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Temuka Leader, Issue 4016, 26 February 1903, Page 1

Cable News.

HOME AND FOREIGN. LONDON, Feb. 22. News has been received that a large force of Abyssinians has started from the Webbe Shebelli district against tlie Mullah’s forces. The Somaliland expedition is accompanied by Colonel Rbchford and Major Cobb. Cholera is rife in the Mullah,’s army. Bulgaria’s acquiescence in the demands of the Powers is partly attributed to the disagreement between Bulgaria and Servia as to the latters share in the profits of the Macedonian rising. Feb. 23. The Commission appointed by the Lords of the Admiralty recommend the • construction of a defensive harbour on the eastern side of Gibraltar, at a cost of £6,5000,0(30. • The recent smallpox epidemic inLondon cost the Metropolitan Board £500,000. ’ Feb. 2-1. Mr W. P. Il3;/Co, on remg interviewed, remarked Unit English critics overlooked the fact iliat the sy.-.iem of colonial finance differed from that of older countries. Colonial Governments undertook things that were elsewhere left to private enterprise. The Government security for work thus done was better than that of private corporations. ... Experiments in the new cavalry methods are proceeaing at Hounslow Heath. They embarce Boer tactics and other lessons taught by the South African war, especially improved marksmanship. The heads of numerous rebels who have been killed have been sent to Fez. They were not taken in battle, but from amongst rebel villages. The late Sir G. Duffy’s funeral takes place at Dub in on March Bth. The Bishop of Exeter has been transferred to Winchester, the Bishop of Newcastle to St. Alban’s, and the Bishop Suffragan of Thetford to Newcastle. Dr. A. Robertson, Principal of King’s College, London, has been appointed Bishop of Exeter. Mr Brodrick states that the present strength of the Volunteers is 250,990, and the deficiency, of officers is 1895. ' Owing to the Mullah’s withdrawal the British will establish their base at! Mudug in April. When the Bohotle force has joined hands with those at Mudug the Obia base will be transferred to Berbera. , PARIS, Feb. 22. Five hundred Moroccans attacked a caravan at Assielbegrie, seizing 200 camels. French troops are pursuing the marauders.. M. Cattani’s libel action against the Humbert’s has been dismissed, the Court holding that the charge o: usury brought against M. Cattani by the Humberts was made in good faith. M. Cattani was condemned to pay costs. Madame Humbert’s confidence, and her audacious inlenuptions and attacks on the Government particularly on M. Valle, Minister of Justice, are creatin intense public interest in France. ■ BERLIN, Feb. 23. The leading German newspapers articles which are supposed to be inspired by the Kaiser employing his comparative table of the British and German navies, designed to impress the Gerimans with the futility of abusing; England with clenched'fists, while she as so vastly superior in naval strength. The Kaiser’s recent declaration in his recent letter to Admiral Hollman has cased a profound sensation throughout. Germany. The conservative Press considers that the Kaiser holds to essentials of the Protestant faith. The liberal newspapers are satisfied that he upholds the freedom of scholarly researches and speculation while maintaining orthodox teaching for the people. CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb 23. The Austro-Russian reforms in the Balkans which have been submitted to the Vizier, deal exclusively with the administration, and the equitable collection- and application of taxation. They do not raise Imperial, racial, or sectarian questions. The Sultan has thanked Prince Ferdinand for arresting the Macedonian committee. Feb. 21. ...Tewfik Pasha has informed the Ambassadors that the Sullan has agreed to the Macedonian reforms. An irade has been issued authorises the Minister of War to purchase ten Maxims. 80FIA, Feb. 23. . Sarataff, a prominent leader in connection with the Macedonian troubles, has equipped seven fresh Bulgarian bands of 250 each. ST. x-ETERSBURG, Feb. ’23. The sudden break-up of the ice on •the Finnish coast carried 250 fishermen to sea. News from Tornea states that vessels which were sent in .search failed to find the drifting floes, apd it is feared that the fishermen are lost. Feb. 24. There is exceptional military activity at Kieff and Odessa. Arrangements have been completed for 100,000 first-class reserves and 180,008 second-class reserves to join the colours in a fortnight after an emergency call. TheNovoe Vremya states that the French and Russian navies are able, to dispute the British sea, supremacy and that Russia is willing to shed torrents of blood to-defend France on land, provided she is able to rely on the French fleet. WASHINGTON, Feb. 22. President Roosevelt has s-gned the Bill introduced by Senator Elkins to make anti-trust laws applicable to railrods. President Roosevelt, in laying the foundation stone of the Army College, at Washington, said that now that America is a world Power with responsibilities in the Occident and the"’ Orient, fflie niust possess an army of the "very highest efficiency. NEW YORK, Fen. 22. The vessels captured from Venezuela will be returned to that country on Monday. An American gunboat is carrying the necessary Venezuelan officers and men to Port of Spain to man them. President Castro is uneasy in case the Revolutionists should utilise the opportunity to import arms apd tion.