NEWS BY CABLE.

Southland Times, Issue 17078, 29 October 1902, Page 3

NEWS BY CABLE.

British and Foreign. ARMS BEING SENT TO IRELAND OPTIMISTIC OPINION AMERICAN MOVEMENTS YANKEES SEEKING LAND IN CANADA THE AUTHOR OF THE NEW BILL (United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) LONDON, Oct. 27. Owing to large consignments of arms and ammunition being sent to Ireland, the Government authorities in Birmingham have directed manufacturers’ attention to the conditions of the Peace Preservation Act of 1881. Mr George Wyndham has been elected Rector of Glasgow University by a majority of 29 over the Hon. John Morley. Lord Charles Beresford, after visiting New York to investigate the steamship combine, states that he is convinced it will be to the benefit of British trade.

A British syndicate, with a million sterling as initial capital, has secured land for the utilisation of the falls of Potomac River to supply Washington with .light, heat, and motive power. British labour will be exclusively employed. Mr Knox, U.S. Attorney-General, reports that the Panama Canal Company is able to offer a valid, unencumbered title to the property. Mr J. Bryan, the Presidential candidate, is amongst the members of a syndicate negotiating wifti the Government of Ontario for three million acres for settlers from the States. The Government has approved of the terms. Published correspondence shows that the late Hon. A. J. Mundella, in 1889, outlined the ultimate settlement of the education question on the basis of the present Bill. The Porte states that a band of revolutionists under Zoutcheff, a wellknown leader, has been defeated. Zoutcheff was wounded, but escaped.

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LONDON, Oct. 28. Received 28th, 10.53 p.m. Cholera has almost ceased in Egypt. MOROCCO UGLY Many foreigners are leaving Fez, Morocco, fearing an attack in revenge for the execution of Mr Cooper’s murderer. The Sultan’s encouragement of European ideas has also intensified the anti-foreign feeling. Received 29th, 0.44 a.m. A HINT TO THE SULTAN Sir N. R, O’Conor, British Minister at Constantinople, complained to the Sultan of the Turkish soldiers’ frequent violation of the Aden frontier, and warned him thatif it was continued Indian troops would be sent to stop it. The Sultan immediately convoked his Cabinet. Australian. AN UNPOPULAR GOVERNMENT AUSTRALIA’S POOR HARVEST THE WORTHINGTON PROSECUTION GIRL MURDERED IN NORTH QUEENSLAND SYDNEY, Oct. 28. The Daily Telegraph, dealing with Premier Seddon’s reference thereto, says Premier Barton’s reception was not because of hostility to the Empire, but of resentment against the Barton Government. To speak of obstruction coming from enemies of the Empire, as Sir E. Barton did, was absurd. The Daily Telegraph, in a gloomy review of the harvest, says it is estimated by those best able to form an opinion that New South Wales will not reap more than half a normal crop, and the Commonwealth will pro bably have to import two hundred thousand tons of breadstuffs to fill the Federal bread basket. Advices have been received • to the effect that a quantity of wreckage has been washed ashore at He Nou, New Caledonia, including large pieces of Oregon pine. It is feared a lumber ship has been lost. MELBOURNE, Oct. 28. The Federal Government re-con-siders the question of posting shipping telegrams. Worthington complained that he was unable to produce important papers, owing to the church authorities in Sydney refusing to surrender them. Amongst certain moneys he received the proceeds of the sale of the Temple of Truth in Christchurch. Counsel for the defence contended that the evidence showed .that Madame Juveny gave the money for work wherein her whole soul centred and to spend in doing what she and Worthington were both interested in. Counsel for the prosecution, on the strength of expert and other evidence, characterised some letters relating to the fortune Worthington alleged an aunt had left him as forgeries. BRISBANE, Oct. 28. The body of a girl named Gunning has been found near Mackay with her head battered in. There is no clue to the murderer. ADELAIDE, Oct. 28. Further good rains have fallen in the North. Latest. SYDNEY, Oct. 28. Received 28th, 10.42 p.m. A CASE TO ANSWER The Marine Court found Todd, captain of the Mambare, responsible for the wreck, and called on him to show cause why his certificate should not be dealt with. MELBOURNE, Oct. 28. Received 28th, 10.42 p.m. AT LAST Worthington was found guilty on four counts of obtaining Madame Juveny’b money by false pretences, and was remanded for sentence. Received 29th, 1.13 a.m. A DESPICABLE CUR The Judge summed up at length and strongly against Worthington, being especially severe on the represents-

tioiis he made to Madame Juveny with reference to the alleged fortune left him by an aunt, with a view to inducing her to advanise him money. He scathingly condemned the prisoner for allowing his counsel to insinuate that Madame Juveny induced him to leave his wife for certain purposes —to in. sinuate, in effect : “ She bought my embraces with all her property.” His Honour characterised some of the accused’s explanations regarding the correspondence as unintelligible. BRISBANE, Oct? 28 Received 29th, 0.57 a.m. .

SHADE OF CAPTAIN COOK ! The cable steamer Anglia will probably arrive at Suva on Thursday, and through communication on the Pacific cable will be opened about Friday.