CABLE NEWS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8833, 8 June 1907, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

Prostf Association— Copyright. London, June 7.

In the House of Commons Captain Craig asked whether Government would gaarantee a loan to develop British interest in the New Hebrides, provided the Islanders consented to tho deletion of tho clauses of the AngloFrench convention relating to the employment of children from sunrise to sunset, with only one hour's rest. Mr Asquith replied •' No." Mr Keir Hardio will shortly visit Australia to study labour questions. Glastonbury Abbey has been sold for £30,000. Mount Lycll Oomstock Copper Company, Tasmania, has a registered capital of £150,000. The Miltiados replaces tho Oroya on tho next voyage to Australia. Arrived, Athenic from Wellington. Melbourne, June 7,

The High Court on appeal decided that the Commonwealth public servants are not required to pay income tax. Pout Darwin, June 7.

Silk has been found, and except that he is in a weak condition he suffered little from his five days' wandering. June 8. ♦ Silk was found by a Hack fellow, who tracked him for many miles.

Sydnby, June 8. The Tomoana has been repaired and lias resumed her voyage to London. Melboubne, June 8.

The High Court - majority verdict on the income tax caso was read in Court to-day. It deals with tho application for leave to carry the case to the Privy Council. Sir John Forrest has submitted the position with regard to tho mail contract to Cabinet, but no decision has been reached. Sir John Forrost states the Government wants to see the contract carried out, but if it is to be varied will refer it back to Parliament.