GENERAL CABLES.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 December 1927, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES.

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association^ ARMY ESTIMATES. LONDON, Dec. 12. Details have been issued of the supplementary army estimates ot €3.090,000 for excess cost of extra troops to China to 31st March, 1928. The heaviest item is sea conveyance of troops, £978.000. MUSSOLINI ON PEACE. LONDON, Dec. 12. Mussolini interviewed by a French newspaper correspondent, said Francoltalian friendship would assure the peace of the world. France and Italy lmd been made to understand each other. The situation between them may be marked by' stormy houses, but tli-e’Ytorni will lfever come to a head, for we are brothers and love each other well, despite our differences. AFGHAN’S AMEER. DELHI, Dec. 12. The Ameer of Afghanistan is visiting India en route to Europe. Many festivities are being held in liis honour. TENNIS PROHIBITIONS. LONDON, Dec. 12. The Lawn Tennis Association has decided that amateur tennis players shall be prohibited from advertising or permitting tlieir name to be advertised commercially in connection with

anv tennis requisites, accepting mencv or gaining pecuniary advantage from instruction in the game by correspondence or lectui e..

FRENCH TAX. LONDON, Dec. 12.

A Paris correspondent states the Chamber passed a tax on passengers debarking at French ports, to meet increased naval pensions. Ist. and .2nd. class, east of Suez and also Americans pay from 50 to 30 francs respectively. Cross-Channel passengers pay from 6 to 1 francs. FEDERAL oI'EAMERS. LONDON, Dec. 12. A leading shipping authority expresses the opinion that the reported conditions of the sale of the Commonwealth Line, which have not been received officially m London, do not represent the Commonwealth’s last move he suggests that if British eoncorns do not tender, which is thought probable, the Commonwealth might delete the compulsory British registration class, thereby throwing tenders open to non-British competition, which is the last thing’British and Australian shipowners desire. JUGO-SLAVS’ ACTION. BELGRADE, Dec. 12. In consequence of allied attacks against the King and against too people of Jugo-Slavia, the Minister of the Interior lias banend the Italian newspapers, Giornalc O’ltalia, 11 Reeolo. 11 Popolo and 11 Cavoro D’ltalia.

THIRD INTERNATIONAL. RIGA, Dec. 12. Lukliarin, reporting to the Communist Party meeting on the activity ol the Third International, stated that the party was growing in all countries except Britain, where the membership had decreased owing to the “ economic terror carried out by the British eminent and bourgeoise.”

IN THE BALKANS. ATHENS, Dec. 12. The authorities have determinedly begun a round-up of Reds, and arrested a number, including two journalists, who were charged with high treason in connection with the movement for autonomy in Macedonia and Thrace. Hun- f dreds of Communists demonstrated outside of Parliament House, and sang - *"* the Red Flag wliilq Parliament was discussing recommendations from the judicial committee for the prosecution of ten Communist deputies on a similar charge. The debate was adjourned.

CHARGE OF ESPIONAGE. STOCKHOLM, Dee. 12. Norberg was released, the Government showed that police interrogation revealed that Norberg handed a representative of the Soviet certain hooks of a military nature, but nothing on which he was indictable.

The Soviet Legation also issued a statement, drawing attention to the charge of espionage as unfounded; nevertheless it admits that Nor berg’s relations with the Legation were irregular. and makes the amend honour- \ able, effecting a speedy change in the Legation’s military personnel.

A STAGE EXECUTION. (Received this day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, Dec. 13. A professional hangman, John Ellis, who retired in 1924 because his nerve gave way after hanging Mrs Thompson. appeared at the Grand Theatre, Gravesend, in a melodrama “Life and Adventures of Charles Peace.” He had to execute Peace which he di 1 in full view of an enthusiastically excited audience, with the promptness and expedition of long practice. In an interview, he said he was more nervous than in a real execution. Ho had carried out 203 executions, for which he had leceived ten pounds each plus travelling and other expenses. He was not pensioned, so he had to earn his living in the best way offering. He added that this stage execution went beautifully. Tu view of the comment aroused, action is expected to ho taken. A STREET ATTACK. (Received this dav at 8.50 a.m.) LONDON, Dec. 13. A Budapest correspondent an American, Captain Kellen, porarily residing at Nagyvarad was repoi tcclly walking in a street in uniform when he saw rioting students tear down and trample a Union Jack, which, a British trader had erected to protect his shop. Kellen lemon strated and attempted to prevent the outrage and rescue the flag. 1 students immediately attacked him beating and knifing him, and tearing off his uniform. The American Minister seriously protested to the Gov--eminent. * ALARMIST REPORTS DISCOUNTED LONDON, Dec. 13. In reference to the alarmist reports of terrorism in Transylvania by Roumanian students and the Daily Telegraph’s diplomatic correspondent says undoubtedly the uenal attempt is being made from Vienna and from Budapest toyneate a prejudice against Roiimania. This does not implv that serious happenings have not occurred, but unofficial information concerning Roumania from neighbouring States is notoriously untrustworthy.

GERMAN DYE TRUST. LONDON. Dec. 13. The “ Daily Chronicle's ” Berlin correspondent says the German dye trust proposes to issue twelve and a-halt millions sterling 6 per cent delientures. it is understood the money will be utilised for extending operations in production of oils and motor fuel; also ammonia and other dye products fiom huge browe coal deposits in Saxony, which the Dye Trust for developing processes is therefore requiring large capital. The dye trust in a statement says it is n limit to sign an agreement with the French chemical industry, hut negotiations with the English chemical industry have not yet led to a tanci Jo result.