The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1912. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXIII, Issue 16074, 31 October 1912, Page 6

The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1912. ANNIVERSARIES.

1615 Lieutenant 'Waghorn, R.Tspioneer of tho overland route to India, arrived in London with the Bombay mail of October 1. 1867 Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Adelaide. 1899 Sir Eedver.i Buller reached Cape Town to take command against tho Boors. 1902 All Bed Pacific cable completed at Suva, Fiji. TO-DAY’S NEWS. The Balkan allies gained furthor successes against the Turks. According to a Constantinople report a great'battle is now in progress. (Pago 7.) A cloudburst at Ealing yesterday afternoon did great damage and seriously interrupted railway communication. (Page 7.) The Lyttelton Harbour Board met yesterday (P&S® 3A i

Reference to a recent speech by Lord Roberts was made in. the House of Commons. (Page 7.) Special precautions are being taken to guard the candidates for the American Presidency. (Page 7.) Arbitration has begun regarding the payment by Turkey of the indemnity arising out of -the Russo-Turkish war. (Page 7.) American warship are in readiness to proceed to Cuba. (Page 7.) Miss Evans, one of the imprisoned suffragettes, has been roleased. (Page 7.) The Czarcwitch’s illness is said to have been caused by a fall from a swing. (Pago 7.) A committee of tho Houso of Commons is taking evidence regarding ihe Marconi contracts. (Pago 7.) Tlio manager of tho Australian Olympic team is opposed to tho proposal to institute an Empire team. (Page 8.) Tho drunkenness of certain of the firemen employed on the ferry steamer Maori has recently caused, considerable trouble. (Page 5 -> The Land Bill was discussed by the Legislative Council yesterday, (Pago 9.) Yesterday the Primo Minister was urged to expedite the closing of tho session. (Pago 3.1 Agricultural shows were held at Ashburton and Timaru yesterday. (Pago 8.)