GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 301, 15 May 1911, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES.

LONDON TERRITORIALS. I By Cable—Press Association—Copyright I London, May 12. ! Lord fisher states that there is a decline of London territorials from 24,510 early in 1909 to 22,286, and recruiting is shrinking. He blames the Army Council regulations as being unsuitable for London. A STUDENTS' DEMONSTRATION. London, May 12. Two hundred students seriously interrupted Dr. McAura's demonstration of a new form of medical treatment of cripples and others at the Albert Hall, and subsequently marched with a coffin through Piccadilly. Two bodies of police charged and dispersed them. Several arrests were made. THE PEACE MOVEMENT. London, May 12. Members of the House of Commons to the number of 400, of all parties, have formed themselves into a committee to promote the Taft-Grey arbitration movement. They resolved to express deep satisfaction at the proposed treaty, and that the object had met with so hearty a response from both nations. THE HOUNDSDITCH MURDERS. London, May 12. The Houndsditch case has concluded. Peters, Rosen and Dubot were acquitted. The woman Lena Vaasileva was found guilty and sentenced to two years' lapprisonment. The jury recommended that she should not be transported. CANADIAN RAILWAY POLICY. Ottawa, May 12. With the view of aiding the Canadian Northern Trans-Continental Railway, the Government has agreed to guarantee the line from Montreal to Port Arthur, the liability represen'tiag £7,000,000. THE LOS ANGELES OUTRAGE. New York, May 12. In the Los Angeles case photographs show that McManigan was there at the time of the Llewellyn explosion, confirming part of the confession which was denied.

STEAMER RAMMED AND SUNK. New York, May 12. The Mcrida, a Ward Line steamer, with 200 passengers, from Havana, was rammed by the Admiral Farragut ana sank six hours afterwards. The passengers were rescued. UNPRECEDENTED STORM. Ottawa, May 12. Winnipeg wire communication lias been seriously damaged by a heavy sleet and rain storm of unprecedented fury. Rain was followed by hail, sleet, and snow. THE KING GEORGE STAMP. London, May 12. The new stamp, post cards, and letter! cards will be issued on Coronation Day. ROYALTY AT THE THEATRE. London, May 12. At their first visit to the theatre since the accession, the King and Queen and the Prince of Wales witnessed a performance of "Kismet" at the Garrick Theatre. THE EDINBURGH FIRE. London, May 12. James Neilson, a stage hand injured in the Edinburgh fire by jumping out of a window, has died. I ALASKAN COAL TROUBLES. * { New York, May 12. J The steamer Edith arrived at Cordova with a consignment of Canadian coal, but a large force of deputies preserved order. THE QUEEN'S TASTE IN DRESS. London, May 12. Queen Mary has directed the maids of honor always to wear gowns that touch the ground, long-sleeved blouses, high collars, and toques, not hats. LADIES AT BILLIARDS. London, May 12. Miss Ruby Roberts, the billiardist, made her debut in London, beating Madame Strebor by 195 in a game of 400 up. Miss Roberts made a break of 61.

THE CANADIAN NAVY. Ottawa, May 12. In consequence of the Government's insistence that the same rate of wages be paid on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, no tenders were received for the construction of Pacific warships. Denny Bros., of Dumbarton, withdrew their tender. WOMEN IMMIGRANTS. London, May 12. A meeting of Australian and New Zealand women at the International Franchise Club decided to form a committee to deal with the question of women under the Naturalisation Act and to lay the matter before Sir Joseph Ward and Mr. Fisher preparatory to the Imperial Conference.