GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 290, 30 April 1913, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES.

THE ISAACS LIBEL CASE. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. I v London, April 28. The trial of Mr. Cecil Chesterton on a charge of lilwllmg Mr. Godfrey Isaacs, chairman of the British Marconi Company, has been postponed. THE BIGGEST VESSEL. London, April 28. The tonnage of the White Star Company's new steamer Britannic will slightly exceed that of the German liner Imperator, which is at present the largest vessel in the world. THE SCOTT WILL CASE. London, April 28. Giving evidence in the Scott will case, Sir Murray Scott's valet said that he believed his master always carried a codicil to his will in his pocket. POSTAGE OX NEWSPAPERS. London, April 28. The Overseas Newspaper Postage Bill has been read a first time in the House of Commons. THE IRISH CROWN' JEWELS. London, April 28. The mystery in connection with the disappearance of the Dublin Crown jewels will shortly be revived in a London libel action, by which an official seeks to vindicate his personal honor. The evidence will involve the publication of a full history of the mystery. \ AMONG. THE ICE. London, April 28. The steamer Virginian, on her way to Halifax, went dead slow for fourteen hours in an icefield and passed eight monster bergs on the scene of the foundering of the Titanic. A ROYAL REVIEW. London, April 28; The King reviewed 8000 men of the Brigade of Guards at Hyde Park. A brilliant assemblage, including Mr. Thomas Mackenzie and the AgentsGeneral, were present. IMMIGRANTS FOR AUSTRALIA. Perth, April 29. Mr. Scaddan, Premier of Westralia, has returned from a visit to England and America. As the result of inquiries he declares that Australia will have no difficulty in getting all the immigrants of a good class she wants. PARTIN.G GIFTS. Adelaide, April 29. Sir Edwin Smith, who is departing on a visit to England, distributed £5600 amongst religious, charitable and otheibodies. A SHIP ON FIRE. Sydney. April 29. The steamer Courtfleld has arrived from New York. During'the voyage a fire did slight damage to the vessel, bui; did not damage the cargo. ;