Beyond the Dominion

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 175, 22 July 1909, Page 3

Beyond the Dominion

LORD KITCHENER'S VISIT. Melbourne, July 13. Mr Deakin, in the House of Representatives this' afternoon, tabled copies of cablegrams that have passed between Lord Kitchener and the Federal Government in regard to the projected visit of Lord Kitchener to Australia. The following cable was dispatched by Mr Deakin to Lord Kitchener, on July 9: — "The Government of the Commonwealth is now proposing to Parliament large and costly schemes for the defence of Australia by land and sea. In respect to coastal defence, the consultive conference, in London, this month, at which we shall be represented, is certain to be the most valuable. It would be a very great advantage to the Commonwealth were this supplemented on the military side. If, in the course of your projected tour this year, we can be honoured by a visit of sufficient duration to enable you to inspect our forces and fixed defences in order to advise thi3 Government upon the best means of developing and perfecting the land defence of the country, we shall have much more confidence in completing our schemes. A visit from you will be particularly welcome to Australia, on personal grounds, and we trust that you will consent to be our guest during your stay. As a Government we venture to urge your acceptance, not only in the public interest of the Commonwealth, but also for imperial reasons, as, for instance, the recent arrangement regarding the general staff, so as to associate the military forces of all the dominions with those of the Mother Country." Lord Kitchener, on July 10th, replied as already announced, stating that after attending the foreign manoeuvres in Japan early in November, he would visit Australia. Mr Deakin on the same date acknowledged the reply in the following terms: — "The Government of the Commonwealth of Australia is extremely gratified at your cordial acceptance, which is warmly appreciated throughout Australia. At your convenience we would be glad to learn the probable date and place of arrival, the probable duration of stay, and of any preparations that can we made in advance to facilitate your inspection." BISLEY RIFLE MEETING London, July 18. The Canadian team; with a score of 765 won the Kolapore Cup, the Trans vaal being second with 756, Natal third with 750, Guernsey fourth with 747, and the Motherland fifth with 724. London, July 17. The Bisley competitions have commenced, the first match, for the Elcho Shield, resulting as follows: —England 1717 points; Scotland 1693; Ireland 1650. BETTER TIMES NEAR. London, July 18. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Lloyd-George, speaking at the Lord Mayor's dinner, said that the bankers and merchants had indications that the period of severe depression would soon be over. There had been an improvement in the banking returns, and particuliarly the returns of the Railway Goods Department, which justified him in hoping that better timns were near.

SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP. Sydney, July 18. The sculling championship of Australia, for a stake of £2OO was rowed on the Parramatta River yesterday, between Pearce and Mitchell, the former winning. Mitchell got slighly the best of the start, but Pearce quickly overhauled him, and went to the front, holding his opponent easily. He led throughout and won by four lengths. Mitchell made a game effort towards the close, but finished badly pumped. FLEET IN THE THAMES, London, July 18. Public inspection of the 150 warships which are visiting London this week will be permitted. Thousands of visitors are pouring into London by road, rail and sea for the celebrations. FOSTER FRASER'S TOUR. Over one hundred politicians, novelists and journalists banquetted Mr John Foster Fraser, the well known author, prior to his departure for Australasia, where he will* undertake a lecturing tour and gather material for another book. NEW ZEALAND'S PREMIER. London, July 17. Sir Joseph Ward is, soon after his arrival to be entertained by the members of the House of Commons, on the occasion of the presentation of the original signatures of the 400 member of the House of Commons appended to the cablegram dispatched to the New Zealand Government expressing appreciation of the offer of a Dreadnought. Mr J. Cathcart Wason, Liberal member for Orkney and Shetland and for many years a member of the New Zealand House of Representaives, will preside, and Mr Asquith and Air Balfour will participate in the proceedings.

Rangiuia, the young Maori who went to the Old Country some years ago to finish his studies in singing, has been unusually successful in London, and has never wanted for engagements. His pleasing tenor voice, and the fact that he has adaped a number of old Maori folk songs to suit European audiences, have made him an exceedingly popular figure at drawing room entertainments. He has. according to the London S;t he :■;.■. ' •; :; more than usually successful this season, and has had the hor.cur c; avmearing before the Queen am: the Prince and Princess of Wait-, and many o:h\.r distinguished hostes-or have t::Lraycd him at various times to entertain their guests. Rangiuia hails from Poverty Bay. For Influenza take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. —Never faiis, Is 6d 2s and 6d.