GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 11 October 1928, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

TAILORESSES’ STRIKE. (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) , i. LONDON, Oct. 10. Seven hundred tailoresses are striking at Edmontoiv, owing to the employers' refusal to discharge a nonunionist. The tailoresses marched four abreast to the factory gatels, bearing . a banner on which was the announcement of their adherence to Trades Union principles written in foot-long red letters, with their own lipsticks. A RAILWAY STRIKE, • NEW YORK, Oct. 10. Between twelve and fifteen thousand employees of the American Railway Express Company went on strike at midnight. The cause has not "been divulged. The strike affects Greater Now York. THE OFFENDING MOTORIST. PARTS ROAD POLICE IN- i STRUCT lONS. PARIS, Oct. 10. A decree has been issued authorising road police to collect on the spot motoring fines, ranging from 12s .to 245. The offender signs an acknowledgement of the conviction. The regulations provide for an ordinary prosecution, where other pecuniary punishment is involved or damages, or in cases where an offender has been previously convicted of a similar offence, otherwise the culprit has a choice of a fine on the spot or a court hearing. WOMEN SMOKERS. AUSTRALIAN DOCTOR WARNS AMERICANS. NEW YORK, October 10. A message from Boston states: Doctor Sell link, of the Royal Prince Albert Hospital, Sydney, is attending the Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons here. He stated that American girls and women are seriously injuring their health and their beauty by excessive cigarette smoking. The women who smoke incessantly, he says, are extremely nervous, and neurotic, and typical nerve subjects for hospitals and specialists. Dr Schlink added; ‘fHowever, smoking and drinking in moderation will not affect women, but it seems that they smoke continuously because they have all day to do it.”

A CAR RIDE. , . . . CAIRO TO CAPETOWN. F: ■ ; „ CAPETOWN, October 10. A young South African, .‘Jerry Bouwer, with his wife, completed a motor trip from Cairo-to Capetown in forty days. Against his ; wish, his Wife stowed away in the car at Cairo. Thousands participated in a wild wel- ; come to him., The administrator stressed the fact that they had accomplished ,a feat which many considered impossible.. In South Africa htere had been several famous rides aud this was one of the inifst famous. Bouwer said in a few- years the great north road would be open. ' ! DISAPPEARED FROM SHIP. -SUVA, Oct. 11. James Casey; second butcher on the Sierra, disappeared on Monday. It is believed that he went through a porthole.

GRAF ZEPPELIN, i' READY TO LEAVE. BERLIN. Oct. 10. Eckn-er says the Graf Zeppelin definitely departs at 8 o’clock on llinrsday provided the weather is no worse. It is still bad in the Atlantic but the airship would circumnavigate it. The American Consul inspected the passports of the passengers, who have been ordered to be ready at the airshin shed at 7.15. Meals on route will include veal, chicken, omelettes, vegetables, and an abundance of beers, wines and brandy. There arc scores of last minute ap plications from women.

MONEY LENDERS. A WORD FROM LONDON, (Received this day at noon.) LONDON Oct. 10. The “Financial News” says: A verdict in favour of Mr Bruce will help to liberate Australia from the danger of tyranny, and strengthen the foundations of true democracy. Mr Scullin, the Labour Leader’s policy is to rely on internal capital. This can only retard and cripple economic progress.

MOTOR COACHES. LONDON. October 10

The amazing advance in road transport is shown by the departure to-day of an Allman motor coach service, London to Cardiff. The fittings include armchairs, writing tables a.t each seat, a libra it oif novels and periodicals, wireless, cloakroom, bathroom, cents al heating and automatic cigarette machines. The coach will accommodate 20 passengers and will call at Henley, Oxford, Burford, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Monmouth. The coach will leave London at nine in the morning and reach Cardiff at 5.30. MOTOR SHOW. LONDON, October 10. The annual motor show is opening at Olympia to-morrow. It is expected that features will he medium-priced six cylinders and many new baby cars.