GENERAL CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 276, 30 November 1901, Page 3

GENERAL CABLES.

By Telegraph. Press Association. Copyrigh London, Nov. 28.

The steamer Ban High has gone to Antwerp to be fitted for the use of the Columbian rebels.

The famous estate of Battle Abbey has been purchased by Mr William Waldorf Astor, who is a naturalised British subject. The Netherlands Railway Company of South Africa has sued Garrett Fisher for libel. A King’s Bench jury found the plaintiffs aliens and enemies. A verdict was returned fur defendants.

Nov. 29.—Mr Balfour is decidedly bettor in health.

Berlin, Nov.’ 28.

General Von Go3soller, Russian Minister of War, stated in the Reichstag that the Kaiser considered the Court of Honor ought to have prevented the Blaskourtz duel.

Paris, Nov. 28.

M. Pichon, late French Minister in China, denies that ladies belonging to tho Legations pillaged, though two ladies joined in the looting in Pekin.

Adelaide, Nov. 29.

Sir Hector Macdonald sailed by the Omrah. A large gathering farewelled him.

Fremantle, Nov. 29.

Messrs William O’Brien and Ilennikor Heaton, members of tho House of Commons, arrived by tho Orizaba. The former is accompanied by his wife, and is visiting Australia for the benefit of his health.

Brisbane, Nov. 29.

It is estimated that 200 Chineso have obtained admittance to Queensland by means of forged official permits. Sydney, Nov. 20. The Australian College of Theology class lists havo been issued. The Kov. Mr

Butterfield, of tho Diocese of Waiapu, has obtained a pass as a scholar in theology ; and T. Kay, of the Diocese of Dunedin, as a licentiate in theology. In tho Assembly the Government securod a bloodless victory on Mr Irvine’s oensuro motion, which failed to find a seconder. Mr O’Neill moved an amendment that it is absolutely necessary a reconstruction of the Government take place at once. This was also not seconded. Tho motion and amendment-wero negatived on the voices. The Promier thanked the House for tho unanimous expression of confidence. It is understood that Mr Irvino acted without consulting his party. Tho Board of Hoalth have declared Queensland and Now Caledonia freo of plague.