GENERAL CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 27, 15 January 1912, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

BRITISH WINE HILL. By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. United Press Association. London, January 13. The year’s consumption of all wines | in the United Kingdom was 11,274,-1-16 gallons, compared with 12,725,1271 for the previous year, but the eon-1 sumption of Australian wines was 811,479 gallons, compared with 780,-; 391 gallons for the previous year. > LOS ANGELES OUTRAGE. - Now York, January 13. Twietnol, Munsay and Johanneson have been rearrested, charged on the grand jury’s indictment with conspiracy in the Los Augoles dynamite outrage, in which it was intended to destroy the “Times” building. “GRAFT” AND EDUCATION. New York, January 13. Mr Alfred Moseley* the English educationist, speaking at Stanford University, declared that American Teachers were disgracefully underpaid. If America fails the world must go back to autocracy and the sword. Mr Moseley criticised the American graft law, and said the schools ought to teach higher ideals. American newspapers, he said, were a disgrace to civilisation. SYSTEMATIC OVER-INSURANCE. London, January 13. A Board of Trade inquiry reveals a systematic practice of ovor-insurance of shipping, whereto point is ; given by the foundering of the Cardiff steamer Dunsley, which was over-insured at £9BOO. The Court found the loss due to default of tho managing owner, the master and engineers. The former was lined £ISOO towards the cost of the inquiry. The master was suspended, and the engineers finod. FIVE PERSONS"DROWNED. (Received 15, 8.5 a.m.) New York, January 14. Two men and three women were drowned while motoring on an icecovered stream at Trenton, New Jersey. The ice broke. A third man of che party escaped. TURKISH POLITICS. (Received 15, 8.5 a.m.) Constantinople, January 14. The Chamber, by 125 to 105, favoured_ a Constitutional Bill, but a twofchiris majority is required before it can become law. The Union and Progress Party is delighted with the result, and believe it will necessitate a dissolution. LEPERS’ HOUSES DESTROYED. (Received 15, 8.5 a.m.) New Fork, January 14. The buildings of the leper colony at New Bedford were destroyed by fire. It is believed that some of the inmates perished. 5 HUDSON BAY RAILWAY. (Received 15, 8.5 a.m.) Ottawa, January 14. The Government has finally decided to proceed with the Hudson Bay railroad, re-letting tlic contract dissolved subsequently to the Federal elections. WIRELESS FOR PASSENGER BOATS. (Received 15, 8.55 a.m.) Monto Video, January 14. - A decree compels all passenger vessels trading to Uruguay to be fitted with wireless by May Ist. MURDER CHARGE FAILS. (Received 15, 8.55 a.m.) * Vienna, January 14. A Hungarian, Lieutenant Bartel, has been acquitted op the ground of self-defence, on a charge of killing biout. Lazar, who eloped with’ Barrel’s wife. - • GREAT DEMAND FOR COAL. (Received 15, 8.55 a.m.) London, J anuary 14. The advance in coal has resulted in a tremendous public demand, particularly in the Midlands and tne North. AGITATION FOR MERCY. (Received 15, 8.55 a.m.) Madrid, January 14.

There is an extraordinary agitation to secure the commutation of tne execution of ,the sevent Cullera prisoner. The King and the Premier have each received numerous deputations, and it is expected that the King will submit in order to prevent an outburst of popular excitement. HOSPITAL BUILDING COLLAPSES (Received 15, 9.20 a.m.) Lisbon, January 14. The roof of the infirmary at Sao Thome collapsed, three persons being killed and ten injured. SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITY. (Received 15, 9.20 a.m.) Capetown, January 14. Mr. Malan hopes to pass liis University Bill during the present session. If the Wernher, Beit Company approve of the Bill they will give half a million towards the University. FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE. (Received 15, 9.20 a.m.) Paris, January 14. The Ministry of Agriculture is testing various serums for a remedy for foot and mouth disease. This year’s loss from the disease is estimated at £8,000,000. A MILLIONAIRE. (Received 15, 9.20 a.m.) London, January 14. The not personality in the estate of the late Sir Cuthbert Duiller has been proved at £1,035,976. MISS AMY CASTLES. (Received 15, 9.20 a.m.) London, January 14. Miss Amy Castles was accorded an enthusiastic reception at a ballad concert at the Quest’s Hall.