CABLE NEWS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 4750, 15 March 1899, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, March 14 The Rev Robert Brindle, Chaplain to the Forces, has been consecrated coadjutor to Cardinal Vaughan, the Archbishop of Westminster, Father Brinclle gained the Distinguished Service Order for work durmg the Egyptian and Soudan campaigns. He | was present at the fall of Omdurman, Hew Yobk, March 13 The steamer Castilian, 8800 tons, belonging to the Allan Line, while on her maiden voyage, ran ashore m a bad position at the Gannefc Rock, Bay of Fundy s Newfoundland. The disaster occurred during a fog. It is attributed Ito a strong current, and the derangement of the compasses. All the pas--1 sengera and crew were rescued. Paris, March 18 A sailor accidentally turned on the seacock below the water-line on board a French battleship at Brest. Frightened by the inrush of water, he fled to the deck. The vessel was m imminent danger of sinking before the divers managed to close the seacock. In the Chamber of Deputies, M, Lockroy stated that the explosion at Toulon was possibly due to an infernal machine, and that steps must be taken to isolate the magazines.

Oairo, March 13 The Abyssinians resident m Tigre are emigrating m numbers to Kassala, owing to their confidence m British rale. Sydney, March 14 The divorce case, Williamson v Williamson, was mentioned m the Divorce Court to-day, when the application of the petitioner, who is well known professionally as Maggie Moore, to have her evideace taken on affidavit, was granted. The i petitioner is at present m New Zealand. Adelaide, March 14 Mr Duddin, who is largely interested m the frozen meat trade at Liverpool has arrived hers on a visit to Australia and New Zealand.