GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 14 November 1928, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

BETWEEN TWO POLICIES. (United Press Association—By Elcctrie Telegraph—Copyright). LONDON, November PL The “ Manchester Guardian,’'’ commenting on the announcement that Sir Kdward Grigg (Governor of Kenya Colony) and Sir Donald Cameron (Governor of Tanganyika) have been summoned to England to consult .Mr L. Amerv (Colonial Secretary) upon the Hilton Young commission report, says that a decision will shortly be made concerning the future of East Africa, which will involve no less a question than whether the Empire will pursue in its dependencies policy of bringing greater prosperity and happier relationship, or one involving an increase of racial hatred, paralyzing conflicts, economic unrest and general distrust among the other Powers of Britisli good faith. SCIENTIST NEGLECTED. LONDON. November 13. Lady Houston has purchased Sir Ronald Ross’s documents relating to discoveries of malaria, which have enabled him to save millions of lives, for two thousand sterling. The National conscience was shocked a month ago when the “Daily .Mail” announced Sir It. Ross was impelled to sell the papers owing to lack of public gratitude for his work. FRENCH COMMENT. (Deceived this day at 9.25. a.m.) PARIS, November 13. There is considerable press comment on the speeches of President Conlidge and Mr Kellogg. “ i.e Temps,” after ;i tribute to the American war effort, which it says France never has lielit tied. adds: “It creates a painful impression when President Conlidge asserts that other nation’s losses must be discounted, because they have claimed reparations and increased their territory. France will never admit that sacrifices can be counted solely in terms of money. Blood and gold cannot be weighted against one another.” “ 1.0 Temps ” concludes: “It would be a mistake to expect America to initiate anything going beyond her own interests.” FORD’S NEW VENTERE. LONDON. November 13. Mr Henry Ford announces the notation of a company with seven million sterling capital, to acquire various Ford Companies in Britain and Europe which already have assets oI seven millions. Their net profits for six vears exceed a million a year. Ibe new company will acquire the manufacturing and selling rights of all Ford products in the British Isles and on the Continent, excluding Russia, and also in Africa, excluding the British possessions; and will have the temporary right to sell I‘ordson tractors throughout the world. It is expected this development will result in the export of 195.000 cars and tractors from Britain annually.

french: politics. (Received this dav ! >l 3 a.m.) PARIS, Nov. 13. The restoration of an undcrsecrcfarysliip of physical training is an inclusion in the new Cabinet, anil vill bo the President of the Fencing Association <M. Alaginot), President nf the Swimming Association. 11ns i s acclaimed with delight in the sporting press, which forsces a more favourable consideration for the taxation on the tennis gate. BIG divorce- daavages. (Received this day at 1.5 p.m A LONDON. Nov. 13. Doctor Gordon Hackney, a former intimate friend and professional, attendant, was ordered by' the Divorce Court to pay £SOOO to Howart AVillis, a Birmingham auctioneer, for adultery with Airs AVills, a daughter of the baronet. Sir Thomas Butler, whose marriage settlement on her was £IOOO annually. .Justice Hill said be had the utmostdifficulty to express such a loss of the breaking up of a home. He did not deprive the husband of his benefits under the settlement. The wealth and position of the corespondent did not matter. The injury was just as great whether it was caused by a King or a beggar. When a man lost a loving wife the damage was unexpressable in cash.

GENERAL BOOTH SINKING. (.Received this rPv ni 1.30 p.m A LONDON. Nov. 13. General Booth is sinking fast. LONDON. November 13. General Booth’s condition is less satisfactory. STEAMER DTSABT.ED. CAPETOWN. Nov. 13. The steamer Reifontein was towed into Durban to-day with her propeller snarni’d "ff. Luckilv » strong wind countered the currents. Ibe sistet ship. Xvkirk, which picked her up avoided a disaster by half an hour. THE HAIG AIEAIORIAL. LONDON, November 13. Rt. Hon. Sir Arthur Henderson on behalf of the office of Public Works has circularised an announcement that the Earl llaig memorial would be placed in 1 Whitehall between tiie statue of Duke. • of Cambridge and the Cenotaph.