GENERAL CABLES.
Berlin, February 2
Lieutenant von Stuckrad eloped with Captain von Vertzen’s wife. Subsequently a duel was fought at Frankfurt, and Stuckrad was fatally shot. London, February 2.
Lemoine, the alleged diamond manufacturer, was sentenced in default to xo years’ imprisonment for fraud on Sir Julius Wernner, who was awarded damages. Lisbon, February 3.
On the anniversary of King Carlos’ assassination, King Manuel and his mother, Queen Amelia, drove to Requiem Mass at the Cathedral. The populace maintained at attitude of indifference, and no disturbance took place, despite the absence of police precautions.
Durban February 2
The tension in the South African Convention continues- Several delegates threaten to leave. Neither Transvaal or Cape Colony is prepared to give way. The main chance of a successful conclusion seems to be a compromise, Capetown becoming the legislative capital with the Federal Parliament. Pretoria the administrative capital with the civil service and Bloemfontein the headquarters of the judiciary.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 450, 4 February 1909, Page 3
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156GENERAL CABLES. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 450, 4 February 1909, Page 3
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