The Lyttelton Times. SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1914. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16564, 30 May 1914, Page 10

The Lyttelton Times. SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1914. ANNIVERSARIES.

1672 Peter the Great, of llussiß, horn. 1808 Opening of House of Representatives at Washington. 1843 Louis Philippe and family condemned hv French National Assembly to perpetual banishment. 1854 Kansas admitted as territory of United States. 1937 Relics cf Sir John Franklin s expedition found on King William Island. TO-DAY’S NEWS. Two liners collided in the St Lawrence, and both Are believed to have sunk. (Page 11.) The fire on tho steamer Waimatc has boon extinguished. (Pago 11.) Carpenters at'Perth, Western Australia, havo struck to secure preference to Unionists. (Pago 11.) The Argcntino Budget reveals continued prosperity. (rage 11.) Concern has been created in Germany by the report of an Anglo-Russian naval agreement. (Pago 11.) A heat wave is being experienced in the United States. (Pago 11.) Yesterday the Farmers* Union' Conference discussed tho question cf increasing the attractions of country life. (Pago 9.) Some extraordinary statements regarding the piano trado were made before the Tariff Commission at Sydney. (Page 11.) Tho Peace Conference has resolved to remove the executive power in Mexico from Huerta. (Page 11.) Irish members havo decided to support tho Nationalist Yolunteor movement. (Page 11.) Tho Federal Sennto having rejected the no preference to Unionists Bill, the way is open to Mr Cook to make representations to the Governor-General regarding a double dissolution. (Page 11.) Suffragettes smashed two windows in Buckingham Palace. (Pago-11.) Tho monthly meeting of tho Canterbury Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday. (Page 9.) Yesterday the tanneries dispute was considered by the Conciliation Council. (Page 14.)

The provincial conference of tho North Canterbury Farmers' Union concluded its sittings yesterday. (Page IS.)

In his series of scientific articles Mr James Collier deals this week with tho work of tho great naturalist. Sir Joseph Banks. (Page 6.)

The Rev M. A. Rugby Pratt contributes an article showing how the totalisator has largely augmented the volume of gambling! in New Zealand. ■ (Pago 35.)

Impressions of Venice, with an account of its public buildings and its churches, are contributed by Mr J. M. Williamson. (Page 17.)

At Hawarden yesterday the Hen A. L. Herdman replied to Mr G. W. Russell's charges in connection with the administration of the Public Trust Office. (Page 14.)

Colonel Porter continues his histoiy of the life of Te Kcoti, tho rebel Maori. (Page 15.)

Mr W. H. Babccck contributes an interesting letter dealing with life in the backblocks cf the United States of America. (Pago 16.)

Tho fourth article by Mr George L. Tacon in his scries dealing with life in the Solomon Islands appears in this issue. (Page 16.)