CABLE NEWS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8892, 12 August 1907, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

Press Association—Copyright. Pabis, August 11. . The massacre of two officers, nine Europeans ami 22 native soldiers is reported from Tomori, a district in the Celebes. The natives surprised tl 10111. London. August 11. The Great Western Railway has refused to recognise the Amalgamated Society of Railway Employees. Britain and Russia have urged the Powers to withdraw troops fiom the Persian territory. Tho British rifle team lias sailed for Australia.

The Rev. R. J. Campbell appealed for help on behalf of several young ministers, who have been expelled from their pulpits for having accepted the new theology. Consols are quoted at 81J£. Owing to tho serious decline in railway and other securiites next week's settlement is causing much anxiety on the Stock Exchange. Antwerp, August 11. Five hundred strikers stoned 700 English strike breakers, causing tho police to draw their swords and disperse the mob. Sydney, August.l2. Obituary: Mrs Crammer, widow of Major Crammer, a Waterloo veteran, aged 98. Deceased had a notable career in tho early days and was acquainted with the poet Byron. The Board of Cricket Control has necided to negotiate for visits from tho South African cricketers. Peetii, August 12. A slight earth tremor at Marble Bar lasted 15 seconds. Brisbane, August 12. gpMr Bent, interviewed, said that there was a general impression prevailing m England that Australians were a socialistic people and grave doubt was entertained whether capitalists would get back money invested in Australia. Mr Bent claims that he succeeded in dispelling much ignorance on the matter.