GENERAL CABLES.

Grey River Argus, 23 February 1927, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES.

JAPS IN HAWAII. HONOLULU, Feb. 21. The Japanese all over Hawaii called a holiday to celebrate the decision of the United States Supreme Court that the territorial law restricting their pri vate schools was unconstitutional. PETROL FUMES POISON BERLIN, Feb. 21. Five were killed and seven taken to the hospital owing to a. most unusual gas poisoning. Thirteen passengers were returning from Biebrich on a Rhine motor boat, when it passed :. patch of shallow water which jamiiiec* the exhaust pipe. The petrol fumes spread most rapidly to the cabin, where all the windows were shut. One man •saved his life by smashing the win dow. MADAME GOBERT-

LONDON, February 21. Hundreds of pounds are pouting into the “Daily Telegraph” in response to an appeal on behalf of Aladame Gobert, who sheltered a British soldier. The publication of the story reevaled similar instance of heroism by French women, including Aladante Cardon, whose husband was shot for concealing Corporal Hull. Both women will benefit from the subscriptions. ; ARMAMENT CONFERENCE. 1 TOKIO, February 21. Only two papers comment on the Ja piptese reply to America on disarmament. Both express satisfaction. “ Chugal” suggests, however, that as America, owing to her naturally strong position has absolutely nothing to fear from the other Powers, she ought to set an example by reducing armaments to the lowest possible minimum. “Jiji” states reply will be approved unanimously by all parties. BRITISH TRADE FAIR. LONDON, February 21. The Australian and New Zealand participation in the British Industries' Fair isi disappointingly mo|agre ,an I does not compare with 1926, when Australia, had three times greater dis play. It is officially explained that this is the first year the Empire ATarketing Board has taken over the arrangements, under which the Board allotted space to the Dominions and the Colonies. Australia and New Zealand were each al i lotted 540 square feet. Australia is exhibiting only canned dried fruits, honey and butter, and New Zealand, honey. Jobaceo, whitebait, butter, cheese, wool and dried milk. The exhibits are not for sale being samples only, but orders mav be received. The Alarkcting Board points out that the allotted space is free, but any Dominion or Colony is entitled to rent additional sections. The Board regard this year’s experiment as merely acquiring experience for their guidance in future allocation of the Im perial million grant. Arrangements have been made for a display next week of) the ideal homes exhibition, where throngs of women will see typical Aus, tralia and New Zealand meals beiny cooked from their jpwn products.