CABLE NEWS. BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

Feilding Star, Volume I, Issue 269, 18 May 1907, Page 4

CABLE NEWS. BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

i»» -- — [TIT KLKTBIO TMi WKAPH—OO*YBJGHT.J [PXB PUSS ASSOCIATION.] MOROCCO. Paris, May 17. ■ Morocco has yielded to France's de--1 mand. THE RAND STRIKE. London, May 17. There was a serious strike disturbance at Germiston, Langlaate Deep. The non-Union men were stoned by the strikers. THEFT OF A CRUCIFIX. New York, May 17. An ivory crucifix by Michael Angelo, value £10,000 sterling, belonging to Doctor W. H. Carter, of New York, has been stolen. i COMING CHINESE TROUBLE. 1 Pekin, May 17. The Raj defences at Kiaochau are being, strengthened and artillery and mining depots established. i LIMITATION 0 FARMAMENTS. ! Rome, May 17. ! Signor Tittoni, in the Chamber, said that while Italy adheres to the noble intentions inspiring Britain's proposals for limitation of armaments, she agrees with the reservations made by Germany, Austria, and Hungary as to the possibility of their immediate realisation, but Italy will participate in the discussion at the Hague, reserving the right to absolute freedom of action, as the solution belongs to the future. THE INDIAN UNREST. Calcutta. May 17. Mahommedans throughout India, following the Momammedan gatherings at Lahore in April, are holding meetings denouncing the seditious attitude of the dregs of the Hindu population, and re-affirming loyalty to the British. CRICKET. Sydney, May 17. Mr Noble states that the players intend to renew the demand for direct representation on the Board of Control, and it will be for the players to decide what to do if the request is | refused.