HOME & FOREIGN CABLES.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXV, Issue 10017, 7 December 1908, Page 1

HOME & FOREIGN CABLES.

[By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.] (Per Press Association.) Received December 6, at 4.5 p.m. London, December 5. Mr Runciman, in a letter to the Primate, remarked that it was understood that the number of schools contracting out would be strictly limited, and the State promised 1 to give them a reasonable chance of existence. No facts had been produced showing that the proposals of the Bill were inadequate, but the meeting of the Church Council had altered the whole situation. Several new claims had been advanced, with the support of a majority of the bishops. Hence the Government's conclusion that the Archbishop did not find it. possible to obtain adhesion on the terms proposed for a settlement. The Primate, replying on Friday night, in surveying the details of the meeting, declared that Mr Runeiman's view concerning the Council's vote was based on a complete misapprehension of the facts. More regrets at the loss of the Education Bill are expressed among Churchmen than among Nonconformists, many o'f whom threatened to revolt if further concessions were granted. The Hon. Alfred Lyttclton, in- a letter to the Times, deprecates the abandonment of a final settlement merely owing to differences in figures hastily collected by both sides. The Times suggests the re-introduction of the Bill next session. The Telegraph declares that several members of the Cabinet are in favor of a dissolution in January on the ground that the Government would then be able to retain the support of that section of Nonconformists who, if the education question had been settled, would have left them owing to the socialistic tendencies of their legislation.

Dr Clifford has advised the;resumption of passive resistance. Sir Edward Grey, in opening the international Naval Conference in London, stated that /the object was to assure the success of the Prize Court Convention 'draft at the Hague, which, if firmly established, would remove many difficulties hitherto potential causes of international differences. The agreement would do something to draw nations closer. Vienna, December 6. Two steamers with troops have left Fiume with sealed orders. Their destination is believed to be Cattaro. Two more will follow. Rome, December 5. The Pope has fixed the beatification of Joan of Arc for April. She will be ■proclaimed protectress of the French. London, December 5. Mr Barnato bequeathed a quarter of a million to charities. Received December 6, at 4.20 p.m. Rome, December 5. In the Italian Chamber of Deputies Signor Fusina.to's motion was adopted by ;297 to 140. Signor Tittoni, in upholding -international treaties, declared that Austria, preferring a unilateral to a legal solution based on the consent of all interested, had created a difficult and uncertain situation in Europe, which would react on the internal situation of other States, and deeply disturb their political atmosphere. He declared that M. Marzilaz's statement was unfounded. Signor Tittoni added thtt the rapprochement between Italy and Russia was tin fait accompli, and was bound to have importantconsequences in the future.

London, December 5. The outspoken utterances of Ministers in the Italian Chamber caused a sensation in Vienna, and a profound impression in Paris, especially Signor Forti's declaration that the only State threatening Italy is an ally. The Times' Paris correspondent says the Italian Government has already so far dissociated itself in spirit from the Triple Alliance as to give France positive assurances regarding its attitude in the event of grave complications. King Edward has approved of Sir G. R. Le Hunte's appointment as Governor of Trinidiad. 'The Poplar guardians, as cabled on September 27th, have been sentenced at the Old Bailey as follows: Peacock and Albert 'Smith, each, twelve months; Poole, Joseph Smith, and Kinoon, each nine months; Bellannm, six months, Cordery, three months. [Seven Poplar guardians and two exguardians were charged at the Thames Police Court with conspiracy to defraud the Board of Managers of the Poplar and Stepney sick asylum district. They were remanded on bail. The prosecution alleges that the frauds were conducted by allowing James Calcutt, a builder, to eifect repairs to the Blackball branch of the asylum at his own unchecked prices.] Details of Lord Rosebery's committee re port include proposals for Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa being represented' in the deliberations of the House of Lords by nominees of the respective Governments, and suggest that the views of the latter should be, ascertained l regarding- the manner of securing some such arrangement. Received December 7, at 0.35 a.m. London, December 5. The Wallabies scored three goals and three tries to the Anglo-Welsh team's nil. The latter had a. strong forward team, but several of their best outsiders were absent owing to the county championships. Halifax scored three goals and two tries to the Australian League team's goal and two tries. Halifax secured a goal in the second half from a penalty due to the Leaguers' rough play. O'Malley was ordered off the field for deliberate obstruction.