GENERAL CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 75, 5 April 1913, Page 6

GENERAL CABLES.

[juy Electric Telegraph—Copyright [United Press Association.] (Received 11.10 a.m.) Washington, April 4. ) President Wilson has decided to , recognise the Chinese Republic immed- ) lately. He has also resolved to grant independence to the Philippines at a date to be fixed later. Meanwhile the appointment of a Governor-General will be made, with a commission. The recognition of the Government of Mexico is withheld. President Wilson is conferring with Senators in reference to the tariff. Senate democrats think that the reductions are too sweeping; that they are likely to require modifications. President Wilson and the Senators were unable to agree, and further conferences are pending. Leading Senators differ regarding the details as to the submission of one Bill or a- series, but it is believed

this will bo overcome. The President hopes the measure will be introduced on Monday. London, April 4. The Overseas High Commissioners were asked to participate in the Cen tenary of Peace Celebrations in the United States, and it is understood that Sir ..George Reid and Solomons that Sir G. Reid and Sir R. Solomon have accepted. New Zealand lias not vet decided.

The report that there was a difference in the Cabinet owing to the Marconi enquiry business is officially stated to be foundationless. Buenos Ayres, April 4. An explosion of ammonia which was being used for freezing caused a fire at the Blanca meat freezing works, which were completely gutted. It is estimated that the English underwriters will lose £IOO,OOO, and possibly double that amount. London, April 4. Lord George F. Hamilton, presiding at te meeting of te Bank of Australasia, commented on the fact that the imports to Australasia had last year for the first time exceeded tho exports. This was conclusive proof of Australian and New Zealand enterprise. Moreover, increasing productiveness was associated with the great expansion of immigration to Australia. He said that bankers watched the development of the Commonwealth Hank with interest, but they had no apprehensions regarding it, nor did

dhey regard it as an unfriendly competitor. Loudon, April 24. The judgment in the case of the ship Veronese found that there was negligence, on tho part of the master, .Charles Turner, who was suspended for six months. The court was satisfied that every effort was made to save lives. The allegations of pillaging were exaggerated. A workman discharging Chinese hides in London conveyed anthrax to his home, and his wife is dead. Berlin, April 4. The Hamburg-Amerika Company’s new steamer, the Vaterland, has been launched. She is the largest vessel in the world, and a sister ship to tho Imperator. She carries 83 lifeboats, 70 of which are launchable on either side.