GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 39, 10 November 1919, Page 5

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

CESSION OF ANTOFAGASTA DENIED. Santiago, November 7. Tho Chilian Government has denied that Antofitgiista bus been ceded to Bo-livia.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. TRENCH BONDS PURCHASED BY ■AMERICANS. New York, November 7. It is announced that American bankera have purchased forty-five million dollars' worth of Lyons, Marseilles, and Bordeaux bonds, which will be offered to the public. They bear interest at six nnd four-fifths per cent.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. s ■VMERICAN LOAN TO CHINA. Washington, November 7. •■lt is understood that the Government has authorised the Chieaao Continenta (?) Bunk to increase its loan to China to thirty millions.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn, [It was recently reported from New York that tho Continental Bunk had announced a loan of five and a half million dollars to China.] \ DR. GILRUTH' RETURNING TO AUSTRALIA. London, November 5. Dr. Gilruth returns to Australia on Tuesday- Ho visits Texas to inquire into the latest method of dealing with tick's.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A.I.F. CRICKET TEAM. Cape Town, November 7. The second mutch between Australia nnd Natal was played at'.Marifzburg. Natal in Hie first -innings scored 45, and Australia in their first innings 2S2.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. AUSTRALIA REFUSES TO SEND DELEGATES. (Rec. November S, 3.5 p.m.) Washington, November 7Australia, while iiitoroslctU to send delegates to the International I-ab-our Conference.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Ass^---IMPORTANCE'OF MOTOR TRANSPORT. (November 0, 5.5 p.m.) London. November .">. Sir Eric Geddcs, in a speech at a motor trade, banquet, emphasised the importance of developing motor transport. Tho country needed better roads, reserving some for fast traffic, but those destroying the roads should piiv the damage. . Cheaper fuel was essential for motor development,—A U9.-X.55. Cable Assn. RHODES BECOMES PROFESSIONAL CRICKETER; (Rce. November !), 3-5 p.m.) London, November 5. Rhodes has signed a Professional League contract to assist the ITaslinjdei! Club next season, thus finishing his caree,- as a county cricketer. It is understood he regrets tho signature, but they club claims that it is binding—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. BRITISH COMMANDED.? IN HOUSE OF LORDS. (Roc. November 9, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 5. Lord Beattv, Lord Rawlinson, and Lord Bynsr have taken their seats in the House of Lwds.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DUKE OF HAMILTON'S PICTURES . SOLD. (Eec. November 9, 11.5 p.m.) London, November 6. The Duke of Hamilton's family pictures were sold at Christie's. RdtimeyV portrait of the Bcckford children realised 52,000 guineas—a. record price—Aus.-N-Z. Cable Assn. CANADIAN-AUSTRALIAN FREIGHT SERVICE. (Rec. November 9, 11.5 p.m.) Ottawa, November 8. It is officially announced that when tho Governmental shipping nrogramrno is completed a complete service of freighters will be established between Canada and Australia—Aus-N.Z. Cable Assn. . LATE SHIPPING. (Rec. November 16, 0.20 a.m.) Sydney, November 9. Arrived— Makura (5 a.m.), from Auckland.—Press Assn j. Newcastle, November 9. Arrived.—Rakanoa, from Auckland. ■Sailed.—Kanna, for New Zealand.— Press Assn. SEARCH FOR GOLD AMONG WRECKAGE. (Rec. November 10, 0.20 a.m.) Melbourne, November !). The search for gold among tho wreckage of the Monumental City proved fruitless. Part of the iron snfo was sal-, vaged, but. although tho searchers aro convinced that the gold went down wit.lv the shin, they think that others got there hefo.ro t'hnui. —Press Amu. [The ship Monumental City was lost off Gnbo in 1851, and it was rumoured that .£150,000 in sovereigns were on board.l