GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 377, 30 April 1910, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

COLONIAL ARTISTS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received April 29, 11.20 p.m. London, April 20. Lord Stratheona presided at the Royal British Colonial Society of Artists' dinner on the occasion of the King granting a charter, which the Duke oi Argvll formally presented. THE KING AND POLITICS. Received April 30. 0.20 a.m. London, April 29. Lord Knollys, replying to a correspondent said it is quite correct that tho King is at all times anxious that his name should be left out of all political controversies. STRIKE SETTLED. Received April 30, 0.20 a,m. St. Johns, April 29. The strike of colliers at Cape Proton ended on the masters' terms. THE NEW WAR OFFICES.

London, April 28. Mr. Lewis Ha re our t states that the new War Offices cost £1,229,128. - SCHOOL FLAGS. London, April 28.' St. Paul's schools at Sandgate, Kent. have received a ConimoiiwealUl flag from Sandgate School, Queensland.. TRADE DEVELOPMENT. London, April 28. The Trade Development v,ommissioners include Lord Richard Cavendisn, chairman, Sir Francis Hopwood and Mr. Sidney Webb, vice-chairmen. CHARGE AGAINST A CAPTAIN. London, April 28. Capt. James Holford. recently charged with obtaining a considerable amount or jewellery under false pretences, uas pleaded "guilt}'. Sentence has been postponed. A QUEENSLAND ARTIST. N London, April 2S. Mr. Bunny Lobley, a Queenslander, is amongst the exhibitors at the Academy and LongstaiT Salon. AN ACTRESS' DIVORCE. New York, Aipril 28. May Yohe, the actress, has been granted a divorce from her hustband, Capt. Strong, of Oregon. REV. J. CAMPBELL. London, April 29. The Rev. R. J. Campbell lias asked (he Congregational Union whether ho should resign since the union had virtually excommunicated him, also because ihe Rev. Campbell Morgan, Principal Forsvth. and Doctor Jewett, attack his teachings, and awnse him of using the name, credit and funds of the denomination while denying its faith.