BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

Feilding Star, Volume III, Issue 801, 11 February 1909, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[bt electric telegraph — copyright.] [per press association.] IRISH NATIONAL CONVENTION. London, .February 10. , A stormy meeting, marked by several free tights, was held by the National Convention at Dublin. The trouble arose out of a small minority's attempt to direct the leaders to refuse jninor measures and oppose and embarrass the Government in every direction with a view to concentrating attention on Home Rule. Ultimately the attempt was defeated and a vote of confidence in the Irish Parliamentary party was carried with enthusiasm. Mr O'Brien was shouted down when opposing the Irish Land Bui. (Received February 11, 8.50 a.m.) London, February 10. Cardinal Moran, "of Australia, cabled to the convention his heartiest tongratulation -■> the Irish party, whose victories in the past, he said, were a presage of future triumphs. "Australia." concluded' iihe Cardinal, "is united with you in wishing the convention complete success." The message was received with cheers. THE BALKAN TROUBLE. Sofia, February 10. In view of Turkey's declaration that she does not intend to seek to increase her territory and in response to Russia's advice, Bulgaria has demobilised the reserves of the Eighth Division. M. Isyolsky considers that a pacific solution is now assured, the question at issue being restricted to mere finance. (Received February 11, 9.5 a.m.) TO CATCH TERRITORIALS London, February 10. Extraordinary methods to catch territorials are being adopted in London. Regiments are arranging special marches to attract recruits. The Mayors of London boroughs are delivering ten- minutes' speeches in music halls. An anonymous donor offers prizes ranging from £100 downwards for the largest number of men brought to the colours. Lord Esher is arranging for an Olympic athletic gathering on Salisbury Plain during the territorials' encampment. HONOURING A HERO. Mr John Burns, of Peterborough, the Marconi operator on the Republic, who stuck to his post and transmitted messages after the collision of the former vessel with the Florida on January 26, was the recipient of an address at the Guildhall, Peterborough. Mr Burns said that ho only did his duty, and declared that the real hero of the Republic collision was an engine hand, who, standing up to his neck in water, saved all aboard by opening the steam escape. THE SOMALILAND TROUBLE. Owing to war the Sanagle tribe is imploring the Philomele's protection. Cruisers shelled and dispersed the Mullah's followers thereby dispelling the growing belief that Britain does not intend to protect the friendly tribes. A FUTURE FOR MACKENNAL. The Times describes the bust of Lord William Howard Russell (the famous war correspondent) by the Australian sculptor, Mr Bertram Mackennal, as one of the few thoroughly satisfactory works that the St. Paul's crypt contains. The paper adds: "Sculptors generally recognise that Mr Mackennal is one of the men, most likely to further the advance made by sculpture in England in the past twenty years." TO BE WOUND UP. The London and Paris Exchange Company has been ordered to be compulsorily wound up. DONATION FROM THE KING. King Edward has donated one hundred guineas to the Church Army funds. MURDERED BY REVOLUTIONISTS. Reuter's Teheran correspondent re. ports that revolutionists at Resht, in the Ghilan province murdered the Governor and several officials. FRANCE AND GERMANY. Paris, February 10. Germany a month ago initiated an entente cordiale with France regarding Morocco. The Communique, Paris, recording that fact, acknowledges the value of Britain's steady support of France's policy, thus helping to present an agreement. London, February 10. There is a consensus of opinion in the London newspapers ...oat Germany's adoption of a wise and moderate (policy towards Morrocco contributes not a, little to alla^- the suspicion which lias grown up between' Britain and Greinany and is calculated to draw them really together. Sir Edward Grey, Britain's Foreign Secretary, informed M. Pichon, French Minister for Foreign Affairs, that Britain welcomes the new agreement. GLASGOW; BANK OUTRAGE. London, February 10. HeHeld, who is recovering from the injuries inflicted upon him at the time of the outrage at the Glasgow Bank, has indentified his assailant.