GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1931, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

PRISONER MARRIED, (United Prßse Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). PARIS, February 20Louis Court was brought from prison where lie Inis been awaiting trial on a charge of forgery and married with two detectives as best men. The handcuffs were removed only when signing the register. He was allowed ten minutes with his bride and then sent back to prison. PREFERKNCK TO UNIONISTS LONDON. February 20. Referring to the Australian prctcrence to unionist, watersiders and shipowners regret the High Courts decision but say to obey tbe law. They feel the Government’s attitude will Btill further damage Australian external credit. Shipowners are greatly perturbed. They regard the volunteer as safeguard. 'There has been peace since they were employed.

EDGAR WALLACE. J.IDX DON, February 21. Edgar Wallace has become editor of the “Sunday News” wherein the “News Chronicle” is acquiring an interest. MOTOR FATALITY. LONDON, 'February 21. Brigadier General Alexander Baird, a brother to Lord Stonehaven, was killed in a motor collision on LonclonSouthampton road. A CORRESPONDENT'S VIEWS. (Received this duv at 9. a.m.) LONDON, February 21.

The “Observer” prominences a cable and article totalling two columns from a Sydney correspondent saying Messrs Scullin and Theodore are fading from the picture. Scullin cut a pitiful picture at the caucus meeting. Lang may be ejected from the Federal Labour movement. Tbe alternatives are Lyons to replace Scullin as leader, or a dissolution probably the latter. PRODUCING TARIFF. (Received 9.5 a.m.) LONDON, February 22. The “Sunday Times” mentions that strictly revenue producing tariff applicable to tbe whole range of imported goods is being discussed in Labour circles. It is reported the plan has a fair chance of success with Cabinet. It is described as unlikely to raise the protectionist issue, and it is claimed it can be justified as related to the national industrial and finance crisis. NEW “EGG” MOVE. BERLIN. February ,21. Attackers of the Monarchist film have discovered new weapon for political disputes, using eggs filled with ink, which damage the screens and decorate their opponents.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN. LONDON, February 22. Charlie Chaplin has invited Messrs R. MacDonald, H. J. Wells, J. B. Shaw, Barrie Snsseen, Lord and Lady Astor, Evelyn Lave, E. A". Lucas to be his personal guests at the first screening of “City Lights” at a West End Theatre. AN EXPLOSION. KILL ED 31 MINERS. BERLIN, February 22. Another disastrous fire through a damp explosion occurrrcd at Aachen coalfield killing 31 miners. The pit props were smashed to matchwood and the men in the vicinity were mutilated beyond recognition. BEHMF.SE ATTACKS. DELHI, February 22. Further violence in Tharrawaddy district. Burma is reported. Hundreds of villagers attacked a small armed police force at Zaingthwc. The police were compelled to defend themselves and killed twenty-eight villagers. One police officer as wounded. FAIRBATX’S FLY. LONDON. February 21. Fairburn has left Nice for Rome.