THE VICTOR OF EAST AFRICA

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3003, 14 February 1917, Page 7

THE VICTOR OF EAST AFRICA

MAGNIFICENT RECEPTION TO GENERAL ' SMUTS

TO-MORROW IN AFRICA

Cape Town, February 12.

General Smuts was accorded a civio reception on his return from East Africa. Business was suspended, and ' he received a magnificent welcome. Ai , crowd of five thousand people attended at the City Hall, including the Gov-ernor-General (Viscount Buxton), General Botha, members of the Cabinet,and hundreds of wounded soldiers. Ad-' dresses were presented ou behalf of the city and also the British and Indians. General Smuts, in replying, emphasised ' that South Africa had secured a voice in the disposal of the African Continent. South Africa had pegged out a claim, thereby establishing her rights regarding the future development of the Continent. He hinted that there waß still a possibility of General Botha, attending the War Council.—Reuter. FEDERAL POLITICS CONSTRUCTING THE FUSION GOV- ; ERNMENT. ' (Rcc. February 14, 0.2-5 a.m.) .Melbourne, February 13. Meetiugs of Ministerialists' and Liberals were held to-day to discuss the terms of the fusion and selection of the members of the National Government. The result has not yet been disclosed. —Press Assu. . NEW YEAR HONOURS CONFERMENTS REVIEWED. i (Ike. February 13, 8.15 p.m.) \ London, February 13. '.Llio New Year honours generally arer colourless, and consist chiefly of officials in the Ministry of Munitions and other. War Departments. Mr. Hugh Graham,newspaper proprietor, of Montreal, is raised to the peerage, while Mr. W. P< Schreinor, High Commissioner foil South Africa, is made a Privy Councillor.

Tlie Knights Lords include Mr. W* A. Tritton, who was concerned in the development of- the "tanks," and Bri-gadier-General Owen Thomas, who was mixed up in the rcoont West End scandal with Mrs. Cornwallis West.—Aus.-* N.Z. Cable Assn. BRADFORD "TOPS" DECISION OF THE WOOL CONFERENCE. (Rec. February 13, 8.55 p.m.) London, February 13. Tho Bradford Wool Conference decided to place all tops from 36's to--sS's at tho Government's disposal before offering them elsewhere, on the basis of tho prices fixed in January, ranging from 30d. to 66d., less 5 per, cent.. Tops not required by the Government may bo sbld in the usual way. ; The announcement has caused a suspension of business' in crossbreds.—Aus.N.Z. Cable. Assn. NEW SOUTIIWALES RAILWAYS REDUCED LABOUR 08. HIGHER FARES? (Rec. February 13, 8.55 p.m.) Sydney, February 13. Tho New South Wales Railway Commissioner told a deputation that owing to the scarcity of loan money the higher cost' of material and tho continually increasing wages, they were faced with, the question either of reducing the number of employeos or increasing tho fares.—Press Assn. FIXED WHEAT PRICES AN OFFICIAL EXPLANATION. (Rec. February 13, 7 p.m.) London, February 12. Tho Press Bureau announces that Lord Devonport (the Food Commissioner) explains that tho prices of wheat and oats announced on January, 8, relate to first quality. The prices of other qualities will be settled on tha basis of the above "in accordance with, trade practice—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. —Reuter. ■ • '

[Lord Devonport, the Food Commissioner, fixed tko following'prices'foe the 1917 crops •.—'Wheat, 60s. per 504 pounds; oats, 38s. 6d. per 336 pounds; potatoes, minimum six' • tons, 1155.September to January, 120s. February to March, 130s. for the remainder of the season. All prices were for first quality.]

MORE THAN. A MATCH FOR A BATTLESHIP AN AMERICAN ADMIRAL'S "TOR-PEDO-AEROPLANE." (Rec. February 13, 7 p.m.)New York, February 12. 'Admiral Fiske; the naval expert, has invented a torpedo-aeroplane, which Tie claims can destroy a battleship'and make a single air pilot more than. a match for a Dreadnought: One authority says that this machine could have won the Battle of Jutland.—Reu-> ter. ' AUSTRALIA'S NORTHERN PROBLEM AVHITE LABOUR IN THE TERRITORY. : Sydney, February 13. The "Daily Telegraph's" Port Darwin correspondent states that the experience of tho first five years' Federal Administration in tho Northern Territory proves 'that a "White Australia,"is impracticable, or can only be accomplished with very great expenditure and sacrifice. In regard to Dr. Gilrut.li, the correspondent states that no one could have succeeded under' the conditions of his administration. Labour troubles were chronic, and ho had to submit to almost all demands.—Press Assn. FANNY DURACK AGAIN Brisbane, February 13. The Ladies' 440 Yards Swimming Championship of Australia, was won by Miss Fanny Durack, of Sydney, in timin. 43 4-ssec.—Press Assn. [Miss Durack's best time for 440yards is 6min. 3 2-ssec.] ■ FOUR-MASTED SCHOONER WRECKED SHIPPING DISASTER AT APIA'. . Sydney, February 13. Tho Union Company has received a; wireless message stating that the American four-masted schooner E. B. Jackson (682 tons) ran ashoVe while entering Apia Harbour, and became a. •total wreck. The crew was saved. Press Assn. AUSTRALIA'S SUBMARINE FLEET MECHANICS SENT HOME TO BE TRAINED. Melbourne, February 13. Mr. Jensen (.Minister of Marine) states ho has sent fifteen workmen, and is' • ten -more,';fco EglaJid to gain 'experience in jsnbmkrine building, with tho view of Building vessels hero.—-Press Afien.