GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 8 January 1929, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

DISESTABLISHMENT. (United Press Association—By Electru Telegraph—Copyright). (Received this day at 8.30. a.m.) LONDON, January f>. The Bishop of Durham, in a New Year sermon, asked how can the Church of England lie disestablished wiili minimum of injury to English religion. We ought to be able to rely on tbe goodwill of genuine Christians when we vindicate the inherent spiritual authority of the Christian C Lurch, and disclose willingness to make material sacrifices in the cause of reIkdous convictions. May God give us grace to do our duly at all costs. THE DIAMOND FIELDS. CAPETOWN, Jan. 7. A central figure during the weekend at Port Nolloth was Marita, .< General who rebelled and crossed "veto the Germans in 191 -I. He cleverly discussed the situation with IV'voi diggers and Namaqualanders and then brought representatives together. Matitz explained that there must be no suggestion ol lorce and strongly do nouneed the Government to tin* river diggers. Ho characterised the mass meeting as dangerous. The meeting passed a resolution of no-confidence in tin 1 Government and appointed cloven representatives to interview the Government. There was no disi urL'iiee. The country is much relieved. ECHO OF JERVIS BAY TROUBLE. (Received this dnv at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, January 7. It is learned that the Cuban ball' easlo named Jackson, who was the central figure in tbe steamer Jervis Bay trouble, and who arrived in Fugland by Hie Larges Bay from Colombo, lias been gaoled at. Hull. The British authorities tire not allowing him to land, because lie is a non-Britisher. II is understood there is a likelihood of (he Australian authorities will be bold responsible lor him, and lie may hare to be returned to Australia. 'I lie remainder of the stowaways, including the Cuban, were, in the words ol tbe ship’s officers, “as docile ns lambs throughout the voyage. late grand duke. /Received this dnv at 1.30 p.m.) ROME, January 7. The King of Italy has ordered Court mourning for the Russian Grand Duke Nicholas, ’who was the Queen s brother-in-law. MILAN’S FAMOUS SC ALA OPERA. BERLIN, January 7. For the first time in history the entire. ensemble of the famous Senln Opera. House at Milan, including an orchestra of one hundred, a, chorus of 15H, and Urn entire staff of soloists and the ballet, are coming to Berlin to present live or six operas under the conductorship ol Toscanini.