GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 1 July 1931, Page 6

GENERAL CABLES

A NEW DISCOVERY. United Press Association—By Elect rio Telegraph.—Copyright.) BERLIN, June 29. Professor Karl Hofmann, head of the 'Chemical ‘Department of the Berlin Institute of Technology, claims a. sensational discovery of a new gas, which will stop aeroplane engines if they stick in the smallest portion. The professor does not reveal the exact character of the gas. Trials show that a wall of such gas will stop every aeroplane, and force a descent. The fact that Germany is forbidden military aeroplanes resulted in tremendous research to discover means of adequate defence against air-craft. MOTOR COACH DISASTER, BUOHEREST, June 30. Five children were killed ami twenty were seriously injured when a train crashed into the! motor-coach n.t a level crossing, when returning from a prize giving ceremony. SUCCESS OF JAP FISHERIES. TOKYO, June 30. A first-class fiishery season is reported. A Soviet guard-ship fired and damaged one Japanese steamer outside the Kamchatka territorial waters. Ihe Japanese are demanding Government protection and a firmer attitude. INDIAN VILLAGERS SHOT. CALCUTTA, ’Juno 30. The agrarian trouble in the United Provinces have had an ugly sequel When twenty-eight revenue officers went to attach a property at Sagari for non-payment of rent, the villagers there attacked the officers, who then fired, killing two and wounding four of the. villagers. BURMA REBELLION. CALCUTTA, June 30. Two hundred Burma rebels have taken advantage of a Government Amnesty offer and have surrended. but the other gangs are still operating in the jungle.

STRANDED SHIP. LONDON. June 31). An inspection of the liner “Emperor of India,” which now lies on a fnnd bank twelve miles but, as cabled j yesterday, is being made. i I SEIZURE OF' CUSTOMS BOATS. SHANGHAI, June 30. Customs revenue cruiser and har- . hour department launches at Shanghai ..were seized by Chinese, warships stationed here. The motive is obscure. A revolt is feared, i I MILITARY AFJROLANE. i j DECAPITATES TWO PEOPLE IN' j CAR. j PARIS, June 30. 1 A remarkable accident occurred at Chateau Roux. A military aeroplane flying over the roadway ripped tlie top from a car and two occupants were decapitated. The pilot was arrested. ! THE FRENCH LIMIT. ■ PARIS, June 30. j M. Laval, issuing a statement on last night’s conference stated Mr Hoover may entrench himself behind Congress. I entrench myself behind the Chamber, which decided that we have reached the limit of concessions. Public opinion will not allow us to go • further. I remain cordial, but firm.