CABLES.

North Otago Times, 23 October 1905, Page 2

CABLES.

HOME AND FOREIGN. By Electilc Telegraph-Copyright, Per Press Association, ilolciveh Oct. 21, at 8.36 a-m. St. Petersburg, Oct. 20. Count de Witte, speaking before M. Solsiy's Commission, urged iinmcdlale legislation to ensure the liherly of personal ami press conscience, and the meeting also pointed out tiie necessity for the Government tn co-operate with the moderate elements of society. London, Oct. 20. The Westminister Garwlle, referring ti Iho Commonwealth following Canada's lead in the matter of Home Utile, asks : "How v.ould Mr Chnii';icrlain li k o to cry "every vote for union voto against the colonies." Perhaps Australia will now take steps include Irish Homo llule in the ugemhi at Iho Colonial Conference. The Prince oi Wales has ordered a careful observance of.tho Sabbath during his tour of India, and when travelling by train lie will stop during church hours. There was a splendid choral service at [the Abbey; Sir Henry Irving's funeral was enormous and crowds with tmunpets and drums joined in Sir A. Mackenzie's march, written when Sir Henry Irving produced " Corinlamis." The Parisian municipal representatives inspected the London County Council workmen's hotel at Peptford, and partook of an excellent sixpenny luncheon, declaring; there was no such institution in Paris. One hundred and accidents, involving sixty-four deaths, have occurred in the Alps during tho present lour-

nig season. At the Newmarket meeting (he Middlepark plate resulted ■ Flair 1, Admirable Criehlon 2, Gingal Hi

Berlin, Oct. 20. - The Vossischo Zcitung protests against the insults levelled by the German newspapers iLguinsl King I'M ward, and expresses :«.! belief thai an overwhelming majority of the Hermans repudiate tho insults. Morocco, Oct. 20. Bobbers stole despatches •from French anil Herman couriers between Fe.'. and Tangier, llece veil Oclober 22, at 0.17 a.m. Loudon, October 21. Sir Kdward Crey, in a speech in the eily, said the growing ■fritiufciliip ol Britnin and America, Hie allianco with Japan, and the French agreement were three of the cardinal features in foreign policy which the Liberals did not wish lo see changed. They must remember they rouhl mil make, n new friendship by hacking out o' an old one. lie anticipated improved relations with Uiissiu. He advocated « better understanding with Germany without impairing our relations with France. France urged n continuous policy. The war might not have ended now unless the alliance had been renewal. Failure to renew had been n" example of fickleness and fplly, exposing -is to universal distrust. The iillinnce w u iil,|| eventually be defensive nml pacific, and the n?xt House of Commons would not be one which would suppirt uny Government which weakens the regard for tho alliance. He added that the colonial conference ought to lie Ircu ana v.nfcllorcd, also all sides representative and candid. The present Government was not pi a position lo be representative, and ho doubted their In'-in ■■■••> re.ee lo be candid. Heceiv«l October 22, at 4.30 p.m.

London, October 21. William Hot/, a Hungarian, has been sentenced to " v e years' penal servitude j'or feloniously shooting Mrs'Frnnks in her ofllre, I.udgalo Circus, on September (Itli. The crime had mysterious surroundings at the time, hut correspondence revealed a. love intrigue.

The New- Zealand, Commtnwenlth's and Queensland's wreaths were Ri'eally admired at Sir Henry Irving's funeral, which was largely al.fomlod. The Queen sent a white cross inscribed, '■' For Henry Irving, with deepest regret," adding his last words on the stag*. Lady Irving, with personal mohirners and the Sociely ot Arts ami Letters, and all'the professions were fully represented at the interment.

The Freeman's Journal, commenting on the Australian Home Kale resolution, says it is a salutary reminder to the Imperialists of the Asmiith and Hoseberry type, who profess to- respect colonial opinion, that Ireland still blocks Ihe way.

Tne Manchester Guardian, referring 'o Mr Dcakia's statement, on the Immigration Restriction Act, says since .lanan, under the new treaty, may fight for tho defence of Australia, she has additional grounds for discontent, at Australia'a attitude. From the Britisn point of view the disabilities of the Indian subjects (ouch our self-respect more closely than the disabilities 'of an allied but alien nation. Received October 22, at <M3 p.m. London, Oct. 2t. Mr John Moriey, speaking at Forfar, staled thai (ho next Liberal Gownment woti-d pursue a vigorous pacific and rational policy. Personally he favored tho creation of an Irish Parliament under oho paramount authority ot Hie Imperial legislature, but. he <lii| not expect Hie reform of the Irish Government to he the first measure of the New Parliament. The South African annexations were irrevocable, and full responsible gtvcrnment must bo given at the earliest opportunity.

Obitunry-rhillip Mennell, editor of the British Austra'nsinn. The Prince and Princess of Wales end party embarked on the warship Renown at Genoa en route for India. Berlin. October 21. The North German Gazette strongly denounces the attacks on King Edward, originating from the New Press Agency.Vienna), October 21. Th'B Neno Frle. Vnm disclaims intend-

ing to adversely criticise-', and' declares lhat Us cunmonts were misrepresented. St. Potcrsl-ur g , October 21. A general strike has begun at Moscow, Tho Cossackg dispersed a meeting of tho revtiiiitlonary party discussing tho duma elections al Minsk, 120 were injured, Tn view of tho threatened demonstrations at Odessa tho police wore ordered to sheet into tho crowd at tho first command, without tiring a volley in tho air as a warning.

Morocco, October 21. The two - Uritish officers captured by brigands find Va'licnle liavo 'lwcn exchanged on 4ho coast. ltaival October 22, at 4.53 p.m. ' New York, October 21, \ President Roosevelt. speaking at Atlanta, said the federal control o! corporations wfti necessary. Referring to the insurance scandals, bo said the public conscience was at the revelations ot the \vaj> some* fjreat fortunes were obtained and used. Congress must assist towards ending Hie Chinese boycott. Wo had como short ot our duty towards China, mid ought to operate the exclusion law with as little harshness as possible, showing every courtesy, consideration and encouragement to Chinese, guaranteeing aD except ct olios thesamo right ot entry and 'the samo treatment as was guaranteed to the citizens ot any other nation.