Washington, February 11, President McKinley has signed the peace treaty. He also recommended Congress to construct a cable Tia Hawaii to the Philippines. LOAN CONVERSION. Melbourne, February 11. Premier Turner states that by the loan intended for conversion, he pro poses to replace one million and a half four per cents, falling duo January Ist, having a currency of 50 years, with the right to redeem at any time after 35 years upon giving 12 months' notice The financial advisers stiongly favored terminable stook as cheaper and more profitable.
