GENERAL CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 54, 28 October 1912, Page 6

GENERAL CABLES.

INTERNATIO NAL EXHIBITIONS. (By Electric Telegraph.—-Copyright.) (United Press Association.) Berlin, October 27. The International Exhibition agreement has been signed, and provides that nations shall participate only at intervals of three years and at an interval of a decade in any one country. It also settles' the procedure concerning awards and prevents traffic in medals. THE FATE OF DIAZ. Mexico City, October 27. The Government is deliberating whether to execute Diaz and other captured officers, . ELOPEMENT BY AEROPLANE. New York, October 27. ‘Arthur Smith eloped with Miss Cour in an aeroplane at Fort Mayne, Indiana, and flew seventy-five miles when they were married. They telegraphed to their irate parents, who finally forgave them.

WIN FOR AUSTRALIA. At football, the Australians defeated the University of California by 18 points to 0. THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS. Vancouver, October 27. At cricket, the Australians, in their first innings, made 395 (Collinson 142, and Gregory 118). British Columbia have no wickets down for ten runs. NEW SOUTH WALES LOAN. | (Received 8.15 a.rn.) London, October 27. The prospectus of the New South Wales’ loan has been issued. The Financial News says: It is a good investment, and there should be no difficulty to find subscribers. LI HUNG CHANG’S DIARY. (Received 9.40 a.m.) London, October 27. The Observer publishes an interesting extract from Li Hung Chang’s diary, including his European visit. Reference to General Gordon and the rebellion show his jealousies. He even suggests that General Gordon took a personal part in the treacherous killing of many prisoners.