THE UPHEAVAL IN INDIA.

Taihape Daily Times, 6 May 1919, Page 7

THE UPHEAVAL IN INDIA.

ft RINGLEADERS SENTENCED TO DEATH. LONDON, May 3. Eli von Indians, for participating in the Punjab riots, wore sentenced to death, 'and four others to imprisonment. Arrests continue, including 350 Amritzar and GO Patts. FRANCE AS MEDIATOR. ROME. May 3. The Epoca announces that the French Ambassador had a long- conference with /Sigiior QrlanrK ami indicates that the French are endeavouring to assume the role of mediator. , NEW YORK, May 3. A New York Times' Paris message says: A substitute draft treaty is being prepared with all the provisions relating to Italy omitted.

A BRILLIANT GATHERING.

LONDON. Mav 3

There was a'brilliant gathering at the Royal Academy banquet. The Prince of Wales, in responding to a toast, dwVlt on the effect of the war upon art. He paid a tribute to camouflage. He touched upon the housing problem, which must be faced coldly and solved. Other speakers were Admiral Wemyss. Sir Douglas Maig. and Mr Churchill.

TRADE CONTROL ABOLISHED. BLACK LISTS WITHDRAWN. LONDON. May 3. The Press Bureau states: Th e Board of Trade announces that all control on the sale and distribution of commodities has been abolished, or -will cease on May 31st. except in a few instances, including Australian wool, flax, flax seed, and Egyptian cotton. The last-named continues to be controlled until July 31st. The notice does not refer to restrictions on imports and exports which -n.r ealready largely reduced, and aVe the subject of special Government action. The Allies- have decided to withdraw all black lists on April 2S (?May 31st) when disabilities attaching to trade communications with firms thereon will cease to exist.