NEWS FROM OVERSEAS

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 29 November 1927, Page 6

NEWS FROM OVERSEAS

CABLES IN BRIEF. Slump in Potatoes — Owing to heavysupplies of potatoes, a further slump occurred in Sydney’ new being quoted at £7 and old at £3 to £5. Wirel®ss Disputes.—The industrial registrar in Melbourne has called a compulsory conference between the amalgamated wireless company and various wireless services to discuss several outstanding disputed matters. Hunt for Rare Trees.—Mr James Davey, a tree expert, has sailed form New York on a world tour- to hunt for rare trees with a view to their introduction into America. The itinerary includes Australia and Tasmania. Bratiano’s Funeral.—M Bratiano’s funeral passed off without disturbance in the presence of royalties. The procession followed the coffin on a gun-carriage to the family vault at Florlca. Commonwealth Loan.—The "Daily Telegraph” says the underwriters expect to be saddled with 50 to 70 per cent, of the Commonwealth £7,000.000 loan. Unemployed Demonstration. — Unemployed assembled a 1000 strong at the Treasury buildings. Adelaide, and attempted to force a way in to interview the Premier. The doors were guarded by police, who drew their batons and kept the crowd baek. The Premier undertook to interview the leaders to-day. Dartmoor.—Sir W. Joynson-Hicks classes as pure imagination reports that he intends to close the Dartmoor prison and send the convicts to unde veloped parts of the Empire. He said: “What cquntry would take our delinquents! I am considering the whole, future of the penal system, but its reform will take years.” Dangerous Situation in Lithuania, —“The Times’ ” Riga correspondent says reports of disorders in Lithuania are not confirmed, but the situation is dangerous. All parties are exhorting the Premier, M. Valdemaras, to form a Coalition Government which is unlikely before the League meets. The President, M. Mmetona. told officers seeking a coalition not to meddle in politics. M. Valdemaras replied in similar terms and after this 20 officers were arrested.