GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 24 January 1929, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

(Per Press Association —By Electric 'Telegraph—Copyright).

ANONYMOUS DONORS

LONDON, January 23

As a result of the tragedy to the Smiths (cabled 10th January) two anonymous donors have given Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Co,ODD f° r radium. The donors state it is in memory of the spirit of devotion in the interests of suffering humanity exhibited by the two young doctors who sacrificed their health hv overwork, lack of recreation and holiday, which led to their tragic breakdown.

U.S. CRUISER LAUNCHED. NEW YORK, Jan. 23

A message from Camden, New Jersey. Salt Lake City, which is the first of such vessels to be constructed under tbe terms of tbe Washington Armaments Limitation Conference, was launched to-day in the presence of Mr Wilbur and other high naval officers, and six hundred guests.

CANADA’S WHEAT YIELD

OTTAWA, Jan. 23

The Bureau of Statistics announced to-day that Canada’s wheal yield for 1028 was .700!) bushels, the first time the half billion mark lias 'been passed.

EGYPT ACCEPTS KELLOGG TREATY.

WASHINGTON, dan.- 28

.Mr. Gunther (American 'Minister at Cairo) telegraphed the State Remr-f meat, to-day tlial the Egyptian Minister for Foreign Affairs had sent to him Egypt’s adherence to I lie Kellogg Troa tv.