GENERAL CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1, 2 September 1913, Page 3

GENERAL CABLES.

CHOLERA IN BULGARIA. [By Electric Telegraph —Copyright] 1 [United Press -Association ] Sofia, September 1. There are many Cases of cholera in the Vratza, Plevna and Widin districts.

THE TCRCO-PERSIAN FRONTIER. St. Petersburg, September 1. It is stated that the final delimitation of the Turco-Persian frontier will be carried out by a mixed commission, including two Britishers.

AX INCURABLE CRIMINAL, London, August 31. Davies. Mr Lloyd George’s famous Dartmoor shepherd, has been arrested on a charge of robbing churches at Whitby.' (Mr Lloyd George discovered this man in prison for a minor offence and secured his release. Davies’ subsequent exploits have been a cause of great rejoicing to the political opponents of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.)

EXPLOSION ON RIVER BOAT. Pittsburg, August 31. A boiler exploded on the river boat Alice. The vessel sank instantly. Eight were killed on the spot, and eight who were injured swam

ashore. THE GREEK MINISTRY. (Received 8.5 a.m.) Athens, September 1. M. Kolomilas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has resigned and becomes Ambassador at Rome. M. Pan as succeeds him. THE DROUGHT BROKEN. ■ -i.( (Received 8.50 a.m.) 1 1 ’ London, September T. ‘ There has* been continuous rain: for three days in the greater part of Eng- ! land, thtis saving the root crops from " the effect of tho drought. SOUTH AFRICA AND THE NAVY. Capetown, September 1. Reuter is authorised to deny that the Government intend providing for ah increased contribution to the navy The Government have, not discussed the subject. MEAT FOR THE SOLDIERS. (Received 11.10 a.m.) London, September 1. The War Office is inviting tenders by November 26tb for 375,000 Piounce tins of beef, and 62,5000 24ounce tine, to be delivered at Woolwich early in April. . K ILL ARNE Y HOUSE DESTROYEJ) (Received 12.35 p.m.) London, September I. Killarney House, the Earl of Kenmore’s seat, is still burning owing to the pitchpino floors, and all hope of saving any portion lias been abandoned. Tiie damage is now estimated at £400,000. Valuable furniture and china were destroyed, but the priceless art treasures were saved.