CABLE NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 July 1905, Page 4

CABLE NEWS

IT ELKCTBIU TEIEtJBAM.—COfIBIUfIT.j [mn, PBEBB ASSOOUTKMJf.] THE FRENCH SUBMARINE. PARIS, July 7.—The submarine at Bizerta is still submerged. The crew responded to a diver's signal this morning, but did not respond in the afternoon. PARIS, July B. The submarine was raised to the surface and fresh air admitted. The men were alive, but were not rescued, as the crane broke while tho vessel was being moved into shallow water, and was again submerged. COLLIERY DISASTER. BRUSSELS, July B.—An explosion of tire damp at Anderlues killed 14 men, and injured 12. SOUTH AFRICAN AFFAIRS. CAPETOWN, July B.—The B.»crn aro registering for electoral purposes with great zeal. IMPERIAL TRADE RETURNS. LONDON, July 8.-The Board of Trade returns for June show an increase in imports of £360,000.- The exports increased by £1,915,627. TURKEY READY. CONSTANTINOPLE, duly B.—The Sultan has sent two cruisers to the entrance of tho Busphorns, and is mounliii", heavy gnus mi lite fur's, which Russia hilherlo preve.uled on tho plea that the step would imply distrust of Russia. BANK DRAFTS. LONDON, July B.—All the Australian banks announce that in order to meet the competition from companies who have been offering more favourable terms than tho banks to purchasers of drafts, and cable transfers in London, they have decided to allow a premium up to 10s per cent. on cable transfers and draffs of £IOO and upwards. THE ORANGE DEMONSTRATIONS. (Received this day, at 9.25 a.m.) SYDNEY, July 10.—The Orange demonstrations were largely attended. Some strong fighting speeches were delivered. "CLOSED TO THE PRESS." MELBOURNE, July 10.—The Commonwealth Political Labour Councils are holding a conference. All press representatives, with the exception of those connected with approved Labour papers, aro excluded. THE JAPANESE LOAN. (Received this day, at 8.25 a.m.) LONDON, July 9. The Japanese loan is quoted at 1 per cent, premium.