend to replace the Oruba, Oroya, and Orotava on the Australian lino' with three new 11,000 ton steamers, the first sailing in October.

PREFERENTIAL TRADE. MESSAGE FROM MR, CHAMBERLAIN. Received 11.18 p.m., April 26. LONDON, April 26. t iscount Ridley presided at an enthusiastic tariff reform demonstration at the Albert Hall. Mr. Joseph Chamberlain wrote: All the oversea nations declare for closer commercial relations, and offer the use of preferential trade. Lot, it not he said that we are backward—when they point the way, Britain must not stand aloof from a world-wide movement of our race.” Mr. Austen Chamberlain was the principal speaker, and declared that when the Imperial Conference was o' er tariff reformers would make the utterances of the Premiers the starting-point of the new campaign.

BRITAIN AND SPAIN. RUMORED ALLIANCE DENIED. Received 11.18 p.m., April 26. LONDON, April 26. • '^ u ' statement by the Correspencia Espana that Britain and Spain have concluded a naval alliance is officially contradicted. . The Westminster Gazette . authoritatively denies tlio report that Britain is assisting Spain financially to enable her to augment, her fleet and rc-organiso her ports and arsenals. N .