GENERAL CABLES

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4302, 11 March 1901, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

TRADE RETURNS. LONDON, Marik 8. British imports during February increased by £2,069,000, and the exports decreased by £2,182,000, as compared with February of last year. . LORD BEAUCHAMP. LONDON, March S. Lord Beauchamp, the late Goyeamor of New South Wales, is, visiting Madras. NATIONALIST SYMPATHY^ LONDON, Alarch 8. Irish Americans have cabled greetings to Mr John Redmond, M.P., and -promising to support the green flag.' A NEW PRIVY COUNCILLOR. LONDON, March 8. Lord Wenlcck, formerly Governor of Madras, has been made a Privy Councillor. [Lord Weinlock is a brother of Sir Arthur Lawley, Governor of West Australia.] THE DECIMAL SYSTEM. LONDON,'March 8. In the House of Commons Mr J. Brigg, member, for Keighley,- Suggested postponement of the issue of the new coinage until the decimal system was introduced. The Right Hon A. J. Balfour thought the country was not prepared for the fundamental change involved. , BREACH OF PROMISE. LONDON, Alareh S. Upon the Duke and Duchess ’ of Manchester landing at Liverpool on their return from their honeymoon- trip to America, the Duke was served with a writ for breach of promise of marriage. The plaintiff jis Aliss Portia Knight, an American actress. BRAVERY REWARDED. »SYDNEY' Alarch 9. In recognition of his bravery _on the occasion of the recent sewer accident, a constable named Davis has been made a senior constable. BOWLING. SYDNEY; March 9. Three New South Wales bowlers, forming part of the Australian team proceeding to England to play in international matches, have sailed. The balance,' including New Zealanders, will sail in the R.AI.S. Omrah. ,