NEWS OF THE WORLD.

Mataura Ensign, 25 January 1911, Page 6

NEWS OF THE WORLD.

THE LARGEST AIRSHIP. hi ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. COPTRIGHT. PEE UNITED PEESS ASSOCIATION. BERLIN, Jan. 24. The Sehumenshueckert airship made a successful trial at Dusseldorf. It is the largest ship in the world. Its length is 387 feet and its gas capacity 460,000 cubic feet. It is able to carry 50 passengers. PLAGUE IN CHINA. PEKIN, Jan. 24. There are 200 deaths daily., from . plague at and 300 daily at Harbin. China has addressed a circular letter to the Powers asking them to send experts to investigate the plague. China will defray expenses, including travelling and maintenance. The scourge is net rat-borne, but appears to be due to contact with careases. It is also carried by bears. The outbreak in cold weather in places where plague has hitherto been unknown is causing apprehension. DECLARATION OF LONDON. LONDON, Jan. 24. The 'Daily News' says that if the Imperial Conference supports Australia in regard to the Declaration of London (controlling laws and naval warfare) the decision will practically kill the Declaration. As far as England is concerned the Declaration does not place Britian in a, worse position as regards raw material and foodstuffs. It would be a pity if the Declaration were obstructed because it was less progressive than it might be. The 'Daily News' interviewed Sir J. W. Taverner (Victorian Agent-Gene- , ral)., who declared that ratification of the Declaration as ifc stands would be a heathen policy. Germany and France , were self-supporting. Britain was incapable of providing food for her millions, but was dependent on other countries, notably Australia. EDUCATION CONFERENCE. CAPETOWN, Jan. 24. Mr Malan, Minister for Education, •will attend* the Imperial Education Conference and submit for consideration problems connected with the education of aborigines, also the cost of technical colleges, the formation of an Imperial Education Bureau, and mutual recognition of teachers' certificates. There is no other evidence of Greater Britain's interests in the conference. MADAME CURIE AND SCIENCE. PARIS, Jan. 24. Academy of Sciences bjr 30 votes to 28 rejected the election of Madame Curie (one of the discoverers of radium) to membership. THE NEW HEBRIDES. SYDNEY, Jan. 24. Judge Roseby, English Condominium judge in the New Hebrides, who is visit- ■ ing Sydney, states that the court is not yet in thorough working order. The judges have been engaged in compiling rules of procedure., which have just been completed and will be a contribution of importance in the domain of comparative law. Owing to his judicial .-., position he is unable to say anything regarding recent statements by mission- . aries.