CABLEGRAMS

Horowhenua Chronicle, 15 June 1915, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS

[EIiEOTHIO TELEGRAPH—COPYRIGHT.] [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] VENEZELOS WINS. ■Athens, June 14. far the election indicate a triumph for M. Venizelos. He already has wkon 200 seats, assuring a majority. VAiLOR OR IGNORANCE? Sydney, This I>ay. A Light Horse officer writes that the bravery shown at Gallipoli might have been valor or ignorance, but having lived with our boys for nine months convinces him that they always will stick it to the last man. There •will be no brealcingstrain. There is no doubt that in the first battle they did suffer to a greater etxent than would have trained soldiers through reckless and impetuous bravery. The nature of the tountry absolutely precluded control by either officers or men, and it simply was up to the individual to act on his own initiative. ALLEGATIONS OF CORRUPTION The Hon. J. Carmichael has appointed a commission to enquire into the administration of the Yanco irrigation area and into the allegations of corruption made by settlers. The report will ibe a guide to future irriga tion policies. PRICE OF BREAD . The Commodities Commission refused th'e bakers' application to increase the price of bread by one-halfpenny—to 4H the 21b loaf. MUNITIONS AND MEN. A conference between .the State Ministry and representatives of the manufacturing interests discussed the qu3stion of the local supply of munition,-) Further sittings will be held. The Hon. W. Honian stated that the position is very hopeful. He is communicating with the other Governments with avijj to joint action, an dalso is going to put the State's joint views uefora me Rt. Hon. A.-Fisher regarding a scheme tor recruiting. Senator Pearce has reiterated that as soon as the required datta is received from the Imperial authorities, the Commonwealth will undertake the mantacture of shells as outlined. The negotiations with Great Britain have •been proceeding since Sept-ember with a view to oUtaining all data and the necessary machinery.

Many additional offers of assistance in the production of munitions have been made by "the engineering and metal firms. A member of the committer who was appointed to investigate the question states that an important development may be expected in a few days. THE JEWEL ROBBERY. Three men participated in the Collins street jewel robbery. Two of the most valuable rings have been picked up in the street.