GENERAL CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 21, 29 May 1913, Page 6

GENERAL CABLES.

CASE OF SLR STUART SAMUEL. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.] (Received 9.2-5 a.m.) London, May 28. The judgment in the case against Sir Stuart' Samuel for illegal voting in the House of Commons declared that illegal voting had been proved, but Oswald Forbes’ claim was barred by the previous writs issued by Burnett and Chambers. The judge added that three informations were proceeded with under the wrong statute. Judgment was given for defendant with costs on technical grounds. THU: SUGAR CONVENTION. (Received 8.0 a.m.) Brussels, May 28.

In connection with Britain’s withdrawal from the sugar convention, it has been internationally arranged that the present regime will be maintained as long as Britain’s fiscal system remains unaltered. EXPENDITURE TOO HEAVY. St. Petersburg, May 28. Tho Duma has been informed that the treasury is unable to bear the increase in the military expenditure, and a levy on property similar to that in vogue in Germany has been suggested. BEFORE THE PRIVY COUNCIL. The Vend appeal was dismissed with costs, CHURCH UNION. (Received 12.30 p.m.) London, May 28. The Established Church and the United Free Church Assemblies resolved to continue a mutual conference towards union. Great progress is reported.

OLD CHAMPIONS BEATEN. (Received 1.45 p.m.) London, May 28. Most of tho past champions and other prominent players have been beaten in the early rounds of the amateur golf championships at Saint Andrews. s VICKERS, LTD. (Received 1.45 p.m.) London, May 28. It is understood that Vickers, Limit ed,, have bought the Thames Ironworks. pi] ~ —lir J H fr BATTLESHIP RE-FLOATEDi (Received 1.40 p.m.) Berlin, May 28. The battleship Koenig Albert, which \vSht aground at the" mouth of the Vistula, has been refloated. V . * vii,,- . GERMANY’S DEFENCE BILL; The Budget Committee of the Reichstag discussed the Defence Bill and reduced the proposed six cavalry regiments to three.

ONE FARTHING DAMAGES. London, May 28. Page, who sued Robert Sievier for libel, accusing him of having welshed Lady Conyngham, was awarded contemptuous damages of one farthing. ATTACKED BY BRIGANDS. St. Petersburg, May 28. Brigands attacked the residence of M. Pavoni, the British Vice-Consul at Poti. M. Pavoni and his brother fired and killed the leader. M. Pavoni's brother was wounded. A SOLICITOR ACQUITTED. London, May 28. Mr Arthur Newton, a well-known solicitor, charged with misappropriation of £3OO in connection • with a fine of £SOO imposed on Mackay, keeper of a gaming house, was acquitted.