CABLE NEWS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8919, 12 September 1907, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

Tor Press Association—Copyright. New. Yobk, September 11. A Wall Street telegram from Washington announces China’s adoption of tho gold standard. St. Petkiisbueg, 'September 11. Ratifications of the Russo-Japanese Convention have been exchanged. Meleoubnb, September 12.

Following on the gift of the Wilson trustees Mr Bent suggested that if Mr David Syme wou.d give £IOO,OOO to Melbourne Hospital Government would, in such an event, consider the advisability of giving a similar amount.

The weather is very had along the coast. Tho Brisbane, from Now Zealand, has arrived, about three days late. The Acting-Prime Minister questioned in regard to the proposal cf France to transfer Tahiti to Germany, says that so far as Government know no such proposal has been made.

Two fish importers protested to -the Minister of Customs against the duty on New Zealand blue cod, stating that no fish in Australia can take its place.

Hobabt, September 11. The Budget shows the revenue for the year was £970,843 or £79,000 above the Treasurer’s estimate. The expenditure was £893,800. The revenue next year is estimated at £933,833 and expenditure at £911,000. Suva, September 11. The cutter Tui Moala was wrecked on Kalafaiga reef on September 6th. The Eev. Bleazard, Methodist, and two natives were drowned.

Sydney, September 12. At 13.30 p.m. there was no sign of the Mouowai.