GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 393, 19 May 1910, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

RICHARD ARNST. By Cable—Press Association —Copyright. Received May 18, 11 p.m. Sydney, May 18. Arnst, accompanied by his 'brother and Harry Floyd, sailed in the Medic for Africa. There was a large gathering of the rowing fraternity to farewell him. AUSTRALIA AND CANADA. Received May 18, 11 p.m. Melbourne, May 18. The Federal Government has subscribed £IOO towards a memorial to be erected at Halifax to mark the centenary of constitutional government in Canada. REUTER'S TELEGRAM COMPANY. Wellington, Last Night. The directors of Reuter's Telegram Company have declared the usual dividend at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for the half year ending 31st !Decemlber last. According to the balance sheet just issued the total at the credit of various reserve funds at that date was £110,706; cash in hand and at bankers, bills receivable and investments on account of rebuilding amounted to £126,205. The value of freeholds in London and at the branches was £45,899. A CARNEGIE DONATION. Received May 19, 12.30 a.m. London, May 18. Andrew Carnegie has donated £IOOO to the Wellington Pit Fund. THE COMMONWEALTH PREMIER. Received May 19, 12.30 a.m. Melbourne, Mav 18. Mr. Fisher attends the Premier's Conference on June 17.