GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1931, Page 6

GENERAL CABLES

POSITION IN ITALY. United Press Association- By Electric > Telegraph.—Copyright. 1 ROME, June 16. The latest Papal note is regarded as conciliatory. Several Catholic Young Men’s Clubs have reopened here and at Turin, they confirming the impression that the situation is easier. KING’S CUTTER WINS. RUGBY, June 15. The King’s.,cutter, Britannia, equipped in her new “Bermuda” rig, won her first victory of the season at Cowes to-day, beating the Shamrock by 32 seconds. . CHILIAN TRAINING SHIP. , APIA, June 16. After four days stay at Apia, the Chilian training ship, General Barquedano, now on a Pacific cruise, leaves for Suva this morning, and thence will proceed to New Caledonia and Sydney, arriving at Auckland in November. While in Apia the crew were hospitably entertainel by the Government and residents.

QUAKE IN JAPAN. (Received this day at 9.25 a.m) TOKIO, June 17. . The sharpest brief earthquake was felt at nine to-night driving people into •the streets. Reports from Osak are similar. The extent of the damage is unknown. S EAST FLYING. ROME, June 17.' Hawkos arrived .in 280 minutes from Croydon. COLLISIONS AT SEA. RUGBY, June 15. Amendments to the international regulations for preventing collision at sea, which were to come into operation next month, have been postponed until a date to he announced later, as replies from all the Governments concerned, which number over sixvy, liave not yet been received. .