GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 6 September 1929, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

NAVAL PROPOSALS. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). LONDON, September 5. It is revealed that Britain’s naval proposals readied Washington by mail and that America’s reply is awaited. ITALIAN SPEED BOAT. (Received this day at 9.25 a.m.) LONDON, September 5. The Italians had another scare at Calshot. Dalmolin took up Macchi, the world record speed plane and alighted with a most alarming list. Dalmolin climbed to the opposite float and averted The overturning df the machine, which appeared to be immin en-t,. He discovered that the starboard float had been damaged by coming into contact with some floating object.

SCOTS CHURCH UN 1 ON. LONDON, September 5. Elaborate preparations are being made in Edinburgh for the celebrations of the union of the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church, from 39th September to sth October, when thousands of Scots from all parts of Britain, and hundreds from the United States and the Dominions will witness the ceremony, marking the end elf the greatdisruption of 1843, when 470 Ministers seceded from the Established Church and founded the Free Church.. A CORRECTION. COPENHAGEN, September 5. It is learned thnt the report that the Kobenhavn sighted Tristan on 21st January was not correct, the islanders sighting a Swedish barque. THE AORANGI. SUVA, September 6. Passengers by the Aorangi include .Vlailey. the cricketer, and Bancks, the cartoonist. INCREASE IN FREIGHT RATES (Received this dav at 8.30. a.m.) BERVN, Sept. 5. Shipping companies in Hamburg, Bremen and London, at- a conference, decided to increase the freight rates at the end of September owing to the higher costs. STRINGE'’' 1 ' FIN' NOE. CAPETOWN, Sept. 5. Tile stringency of money in South Africa is reflected by the increase of the discount rate of the Resene Bank to six per cent. The Commercial Bank is offering a high interest on fixed deposits. The bad position of the country is accentuated -by a decrease in wool prices, which is costing tho country five millions.