GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1206, 15 August 1911, Page 5

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

By Telegraph— Press Association— Oopyflcht AFRICAN SHIPPING KING. London, August 13. It is stated that the Germans' withdrawal from the South African Shipping Conference was due to a desire for concessions in the East African trade, which they regard as their special preserve. ATTEMPTED ASSA SSINATION. Canton, August 13. . Three Chinese Anarchists attempted to assassinato Admiral Li-chu.ii by throwing a bomb. The Admiral's bodyguard killed the assailants. DISCONTENTED TEACHERS. Melbourne, August 14. The Stato scliool teachers held a mass meeting, and decided not to rest until their salaries were increased. A paid orgamiser was appointed. . AUSTRALIAN CADETS. Sydney, August 14. The authorities are not experiencing any difficulty in completing the naval cadet unit, tho lads showing a keen desire to enlist. | CHANGEABLE WEATHER. Adelaide, August 14. Following recent record cold weather, South Australia has just experienced n record spell of heat for August. It is now raining. METHYLATED SPIRITS DRINKING. Sydney, August 14. The Government Analyst reports that the licjuor drunk bv tho man who was found dead in tho street on August G consisted of methylated spirits and burnt sugar. EX-NEW ZEALANDER FINED. Sydney, August 11. A rccent arrival from New Zealand named Hazel Jl'lCay has been fined in the Police Court for causing annoyance by knocking at persons' doors, dressed in male attire. NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAYS. Sydney, August 15. Mr. Carmicliacl, Assistant State Treasurer, to-day opened the first section of the North Coast, railway, one of the most important lines in the State,