BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12106, 11 June 1907, Page 5

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(United Press Associations-Copyright)

Received June 10, P. 14 a.m

LONDON, June 8. " The Spectator " states that the Imperial Conference Blue Book shows that the Premiers were unable to realise that Freetraders object to giving preference, not out of love for foreigners, but because they do not wish to make holes, in their own taxes, which are, therefore, unproductive. Taxes are not for juggling States into wealth or putting money in private pockets without benefitting the poor. The Blue Book also shows how unjust were tho allegations of discourtesy towards the Premiers. Mr. Burnyeat, a member of the House of Commons, was summoned at the London Police Court on a charge of drunkenness. He pleaded that he was suffering from the effects of chlorodyne* taken to relieve griping pains, and was acquitted. The King and Queen of Denmark, on board the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert, escorted by four cruisers, have arrived from Flushing. They were welcomed at Portsmouth by the Channel squadron and the Prince of Wales. King Edward and Queen Alexandra met them at Victoria Station. A State banquet and reception was held in the evening, at which Madame Melba sang. Brooks, the Victorian, won the singles at the Northern Championship meeting at Manchester. He only lost three games daring the entire competition. Casdagli and Charlton defeated Brookes and Rendall for the doubles. Lowe and Bentley defeated Sharp and Doust (Sydney) in the final of the East Surrey doubles. Mr. Birrell, in reply to Mr. John Rutherford, said that twelve were com--mitted for trial for raiding three farms at Thomastown. Several local traders refused to supply the police with goods. There was a magnificent spectacle at tho Olympian games. There are 2000 entries, comprising the pick of the world's horses. America is represented in all classes, also England and tho Continent. Vanderbilt, Winans, and 1 other rich Americans have already taken ! many prizes. Armour's grey draught horses were present, -but did not" compete. Seventeen thousand were present on the opening day. pAßig^jimeg>

M. frichou, Foreign Minister for Foreign Affairs,- says tliat France should examine ■■ the proposed limitation of armaments without illusions, pending unanimous decisions. NEW YORK, June 9. The American Customs regulations embodied in the agreement with Germany declare that valuations made by Chambers of Commerce officially connected with the Government _ shall be accepted a»3 evidence of the price of exports to Germany with a stipulation for benefits to France, not Britain. Where Chaml>ers are not official it is hoped the British Government will arrange to appoint agents to superintend the valuation.