GENERAL CABLES

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 148, 1 October 1910, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

BILLIARDS. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright. (Received September 30, 11.5 p.m. -London, September 30. Conceding Hughes 1500 in 3500, George Gray, the Australian, at Leeds, made a break of 985, whereof 969 were off the red. THE CRY FOR MORE SHIPS. Received September 30, 115 p.m. London, September SO. Lord Beresford, in another open letter, reiterates his demand, made in 1909, for cruisers to protect the trade routes. A GAMBLING HOLE "SETTLED." Received September 39, 11.5 p.m. New York, September 30. All gambling has been suppressed in Carson City, Nevada, famous for Mark Twain and Bret Harte stories. THE BOWER CREEK GOLD RUSH. Received September 30, 11.5 p.m. Ottawa, September 30. The Geological Surveyor declares that reports concerning the nulling gold at Lower Creek are exaggerated. Only a little free milling gold has been discovered. THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. Received September 30, 11.5 p.m. Hobart, Last Night. Dr. and 'Mrs. Wilson, of Captain Scott's expedition, and Mrs. Scott, wife of the leader, are passengers by the Corinthic. Dr. Wilson stated that the time spent in the Antarctic would depend on the funds at tihe party's disposal. FUTURE OF LABRADOR FISHERIES. \ . Received September 30. 11.5 p.m. ■ Ottawa, September 30. ■ _ The La/brador fisheries are a failure. privations of the fishermen during tJbe incoming winter will be severe. THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT. Received September 30, 11.5 p.m. Ottawa, September 30. flbere is a chance of Parliament not meeting probably till the New Year. The reciprocity negotiations with the United States will therefore be delayed.