GENERAL CABLES.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 October 1927, Page 3

GENERAL CABLES.

Telegraph—Per Press Association.' DARDANELLES REPORT. LONDON, Oct. G. A cable from Canberra appears in the “ Daily Express,” stating that Captain Bean convened a conference of generals in Sydney to refute the allegations concerned in the proof copy of the War Office history of the Dardanelles campaign, that the Anzacs were ill-trained and badly led, and that ti.ey were herded together on the beach while adventurous spirits braved the heights. Distinguished officers in London, closely associated with the preparation of the hsitory of Gallipoli, stated it was absurd for the mischievous to suggest, there was any ill-feeling or misunderstanding between Australian and Home authorities. Troops were sent from Australia and New Zealand in the early summer. New Zealand replied the account was fair and admirable, and Australia suggested one part bo deleted and this was done after consultation with the High Commissioner.

WHEN POLITICIANS DIFFER. LONDON ,Oct. 0.. Premier Baldwin, speaking at the Conservative Conference at Cardiff said that during his Canadian tour he laid a ghost of insidious propaganda that Britain was played out. The dazzling genius who led the Liberals had been endeavouring for five years to place a torpedo in the Conservative Party’s vitals, but he was unable to practice a complete immersion. Either his periscope or his wash was always visible and one knew where to expect an attack. Mr Lloyd George was very angry when Mr Churchill recently said that Britain industry again was in full swing. Air LToyd George had referred! to Air Churchill’s light-lieadedness, and said the position was too serious for joking. Air Baldwin added: Sir Eric Geddes, whom ATr Lloyd George chose for the Alinistry of all talents, would never bandy words about industry, and lie said trade conditions were hopeful. Air Baldwin welcomed a new note In the Trades Union Congress speeches especially Mr Hicks’s proclamation or faith in industrial consultation. The Premier also was glad to know Ben Turner was a friend of industrial peace.

PROPOSED REWARD. LONDON, Oct. G. The authorities are considering an offer of a substantial reward to induce one of the three men known to he associated in the murder of Constable Gutteridge, to turn King’s evidence.

MISTAKEN IDENTITY. LONDON, Oct. G. A surprising case of mistaken identity was revealed in connection with the dismissal of Carson (cabled on September Btb). Fourteen witnesses testified that Carson was living at Isle of Sliepply when he was supposed to have been carrying out a swindle in Liverpool. Johnson and his wife identified Carson and others failed.

BALKAN SENSATION. LONDON, Oct. 0. The “Times’s” Belgrade correspondent says: A bomb from the Bulgarian State Alagazine has been found in the street where General Ivovatchevitch was killed. Political writers consider that this proves that the Bulgarian Government supplies arms to the Comitadjis. The excitement here is intense. Troops surrounded Istip, and arrested one of General Kovatchcvitch’s murderers. A reward is offered for the capture of two accomplices.

BELGRADE, Oct. 7

The Serbian Cabinet have decided to close the Jugo-Bulgarian frontier, owing to the continued activity of the Bulgarian irregulars, culminating in the murder of General Kovatclievitcb, who was in command of troops at Istip. Troops have been reinforced and aro guarding the frontier. Bulgarians have been prohibited from entering Yugoslavia and the frontier is partly closed.

SECRET EXPLOIT OF DOUGHBOYS LONDON, Oct. 7. Lord Haig, presiding at an American Legion gathering, disclosed a wellkept war secret as to how, on Independence Day, the 4th. July, 1918, an American unit went into battle without orders alongside General Monash’s Australians in the Hamel sector. Interviewed later, Lord Haig explained that the Americans in question, mostly men from Chicago, under General Abel Davis, were ordered to occupy front line trenches. Then it was discovered that the American Headquarters had not been consulted, and the Headquarters said, by phone, that the men were not to go into action. The British Headquarters therefore ordered their withdrawal. When the Americans in the trenches heard of this decision, they said that they would not be doing their share if they withdrew, and, before they could be stopped they went over the top for a baptism of fire, suffering fifteen killed and seven-ty-five wounded. When reporting the capture of Hamel, later on, he (L/'rd Haig) had merely added that some detachments of Americans assisted the Australians.

RAIvOVSKY’S RECALL REFUSED. PARIS, Oct. 7. According to tho paper Le Soir, M. Tchitcherin (Soviet Foreign Minister) stated in an interview that lie refuses to recall M. Rakovsky as Soviet Minister to France. DANISH DISASTER. COPENHAGEN, Oct. 6. It is reported that the Danish naval steamer “ Hermocl ” sank in a gale in the North Sea. Her lifeboats and hatch-covers have been washed ashore on Jutland. It is feared that her crew of twenty-one have been drowned.

GERMANY’S MEAT. LONDON, Oct. 7. Two Australian veterinary representatives, Messrs Ross and Grant, have returned here, after visiting tho leading North German centres and inqiring as to the possibilities there for the Australian meat trade. At present 120,000 tons of meat are allowed to be ■ imported annually without duty. There is a very heavy duty on the remainder, thus prohibiting Australian meat. The future depends on the result of a controversy that is at present being waged between the agriculturalists and the Socialists. The former are demanding a reduction of the free amount, and the latter demand 80,000 tons of an increase. Mr Grant adds: “ It is felt in Hamburg that Australia would improve on its present share of one-sixth per cent of the meat .imported to Germany if Australian firms were directly represented similarly to Americans.”

AUSTRALIAN EXPORT METHODS. LONDON, Oct. 7. The Corporation of London has agreed to permit the veterinary surgen, Mr Dunlop Young, to accept the •Commonwealth’s invitation to visit Australia in connection with the methods of inspection and exportation of meat, on the understanding that Mr Young does not report to the Australian Government, but that on his return he submits a private report, the publication of which, or the transmission to Commonwealth, will be at the Corporation’s discretion.