GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 22 August 1929, Page 6

GENERAL CABLES

TEXTILE WAGE CUT. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). LONDON, August 21. A deadlock has been reached in the wool textile dispute, cabled on the 19th inst. The employers have rejected the Unions’ proposals for arbitration. MAURETANIA’S RECORD. (Received this day at 8.30. a.m.) LONDON, August 21. The Mauretania steamed from New York to Eddystone lighthouse in four days, 17 hours, 49 minutes, an average speed of 27.22 knots an hour, beating her own record by four hours, but failing to equal the Bremen’s record by two hours. MR MACDONALD. (Received this day at 10.30. a.m.) WASHINGTON, August 21. It is authoritatively indicated that Mr MacDonald is endeavouring to hurry his visit to the United States and hopes to sail within six weeks. MCDONALD’S VISIT TO AMERICA. r„ WASHIN(I TdN, August 21. It is now learned direct word has: been'received'from -London which indicates Mr McDonald will be arriving in Washington the -first week; in October and is expected to remain- about a fortnight. Plans for his reception are being made but it has mot yet been determined whether he will be the guest of President Hoover or'Howard. • DEAN INGE. LONDON, August 21. When interviewed at Aldington, Dean Inge was asked whether he was likely to go to Australia on a lecturing tour. The Dean was obviously surprised at the sudden question and replied that he knew nothing of an Australian tour. He said: “If I am not invited I naturally am silent. I know nothing of the suggestion but if I am asked I willj reply promptly.”