GENERAL CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10, 2 May 1914, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

MAHONEY, THE MADMAN. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.] New York, April 30. Mahoney, who attempted to shoot the Mayor of New York, admitted during examination that he was sane,, and that he intended to kill Mr Carnegie, with others, whose names he refused to give. A NEW ZEALANDER ABROAD. Vancouver, April 30. Lieut.-Colonel Bloomfield, of Auckland, interviewed regarding the recent Labor troubles in New Zealand, said these had been greatly exaggerated abroad. The Labor troubles were chiefly due to the vacillating policy of the former Government, but Mr Massey’s handling of industrial disputes had been very successful.

THE COLORADO TURMOIL. New York, April 30, Federal troops have arrived at Denver and restored order. It is now believed there will bo no further trouble. CHINA’S CONSTITUTION. Pekin, May 1. The Convention has completed the amendment of the Constitution. It virtually leaves Yuan-Shih-Kai as Dictator. The Premiership has been abolished, and a State Secretary substituted. Ministers are directly responsible to the President. The Senate apparently disappears, while the Assembly’s powers are not extensive and are not representative of the people. THE FIGHTING IN SOMALILAND. London, May 1. Lord Emmott, in reply to a question, said the Camel Corps in Somaliland was being increased to 500, and Indian troops to 400. Earl Crewe admitted that the Government hopes of greater cohesion among the friendly natives had been' falsified. He did not believe that England desired the re-conquest of the country by a great military expedition.