CABLES.

North Otago Times, 29 May 1908, Page 2

CABLES.

fc — , lIOME AND FOKEIOK .Hy EJectrio Telegraph.—Copyright. Per Press Association. ftccoived May 28, at !).oli p.m. London, fllay 2a', A gain performance at t'ovent Gardens was attended by King Edward, liuccn Alexandra, president FalliciCJ, tho Princo and Princess of Wales, most of the Hoyal family, the rank and. fashion of England, and the Maharajah of Mfwil. Tho first act of " I l'cscatori ,di Perlo " and iho garden sceno in Faust enabled Mdllc Tcltwzzin and Jlndamo Melba respectively to appear to »rcati advantage A large party of the offiocra and crews of tho Loon Gnmbetta and the French destroyers were entertained in London, and visited the exhibition, Thcro was brilliant sunshine. Immcnso enthusiastic crowds rendered 11. Fallicrcs' progress to the Guildhall a magnificent demonstration. Tho Loud Mayor's reception was attended by many o? tbo most distinguished men in the [Kingdom, including Mr Asqitith, Mr Balfour, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, . Kesjpom!ing to tho Recorder's address of wolcomo M. Fallieres rejoiced -to sco drawing daily closer together tho cordial relations of Iho ,two countries. The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Frirics and .Prjnosss Christian attended tho banquet. The Lord Mayor proposed M. Fnlliei'cs' health, who was ovationcd, He gracefully described London as the hoarlh from which radiated generous liberal ideas and tho in<!efea«i'i)le principles of all progress and civilisation, He referred to tho sentiments of (rust and lively sympathy animating Franco to Britain. The Government of the Republic strove with nil its might to strengthen tho happy relations oi friendship and business uniting the lu-o countries, and referred to the brilliant success of the Exhibition. Received May 28, at 10.20 p.m.

New York, May 23. The voyage of the American battleships up the TuciHc const was triumphal in its progress. Everywhere they were received with frantic enthusiasm, Over Ihrco hundred thousand witne s«1 the parade at Seattle of bluejackets, Federal troops and State militia. The officers declare the lavish hospitality demoralised the ercw, necessitating a period of still discipline. The House, by IC6 to 140, adopted the report of the confcrcnco between the Senate and the House on the compromise in tho Currency Hill, Providing that State and County municipal bonds may bo accepted as a basis for on emergency currency to tlio extent of 'JO iper cent, of their mai'kot value; other bonds and commercial pnper to bo accepted to the extent of "5 per cent. Tho Bill in limited to fix year*. Emergency circulation obtninablo on commercial paper is limited to 30 per cent, of the applicant banks on their combined capital and surplus. Ottawa, May 28. Tliero is a deadlock in the.Dominion House of Commons owing to the o\>position refusing to vote supply until tho Electoral Bill is amended This causal nn nll-niglit sitting. U is rumored that Sir W. Lauricn contemplate a dissolution in the summer.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (fly Electric. Telceraph.-Copyrit:uU Per Press Association. Received Mav 20. at 12.55 a.m. Sydney, May 28. Jane MaiMe has been committed for I rial nt llifi Coroner's Court for the murder of Brown. Melbourne, May 28. There is a brisk market for hides, Stout and kips arc unchanged.-