Telegraphic News

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume LIII, Issue 2747, 6 February 1903, Page 2

Telegraphic News

FROM 008 SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS

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London, Feb. 4.

Although the visit to Chatsworth has been definitely abandoned, it is officially stated that the King is making excellent progress.

The Chinese Government has assumed control of the telegraphs, to prevent foreigners from penetrating official secrets.

The Uniou Steamship Company has purchased the steamer Scarisbrick, and re-named it the Katipo.

The consensus of opinion of New York correspondents is that the hitch in the Venezuelan settlement negotiations is somehow attributable to Britain.

Leading American organs, in outspoken articles, describe the British Government as pro-German. The Government is accused of failing to understand how much this Venezuelan money is costing.

The " Times," commenting on Mr H, W. Bowers' latest ofier, states that the relief of both countries would be hearty and profound if the offer were approved by President Castro, which would free us from the obligation of continuing methods of compulsion. The "Times" also expressed a hope' that the sudden wave of feeling of American newspapers would quickly subside with the knowledge that Britain's conscience was clear.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 4 It is only supposed that Russia purchased the British cypher despatches stolen at Peru,

Capetown, Feb. 4

Mr Chamberlain advo tes that the profits of the municipalisation of the drink traffic be applied to the improvement of Johannesburg and the reduction of the municipal debt.

The Rand Mining Companies are negotiating for the introduction of 25,000 Japanese labourers, and offer better pay than is given to the Kaffirs. A number of foreign Jews have been prevented from landing at Capetown. The Boer generals assured their countrymen that it was useless to ask Mr Chamberlain for fresh concessions. They added "We know now exactly where we stand and must work accordingly-" Mr and Mrs Chamberlain were enthusiastically welcomed at Bloemfontein. New York, Feb. 4General Alcandra defeated the Vene zuelan insurgents at Cametagua, capturing 250 men and 40,000 cartridges. The bakers at Caracas are closed owing to the want of flour. Biscuits are unobtainable. Conversing generally with Baron Sternberg, the recently appointed German Minister to the United States, President Fooseveldt emphasised the raising of the Venezuelan blockade at the earliest possible moment. America is pressing: Cuba for four

America is pressing Cuba for four coaling stations. Cuba is only willing to allow two, viz., Bahiasonder and Guantanama.

Paris, Feb. 4. General Fourgier, who commands

the French Army Corps at Clermont and Farand, indirectly manifested sentiments against the Government He was censured, reduced to the command of the infantry division, and placed on half the pay of the latter rank.