BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 March 1911, Page 5

BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS

[PUB PBKBB ASaOCIATION—COPTBIQHT,] INDIA’S IMMENSE POPULATION. > CALCUTTA, March j 21.—Tlib census returns disclose the population of India to total three hundred and fifteen millions. / ’ THE CHOLERA~AT HONOLULU. HONOLULU,March 21.—The cholera outbreak here lias ended. • . ... ... .< THE INDIAN AGITATION. ' CALCUTTA, March, 21.—The Seditious Meetings Bill to quell the native agitation, has- been passed by the Indian Council. The Indian members ol the Council deprecated the measure, objecting to it as permanent legislation, but they thanked the Government for removing some objectionable drastic features ot tiie old Bill. Lord Hardinge, (the Viceroy) said that the Abt would only be extended to a district when it was considered necessary, and he hoped himself that it would remain a dead letter. RUSSIAN PREMIER’S RESIGNATION .. ST. PETERSBURG, March, 21.—The Czar has accepted M. Stolypiu’s resignation of the Premiership. JVI. Kokovetzoff (Minister of. Finance) succeeds M. citolypin. , THEFT OF VALUABLE PICTURES PREVENTED. LONDON, March, 21.—The butler at Lord Joicoy’s Montogomeryshire homo discovered a former servant escap ing through a window and on the intervention of the butler and others immediately dropped from his pocket some famous canvasses, which he had cut from their frames, including Turner’s “Tivoli,” valued at ten thousand pounds. AN INDIAN LOAN. LONDON, March, 21.—An Indian loan of £3,500,000, carrying 3.) percent interest, has been over-subscribed at 96. RUSSIA AND CHINA. PEKIN, March 21.—Uha Chinese note, in reply to Russia, concedes a Russian Consulate at Kohdo, in Western Manchuria, and also freedom of trade, except as regards tea. MAD DOGS. PARIS, March 21.—A number of rabid dogs belonging to twelve different owners have been sent for examination to the Pasteur Institute.

THE KING AND HOUSING REFORM LONDON, March 21.—Lord Balfour of Buxieigh, speaking in London, said that the King was deeply interested in the co-partnership housing question. As Chairman of the Duchy of Cornwall, he had been working with the King upon a large scheme of housing in South London.

BOWRON BROS. FAIL. LONDON, March, 21. The “Daily Mail” announces the failure of the linn of Bowron Bros., of Bermondsey, leather and sheep skin, importers. The liabilities total £300,000 The deficiency is given at £25,000. A number of members of the trade are involved to the extent of from £IO,OOO to £4,000. PROBATE SECURED BEFORE DEATH. ' • LONDON, March 21. The Probate Court has revoked probate of the will of Mrs Mary Ogden, who proves to be still alive in New Zealand. Mrs Ogden’s husband secured probate of the will by means of the socalled Alfredton certificate of death. The Court has sent the papers to the Public Prosecutor, and an action against the husband may be initiated.

Received this day at 8 a.m. • ’VARSITY ROWERS

LONDON, March 21.—The Cambridge crew rowed the seven furlongs from Hammersmith to Chieswick in three minutes fifty-seven seconds. This equals the record. Oxford’s form was disappointing. KING EDWARD MEMORIAL. LONDON, March 21.—The King Edward Memorial, to be erected at Marlborough Gate, consists of a bronze statute with allegorical figures. It will cost £30,000. A further £20,000 will be spent in widening the avenue bridge at Saint James’s Park, GOVERNOR-GENERAL ATTACKED. OTTAWA, March 21. —Replying to an attack on the Governor-General, for alleged connection with the Overseas Club, the officials deny that Lord Grey aided its organisation. He merely expressed sympathy therewith. Both the Cabinet and Opposition members joined the Club, which is non political in its scope. THE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT. NEW YORK, March 21. Congressman Champclark, permanent chairman of the Democratic Convention, has promised the Democrats a special session, during which it is intended to pass the Reciprocity Agreement. ALLEGED EXTRAVAGANCE.

CAPETOWN, March 21.—1 n the Union Assembly Sir E. Walton complained of the extravagance of the Government and urged that while funds allowed, they should contribute towards the agriculture development of the country. Mr. H. Merriman supported the charges. CORONATION BONFIRES. Received this day at 10.10 a.m. LONDON, March 21.—There will be bonfires on every accessible peak from Lands End to the Orkneys on the Coronation night.

WOMAN’S SUFFRAGES LONDON, March 21.—The Women’s Social and Political Union report shows that 400 members of the House of Commons are pledged to support womens suffrage. £9OOO had been received towards the £IOO,OOO asked for the campaign fund.

A NEW ALIEN BILL. LONDON, March 21.—An Alien Bill which is to be introduced by Mr Goulding, Unionist member for Worcester, provides for increased powers for expelling convicted aliens, and prohibits aliens carrying weapons and makes their admission to England harder. WO.OL SALES. Received this dav at 10.25 a.m. LONDON, March 21.—The wool sales are in progress. There is keen competition at full rates. BELFAST GRAVING DOCK. LONDON, March 21.—The largest graving dock in the world has been completed at Belfast. PUBLIC ABATTOIRS. LONDON, March 21. —Arthur Kidman, of Sydney, who has visited the principal abattoirs of Canada, United States and Europe, considers the public abattoirs at Homebush Bay when completed will rank as one of the best in the world. THE SUFFRAGETTES. LONDON, March 21.—The Suffragettes Anti-Census campaign is growing. They are arranging all night entertainments to keen them away from their homes, so as to avoid making returns. This is causing considerable anxiety in official circles. AEROPLANE. PARIS, March 21. —M. Paulham’s new military aeroplane, made of steel throughput, had a successful trial.