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Waikato Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 4855, 16 November 1911, Page 3

Home and Foreign.

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Problem of Empire. London, November 15. Sir Donald Mackenzie Wilson, of , the Authors’ Club, dealing with Ircjperial obligations, said the antiquated idea of a great Empire governed by a group of clerks in Downing street, was out of the question, but what was to be the new bond holding together the sporadic unit? It was unreasonable to expect the present powerful sentimental tie of brotherhood of itself to resist for all time the centrifugal force of local interest, and it must be supported find strengthened by prosaic material advantages. He could only imagine two types of Imperial federation —one resembling the old German zollverein, or the other a freetrade union strong enough to compete with the rest of the world. Better types might, be discovered, but the solution of the problem would constitute a triumph of statesmanship.

Received 11 p.m. 15th. London, November 15. Dr. Parkin, organising representa tive of the Rhodes scholarship trust, addressed the Royal Colonial Institute on true Imperialism. He said the fundamentals of true Imperialism effected a union of the various scattered communities and the free development of each community while providing united action in'matters of common interests, sharing the defence burden, and some method of giving the contributory units some proportionate voice in the Council of the Nation. Lord Roberts presided, and in proposing a vote of thanks lamented the insufficient knowledge of far-off counties with which Britain had to deal. Mr Fisher, the Australian Prime Minister, told him before he attempted to take up public politics that he had travelled twice round the world. Lord Roberts thought that a good example for all our Ministers, as it would prevent mistakes now made. In order to prevent the Empire falling or perishing, it must be defended on a basis of equal responthere was no other course.

The insurance Bill. London, November 15. Mr Lloyd George has introduced an amendment providing for separate commissioners for the insurance fund in Ireland. His amendment, giving Scotland separate insuance fund, controlled by separate commissioners, was adopted in the House of Commons. Mr A. F. Acland, Under secretary for Foreign Affairs, at Hackney, declared that if the Government were able to reduce naval expenditure it could finance the insurance scheme without increasing taxation.

War on the Trusts. Washington, November 15. The Democrats propose an amendment of the Sherman Anti-Trust law during the coming congressional session, also a revision of the laws relating to indirect contempt of Court cases. Jefferson City, Missouri, Nov. 15. The Supreme Court of Missouri bas fined the International Harvester Company £IOOO, and has granted also a'writ of ouster under the antitrust laws.

A School of Journalism. New York, November 15, Under the will of the late Joseph Pulitze, owner of the New York World, a large bequest was made to found a school of journalism at Columbia University. Many scholarships were also founded in various universities. A sum of £20,000 sterling was bequeathed to Puiitze’s valet. Revival Campaign. London, November 15. Remarkable success is attending Dr. Dixon’s revival campaign. The scenes at the services are similar to those at Spurgeon’s Tabernacle. A Clergyman Shot Dead. Lorrenzo Maiques, November 15. The Governor of Nyassaland reports that the Bishop of Nyassaland, Dr. Trower, Rev. A. Douglas, and three ladies landed at Kanjo. A Portuguese official, after an altercation, shot Mr Douglas dead. Thames Ironworks Fail. London, Novembet 15. An official receiver and manager has been appointed for the Thames Ironworks, Shipbuilding, and Engineering Company, employing 3500 hands. An Allman’s Narrow Escape. New York, November 15. Fowler, the airman, who is attempting the flight across America, starting from San Francisco, while Blighting today, had a narrow escape of colliding with a freight train. He landed on the deck of a railway trolley.

Cancer Research. London, November 15. Sir Henry Butler, the noted Burgeon, in an address to the Royal College of Surgeons, elated that cancer cells were independent organisms, living as parasites in the body, and closely resembling protoza. Under the Black Smoke. London, November 15. A fire occurred aboard the steamer Wentworth at Dover today. During the blaze four Chinese members of the crew were suffocated while under the influence of opium. Passengers Rescued. New York, November 15. The passengers of the Washington were rescued after a terrific battle with the gale. A tug, after many failures, managed to get a line aboard, and towed the vessel off the rocks. Russia and Persia. JJ/eheran, November 15. The head of the Foreign Office has Informed the Russian Minister that until a Cabinet has been formed it is impossible for Persia to reply to Russia’s ultimatum. The Stopped Fight. London, November 14. The Moran-Driscoll application has revoked interest in view of its bearing on future boxing contests. Many witnesses rebutted the contention that they would watch a prize fight likely to possess brutal features. Notice of appeal has been given. "

England and Germany. Received 11 p.m. 15th. London, November 15 Lord Selbourne, at Newcastle, referring to the utterances in the Reichstag expressing hostility to England and a desire for war. said England had a right to ask for an explanation in regard to what aspirations of Germany we had tried to thwart. Either too much or too little had been said. Received 9.25 a.m. 16th. London, November 15. Extraordinary statements were made during a debate at the New Reform Club, Mr A. Ponsonby and Mr W. F;Tlyleg, M.P.’s, and others, indicating that Britain was on the verge of war with Germany in September. Church Treasure Stolen. Received 9.25 a.m. 16th. Brussels, November 15. Church treasure at Stavelot, known as Saintremade, has been stolen, including brassware and enamels valued at £40,000.