GENERAL CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1751, 17 May 1906, Page 1

GENERAL CABLES.

By tffllDgrfjfth, Presa Asß’n, Copyrlgh London, May 15. There is an actuarial deficiency in the Groat Nortborn Railway Superannuation Fund of half a million.

Tho Selection Committoo has appointed Liouf.-Colonol H. J. Foster of tho Royal Engineers, late military attache at Washington, director of military science to Sydnoy University. I It is considered an oxcollont appointment, owing to Colonel Foster’s exceptional litorary, scientific, and strategic qualifications. Tho War Office hesitates to part with so valuable an oflicor.

Nino thousand unemployed mado a demonstration at tho Wost End, protesting against tho Government’s neglect, denouncing Mr John Burns’ inactivity, and hissing the wealthy classes. Mossrs Will Thorne and Keir Hardie, M.F.’s, delivered violent speeches.

| _ Pokin, May 16. The Chinese Government has explained that tho Customs edict was intended to simplify tho administration, and not to supersede Sir Robert Hart’s establishment. Foreigners nevertheless fear tho reorganisation is designod to interfere with tho interests of the Powers.

Paris, May 15. Le Temps says a limitation of French armaments is impossible, in view of Germany’s warlike preparations.

Perth, May 16. 1 Another case of plague is reported. Sir JohD Forrest returned from London. He states he found London financiers regarded the credit of the Commonwealth States very favorably. The election for the Legislative Council resulted in the defeat of the Labor candidates.