LATE CABLES.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XL, Issue 12705, 26 November 1915, Page 4

LATE CABLES.

i'Bv Electric Telkoraph—Copyright.} Peh Press association. Received November 26, at 0.5 p.m. London, November 25.

Tn the Labor contest for Merthyr, Mr Stanton has resigned the mind's' leadership, disapproving the Loyal Independent Labor Party's views.. Stanton declared that, though a Socialist be was a. Britisher first, and. had decided to oppose Winstone, the Independent Party's selected candidate. Received November 25, at 0.5 a.m. Petrograd', November 25. Russian aeroplanes cut off an Albatross at Dvir.sk. The Albatross circled frantically for half an hour in a. vain effort- to escape, and finally descended in a frozen marsh. The Russians discover! d the machine undamaged, but the aviatore -were frozen to death' during the attack. Received November 26, at 0.35 p.m. London, November 25.

The Greek Government has delivered a reply to the Entente's Note. It hasacceded the demands to give an essential guarantee.

Received November 26, at 0.35 p.m. London, November 25. The Daily Telegraph's Salonica correspondent confirms the statement that Maekensen was recently despatched a,s an envoy to the Servian Crown Prince at Prizrend, offering an armistice with a view to peace negotiations, Germany to cede to Bulgaria the Servian northeastern corner and also Servian Macedonia.

The Crowß Prince summarily rejected the proposal. Amsterdam, November 25. JBodjadfeff. interviewed by tho Tagoblatt, declares that only Austro-Ger-man troops will be occupying Servia in «i month's time. Tho Bulgarians will' turn southward' in n fortnight. Thel rapidity which we have reduced a 300,000 Servian army to less than half gives an indication of how wo wi&t speedily finish the 100.000 of the Entpivto army from Salonica.

Received November 26, at 2.35 p.m. London, November 25. Mr Donohue, writing from Athens, comments on the change of some of the hysterical newspapers' which had' been weeping subsidised tears and raging against Britain, so that one would alriiost think that the other Allies were not participating in the negotiations. Now that Greece has reaffirmed her good faith and unshaken resolve upon benevolent neutrality towards the Entente, the newspapers have ceased to abuse John Bull, and have commenced; to urge the granting of more concessions. The Allies 1 Note pointed out vhat they heartily approved of neutrality, and did not desire Greece to become a belligerent, but required something more tangible than verbal assurar.es'," which rapidly moving evens might dissipate. The Government protested that its official word ought to be sufficient, but finally agreed to tho draft-i ing of guarantees. Mr Donohue learns that King Constar.tine was at first opposed to such an understanding, but ultimately yielded with thfr-Jjest possible grace. The agreement was the only way out of the difficulty, becausefood supplies were desperately short, and hungry peasants have a knack of acting in self-protection against famine. The Allies pointed out that they did not desire to apply the hunger screw unduly. The duration of the embargo depended entirely on Greece's attitude. The Note was courteous, firm, and careful not to wound Greek susceptibilities. The Allies did not mention demobilisation, but insisted, on control of the Salonica-Servia railway. It is believed that arrangements are made give the Allies landing facilities at other ports, particularly at Epirus and Trace. There is intense relief anions* the people at the restoration of friendly relations. Food prices immediately dropped. Salonica reports that the Allies have landed several heavy guns and machinery for an electric power station, and have arranged; contracts for the building of extensive barracks, indicating a long stay. Great stocks of munitions a-re leaving Salonica Mor.astirwards. While heavy French guns are bombarding Prilep 15,000 Austrians are reportto be marching Ochridawards and Mrmastirwards.

In the House of Commons, the Eight Hon. W. H. Lonir introduced a Bill restricting rents. The measure applies to London and towns exceeding 100,000 of population, and to other districts where tho war influx has caused a scarcity .of dwellings. The Bill fixes the pre-war rent for houses in London under £35 a year and elsewhere under£2l, and restricts the rate of interest' on mortgages on such dwellings. Mr Long said that there had neen much bitterness in areas owing to an 'increase of rent. Paris, November 25. The Petit Parisien's Russian correspondent states that Russian and German forces on: the Riga-Dvinsk front are nearly eoual in strength. Petrosrrad is sending sufficient munitions. The freezing of the lakes, rivers, and. marshes has made the defensive more* difficult. Other messages 'State that the Russians are preparing for a general offensive. LOCAL CAMPS. Pei? Pkess Association. Auckland, November 26. As the result of an interview between the Hon. J. Allen, Mr Gunson states that he is hopeful that the Minister will see his way to reconsider the whole matter of local camps. While Mr Allen at present declined to sanction a- departure from the present system, he left it open for future consideration.