GENERAL CABLES.

Taihape Daily Times, 20 March 1919, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

DISTURBANCES IN KOREA.

PEOPLE WANT (INDEPENDENCE

Received 9 a.m. TIENTSIN, March 18,

Serious disturbances arc occurring in Korea in connection with the people's demand for independencie.

EGYPTIAN RIOTS

Received 9 a.m. CAIRO, March JS

In the Egyptian riots seventeen rioters were killed and 82 wounded.

THE BRITISH ARMY

LONDON, March J 9

Mr Churchill agreed to an amendment to the New Service Bill for the retention of soldiers after April 30th, 1920. Recent voluntary enlistments were 1000 daily. They are now from 600 to 700 daily

TURKS PERSECUTING GREEKS

LONDON, March 19

The Turks have renewed persecution of the Greeks and Armenians in Asia Minor on a large scale. The Patriarehiates are jointly protesting to the Allies.

EMPIRE AND THE DOMINIONS

LONDON, March 18

In the House of Commons, Mr. Amery said any permanent scheme for securing to the Dominions a larger share of Empire Government must be the outcome of the common agreement of the various Governments. The conference would be held as soon as convenient to the various Governments.

WIRELESS PROPOSALS

LONDON, March 18

In reference to the Anglo-Austral-ian wireless proposals, Mr Godfrey Isaacs state* that an Australian station capable of through transmission could be constructed in a year. The tariff would average about a third of the present cable rates, and would not cost the Australian Government a penny.

BRITISH POLITICS. A TELL-TALE BY - ELECTION ONDON. March 18. The West Leyton result caused excitement in political circles, it is believed such a turnover of votes within three months of a general election is unprecendentd. The Independent Liberals are jubilant. They regard it as marking the turn in the tide especially as it follows the greatly reduced Coalition majority iu West Derby by-election. Government circles admit surprise, hut supporters consider the result merely due to a tactical mistake in selecting a candidate of markedly Conservative antecedents # They also consider the Premier committed an eror of judgment

in giving hini official endorsement in some quarters favourable to the Government. It is believed the result is likely to terminate or modify the coupon system.

THE RIOTS IN EGYPT LONDON, March 18. Lord Curzon in the House of Lords explaining the riots in Egypt., said a deputation of Nationalists called at the British Presidency advocating complete autonomy, leaving Britain only 'th£ right to supervise the ptfiKfc debt, the Suez Canal and shipping. The Prime Minister and the Minister of Education declined an invitation to visit London unless the Nationalist leaders were included. The Minister resigned. The Nationalists thereupon endeavoured to prevent the formation of a new Ministry. The Sultan appealed the High Commisioner for protection. Four Nationalist leaders were arrested and deported. Riots followed in Cairo and elsewhere, organised chiefly by students and aided by the town rabble. There were some casualties. A few looters were shot. The situation is well in hand.

EASTERN EXTENSION CABLE

MELBOURNE, March 13

It is officially reported that the Eastern Extension Co. will transfer its head office to Melbourne. It is understood Mr. Brooke, the superintendent of the Melbourne office, succeeds Mr. Webster as general superintendent in Australia and New Zealand. Mr Hendry is also retiring.