GENERAL CABLES

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 151, 5 October 1910, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

PLEASURE-LOVING COLONIALS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, October 2. Mr. Oscar Asche, the theatrical manager, has arrived on his return from his Australian tour. In an interview, Mr. Asche said Australians were mucL greater theatregoers than the English. A London success would not necessarily suit the Australians, who would form their own judgment, and would not take anything on trust. TERCENTENARY OF KING JAMES' BIBLE. Received October 4, 10 p.m. London, October 4. The British and Foreign Bible Society have resolved to promote the general observance of the Tercentenary of King James' Bible, published in 1611, CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING SOCIETIES. Received October 4, 10 p.m. London, October 4. Mr. Lloyd George has called a conference of building co-operate societies, owing to the apprehension of the working class property owners. [The cable man does not state whai the property owners are appreheosivt about.] GENERAL BOTHA ILL. Received OctobeT 4, 10.35 p.m. Pretoria, October 4. . General Botha, Premier, is suffering from quinsy. The rearrangement of the Cabinet may remain at a standstill foi a week. STEAMER LOST. Received October 5, 1 a.m. New York, October 4. The Pacific Steamship Company's steamer Chiriqui is reported lost in the Panama Gulf as a result of a boiler explosion. The fate" of those aboard the ship is unknown..