Second Edition GENERAL CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 49, 3 July 1913, Page 6

Second Edition GENERAL CABLES.

SUBSIDISED AMERICAN PRESS. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright 1 [United Press (Association.] Washington, July 2. Lobbying investigations discloses the existence of paid press uureaux, conducted by the large corporations in order to influence legislators’ votes. Ex-Presidents Parry and Kirby, heads of the National Manufacturers’ Association, were about to depart for Australia, but cancelled their visit in order to give evidence. It is understood that many ex-Congressmen are implicated in the disclosures. RUINED VINEYARDS. Paris, July 2. The newspapers report unprecedent ed ravages of mildew in the vineyards in the departments of Bouohe-de-hone and Herault. THE INDIAN TRAIN DISASTER. Calcutta, July 2. Nineteen of the dead and thirteen of the injured, all natives, have been recovered from the wrecked train. AN OVERDUE SHIP. (Received 8.0 a.m.) London, July 2. The ship Lucknow from Port Victoria is considered overdue, and thirty per cent, has been paid to reinsure her. BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY PARTY. (Received 9.J0 a.rn.) Additional members of the Empire Parliamentary Party are Messrs Am ery, Macmaster, Goldman, Pine, Gator, Stephen Collins,Bird, Lough, Norton Griffith, Carlile and Black. The Party hope to pay a flying visit to the New Zealand hot lakes district.

£50,000 FOR BREACH OF PROMISE The Markham-Northampton Bread; of promise case has been settled, the Marquis paying £50,000 damages. Lord Northampton’s counsel admitted the promise of marriage with Miss Markham. But when Lord Compton sought his father’s consent,, the late Marquis absolutely prohibited it, and got his son solemnly engaged not to marry her, MISS ELSA FISCHER. (Received 9.45 a.m.) London, July 2. Miss Elsa Fischer has been engaged to appear at CovJnt Garden Theatre as Dona Elvira in Don Giovanni. H.M.S. PHILOMEL EORN.Z. 1 1 (Received 10.55 a.m.) London, July 2. The third-class cruiser Philomel is being re-commissioned at Singapore o; Hong Kong and proceeds to New Zealand in October. THE MONETARY STRINGENCY. The Stock' Exchange is calm regarding the Balkan situation, being' more concerned over the Rand strike. The restriction of tiie geld outputs is serious in view of the world-wide monetary stringency. THE CRYSTAL PALACE. The City Corporation has voted £20,000 towards the purchase of the Crystal Palace. LONDON WOOL SALES. (Received 12,20 p.m.)

There was a fair selection at the wool sales, and prices were unchanged. The High Court ruled that under the present law, women were not entitled to qualify as solicitors, and dismissed a test case. A ROYAL SHOWMAN. (Received 1,30 p.m.) London, July 2. Tho King secured thirty prizes at the Bristol Show, including the champion Shorthorn heifer. LABOR LEADERS IN TROUBLE. Paris, July 2. The secretary, treasurer, and eleven leaders of the General Federation ol Labor have been arrsted for inciting soldiers to disobedience.