GENERAL CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 61, 5 November 1912, Page 6

GENERAL CABLES.

Pekin, November 4. In view of the Powers’ protest, the Government intends' to offer Messrs Birch and Crisp other security than the salt duty, which it retains, for the Boxer indemnity. (Receivedl).ld a.m.l London, November 4."

In the case, Mr Gibson Bowles against the Bank of England, claiming a refund of income tax stopped from dividends by the bank before the Finance Act had .passed, Justice Parker held that the bank was not entitled to make the deduction in the absence of statutory authority for assessment on collection of income tax. The bank pays the costs.

One girl was incinerated at the fire at Barker’s. Three wore killed through jumping off a 70ft. parapet, where seventeen girls and two men were trapped. The others might have been saved but for the crowd inciting then; to jump. Several firemen displayed great heroism. The Times, referring to Mr Allen’s visit to England in the spring, suggests that the Hon. Mr Pearce (Federal Minister of Defence) might pay a visit at the same time, or the members of the British Cabinet concerned might find it possible to attend a subsidiary Defence Conference in Australia. Failing this, Vancouver might prove a convenient half-way meeting place. (Received 11.3 5a.m.)

The damage caused by the fire at Barker’s is estimated at £50,000. (Received 11.35 a.m.) ' Ottawa, November 4.

The Canadian-Pacific clerks have struck for higher wages. One thousand are affected, chiefly in the prairie towns. Mexico City, November 4 % Alarming reports are current of a recrudescence of the rebellion at Vera Cruz, and that numerous guerilla bands are ravaging the district. London, November 4.

Underwriting- is proceeding of the two million Queensland four per cent loan, which is being issued at 99.