HOME AND FOREIGN CABLES

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8295, 25 September 1903, Page 1

HOME AND FOREIGN CABLES

[By Electiuc Telegraph.—Copyright.]

Per Press Association. Received September 24, at 9.41 p.m. (London, September 24.

Mr Black, member for Banffshire, in an animated correspondence witn Mr Chamberlain, contended, that Sir W. Laurier's informal negotiations with tne German Consul at Ottawa showed that Canada, was willing, in return for sufficient concessions, to give Germany the same preference as Britain, proving tliat Mr Chamberlain's colonial reciprocity scheme was untenable without the colonies surrendering a large part of their fiscal independence. Mr .Chamberlain replied inat it was not unnatural that Canada privately sought to influence Germany, but failed. He was not aware that Canada,, under any' circumstances, would give 'Germany the same treatment as the Motherland. Mr Black retorted that if .Canada's retaliation against Germany failed, it was unlikely-that 'Britain's weaker efforts would succeed.

Received September 24, at 9.46 a.m. Paris, September 24. Marseilles 5s reported free of plague, and the British Consul now, issues clean bills of health. Berlin, September j24. A notable improvement has occurred in German commerce. (During the first half of this year both imports and exports increased eleven millions 6terlmg. London, September 24. The election for the, vacancy at Rochester for a seat in the House of Commons, caused by the succession of Lord Cranborne to the Marquisate of Salisbury, resulted in the return of Mr Turf, Unionist, who polled 2504. Sir Harry Johnston (Liberal) polled 1983. Fiscal reform was the sole issue. The warships Diadem and Scyllawfll sail /at the end of the month, with relief crews for • the Australasian station.

Received September 2'5, at 1.4 a.m.. London, September 24.

Mr Seddon, in a long leuer to the Times, declares that since the inauguration of the Arbitration Act all strikes and lock-outs are instantly adjusted, 'greatly increasing the output and .wages and inducing .thousands of Australians to emigrate to New Zealand. Tile Times, in commenting on the letter, says time alone will show whether capital cap. bear the strain of compulsory arbitration, where the tendency of government is entirely on the side of the employed. Mr Seddon's impetuous optimism and impatience of opposition makes nim much too light-hearted concerning the. possibilities of a pull-up.