GENERAL CABLES.

Taihape Daily Times, 9 April 1919, Page 8

GENERAL CABLES.

TRANSPORT OF POLES.

Received 11 30 a.m,

PARIS, April 8

The transport of General Haller’s troops across Germany begins on the 15th. It is expected to occupy two

months..

DISTRIBUTING THE FLEET. SPLIT AMONG EIGHT BASES. LONDON, April 7. The Australian Press learns that the redistribution of the fleet is proceeding. It will bo divided into the Atlantic and Home fleets, and the China, Mediterranean, Cape, South American, East Indian and West Atlantic squadrons. FARMWORKERS’ WAGES. INCREASED TO 39/6 A WEEK LONDON, April 7. The Agricultural Wages Board reports that farmers’ pre-war profits averaged 6/ an aero and reached 27/8. last year but the land had depreciated owing to the lessened use of fertilisers. Farm workers’ wages were compulsorily increased during the war to 33/, which the board asserts is below the cost of maintaining a family. It has fixed the new rate at 39/6. JAPANESE vSN EUROPE. STUDYING NEW METHODS OF GOVERNMENT.

PATOIS, April 7,

An intrusting feature is the number of Japanese assembled in Paris, which includes thirty-five journalists, besides representatives of commerce and financial interests. All are actively studying European conditions resulting from the war, with a view to educating Japanese opinion on political, social, and economic problems. e An informal meeting of Japanese ' ■■■. side the peace delegation passed a resolution advocating radical changes in the Japanese Constitution, together with a complete reconstruction of the economic and social systems, so that as a great Power she should be able to slay in lino with the "Western nations. Japan ’s political system is regarded as archaic ;and 100 ivnarrative, compared with the western democrats. The general view is expressed favouring remodelling the constitution cn British lines, with a limitation of monarcheial powers, and the effaccment of the bureaucratic influence now controlling the Government.

TRANS-ATLANTIC FLIGHT. Received April 9, 10.0 a.m. ST. JOHN’S. April 8. Hawker and Greene begin their Trans-Atlantic flight in a fortnight, weather permitting. SMUTS LEAVES HUNGARY. Received April 9. 10.0 a.m. BUDAPEST. April 8. Although authorised to arrange for a now armistice with Hungary, General Smuts departed without doing so. British residents arc showing solicitude for the bourgeoisie.

BOLSHEVISM IF AMERICAN ARMY

Received April 9, 10.0 a.m. WASHINGTON, April 8. The War Department is arranging to dispatch an educational mission to Europe to combat Bolshevist idea? in American Army.

WILSON THREATENS TO LEAVE FOR AMERICA.

Received noon

PARIS, April 7

Mr Murdoch slates American headquarters announce Mr. Wilson has ordered his steamer to be ready on 20th April to convey him homeward. This announcement is regarded as another [ threat over the Conference's , head. Wilson’s adherents have been blaming certain delegates for the fluctuations and the attitudes of indecisivencss. BELGIAN AND HOLLAND. Received noon. PARIS, April 8. For some reason unknown the Dutch Government has not yet appointed delegates to discuss the revision of Ue Bcigo-Dutcli treaty of 1839. BOLSHEVIKS BEATEN OFF. Received noon. LONDON, April 8. The British North Russian official message says that after a night bombardment, the enemy attacked positions near Shredmcrhenega, but were repulsed with heavy loss. We took prisoner 100, including a battalion commander and our casualties were nil ' ~r&