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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8197, 25 May 1906, Page 6

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By Electric TeleprupU—Copyright, <l»or IVtM» Aweciatkm.} LONDON, May 24, The members of his family banquctted Matthew Fowlde, of Kilmarnock. an tho celebration of his centenary. Four hundred gueata were present, including Sir Joseph Ward, and Messrs Robert McKnb, J. 0. W, AHkisn, Goo. Fowld#, New Zmimi The Kmc, Mr Soddon and Auckland Wood#, single Uixer®, telegraphed congratulation#. Sir Henry OampbeU-Bannerman, Lord Onslow, and Mr Reeves, Agent General, Kent apologies for not being present. The centenarian, in ft vigorous speoch, acknowledged an oil painting of himself working at a weaver's lootn. All the Commoners present spoke.. Sir Joseph Wfttd was given a groat reception when replying to tho toast of " Britons across tUt» 800." ROME. May ?A. Signor Giolitti has been commissioned to form a new Italian Cabinet, to replace Signor Sonniuo, who resigned on an adver«e vote affecting the order of the Chamber's business. OTTAWA, May 21. The Hon. Fielding announced that Canada will continue her preference treatment of British goods until duo' notice is given. BERLIN, May 2t. Herr Tseristchk, the now German Secretary for State and Foreign Affair*, speatting in tho Reichstag, said he had strong grounds for believing that German interests would not bo affected even if Britain and Russia did arrive at an understanding regarding Asiatic relations. The Triple Alliance stands a» firm as ever. Italy had recently given explicit assurances to that effect. Tho Minister added that Britain's welcome to the burgomasters was heartily reciprocated by the German Government and people. SYDNEY. Mny 24. A Fuil Court recently reversed the decision of Mr Justice Snnp:»on, who granted a Comini tf f-ion to exaruire W . K. Wil'.is in South Africa in conncection with land transaction:?. The High Court to-dav granted an appeal against the Full Court's decision, and ordered the Commission to be issued. The easterly gale continues and there is rough sea and dirty weather, delaying shipping. Torrential ram is failing in the northern and western districts, and ihe northern rivers are rising and floods are feared.