GENERAL CABLES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 453, 30 March 1909, Page 4

GENERAL CABLES.

Fremantle, March 28. Eleven Chinese stowaways were discovered on Board the steamer Charon, from Singapore. They were secreted in the hold amongst the timber in a specially constructed cavity, ten feet by seven. They were in a filthy condition. One hundred and five tins of opium were found handy. Condon, March 27. Mr William O’Brien has resigned his seat owing to the defeat of his “ All for Ireland ” project. (Mr William O’Brien was returned unopposed for Clare East, on January, 1906, and has sat for it since 1892. At a conference at Cork, of Nationalists, Mr William O’Brien presiding, it was decided to found, in a spirit of the broadest toleration, a league for Ireland, having as one of its aims, the uniting of Irishmen. It was declared that the League would also endeavour to bring about a concentrated movement to obtain self - government for Ireland, and to promote other projects of importance to the country.]

Mrs Hamer, of the Economic, lias just landed a lai-ge consignment of magnificent and autumn and winter goods, comprising dress materials, millinery, etc. The quality is unsurpassed, and the prices are exceptionally low, as Mrs Hamer desires to keep down her stock, in view of quitting the business. Call early and sec the wonderful display at the Economic before purchasing elsewhere.*