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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2460, 26 March 1909, Page 4

CABLE NEWS.THE EUROPEAN SITUATION A GRAVE DEADLOCK. United Press Association— Copyright, (Received March 25, 9.55 p.m.) VIENNA, March 25.' The newspaper “Frc-radenbJatt” says, “The Powers wish the threatening con-flic-e to be momentarily averted. We -wish it -permanently removed. The Servian question requires, radical treatment, and must get out of the world forthwith and for ever.” This semi-official comment refers to the exceedingly gravedeadlock due to Baron Aehrenthal objecting to the terms of 6’ir Edward Grey’s proposed formula, which would enable Servia to satisfy all Austria’s substantive demands, and smooth the way lor a conference. It is understood that Sir Edward Grey is preparing fresh proposals. Meanwhile Baron Aeiierenthal withholds what is almost an ultimatum to Servia. - LONDON, March 25. Renter’s Belgrade correspondent reports that the Government has announced that Servia will unreservedly follow the advice of the Powers.

Messrs. Williams ami Kettle’s Hastings branch opened fine new premises in a central position at Hastings last Tuesdayj The building -has, a frontage of iSoft 6in to the railway line, fromwhich a turntable is provided to the cent re of the store, where lifts andelevators are placed for the rapid handling of the goods. The building is oi brick and plastered cement, with steel columns and. girders, and kauri floois. Although presenting no special arehitcctural features if has. »• solid-.and business like appearance, and is a great advance,n their old promises. j*