GENERAL CABLES.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1920, Page 1

GENERAL CABLES.

IBy Electric Telegraph—Co might:) STATEMENTS OF MINISTERS. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, June IC. In the Commons, Hon W. Long, stated the flotilla leaders, Broke and Botha, had been sold to Chili, for which country they were originally built, in accordance with the contract made with the Chilian Government when the Admiralty took the ships over. The historic names and records of these ships would be borne in mind when names were allotted to future ships. / Hon Bonar Law said. Government fully realised the necessity of cutting down the military expenditure, whereever possible. There was n 0 question, oi increasing our commitments in regard to -Mesopotamia and Persia. On the contrary, Government were endeavouring to reduce them. PERSIA’S PROTEST. [“ItEDTEII’s” TELEGRAM.J (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, June 16. Prince Firowz explained to the Council of the League of Nations the nature j of the communications which had passed between Persia and Soviet Russia. ) ft was shown that Persia had formally j protested against the landing of' Bolshoviks troops. Tychitchcrin replied m friendly terms, and added that orders had been given for a withdrawal. In view of subsequent events, Ferowa.again telegraphed on 12th May to Tyclutcher. in pointing out the latest developments in Russia, did not coincide with Soviet assurances; adding that unless matters were put right it would be impossible for Persia to enter into any friendly negotiations with the Soviet. " It is stated that Belgium and Japanese Governments have decided to join in ' the British conversation with Krassm.