THE PACIFIC CABLE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2360, 18 May 1899, Page 13

THE PACIFIC CABLE.

LONDON, May 10. In the House of Commons, Mr Hogan asked whether, in view of British Columbia's offer to contribute towards the Pacific cable, Britain would reconsider the scheme and fall into harmony with the wishes cf Canada and Australia. Mr Chamberlain, in reply, said he was awaiting replies from-, the colonies. If . representations w«fre made on their behalf regarding Britain's offer they would receive careful consideration. • • May 11. The . Agents-general are urging thafc i Britain's attitude in reference to the Pacific cable is impossible, and that the Imperial Government ought to accept the commission's recommendation. * May 12. Sir Robert Herbert presided at the Colonial Club dinner. The Agents-general | and. 200 guests were present. Lord Aberi deen announced that the Government may I reconsider, their decision with regard to the Pacific cable. SYDNEY, May 11. The Government have received a cable from the Imperial Government stating that | they are awaiting replies from the various ' colonial Governments in reference, to the cable question. The Jewish festival of Shevous, or Pentecost, commenced on Monday evening. The Dunstan Times, on making inquiry, finds that our Clyde correspondent's telegram was quite correct, as Chinese labour is now being employed by the Government on Earnscleugh Run. Valuable Discovery, fob thi Hjlib.— lf your bair is turning %rey or white, or falling off, -use tHe " Mexican Hair Beotswer," for it will positively restore in every case Grey or White Hair to its original colour without .eari ing the disagreeable smell of most "restorera. It makes tne hair charmingly beautiful, «> well as promoting the growth of the . haw^on sff yo P £ 9 clS t th f or gl -'^M^^ i RiwwEß "Sold by chemists and perfumers 1 fvSore U 3s Gd i*« bottle. Wholesale depot, 88 Farrinfidon *•**• X"M»*«b, England.— X»vc.

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