GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 183, 1 February 1912, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES.

INSULTING THE AUTHORITIES. By Cable—Pres3 Association—Copyright. Bucharest, January 30. The captain of the Ben Head has been sentenced to 28 days' imprisonment, allegedly for insulting the authorities. A FATHER'S CRIME. London, January 30. Albert Reeves, at Norwich Assizes, pleaded guilty to a charge of murdering his son. He called evidence to rebut the prison doctor's testimony that he was insane, as he desired to be punished. The jury agreed that he was fit to stand his trial, despite Judge Channell's contrary opinion, and he was sentenced to death. THE SUGAR CONVENTION. Brussels, January 30. Despite German opposition, the majority of the Sugar Conference is in favor of allowing Russia to export a , portion of its surplus, arguing that the interest of consumers should outweigh that of a few producers. GENERAL BOOTH INJURED. London, January 30. ■General Booth stumbled on the stairs 'Of his residence and is in much pain and confined to his room, but he is progressing satisfactorily. FATAL BOMB EXPLOSION." Constantinople, January 30. A bomb exploded at Strumnitza, near Salonika, killing an officer and five gendarmes, and wounding the commandant and seven others. "•■'3*.- ■»■ " ■■■