GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 12 November 1928, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

GERMANY AND LOPMAXI A

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PER LIN, Nov. 11

A convention was signed by Germany and Roumania settling all outsi anding differences. Ernest Lissnvcr, author M‘ Germany’s wartime hymn of hate, who lias become a rabid Pacifist, says Inlaid a sharp inner struggle with sell and was convinced that closer European union was a prime necessity.

I lON. lIP IDG KM AX. LON DON.'Nov. 11

Hon. AY. P.ridgcnian at the Institute of Journalists dinner, chided (hoe declaring peace, whereto all looked forward ten years ago. was

not even now assured. “There are apparently many people who do not enjoy good things when they get it. I should like to say, ‘Thank God we’ve got peace and that it is likely to la-t.’ ” He confirmed that lie would he short Iv retiring from Parliament.

A TRAGEDY. NEW ORLEANS. Nov. II

John Dundee. Ids wife and three children were shot dead by an en-

raged ego whom Duncree had accused of at tempting to assault his oldest daughter. Tbe negro tried to lean aboard a train but fell instantly and was killed under tbe wheels.

AY OMEN’S SKIRTS. LONDON, Nov. 11

A “Dispatch” says “When woman adopted short skirts, she lost the charm of illusion, according to sonic critics.” says the dress designer and fashion expert. Lady X ictor Paget. I say (lefiuitelv the skirts will remain longer and continue descending.

ROUMANIAN CADI NET. PITH AH ENT. Nov. 11. The Man in Government was sworn in and Parliament was dissolved,..

ROM IC. Nov. 11

Mussolini has banned the Etna relic I subscriptions, on the ground that they arc degrading Government undertaking measures.

ANTI-SOVIET VIOLENCE. (Received this dav at 12.2 d. p.niA MOSCOW. Nov. 11.

“Izvestia” admiis that attacks on Soviet,‘otiicials are occurring throughout the country. It says officials, teachers and journalists have been murdered, Soviet buildings and Communists residences burned down, and Kulaks or rub peasants have broken up town meetings held to discuss the collection of agricultural taxes. The “Pravada” states outbreaks <0 violence are growing more desperate and murders of officials doubled compared with H 127. Kulaks seeking revenge for coiifncat ion of their property burnt oightv-fivo haystacks and a co-operatively owned grain elevator. A majority of Hie crimes are the direct result of the Government’s grain buying and 1 rigid collection ol taxes.

AN ESSEN RIOT

BERLIN. Nov. 11

Crowds of locked out steel workers led by Communists stormed the Town Hall during a sitting of the Essen Municipality. The police twice dispersed the demonstrators who recharged with increased violence. The police had to use truncheons and swords. Many rioters were wounded.

U.S. VICE-CONSUL. WASHINGTON. November in

William Cochran, junior, of Pennsylvania. lias been designated vice-consul at Auckland.

XKWFOUNDLAX D EI.KCT!()N. ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland. November 12

Final election results are: Opposition 28 Government ... 12