GENERAL CABLES.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 July 1929, Page 6

GENERAL CABLES.

BRIBERY ALLEGED. ~ POLITICAL -SENSATION IN BRITAIN. United Press Association B.v F.lectri'Telegraph- Copyright! LONDON, June 28. A political sensation has been creat-y ed with the lodgment of a petition against the return of Air J. H. Aloses, who defeated Sir A. Shirley Benn, at Plymouth (Drake). Tlie petition alleges bribery during the election, and corrupt practices by the agent of Air Aloses . ’ OBITUARY. 1 • " ADAORAL SIR ARTHUR LEVESON. . . . R.UGBY. June 27. . Admiral Sir Arthur Leveson, who until his retirement last year was aide-de-camp* to . the King, has died suddenly in France, where ho was touring with Lady Leveson. He was-sixtv-one years of age. As a RearAdmiral he led the Second Division in the Battle of Jutland. From October; 1918, lie commanded the Fifth’ Battle Squadron, and was present at tile surrender of the Germany, Navy. Afore recently? he was Commander-in-, Chief of the China Station. ®

AIR MACDONALD’S INTENTIONS. LONDON, June 30. The “Sunday Express” understands Air MacDonald has definitely decided to go to Washington to meet Mr Hoover this summer, probably in August. Disqussion .will ’be confined to a permanent peace pact between Britain and United “States.A LUCKY DISCOVERY, v . MADRID, June 30. It is stated that two seaplanes from the Eagle saw Franco’s machine just when they were about to give up the search. The rescue caused groat rejoicing throughout Spain and gratitude to England. A. BIG BROADCAST. ON FRIDAY NIGHT NEXT. LONDON*. June 29. The Royal thanksgiving service on July 7th will-be broadcast from all stations bv the' British Broadcasting Corporation, and also by Chelmsford short wave station.