GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 20 July 1907, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

ELECTORAL IRREGULARITY. Adelaide, July 19. Mr Vnrdou is bringing a case against the State Governor to have Mr O'Loughlin's election to the Senate declared void in order that representation may be decided by el*! ion by the people.'

AN INTERNATIONAL CLAIM. Capetown, July IS. Cape Colony claims iiiooo sterling from Germany for the sustenance of refugees from German South-West Africa. Germany refuses to recognise the claim, but Cape Colony is persisting in the demand.

THEATRICAL TRUST. London, July 18. Herr Krlanger states that the theatrical syndicate is not a combination of existing organisations, but for legitimate purposes—to acquire Vaudeville and other theatres, 'o be conducted on American lines. The principal London theatrical managers deny participation in the scheme.

BOMBAY GOVERXOK RESIGNS. Bombay, July 18. Lord Lamington has resigned the position of Governor of Bombay, owing to his wife's ill-health.

I COLLAPSE OF A BUILDING. Ottawa, July IS. A large business building in London (Ontaio) collapsed and buried hundreds of people in the ruins. Fifteen were killed and 12 injured. The rest were I rescued.

-OriDA'S" STRAITS. Rome. July 18. The Italian Minister of Education has directed the Prefect of lucca to visit "tmida," and express the readiness of the Italian Government to assist her.