BRITISH AND FOREIGN

Timaru Herald, Volume XC, Issue 13289, 18 May 1907, Page 5

BRITISH AND FOREIGN

THE COMMONWEALTH MAILS.

Copvright—Mav 17lh, 8.27 a.m. LONDON, May 16.

Sir W. J. Lyne has given the mail svndicate notice that if it fails to enter into the additional bond required within a week, the contract- will be cancelled. FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD.

Mi- Hughes, one of the Australian delenates to the Navigation Conference, in an article in the " Chronicle," asserts that the freehold tenure of land is the curse of Australia and ths- ruin of England. He tiroes State ownership, leasehold at economic rental, periodical reappraisement, or a- ta -1 -" on unimproved land values. THE WERTHEIMER BURGLARY. Felix Rondoni, alias Smith, has been committed for trial in connection with the burglary at Mr Wertheimer's residence, which was robbed of pictures and art treasures to the value of £SO, GOO. UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAINING. Mr Deakin and Lord Reay addressed a crowded meeting of the National Service Lea<nie in the Queen's Hall relative to the = importance of universal military training. Lord Reay stated that he would "shortly visit Switzerland and study the question. Copyright—May 17th, 11.51 p.m. ENJOYING A HOLIDAY. LONDON, May 17. Several Premiers were welcomed at Rochester and inspected the industries. Sir J. G. Ward has received the Doctorsliip of Laws of Dublin, Dr Fitchett and Mr James Mills accompanying him. After the- ceremony the Viceroy congratulated the recipient and emphasised their indebtedness to Trinity for its part in what he hoped was an evergrowing process of unity among the brethren constituino- the nations of the Empire. Sir J. G. Ward and the Viceroy visited the ExlubiPRESENTATION TO SIR J. G. WARD. Mr Reeves, High Commissioner for New Zealand, on behalf of a number of Sir J. G Ward's private friends, presented him with a handsome dressing case in recognition of the kindnesses received during his visit.

MOROCCO AND FRANCE. PARIS, May 17. Morocco has yielded to France's demand.

SENTENCE ON A BLACK-MAILER NEW YORK, May 16.

Abraham Reuf, of San Francisco, pleaded guilty to extortion, from restaur-mt-keepers for the privilege of selling liquors. .. „ ' Copyright—May 17th, 9.42 p.m. THEFT OF A CRUCIFIX. NEW YORK, Mav 17.

An ivory crucifix, by Michael Angelo, valued at £IO,OOO, belonging to Dr H. W. Carter, has been stolen.

STRENGTHENING DEFENCES. PEKIN, May 17,

The defences at Kiaochau are being strengthened, and artillery and mining depots are being established.