GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2537, 25 June 1909, Page 5

GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

CHINESE RAILWAY LOANS. United Press Association—Copyright. LONDON, June 23. The United States offers to lend 20 per cent, of the Hankow-Szeckuan 27-] million dollars loan, and waives the claim to the appointment of an engineer and auditor. LONDON STREET BEGGAR*. The chairman of the London Mendicancy Society states that it is probable that £IOO,OOO is given away annually to street beggars. POOR STUDENTS TO ENTER OXFORD. In pursuance of Lord Curzon’s recommendation, the Council of Oxford University has appointed a committee to consider the best means of admitting a large number of poor students. STRENGTHENING THE CAUSE OF PEACE. The Kaiser, in a speech at Cuxka/’n, declared: ‘‘The Czar agreed that our meeting must be regarded as a vigorous strengthening of the cause of peace.” A MOTOR CAR RACE. (Received June 24, 9.55 p.rn.) NEW YORK, Juno 24. A Ford car won the ocean to ocean race, which started from New York. It reached Seattle in 22 days 55 minutes. The racing commenced after St. Louis had( been passed, to avoid infraction of the speed laws. CHOLERA IN RUSSIA. ST. PETERSBURG, June 24. There, were 75 cholera cases yesterday. LONDON DRAINAGE AND WATER SUPPLY. LONDON, June 24. The Cabinet has decided to overhaul the City of London’s drainage, and reorganise the water supply. The work will take 15 years. A loan of ten million sterling will be issued in -connection thorowith. LORD KITCHENER'S TOUR. / ! Lord Kitchener’s tour will last, until tlio close of 1911. A HOT DAY IN SYDNEY. (Received June 25, 12.25 a.m.) SYDNEY, June 24. To-day was the hottest Juno day experienced hero for 50 years. MT. LYELL RETURNS* The Mt. Lycll returns from May 20 to June 16 are:— 25,22 S tons of ore, together with 129 tons of purchased ore and metal-bearing, fluxes, containing 736 tons of copper, 58,924 ounces of silver, and 868 ounces of gold. 1 v■ .1 , l- . ...