CABLE NEWS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8829, 4 June 1907, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

Press Association—Copyright. London, Jnne 1. Several city financiers consider the depression in consols due to natura causes. Authorities state, that the old quotations aro not likely to be reached again, inasmuch as. fresh securities are open to trustees for investment. Obituary—Karl Blind, at his residence, Hampstead. Blind was a notable leader in the German revolution of 1847-1849. Brinchley, charged with poisoning Mr and Mrs Beck at Croydon, has been committed for trial.

The Italian Bodous has been sentenced to seven years for stealing Werfchoimer's jewels at Park Lane. Santo Crescento, a dealer in antiques, received five years for receiving the articles stolen. The Society of Arts has awarded the Albert medal to Lord Cromer. Prince Buelow, at Berlin, and the Kaiser, at Potsdam, welcomed the English journalists.

London, June 1. South London Club defeated the New Zealand bowlers by 5 points on one rink. Pabis, June 1. France will communicate with Germany and Washington on the basis of the Franco-Japanese treaty. Sydney, Jnne 2. As the Tomoana was leaving for South Africa the high-pressure cylinder blew out, and she was delayed for repairs. Sydney, June 3. The Cobar strikers lost ,£14,000 in wages. Melbourne, June 3. The Federal Customs excise revenue for eleven months is .£63 0,000 larger than in tho corresponding period last year. Brisbane, June 3. The plague patient at Ipswich has succumbed. Fremantle, June 3. Arrived, Hawke's Bay, from New York St. Petebsbukg June 2. The Anarchists let loose an unguarded engine to collide at Sebastopol with an express carrying the Grand Duke Constantino. An accident was prevented by an engine driver, who jumped on the engine. Pabis, June 2. The French Cabinet has decided to transfer the body of the late Emile Zola to the Pantheon in July. New Yoek, June 2. The Wate PierceiOil Company, a constituent of the Standard Oil Trust, was fined 1,623,000 dollars and refused per mission to trade in Texas. London, June 2. John Ball won the amateur golf championship. At cricket Kent defeated Northamptonshire. Blythe took ten wickets for 30, and 7 wickets for 18. At lawn tennis Bitchie beat Sharp in the final of the Middlesex championship, 3—l. Sharp and Doust reached the final in the doubles, and the game was postponed. The Tribune states that the Shipping Federation is promoting an international combination of shipping interests in order to fight the maritime trade uniens.

PIETEHMARITSBtrRG, Jtine 3. The ringleaders of the late Natal rebelilon have been sent to St. Helena to complete their sentences. Pekin, June 3. An office of the Chinese maritime customs will be established at Dalny on July Ist, similar to that in operation at Kiaochau. Berlin, June 3. German newspapers report the downfall of Count Eulenburg, a Court favourite. Count Caprivi's downfall was clue to his influence and it is alleged he recently lotted against Prince Bulow. Melbourne, June 4. Colonel Ricardo, State Military Commandant, fell from his horse while following the hounds and fractured the base of his skull. His condition is critical. News hasbeen received of the discovery of payable copper in New Guinea. London, Juno 3. The Japanese warships Tsukuba and Chimose have arrived at Sheerness. The officers and crew have been feted. The City of London workhouses are using margariDe intsead of butter, in the interest of the ratepayers. At billiards Beece made a break of 40,001 unfinished, including 19,974 anchor cannons, against Chapman. A Birmingham statist, discussing the fall in consols, says the steady redemption of the pnblio debt at the present rate ought in three years to raise the price of consols to par. The first cause of stagnation was the late Government's failure to make the sinking fund effective, the second uncertainty respecting the Rand gold mining industry, third the delay of joint stock banks to accumulate adequate reserves. ■ -- Paris, June 3. Paris newspapers announce a day's fighting between the Sultan of Morocco and the Pretender, the former being heavily defeated. Calcutta, June 3. The Calcutta newspaper Englishman gives details which show the gravity of the national volunteer movement, a widespread native organisation to" overawe shopkeepers selling British goods in Bengal.