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Greymouth Evening Star, 27 July 1907, Page 3

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[PER press ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.] A CUSTOM CONNECTION. NEW YORK, July 26,--l lio ■•■rotective Tariff Association denounce tin American and German agieem n . ■ contrary to law and dcmoialisint, to tha customs. \N AMERICAN DIFFICULTY. NEW' YORK. July 26.— The Governor <>f North Carolina refuses to obey the ruling of the Federal Cucuit Court declaring the Sato law on raidway rates unconstitutional. Ho ujects all compromise uutri the railway Companies coni ply with the serious conflict between the State and Federal authorities is feared, involving even the use of Federal troops to enforce tho Courts orders. The 1 resn Widely condemn the Governors action. The captured kaid. • MOROCCO,.JuIy 26.— Raisuh declares if tribesmen at the Sultans com mand attack him ho will kill Kan. Sir Harry McLean. SEDITION IN INDIA. ’ BOMBAY, July 26.—Tho editor ot the Yligantar a native newspaper with a large circulation in Eastern Bengal, was sentenced to a years imprisonment for preaching on armed revolt Seven national volunteers at I ansai in the Bengal district : wore sentenced to terms of imprisonment for breaking ' up markets to prevent the sale ot British made goods. IMPERIAL EDUCATION. LONDON, July 26.—An influential deputation of Catholics headed by Archbishop Bourne protested at the new regulations which must destroy the denominational character or the training colleges. Sir H. G. Bannerman and Mr McKenna maintained the eqnility of the regulations . I hey declared that they did not desire to impair' the present character ot the colleges. If the regulations did destroy the colleges situation they would be reconsidered but the Government

claimed a fair trial. ' ' SUGAR CONVENTION. LONDON, July 26.—At a meeting of'the permanent International sugar Committee there were indications that the signatory governments were desirous to find a solution which would allow Britain to remain a party to the Brussels, convention. “THE CAPTURED RAID. LONDON, Jply 27.—Reuter's Tangier correspondent states that a- messenger who has returned from Rajsulis camp, spates that the Hakmass tribe is willing to surrender Sir>H. McLean provided that the Sultan personally proceeds to the country to pardon them, excuse them from service in the Imperial army and relieve tjg taxes of the tribe. They refuse to liver Railuli but guarantee his good behaviour if ho is pardoned and his property returned. CHINESE ON THE RAND. CAPETOWN July 27.—Two thousand Chinese employed in the Summer Jack mine petitioned the Government to allow them to renew their contract. Methodist conference. LONDON, J>ly 26.—Rev Scott Lulgett has been elected President of the Wesleyan conference.!

THE CRISIS IN KOREA. SEOUL, July. 26.—After considerable opposition on the part of the Korean Court, the new Japanese-Korean Convention was signed, placing the administration of Korea under the guidance of a Japanese Resident-General, who is authorised to appoint his nominees to all responsible positions. FOOTBALL. LONDON, July 26.—1 t is practically certain that the Rugby Union will send a strong team to New Zealand in 1908. WAR LOANS. LONDON, July 26.—The Natal Government complain that while the Transvaal’s war contribution amounted to £30,000,000 was waived, Natfil’s subscription of £700,000 was not reduced, and £520,000 for rents and harbor dues was not paid. THE EMPEROR OF KOREA. SEOUL, July 26.—When the Emperor’s abdication of the throne was announced all the ladies of the palace thronged the palace, condoling, weeping and wailing. They then carried off every portable article as sovorneirs. , IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. LONDON, July 26.—Sir H. C. Bannerman has dropped several more Bills with the hope of Parliament rising on August 24th. LIQUOR BILL. PRETORIA, July. 26.—The Government has withdrawn the Beer Bill. BUTTER MARKET. LONDON, July 26.—The local butter market is in a satisfactory condition, though heavily overstocked. The arrivals are still increasing in large quantities and being placed in cold storage.