GENERAL CABLES.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10283, 11 July 1911, Page 3

GENERAL CABLES.

I COMMONWEALTH AND STATES. AN OFFER REJECTED. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. (Received July 10, 9.30 a.m.) MELBOURNE, July 10. The Acting-Premier has written to the Federal Government, rejecting its proposal to pay, as frqm July Ist last, three per cent intercut on transferred properties, and to 6et asides not less than ono half per cent, as a sinking fund for the liquidation of the debt. The Acting-Premier claims that the current rate of interest is 3| per cent., and he contends that that rate should be paid. He considers that what tho Commonwealth has proposed is likely to seriously rupture the relations between the Commonwealth and the States, and ho is taking steps to call an inter-State Conference to deal with the matter. CANADIAN POLITICS. (Received July 10, 8.15 a.m.) OTTAWA, July 9. It is practically certain that Sir : Frederick Bordern will succeed Lord ' Strathcona as High Commissioner. It is believed that the Laurier Government has decided to hold a general election on the reciprocity issue in October. A definite statement is expected when Parliament re-assembles. THE RECIPROCITY BILL. (Received July 10, 8.15 a.m.) WASHINGTON, July 9. Senator Cummins' amendment to the Reciprocity Bill, proposing the placing of Canadian iron and steel products, flour, lumber, coal, leather, woollen and cotton goods on the free list,' was defeated by 32 votes to 14 ( votes. WRECKED SANTO ROSA. A PASSENGER'S STORY. (Received July 10, 8.15 a.m.) NEW~YORK, July 9. In connection with the wreck of the Santa Rosa, in New York harbour, \ a passenger states that the captain / stood on the bridge armed, and threatened passengers who wished to be sent ashore. It was only when the vessel began to break up, and the men went to him in a body, threatening violence, that preparations were made to save those on board. BRUTALITY DENIED. (Received July.lo, 8.15 a.m.) > NEW YORK, July 9. The report that the captain of the Santa Rosa brutally treated passengers is denied. The latest reports confirm the statement that only four lives were lost. The rescued passengers declare that the officers' mismanagement caused the disaster. FOUND DEAD. IN AUSTRALIAN BUSH. (Received July 10, 9.55 a.m.) SYDNEY, July 10. The body of a man between thirty i and thirty-five years of age was found in the bush at Pymple. He apparently died in a fit. An envelope found on the remains bore the name Joseph Morrison, of ' Ruatapu. A Government savings bank book bore the same name. A prescription with the name on it of J. H. Williams, chemist, Greymouth, was also in the pocket. SIR E. GORST. VISITED BYKHEDIVE. (Received July 10, 8.15 a.m.)^ ' LONDON, July 9. The Khedive spent an hour at Sir Eldon Gorst's bedside at his father's home at Castlecobe, Wiltshire. ~ The authorities were not aware of j the visit. The Khedive travelled in- j cognito to see Sir Eldon Gorst, and then went to Paris. J SINKING. (Received July 10, 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, July 9. Sir Eldon Gorst is sinking. EXCITING FIRE. IN PICTURE THEATRE. (Received July 10, 9.30 a.m.) MELBOURNE, July 10. An exciting fire occurred in the Picture Pavilion at Geelong last night. The film ignited, and the operator picked it up and dropped it in front of the main exit. The audience were scrambling out in a state of semipanic, and several fell into or were caught in the flames, their clothes igniting. • ; Six people were badly burned and were removed to the hospital. - . Two girls and a boy are seriously injured, and., a number of others sustained minor injuries. • The operator's hands were badly " burned whilst carrying the films. SIR JOSEPH WARD. RECEIVES FURTHER HONOURS. (Received July 19, 9.38 a.m.) LONDON, July 9. Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, Mrs and Miss Seddon, and other Zealand-

ers and Australians are at Birmingham, where Sir Joseph Ward is receiving the degree of Doctor of Laws. In response to the students' appeal, Sir Joseph received the Chancellor's permission to speak. After expressing his gratitude, he asked, on behalf of New Zealand, that a message be sent to Sir Joseph Chamberlain, on the occasion of his birthday, expressing good wishes, recognition of his Imperial work, and the sympathy felt for him in his protracted illness. Sir Joseph Ward subsequently visited Mr Chamberlain. Speaking at the Chamber of Commerce banquet at Birmingham in the evening, Sir Joseph Ward said it would be better to teach children the history of each colony than that of Greece and Rome. The colonies ought to contribute so much per head to the British Navy, which was the colonies' only preservation. THE KING IN IRELAND. INSPIRING DISPLAY OF LOYALTY. (Received July 10. 8.45 a.m.) LONDON, June !\ Their Majesties' State entry into Dublin was characterised by an inspiring display of loyalty. Replying to an address of welcome, tho King said he regretted that his stay in the city must be so brief. He desired to take the earliest opportunity of coming amongst his Irish people, in whose welfare his interest was deep ! and abiding. The Lord Mayor did not meet their Majesties. The seat 3 allotted to the Lords Mayor's party were plentifully bedaubed with fresh paint. The King opened the Royal College of Science, and visited Trinity College. His Majesty abo attended the Phoenix Park races. LORD MAYOR CHECKMATED, j (Received July 10, 9.10 a.m.) LONDON, July 9. Dublin's reception to the King exceeded all expectations. The Lord Mayor intended presenting an address at, Leehon Bridge, which the Corporation (refused to sanction, but he was checkmated by someone daubing the feats with paint. To-day the Royal Party visited St. Patrick's Cathedral, and afterwards Maynoo.th College.