EXTRA EDITION. GENERAL CABLES

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 58, 5 September 1914, Page 8

EXTRA EDITION. GENERAL CABLES

«•• THE NEW POPE ELECTION WARMLY ACCLAIMED. (Bj Telegiaph. -Press Association.— Copyright.) ROME, 4th September. The new Pope is 59 yenrs old, ahd is a member of an ancient and noble family. He was recently Archbishop of Bologna, and formerly was associated with Cardinal Rampolla when the the latter was Papal Secretary of State. He is expected to revive Leo's policy of strengthening the political foundations of the Church. His election, though a surprise, has been warmly acclaimed. (Received September 5, 9 a.m.) PARIS, 4th September. The press generally is satisfied with the election of Cardinal Delia' Chiesa, and declares that he is all that Catholic France could desire. (Received September 5, 12.20 p.m.) LONDON, sth September. The Times, in a leader on the new Pope, says : "He belongs to the Rampolla school. His election to the See of Bologna. in 1907 was regarded as shelving a diplomatist whose views no longer harmonised with those of the Vatican. He is still credited with strong French sympathies, and the desire to facilitate the conciliation of France may be influenced by the .Conclave's choice. It is unlikely that he will sanction any marked change in the Vatican's recent attitude towards Modernism." (Received September 5 8 a.m.) POLITICIANS' LIBEL ACTIONS. SYDNEY, 4th September. The alleged libellous pamphlet, in respect of which the Rt. Hon A. Fisher is claiming £10,000 damages from the secretary of the New South Wales Federal Liberal Lea-gue, is entitled "Disloyalty," and makes certain statements regarding the atUtude of Mr. Fisher. • The Rev. Mr. Yarrington, a Liberal candidate. for the Cook Federal constituency, has issued a writ against Mr. Catts, the Labour candidate, claiming £3000 in respect of an alleged libel con>tained in a pamphlet entitled "Abuse of Religion." AN INSANE MURDERER. SYDNEY, 4th September. George Percy , Cottle, . charged with the murder of his two sons, aged respectively four years and a-half and three years, at Pyitnont, on 13th May last, was found not guilty, on the ground of insanity. After killing the children, Cottle cut his own throat, and his life was only saved with difficulty. TERRIBLE FAMILY TRAGEDY. SYDNEY, 4th September. Victor Robins, his wife, and two children were found dead at their residence at Strathfield. The father had apparently smothered tho children, cut his wife's throat, and then committed suicide. (Received September 5, 10 a-.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. Robins was the principal in a boot factory. The causes of the tragedy are a mystery. The family was apparently on good terms, though Robins was moody, and did not attend work for a couple of days. A COSTLY FIRE. SYDNEY, 4th September. A fire destroyed Christey's horse and carriage bazaar in Harris-street, and damaged the adjacent premises. Sixty vehicles were destroyed,^ and three horses incinerated. The damage is estimated at £5000. (Received September 5, 8.10 a.m.) LONDON, 4th September. Barry and Paddon complain of being languid and tired) owing to the sultry weather, but they are sculling twice daily. Paddon is fast off the ma.rk. His weight is 1921b and Barry's 1631b. The latter uses his old boat. William Paddon rows with his brother and Tom Green with Barry. (Received September 5, 8.5 a.m.) ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAIN. OTTAWA, 3rd September. A deliberate attempt was made to wreck the line of the Canadian Northern Railway, near Port Hope, Ontario. Spikes were placed on the line. It was discovered before the train arrived. (Received September 5, 8.5 a.m.) HEAVY FLOODS NEAR MANILA. NEW YORK, 3rd September. Seven Fillipinos and one American were killed by heavy floods near Manila-. Sixteen inches of rain fell in fortyeight hours. THE FEDERAL ELECTIONS. SYDNEY, This Day. Though there has been increased in* terest during the past few days in the political position, the war still overshadows the elections, and it is anticipated that the voting will be lighter than usual. The prophets are largely silent, and the result is difficult to 'forecast.