GENERAL CABLES.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 November 1927, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES.

(Hy Telegraph—Per Press Association.^

MARCONI'S SHARES FRAUD. LONDON, Nov. 8

There was a heated scene in the High Court, when a section of Marconi shareholders, following up the decision, opposed a petition to reduce the capital to £1,025,000. Incidentally they accused Signor Marconi of speculating in tho company’s shares to the extent of 150,000 ordinaries and 38,000 preference. Signor Marconi’s counsel pointed out that Afarconi is seriously ill, and it was impossible for him to appear to answer the charge of fraud, but he had filed an affidavit denying the charge, and the other directors would give evidence fully on the matter. The hearing was adjourned.

ANATOLIS FRANCE’S BRAIN. Nov. 8. Doctors Dubreinl. Chamhardel and Louis, who in 1922 hold a post mortem on the brain of Anatole France in similar circumstances to that on Goethe, by Drs Ron and Gambetta, today disclosed the result to the Academy of Medicine. The weight was only 3P> ounces, 12 below normal, but they pointed out that the weight had no direct relation to intellect. Anatole’s special peculiarities caused a marked increase in the area of grey matter, otherwise what was lost in weight, gained in content. The doctors concluded that the shape of the brain was admirable, and comparable with certain Louis Fifteenth clocks, containing mechanism of perfect precision.

COOKERY' EXHIBITION. LONDON, Nov. 8

The Empire Marketing Board will he the biggest exhibitor, with 2500 square feet of space, at the Universal Cookery and Food Exhibition, at Holland Park, lasting a fortnight, from December Utli, for tho display of Empire foodstuffs, including Australian dried and canned fruits, wine, honey and apples ; New Zealand fruits, butter, cheese, honey and Toheroa soup. A competition in which the Army, Navy and Air Force have entered, requires 95 per cent. Empire ingredients The London School of Cookery will give demonstrations of cooking Empire foodstuffs, including plum pudding, from a recipe prepared by the King’s chef.

CONVENTION SIGNED. GENEVA, Nor. 9. Eighteen States signed the convention.” t>ir Sydney Chapman expressed the opinion that the conference was one of the most important of modern conventions and the turning point in the world economic policy. The Dutchman Colyn emphasised it was the fiist multilateral convention, regulating commercial relations. It was a veiy helpful departure in international relations.

ITALY PERTURBED (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 9

News that France and Jugo-Slavia have reached the point of concluding a pact .is parturbing Italy where it is regarded as an unfriendly act towards Italy, and conclusive evidence of France’s anti-Italian intention, hut a Belgrade correspondent says it is officially denied it is directed at a third party. It is pointed out it is merely an extension of Locarno, and will contribute to Europe's peace. Aforeovor, Britain was notified and expressed the greatest pleasure in the negotiations. French Minister, Dard, has issued a statement which emphasises that practically no changes have occurred in Jugo-Franco relations. The pact constitutes a solemn manifestation of friendship and common desire for peace.