THE TIMES-SYDNEY SUN SPECIAL CABLES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15823, 23 July 1913, Page 5

THE TIMES-SYDNEY SUN SPECIAL CABLES.

Praas Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, July 21. During the prosecution of five directors of Loquell's ' Society, Birmingr ham, it was * alleged that they had advanced themselves money borrowed from the bank to purchase property which thsy had not bought. The money, which was to be invested to make provision against old age, was lost. The fcompany owes £15,000, and has no assets.

The report of the British Olympia committee states that it has provided the Athletic Association with £1200, comprising £500 for novice trials, with a view to discovering latent talent, and £700 to assist affiliated clubs. In addition it has granted the Swimming Association £30 for holding time tests in five districts, and has also supplemented the fund of the Cyclists' Union, and are sending representatives to Berlin in August. It is intended to make a further appeal for funds.

Lord Sackville has opened the art treasures at Knole House to public inspection, with a special invitation to the jury in the late case. (Received July 22, at 6.55 p.m.) In a message wishing bon voyage to the Parliamentary delegation the King says he will follow closely the events in what is certain to be a most interesting and enjoyable visit to Australia. Mr Pickles, accompanied by his mother, flew from Boulogne to Folkestone in a, Caudron hydroplane in 65min. The engine misfired two miles from Folkestone and descended and skimmed along the water, going ashore. LISBON, July 21. The Government has agreed to the establishment of a coaling station on the island of St. Vincent. 'PARIS, July 21. Owing to their parents'- refusal to their marriage a young couple, after dining in a restaurant on Toast chicken, wine, and fruit, committed suicide with a revolver. BERLIN, July 21. Arising out of the charges made in the Reichstag by Ilerr . Liebnecht, the Socialist leader, seven officers, who vrero accused of being bribed by Krupps, have confessed their offences, which mainly were the giving of information connected with tenders for War Office contracts. They deny, however, the betrayal ci military secrets. The bribes are said to have taken the form of expensive hospitality at restaurants, theatre tickets, and presents of money.

The International Miners' Congress at C|rlubad ia considering a proposal from Britain and Belgium for a compulsory eight-hours' day, with 16 houTs between shifts, the total shifts per week "not to exceed six. It is proposed to press the Parliament in every country to legislate so as to prevent employers from evicting workmen during tho currency of industrial disputes. TBIPOLI, July 21. The Italians defeated, with great loss, 2000 Arabs and seized their camp at Mranac. They also captured a gun and large quantities of arms; ammunition, and provisions. OTTAWA, July 21. It is reported that there is.not likely to be a Tenewal of the discussion on the naval question, the Government being determined to contribute three dreadnoughtswhen it secures a majority in the Senate..

The Free Press states that Mr Churchill has failed in his attempt to bounce Canada into giving three battleships. It thinks that his latest dream of Imperial taxation for insular purposes in the North Sea will not be realised. SYDNEY, July 22. A Parliamentary paper shows that there were 275,929 exemptions in 1912 owing to conscientious objections to vaocination in Sydney.