CABLE NEWS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8827, 31 May 1907, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

Press Association— Copyright. Sydney, May 30,. The Mokoia experienced a heavy southwest gale for the first three days. Sailed at 2 p.m. Victoria. Melbourne, May 30. The hides market is steady. Good conditioned lots were tending in sellers’ favour. Sydney, May 30. The Methodist General Conference has opened. Rev. W. Williams of Victoria was elected President. Adelaide, May 40. A severe earth tremor was felt at Naaracoote this morning accompanied by loud rumblings. Tho vibration was short but the noise continued for severa seconds. London, May 30. Mr Chamberlain, in a cheerful letter to Viscount Tumour, gave an excellent account of his health and said he hoped to be baqk in Parliament at the beginning of next session. Queen Alexandra was enthusiastically welcomed in London. Mr Churchill states that the Colonial Conference vote of £6OOO had boon somewhat exceeded. Lord Gosohen’s estate is valued at £141,568, including £123,665 personally. Obituary: George Leitch, actor. Lord Overbury endorses Lord Rothschild’s opinion as to the reason of the fall of consols.

Marie-Lohr, a Sydneyite, daughter of the well known actress Kate Bishop, made a hit as leading lady in “My Wife” at tho Haymarket. Pekin, May 30.

One hundred rebels have been killed near Swatow and the leader, flags aud ammunition captured. Sydney, May 30.

The steady decrease in the gaol population continues. The annual report show 162 fewer pri oners than at the commencement of the year. , Melbourne, May 30. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt at Oasterton yesterday.