GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 267, 4 November 1908, Page 4

GENERAL CABLES.

CREED OR LOVE? Xew York, November 2. Oucen Alargneiita oi Italy has withdrawn all opposition to the Duke ofl Abru/zi's marriage to Aliss E. A. 101-1 kuis. daughter of Senator Elkins, of! the United States. -Miss Elkins receives a dowry of £200,000. Queen' Alaignerita eliielly opposed the marriage on the ground that public opinion in America insinuated that her nephew's bid for the hand of Aliss Elkins was dictated bv greed for dollars.

A PERMAXEXT EXHIBITION. | London, Xovcmber 2. i The l'ninco-Britisli Exhibition closed! amid scenes of enthusiasm. Air. Iviralfy, the manager of the Exhibition, states that it is practically certain that an exhibition of eijual importance will be held next year, lie says it is pr<> : liable flint a permanent exhibition will be established later on.

THE FREXCH MINISTRY. Paris, November 2. AL Pieard. the newly-appointed Alinister of Marine, on discovering that the Premier. Al. Clvmcnceau, had made a vitriolic anonymous attack upon him seven years ago. resigned his portfolio. A!. Clcmeneeatt handsomely apologised. A reconciliation followed, and the resignation was withdrawn.

AN ARCHBISHOP'S RESIGNATION. London. November 2. I Archbishop Alnclagan of York resigns) at the end of the year, owing to illhealth. ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY. Loudon, November 2. Air. 11. II Asquith, Premier, was reelected Rector of Aberdeen University, defeating Sir Edward Carson, SolicitorGeneral in Mr. Balfour's Ministry, by 434 to 370. CHINESE VERSUS JAPANESE. Hongkong. November 2. A mob of Chinese made a looting raid 071 (he Japanese goods stores here. Tinpolice shot several of the looters and arrested 2-30.