LATE CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 959, 4 August 1903, Page 2

LATE CABLES.

WHOLESALE ORDER. FOR ARMS. ADVOCATE OF MURDER BEATEN .TO DEATH. By, Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. Received 10.15 p.m., Aug. 3. PEKIN, Aug. 3. iYuaiishikai, anticipating the early withdrawal of the Powers’ prohibij tion against tlie importation of arms, has ordered 30,000 riiies, 45 field pieces, and 50 machine guns. At the Dowager’s special orders, Stenchien, a journalist; reformer, who advocated the assassination of members of the ruling dynasty, was beaten to death with bamboo rods at Pekin. His flesh, arms, legs, and back were torn to ribbons. The execution occupied two hours. Stenchien to the last proclaimed his willingness to die for his principles. Foreigners are intensely indignant at the Dowager’s cruelty, whilst the reformers arc quite cowed.

FEDERAL PREMIER REMAINS FIRM. Bj s Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. Received 11.34 p.m., Aug. 3. MELBOURNE, Aug. 3. A! deputation, representing the Chambers of Commerce,, manufactures, mines, Stock Exchange, and other leading commercial institutions, asked Sir E. Barton to repeal the clause of the Postal Act prohibiting the employment of colored ______________ labor on mail steamers. They urged that it would have a detrimental effect on commerce, owing to the impossibility of getting white stokers to work in tropical seas ; that Indians are fellow British subjects , that it is highly important not to dislocate the Commonwealth from the British Government in mail contracts ; and the clause generally, is ■ inurnrlrohln

Sir E. Barton replied that it was quite impossible to ask Parliament to repeal the clause until it was given a trial. If he did ask, he was certain there would be no chance of securing a majority in favor of a repeal. Tenders would snortly be called for a service via Suez or Vancouver. When the resuit was seen, it would be time to decide the matter.

THEIR MAJESTIES IN IRELAND THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE IN CORK. ’A FAREWELL MESSAGE. By Telegraph—Press Association—* Copyrightj Received 1.1 a.m., Aug. 4. LONDON, Aug. 3.

The Mayor and the Corporation of Cork heartily welcomed the Sovereigns. Their progress through the city was marked by thunderous applause. In a farewell message to the Irish people, the Sovereigns declared . “We are deeply touched by the kindness and goodness shown to us. The tokens of loyalty and aiTection everywhere apparent have produced an enduring impression on our hearts. We are confident that a brighter day is dawning for Ireland. Its realisation depends ujrnn the steady development of self-reliance and co-operation, improved education, growth of industrial and commercial enterprise, and the increase ol mutual toleration. Our earnest prayer is that Ireland may enjoy peace, contentment, and prosperity.'

A HUMANE NOBLEMAN. Received 11.43 p.nt., Aug. 3. LONDON, Aug,. 3. Lord Iveagh gave the King £50,000 for distribution among the Dublin hospitals. UNEASY LIES THE HEAD. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 3. The Czar has abandoned his intention to visit Rome, in deference to police apprehensions. SHIPPING. . lIOBART, Aug. 3. Arrived, at 0 this morning, the Paparoa, from London. TIIE VICTORIAN GAME. SYDNEY, /Vug. 3. With a view to popularising the Victorian game of football here, the Geelong and Carlton Clabs gave another exhibition match. There was a fair attendance. Geelong won by 8 goals to (i.