GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 28 April 1931, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

CONSIGNMENT OF WHEAT. RECORD VOYAGE. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Received 10.30 a.m.) LON DON. April 27. 'Tiie "He/.ogin Cecilie” ai l ived at Falmouth with five tlioii-and tons ol wheat from Wallaroo. It was a record voyage of ninety-two days, the previous best being ninety-six. Ac one period it covered 303 miles in twentytour hours. This is stated to beat the Cutty Sark's best day's run. THE N »VAL DEADLOCK. (Received 10.5 a.m.) LONDON, Apr I 27. I. Britain accepted the Fiem-h coinI promise in connection with the naval (leadlock, the British Empire prqlmbly would be compelled to revoke clause 21 of the London 1930 Treaty resulting in new naval building. Italy likewise considers the compromise hopeless. Britain accordingly submitted countin' proposals but it is not expected here that France will accept them, consequently dilfereticds between F, ranee and Italy, which importantly bear on the British Empire naval position, are still far from settled, BRITANNIA TROPHY. LONDON. April 27. The Royal Aero Club hu* awarded the 1930 Britannia trophy to Kings" ford Smith. The flights considered were those to Newfoundland and Australia. MADEIRA REBELS. (Received 11.40 n.m.) LONDON, April t!7. With the approach of a punitive force from Portugal it is interesting to learn that ex-Lord UI Is water returned from Madeira, fearing a bombardment. The people are in a state of panic, and are fleeing to the hills. Steel helmetted revolutionists have dug trenches, mined bridges and mounted Jour heavy guns on. hills commanding the town. It is revealed that the leaders are having considerable difficulty in rallying the islanders, who are not fighters and don’t want to be bothered. AUTHOR’S DEATH. LONDON, April 27. Obituary. —Captain Desmond Coke, the author. SPANISH CHURCHES. MADRID, April 27. Considerable week-end discussion on religions liberty, has been clarified by the statement of Delosrios, Minister of Justice, who declared the Government merely declared complete liberty, and banned official participation in church services. The whole question of Church and State will ho considered by the now Parliament.

THE KING’S HEALTH. (Received this <lav at 12.25. p.m.) LONDON, April 27. Their Majesties lmpe cancelled a four days visit to inspect the mechanised army at Aldershot. Recent cold weather prevented the King taking the air after bronchitis, therefore the Courtis not returning to London until he is able to enjoy the sunshine of Windsor. King Alfonso lunched with Their Majesties. DROP IN ZINC. LONDON, April 27. Zinc fell on the London metal exchange to 212/0 per ton a new low record. Tin fell £3 to £'loß, the year’s lowest. SWEEPSTAKE PRIZE. DUBLIN, April 27. The Court granted Bender’s application to he paid £260,043 of the prize money, Sculn Epicella and Constantino agreeing.