GENERAL CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2083, 18 May 1907, Page 3

GENERAL CABLES.

Press Association—Copyright. Received May 17, 9.50 p.m. LONDON, May 17. Sir Joseph AVard’s private friends have presented him with a handsome dressing-case, in recognition of kindnesses received during his visit. Received May 17, 11.51 p.m. LONDON, May, 17. In the House of. Commons, Mr. Harold Pearson mentioned that Dr. Smartt had addressed a Conservative meeting at Leeston, Suffolk. He inquired regarding the propriety of a delegate to the Imperial Conference speaking at a political meeting, and as'ked Mr. Churchill to inquire whether Lord Elgin could seo his way to remonstrate with the Cape Government on the serious breacli of etiquitte. (Opposition laughter.) The Speaker said: “Had the honorable member submitted that question to mo, I would not have permitted it. No department of the Government of this country has any control over the Ministers of any self-governing colony.” (Opposition cheers.) Several of the colonial Premiers were welcomed to Rochester and inspected the industries. Sir Joseph Ward lias received, a Doctorship' of Laws of the Dublin University, Dr. Lit elicit and Mr. James Mills accompanying him. After the ceremony the Viceroy congratulated the recipient, and. emphasised their indebtedness to Trinity for its part' in what he hoped was an ever-growing process of unity among the brethren constituting the nations of the Empire. , The AVards and the \ iceroy visited the Exhibition. Parliament has adjourned for a week. __ ; Received May 1/, 9.42 p.m. PEKIN, May 17. The defences at Kiaochan are being strengthened, and . artillery and mining depots are being established.

Received May 17, 9.42 p.m. NEAV YORK, May 17. An ivory crucifix by Michael Angelo, of a value of £IO,OOO, belonging to Dr.- H. AV. Carter, of New York, lias been stolen.

Received May 17, 11.27 p.m. PARIS, May 17. Morocco has yielded France’s demand. ' • '■ ■ ■ '