GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 14 October 1929, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

CONSTITUTION A L GOVERNMENT, i United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) LONDON, October 13. There are hints .that the Irish delegate lias already raised embarrassing problems for the Imperial Constitutional Conference, especially iu relation to the Royal assent to Dominions bills. Though this right is hardly likely to be exercised nowadays, there are apparently a majority disinclined ,to remove this safeguard. It ia understood the discussion reached such a delicate stage f.rat Mr Moc/Jfiligait (returned to Dublin to consult Cabinet. It is also suggested Ireland revised the 1926 claims for a separate mercantile marine flag. A PROMISING GESTURE, LONDON,. October 13. The "Sunday Express” s;i3's t lie British Government is contemplating the abolition of the Secret Service, Mr Henderson has discussed espionage with the representatives of other Powers, hoping to reach an iliteinational agi cement on the subject.

ITALY AGREES

LONDON, October 13

The “Post” naval correspondent at Rome says Italy unqualifiedly accepted- the invitation to the Five Power naval conference.

THE ARCTIC FLIGHT. BERLIN, October 13.

The Graf Zeppelin crew contend they were engaged for passenger flights, and not for risky adventures hke Nobile’s. The organisers of the proposed Arctio expedition are threatening to sue Eckner, who had contracted to find a crew.

A DISAGREEMENT. GENEVA, October 13

After heated discussions and several adjournments, the Maritime Conference by 54 to 24 rejected the shipowners resolution, protesting because the seamen’s delegates appointed the Trade Union Congress instead of the Seamen’s Union. Thereafter shipowners delegates of all nations withdrew from the Conference.