CABLES.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9165, 8 June 1908, Page 5

CABLES.

United Press" Association. —By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. London, June 6. 1

It is estimated that the duties payable in connection with the Duke of Devonshire’s estate will be £IOO,OOO. Sir Walter Hiliier, Professor of Chinese at King’s College, London, has been appointed adviser to the Chinese Government. In the cricket match Surrey v. Somerset, J. "Crawford.scored 952. The United States PostmasterGeneral cabled Mr Buxton as follows: —“I congratulate the House of Commons on their reception of penny postage; "'I believe it will Lad to closer social and commercial relations between the two nations..” Vienna, June 7. An explosion in a boiler factory at Vienna ignited c e fin 1o id "dust, anH destroyed the buildings. Seventeen bodies have been recovered. St. Petersburg, June 7. . The Duma by 194 votes to 78, rejected the credit of 11 million roubles for the construction of battleships, after reprimanding the Minister of Marine for irregularities in the construction department. Sydney, June 8. The price of butter will be advanced six shillings per ewt to-day, raising the price of special brands to 118 s. Received June 8, 9.15 a. in. London, June 7. The Prince of Wales and many other notabilities have given special donations in response to Lord Mount Stephen’s appeal with a view to enabling King Edward’s hospital fund to dispose of £150,000 anunally. Lord Iveagh contributed £IO,OOO. Burglars blew open a safe on the premises of 'Messrs. MoMenimiu, in Glasgow, stole £3OOO worth of diamonds and watches, and escaped. jn acknowledgment of London’s kindness and to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of her appearance in Opera in London, Madame Melba is organising a matinee in aid of an East End London hospital. A Dutch line of steamers will establish a regular service between Java and Sydney monthly, commencing on July 11th. pfj Melbourne, June 8.

There has been a falling off in the hop industry in Victoria, largely due to lower prices for hops.