GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

Mataura Ensign, 29 November 1911, Page 5

GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

DEARER EXCURSION FARES. BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—COPYRIGHT. pp;t> untied Pi'rfss association. Received November 29, 11.45 a.m. LONDON. Nov. 28. The railway companies propose a 5 to 12j per cent, increase in week-end excursion fares.

SHIPPING BUSINESS. Received November 29, 11.45 a.m. LONDON, Nov. 28. The Cunard Company has acquired a large interest in the Anchor line. A WIRELESS SERVICE. Received November 29, 11.45 a.m. LONDON, Nov. 28. The Marconi Wiress Telegraphy Company has opened a sea service from Las Palmas (Canary Islands) to Cadiz and Barcelona. TRADE OF THE EMPIRE. Received November 29, 12.10 p.m. LONDON, Nov. 28. Mr.Asquith (Prime Minister), speaking in the House of Commons, said a Commission to inquire into the trade ot the Empire was being appointed as early as possible. It was proposed to appoint oii3 member from each Dominion and six from the United Kingdom.

SPAIN IN MOROCCO. Received November 29, 12.10 p.m. MADRID, Nov. 28. Spain has agreed with the Riff tribes, enabling the withdrawal of 40,000 troops. OLYMPIC?—HAWKE COLLISION. Received "November 29, 11.45 a.m. LONDON, Nov. 28. The Admiralty Court reserved Judgment in the cross-actions for damages by the Admiralty and the White Star Line, arising out of the recent collision between the leviathan liner Olympic and the warship Hawke.

BOTTOfoSLEY AND COURT.

Received November 29, 11.45 a.in

LONDON, Nov. 28,

The Joint Stock Trust and Finance Corporation has summoned Horatio Bottomly in the Chancery Court for £36,000 damages for alleged misfeasance (wrong performance). The hearing of the case was adjourned.