Special Telegraphic.

Cromwell Argus, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1984, 16 April 1906, Page 4

Special Telegraphic.

PUNEDIISr, April 16. Beautiful weather has been experi* enced for the holidays, but attendance at most of the Volunteer encampments has been somewhat disappointing. Good work has been done, although ball cartridge and live shells have been used, the only accident was to Corporal Kitchener, at Barewood, through the cartridge exploding at the breech. He has quite recovered. three football teams went to Christchurch; and all were defeated. Albion beat Southern by 18 to nil Linwood beat Union by 27 to 8. Merrivale beat Alhambra by 8 to nil at DunedmSydenham team was defeated by punedtn by $ to nil. . At Presbyterian Bible Glass Union Sports, St. Peter's, Christchuroh, won the Championship Banner, with Eoslynnext.

At the Inter University Tournament at Christchurch, the Debate Competition was won by Victoria College, Wellington. At the Conference of delegates from the Trades and Labor Councils, it was resolved to place on order paper a resolution from Wellington expressing no confidence in the Arbitration Court as at present constituted. John Curbett, employed in Wellington Post Office, was remitted to the Supreme Court for sentence for ; stealing letters. John Lloyd (40) committed suicide near Nelson by hanging himself. G. Laurenson, M.H.R., just returned from a deer stalking expedition, was much impressed with the climate and potentialities of Hawea and Central Ofcago. i At Auckland Eaces the Champagne Stakes were won by Cambrian, £2 4s. Easter Handicap, Mobility, 1 ; Leonator, 2. £lO 13s, and 19s. At the Australian Jockey Club Meeting, Marvel Loch won the Autumn Stakes, beating Gladsome. Doncaster Handicap, Little Toy, 1; Duke of Melton, 2 ; Moreen, 3. Otago 2, 960z5., heads dredging returns, which total 901oz. 14dwt. CABLE NEWS. LONDON, April 14. The Kaiser has caused a sensation by telegraphing to the Austrian representative, thanking him for support at Algeciras Conference, implying that Austria occupied a secondary position. The Natal Government offer a reward for the capture of Bambaata or his followers, alive or dead. It is believed Germany and Turkey are trying to open the whole Egyptian question. The rain of ashes from Vesuvius has ceased, and refugees are returning to their homes. Merchants in Natal are advocating direct monthly service with New Zealand, and declare thai unless speedily arranged, business will pass into other channels. The crew of the Portuguese warship, under threat of oombarding Lisbon or sinking the ships got the Admiral to promise to change the officers. Owing to the very hot weather 30 of East Kent regiment were prostrated on march, two of them dying. William Hibbert has bequeathed to the British Nation arms, ammunition, and pictures valued at a quarter of a million, with £32,000 for maintenance. The Statist says twenty millions of Australian money recently reached London for investment. Agents General scout the idea of such a sum having been sent, and deny Socialistic legislation is respousilble. INTERCOLONIAL. MELBOURNE, April 15. The Labor Party declined to refrain from opposing protectionist candidates and will contest every seat where labor has a chance of winning. SYDNEY, April 15. Police raided gaming shops, and arrested nearly two hundred.