GENERAL CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 60, 6 March 1912, Page 8

GENERAL CABLES.

By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. United Press Association. (Received 5, 9.55 a.m.) London, March 4. Henry, who fired a revolver •shot in the House of Commons, pleaded that ho was overworked and insane. Ho was bound over to keep the peace. The trial of Fredcrifck and Mrs Soddon for the murder of Eliza Barlo w has commenced at tho Old Bailey. As Mr Leopold Rothschild was entering his motor car at his offices in St. Swithin’s Lana a man fired three ■shots at him. Mr Rothschild was not hit but a policeman was wounded : and the glass of the motor car was shat tored. London, March 5. Mr Acland, in the House of Commons, said Britain had 'abandoned Palmyra Island and was not.now further interested in the island, which was once sold for one dollar. (Received 5, 8.30 a.m.) Berlin, March 5. Several newspapers hint that the Government is modifying its naval programme as a result of Lord Haldane’s visit. Ottawa, March 5. The alleged discovery of gold in the Cochrane district, Alberta, ha; fizzled out. Hundreds of miners rushed when the news was received ol the alleged discovery and boro severe rA'.rdships in the snow-covered region. Authoritative reports declare that no trace of gold' was found. A gang of robbers tried to loot the safes pi the Royal Bank at Montreal West. The police , discovered them and revolver fire was exchanged. One robber fell dead on the floor near a safe which had been dynamited. The other ram away and after a ‘brisk pursuit escaped. The clothles of the dead bandit contained a girl’s photograph and a wedding ring, indicating that the robber was about to marry. (Received 5, 11.15 a.m.) New York, March 4. Senor Diaz, ex-President of Mexico, offers to return to restore peace. (Received 5, 8.30 a.m.) Bombay, March 14,. The Gaekwar has issued an order that he is painfully surprised to learn of the existence in Baroda of sympathy with seditious writings. He is determined to suppress any sedition. He emphasises tho identity of the interests of the native states wiL. those of British India. He demands oc operation with a view to eradicating disaffection,/