CABLE NEWS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9145, 14 May 1908, Page 5

CABLE NEWS.

Per Press Association. —Copyright. Melbourne, May 13. A fire broke out in a fire kindler factory to-night, and destroyed several buildings in the vicinity. One employee at the factory was burned to death and four other workmen were badly burned. Lisbon, May 13. The Portuguese Premier states that an inquiry into the assassinations of King Carlos and the Crown Prince revealed that no suspicion rested on anyone except Duica Dacosta, who was killed on the spot. Received May 14, 8.80 a.m. Singapore, May 13. Dra. Raikes and Wray, Government Medical Officers, died of plague contracted during the post mortem of a patient in quarantine, at Singapore. Received May 14,9.55 a.m. Sydney, May 14. The Treasurer anticipates that the financial year will end with a surplus of over a million and a half. The Minister of Education made a favourable reply to a request from the Peace Society., that abhorrence of war be inculcated through the public schools. At the same time the Minister pointed out that the people must be prepared for a possible Asiatic invasion. The Rugby League inquired into the injury received by Hennessy in Saturday’s match and unanimously 1 exonerated Johnston of any blame in the matter. The Wakanui encountered a violent thunder storm in the Tasman Sea. Lightning struck the foremast and splintered tbe“topmast. At a meeting of the Rifle Association it was stated thatjiuterest of the partially paid forces in rifle shooting was steadily decreasing. Last year 95 per cent, refrained from participating in the Association’s matches. The Bega enquiry has been adjourned till June 15th to enable experts to prepare evidence. The work at the Burwood colliery has been stopped. A number of wheelers were fined for striking and some elected to go to prison, and the others refuse to work until their mates were released. Received May 14, 10.5 a.m. Hobart, May 14. The English Rugby team for New Zealand are passengers by the Athenic, and were welcomed by the local Association. Melbourne, May 14. A steamer has been sent in search of the Orion. The State Government is considering a scheme to irrigate',Bso,ooo acres at a cost of five millions, which will permit the settlement of an additional half milliohj people.

Mr Deakin’s official information is that the American fleet will coal at Auckland and Albany For the half year ended March 31st Mount Lyell Company’s net profit was £128,980. A dividend of Is 3d and a bonus of 6cl has been declared, which will be paid in June. Adelaide, May 14. Mr Kingston’s State funeral was very largely attended.