CABLES.

North Otago Times, 2 November 1906, Page 4

CABLES.

; .HOME AND FOREIGN, 1 'By Eleotrlo Telegraph.—Copyrljht.V (Per Presß Association,); ' Received November r, at 7.34 a,m. London, October 31.

The Dreadnought will be RearAdmiral Bridgman's flagship for the Home fleet.

In the House of Commons, Lieutenant Bellairs inquired whether the Anglo Japanese treaty safeguard Britain against war .with the United States on behalf of Japan. . Sir Edward Grey replied that the agreement was of a general character, and there was nothing likely to lead to war with any power. ■ The Standaid says: "Thecondition Sir Anthony Mac Donald attaches as contingent to his assent to the publication of the correspondence in regard to his appointment as Under-Secretary for Ireland is intended to be prohibitive. Probably he has refreshed his memory in regard to refusing the correspondence. If so, we can understand his unwillingness to re-open the discussion." Rome, October 31. Earthquake tremors in Sicily caused an alarm at Palermo and Termini Imerese and did some damage at Trabia. Berlin, October 31. Prince Henry of Prussia, as head of the Germany navy, will in 1907 command 16 battleships and three armored cruisers in the North Sea and Baltic, Two battleships are now being completed and two big armored cruisers will be added in 1908. New York, October 31.

The election of the first Philippine Assembly will be held in March next in portions of the Island not inhaoited by Toros and other non-Christian tribesmen. Received November i, at 7.49 a m. St. John, October 31. Dr Howley, Catholic Archbishop of Newfoundland, urges the colonies to combine against imperial aggression calculated to trample upon Newfoundland s liberties. Tokio, October 31. Japan is building a I aitleship of 21,000 tons with a speed of 20 knots and carrying 13m. gur.s. Paris, October 3r. Baron Kurino, Japanese Ambassador in Paris, says Japan will probably welcome an understanding guaranteeing the possessions of the Powers interested in the Far East and maintaining the status quo. New York,. October 3r. E even reporters had an interview with Mrs Eddy, arid describe her as tetkring and almost inarticulate. She stated that she does not consult a physician, but relies only en God.

London, October 31. The Berlin correspondent cf the Times states that there is some prospect of the unanimous adoption ol the wireless telegraph convention. Britain's only concession will be reasonable provision in the matter of stations in England where inter-communication may be enforced with stations of other wireless systems. All naval and military stations will be regarded as outside the scope of the convention, the various Governments retaining freedom of action regarding them. Co'onial representation will follow upon colonial acceptance of the convention. The functions of the proposed international bureau will be analagous with those of the postal and telegraph bureau of Berne. It will collect and transmit information, but will have no power of control. Received November 1, at 10.5 a.m. London, Oclober 31. Prince JEanjitsinhji has petitioned Mr Morely to support his claim to the rulership of Nawenajar. Geneva, October 31,

A bomb containing 13 dynamite cartridges, with a fuse attached, was discovered in the Simplon tunnel just prior to the passing of an express full of British tourists. St. Petersburg, October 31. An influential member of the Stolypin Ministry, interviewed, declares that the Government is paving the way for responsible government, and even Parliamentarism, New York, October 31. Tha San Fiancisco Education Hoard refuses to al andon its attitude towards Japanese children unless the Federal courts decided.that the State law violates Japan's treaty rights.