GENERAL CABLES.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 May 1928, Page 4

GENERAL CABLES.

Australian Press Assn.—United Service

XK \V LABOUR PARTY. (Received this da.v at. 9.30 a.m.) SYDNE Y, A lay 12. The formation of a new Labour Party in New South Wales is believed to bo imminent consisting of former politicians expelled by Labourites, it is likely to do official Labour considerable damage at the forthcoming Federal elections. .1. (iraves (President of the Australian Labour Party) officially warns the workers to beware of the new organisation. lie declares it to be led by a crew cl' disgruntled Labour politicians and ex-Labaur officials. CRAIAI.UNIST ACTIVITY. SYDNEY, -May 12. There is considerable activity among Sydney communists, organising women into bodies known as women’s militant groups, the idea being ter encourage husbands ..to remain on strike until demands are conceded. It is stated women must he taught to overlook privation in,times of conflict, and thereby become a groat driving force in the achievement of, their objectives.

A GREEN DIAMOND. SYDNEY, May 12. A rare gem. namely, a green diamond, .whereof only two or three are in the world, was discovered in an antique shop in Sydney and was acquired by a large firm of jewellers for fifteen shillings. The shopkeeper was unaware of the true value, which is about £2OO sterling.

AIR HUGHES’ COMPARISON. CANBERRA .May 12

Mr AY. M. Hughes, replying to the Italian Consul’s satire respecting the Davis Cup victory, said the Australians were good sports and were the first to congrattilab? the Italians, but tennis had no relation to immigration. Italians a.s migrants were like quinces in auple pie—all rierht if there were not too many of them. PRESID'ENDY CAMPAIGN. (Received this dav at 9.30 a.m). , WASHINGTON, May 12. j nines Good, campaign director for Hoover, told the Senate Committee that his organisation had accented contributions of 19.150 dollars and spent -12.032. The largest contribution was Edsel .Ford, who gave 5,000 dollars. A message from Daytona Reach, Florida, says that State Republicans (b'ave instructed Hum' deli patch ■Rcr Hoover at the National Convention. A message from Nashville, Tennessee, states twenty-four delegates to the National Convention have been instructed to vote for Representative Cordell Hull, of Tennessee, “until chances of nomination cease to be hopeful.” Hull"* victory lias been won only after a bitter fight with Smith’s supporters, and is regarded as having little ■significance, since his chances of nomination are nil. (MUTUARY. HASTINGS, .May 12.

Obituary.—William Young Dennett, aged 83. a prominent resident of Hastings and Napier for over sixty years. Deceased came to Hastings fifty years ago, and took an active part in public life being mayor for five years and the holder of many other public offices. He took part in the Maori War with the Napier military.