GENERAL CABLES.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 November 1920, Page 1

GENERAL CABLES.

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LONDON] Nov. 19. Peiiyrrcdon’s (Argentina) speech and Lord Cecil’s appeal for conciliation aroused speculation over Germany’s position. The Australian press correspondent says “I learn that the French delegation apprehended a more definite expression from Lord Cecil therefore M. Viviani prepared the outline of the French point of view, but the matter passed the rough analysis of .various delegations. Opinion suggests that M. Viviani will have a substantial majority against any proposal for Germany’s early admission. Mr Barnes resumed the debate on the Council’s report and said lie believed he voiced the opinion of working classes of Britain when lie declared that former enemy countries hould be admitted as soon as possible. Not only did he believe this was the opinion ol British workers, but also that of workers of the world. The industrial instability of Europe was largely"^no to the peoples being divided into two camps. He assumed lie would do duty under the Peace Treaty, but that was the affair of Allied powers, not of the League. The latter’s duty was to secure such cooperation as would ensure the peace 0 f the world. Mr Barnes speech did not arouse any comment from speakers who continued the debate.

FRENCH RACING PRIZES. PARIS, Nov. 19. In order to attract competition from England turf prizes have been greatly increased in 1921, the Grand Prix by one third, Derby by one half, and Oaks one third while the Prix de L’Are de Triomphe, cabled on 3rd Oct. will bo doubled.

HELP FOR AUSTRIA. LONDON, Nov 21.' It is stated the Anglo-French Governments have agreed to help Austria to regain her feet. COST OF LIVING. LONDON, Nov 21. Although prices of .the same articles in 'Britain have shown a tendency to decline iii the past three week, tlio Ministry of Labour’s report\shows a twelve percent. increase in the. cost of living uring October, compared with September, "attributed chiefly to retain prices of flour and bread following the reduction of the subsidy; also increases in butter milk and eggs.

TO ARMENIA. CONSTANTINOPLE Nov 21. Armenian papers report the Armenians re-occupied Alexandropole. Kemalists are retreating towards Ivars. STARVING REFUGEES. CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov 21. Refugees from Crimea arc aboard tho crowded fleet lying off the city in a pitiable condition and greet any approaching boats with cries for bread, for God’s sake give us bread. A committee of British subjects is sending supplies to the ships and are appealing for funds to purchase food.