GENERAL NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8057, 2 March 1906, Page 4

GENERAL NEWS.

GERMANY AND THE BALTIC. It must be obvious to tliem that the Baltic Sea is and must be upon to the fleote of ail nations, iand that the British fleet lias as much right io cruise there as the German flout lias to cruise in the Irish Sea. But there is no reason to suppose that Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Russia wish to see the Baltic became a, German lake, as it would if this preposterous theory of tlie. closed Baltic wore adopted nowadays.—" Daily Chronicle."

THE KAISER'S INTENTIONS. The Kaiser's comings and goings are so dramatic, and some of his speeches are eo theatrical, that he exposes himself to unscrupulous misrepresentation. But observers who have followed his career since he ascended the Throne in 1888—and it lias been followed nowhere witlh more interest and admiration than in England—all agree that, if his language is occasionally high-flown, his aims are eminently practical. We should never believe, except on direct and unimjpeachaible evidence, that he had even entertained such a notion as the last and most audacious invention of the international gossip-mongers.—" Standard."

FOREIGN MINISTER. The Opposition numbers amongst its members tiro men of world-wide repute for diplomatic knowledge and capacity Lord Roselbery and Sir Charles Dilke. Lord Rosebery is impossible from the Radical point of view on many grounds, and from the British point of view especially, because of his indiscreet depreciation of the Anglo-French entente.. For quite other reasons, it is certain that Sir Charles Dilke will never he found on the list of tlie Radical Administration of the future. Therefore, in the continuation of the grave negotiations still intioniplete, the Radicals would havo to invent a Foreign Minister whose name and capacity would be absolutely unknown to the other nations of tlie world.—" Daily Telegraph." A sowing machine becomes more necessary everyday. The boaulifill art needlework which is fashionable nowadays would be prohibited in price to most people, yet with the Singer Sewing Machine, the most artistic designs arc simply and easily worked, at a very small cost, Mr F. McCarthy and Mr Waught are, conducting a special art needlework exhibition at the Singer Depot here, cordially inviting Singer users and others to free tuition in their graceful and elegant art.-r-Aovr.

For reliable boots and shoes ot all sorts at bedrock prices go to Dockrill's, Devon Street Central, wlu> has earned the reputation for the last 25 years of selling the above class of boots at the lowest prices. Postal orders always receivo extra attention, as I guarantee o give every satisfaction in fit and "tylc.—A dvt. There is a " house ot call' in Lgmont street, quite of the Continental plan. At the Arcadia Cigar Store, aiman can enjoy his eigarctte or pipe n a cosy sitting-room, write a letter or two, phy his game of chess or draughts, and then continue his business. Here, the morning paper, the "Daily News," and (he Wellington "Times" can be purchased iwth linearly morning smoke, K. Van Delden, the proprietor, has a smoke to uit anybody. Call in.—Advt, As shewing the attractiveness of shares in the Equitable Building Society of New Plymouth, successful drawers of appropriations at the last ballot in both the first and second groups have been able to dispose of same at a profit of £SO, the owners still retaining original shares, which aro eligible for future ballots. Tinsecretary of the Society has a few shares for disposal, and intending purchasers wishing to secure same should make early application at the Secretary's office, Currie street.—Advt.