GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 16 December 1929, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

WHALING RESEARCH

(United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (LONDON:, Doc. 14. The whaling research ship “Discovery the Second” has sailed from London. HATRY FRAUDS. £2,077,120 DEFICIT. LONDON, December 13. The Official Receiver’s statement of the affairs of the Corporation of General Secretaries shows its total liabilities amount to £3,710,239, of which £1,977,120 are expected to rank for a dividend. The assets arc valued at only £14,326. They are absorbed in preferential claims. The contributors will have to meet a deficiency ol £2,677,120.

THE UNDERWORLD ,OF LONDON. OF LONDON. LONDON, December 14. The “Daily Telegraph” understands that as the result of the revelations in the Goddard case, the Home Office and Scotland Yard are taking drastic action against the AVest End underworld. A list has been compiled of all of the promoters and managers of the undesirable night gaming houses, and other haunts of lawlessness. The list includes many aliens, some of whom have already left the country. The remainder will shortly be deported. THE KING’S TRIBUTE. (British Official Wireless). (Received this dav at 11 a.m.) RUGBY, Dec. 15. The King sent a message to the widow of Admiral Jackson, expressing his sympathy, adding:—“Jackson will be remembered not only for his distinguished service in the Navy, but also for his devotion to the cause of research as a member of the Royal Society.”

In the press tribute the Admiral is described as having been the greatest scientific mind of the modern Navy. He was made a fellow of the Royal Society for his researches in electrical physics. He was also a member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, and Institution of Naval Architects, and was honoured by many leading societies. As a scientist bis services to the Navy were invaluable. He was one of the pioneers of wireless telegraphy.

AFTER AVORLD’S RECORD. MARSEILLES, Dee. 15. Captain Castes and Lieut. Codos, took off this morning in an attempt to bring the world’s record long distance flight over a circumscribed circuit between Avignon and Xarbonne. TIN PRODUCTION. (Received this day at 9.40 a.m.) LONDON, Dec. 15. The Tin Producers Association in order to re-establish the tin industry on a sound, permanent footing recommends members throughout the world, particularly in the East to cease production every week-end in 1930 and also during seven clear days in January, seven clear days in February and again in March, if necessary. The Council expresses the opinion that a prudent retardation of production to the amount of the world demand will prevent an excessive fall of price, which is mimical to all interests.