GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 25 November 1927, Page 3

GENERAL CABLES

(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.)

A NEWSPAPER CON.) EC 11 R E ROME, Nov. 23.

One of the picturesque features of Same will disappear as the result of the Pope’s decision to abolish tli Vatican horses and carriages ami to replace them with motor cars, Thus the old-fashioned Vatican coaches drawn hy a pair of l.lack homes, will no longer cross the bridges of the Borgo, to excite the wonder of the Romans and the curiosity of tourists. The Pope very likely will he seen in the near future— when the Vatican question is setled with the Fascist Government - driving in state in a limousine from St. Peter’s Basilica to the Lateran Basilien, as a sign that a new spirit had penetrated the Eternal City.

-• BEAM traffic. LONDON, Nov. 2d. The “Daily News’’ states the beam has taken 60 per cent. Indian mSouth Afrienn traffic. Though Australia is fading now early in the even jug, much confidence is reported in improvements to the Canadian beam and nlso the new Canadian beam.

PREMIER BRATTANU DEAD. (Received this day at 11.0 a.m.) BUCHAREST, Nov. 2d. Obituary—Premier Bratiami. His death was unexpected. He was sufl'er- - ir.g' from tonsilitis which was not considered serious, but a small operation was necessary in order to give relief. Bratianu became worse, and when the doctors were recalled they came to the conclusion that the case was hopeless, and he died without recovering consciousness. The funeral will take place on Sunday. The Government has issued a proclamation appealing to the people in the jiame of patriotism and order, to assist in overcoming the difficult situation . ■>

GALLIPOLI SHIP’S PERIL, v LONDON, Nov. IS. Jfist before the Lutino bell rang in the “two minutes silence” at Lloyd s, a report was attached to the notice hoard the Spanish owned steamer "Angela was in a perilous situation at Flam-borough Head (Yorkshire). This was not the first time that Bhe has been in jeopardy. She was formerly the River Clyde and was beached at Gallipoli to enable the Dublins and Ministers to advance through the openings in liei sides in the face of a hurricane of j machine gun and rifle fire, to almost certain death. A later message reported fhe Angela’s safe arrival at Humber. LEANING TOO MUCH. - " ROME, Nov. IT. Experts have reported that the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa is at piesent safe, but that its gradual declination demands the strengthening of the foundations, which have been affected by the infiltration of water. The Government representative agreed that precautions are necessary,