VARIOUS CABLES.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8459, 8 June 1907, Page 5

VARIOUS CABLES.

SANTLEY BENEFIT. Recaived June 7, 8.45 a.m. LONDON, June 6. The .benefit to Mr Charles Santley, vocalist, realised £2,160. "LIVING STATUARY." Received June 7, 8.45 a.m. LONDON, June 6. The Bishop of London headed a deputation from different denominations to the Music Halls Committee of the London County Council to protest against exhibitions of living : statuary. SIERRA LEONE AND NEW HEBRIDES. Received June 7, 8.45 a.m. PARIS, June 6. , The Paris newspaper La Journal says that negotiations between France and England respecting the New Hebrides have resulted in the French and the British administrations being made distinct. Certain secondary services will be conducted jointly. The newspaper adds that the exchange of Sierra Leone,\a British possession in West Africa, for the New Hebrides is impracticable. ROYAL VISIT TO IRELAND. Received June T, 7.49 a.m. LONDON, June 6. King Edward and Queen Alexandra will visit Dublin on July 10th and 11th. The announcement is hailed with the greatest satisfaction in Ireland. It is hoped that the presence of the Sovereigns will have a quietening effect on the country. STRIKERS THROW A BOMB. Received June 7, 8.23 a.m. NEW YORK, June 6. San Francisco st.riker.3 threw a bomb under a crowded travelling tramcar, the passengers of which narrowly escaped being blown up. THE SITUATION IN IRELAND. Received June 8, 1.9 a.m. LONDON, June 7. Discussing the situation in Ireland, Freeman's Journal declares that there is a limit to patience. Ireland's condition grows daily more critical. "The Government, unfortunately," says the journal, "has taught the Irish the old lesson that you get nothing by being quiet. It is only by strenuous agitation that genuine reform will be secured."