GENERAL CABLES. .

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2142, 26 July 1907, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES. .

United Press Association —Copyright Received July 25, 10.37 p.m. LONDON, July 25. The Bishop of Birmingham in the House of Lords suggested that the Government- appoint a Commission i consider University reform. Lord Ci owe repiicd that the Government valued more evidence of the Univer.ties’ inability to reform themselves. . Mr. Churchill said he did not posjss information justifying the application that Parliament should ; oto funds to bring 3000 Rand strik•viv home. Tlie Evicted Tenants’ Bill was closured through committee. ~ ■ Mr. Buxton replying to Mr. Henniker Heaton expressed the opinion that the * weight of evilenco overwhelmingly' favored the ratifying of the Radio- telegraphic convention.

Received Jluv 25. 10.44 p.m. BRISBANE, July 25. In the Assembly the Premier moved the postponement of the debate on the Address-in-Reply till He stated there were three parties of almost equal strength, and .lie had thought' one of the parties in opposition would make a pretence of supporting the Government. Had they-done so it would have been his duty to retain office. He moved the postponement of the debate to give an opportunity to further consider the position. .The House adjourned until Tuesday. It is understood tliat- a coalition will be arranged between Messrs. Philp and Kidson.

Received July 26. 0.27 a.m. SYDNEY, July 25.. - Heavy clearances are being effected in the various States in anticipation of alteration in the tariff. At Melbourne £135,000 was paid in duty yesterday and to-day. For the year ending June 30th the railway revenue shows a gross increase'of £474,000. and tramways an increase of £57,000 as compared with the preceding year. News has been received that the steamer Ysabel is ashore on a reef at Tamu Island in the Gilbert Group.-, The vessel’s position, is precarious. Under Mr. Mitchell’s will, in addition to donating the library, £70.000 's left to endow it. A special Gazette has been issued expressing regret at the death of one of the greatest benefactors of the State.