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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2077, 11 May 1907, Page 2

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I'III'. KB ASSOCIATION — COPY lIIC.IIT. LONDON, May <J. A largo portion of Mr. V erfchermor's art treasures, the proceeds of a burglary which took place on February 13, have been recovered in a small house at Clapliam. They do

not include the missing Gainsborough and Reynolds pictures. An Italian giving the name of Smith has been arrested. Four missing sn'uff-boxes were found in his possession.

The Marine Society is receiving many applications from ooys for the training ship Port Jackson. Many will be engaged on merchant steam-

The British Government gives £150,000 in aid of the sufferers by the Jamaica earthquake, and lends 1:000,000 for re-building purposes. In the House of Commons the Butter Bill was read a second time.

The cruiser Scylla joins the Inde'atigable on the West Indian station. CAPETOWN, May 8.

Eleven thousand out ol fifteen thousand liereros natives in German South-West Africa trekking towards Ngami perished-of starvation. CONSTANTINOPLE, May 8.

Turkish troops at Yemen have again been badly beaten. The authorities at Constantinople refuse to gjiye details, but it is stated that seven battalions have been practically destroyed. Faize Paslia, commanding the forces at Yemen, lias sent a despairing appeal for reinforcements. BRUSSELS, May 8. M. Trooz intends to consult the Chamber as to whether Belgium should annex the Congo. HOBART, May 10.

A wharf laborer named Contencin has been awarded £4OO damages against the Union Steam Ship Company for injuries caused by bags of sugar falling on him while working on the steamer Oonali. SYDNEY, May 10.

The Rev. Leggatt, a Presbyterian missionary, speaking at a missionary meeting, advised Australian politicians not to stand so much on their dignity over the New Hebrides agreement, but to set to work and make the best of the bargain. The convention, with all its defects, was a distinct advance if properly administered, and would be a great improvement on previous conditions. The Litligow ironworks have received several orders, a number from New Zealand. Inquiries show that the prospects of the new industry are bright.'

Speaking at the Builders’ dinner, the Minister for Works foreshadowed a reduction of income tax and an amendment of the Arbitration Act.

The National Rifle Association is advised that an English team will arrive in Australia in time to participate at the Sydney meeting in October.

A report on the question of federation of the churches has been presented to the Presbyterian General Assembly. It is stated it has been decided to co-operate in temperance, rescue, outdoor mission, and other work.

The cyclists Lennie and Warren-, who left Fremantle on February 24, reached Sydney shortly after Birtles. They followed the coastal route all the way, evading the comparatively unknown country, where Birtles suffered many privations and much delay. Both are in fine condition. The Government are issuing half a million Funded stock at 31 per cent, under the Darling Harbor Wharves Resumption Act.

Crick yesterday laid an information, charging two prominent persons with conspiracy to prevent the course of justice, but the magistrates at both the Central and Water Police Courts refused to issue summonses. Subsequently Crick wrote to the At-torney-General, informing him of the magistrates’ refusal, and adding that he had reason to conclude that the magistrates had received certain instructions from the Attorney-Gene-ral or his department! asking if this was so.