GENERAL CABLES.

Taihape Daily Times, 15 May 1919, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

MORE REVELATIONS BY LORD FfiENCH. . LONDON, May 13. Lord French's narrative ?n the Daily Telegraph repudiates responsibility for the events in Belgium in early October, when rhe lall of Aut- : werp was imminent owing to Lord •'Kitchener influencing operations »nd j tahing the troops in tho north out of j Lord French's control. Lord French criticises the plans to relieva Antwerp. He says Lille, Ostend, and even Zeetroops from England had landed three days earlier.

PADEREWSK'S HOME-COMING

Al TEMPT TO SHOOT HIM

WARSAW, May 13

An untoward incident occurred at the homecoming frcm Paris of Paderewski, Premier of Poland. Vast crowds gathered in the streets, which were gaily decorated. When the Premier and his wife entered a motor car two men shouted 'Down with Paderewski/ and produced revolvers. The crowfl overpowered and disarmed them. The subsequent proceeings were marked wi'h extraordinary enthusiasm.

NURSE CAVILL'S BODY GOES TO ENGLAND.

IMPRESSIVE SCENE AT BRUSSELS

Received May 15, 5.55 a.m. BRUSSELS, May 13

There was a most impressive demonstration as Nurse Cavill's body was leaving for England. A military funeral was accorded by an Allied detachment. Diplomats, Ministers, public representatives, and Royalties sent wreaths. The street lamps were lighted veiled with crepe. INCOME TAX EXEMPTION. Received May 15, 5.55 a.m. LONDON, May 13. The South Wales miners, on Monday, discuss a motion t'o strike against the House of Commons' refusal'to raise the income tax exemption limit, and demanding a new limit.

WESTRALIAN STEAMER SOLD

AT DOUBLE HER PRE-WAR PRICE

Received-May 15, 5.55 a.m. LONDON, May 13

The Wostralian Government sold the steamer Western Australia to Norwegians for £.90,000, double the price for which she was purchased in 1912.

BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR. Received May 15, 9.15 a.m. LONDON, May 8. British industries, fairs are being arranged at London, Birmingham, and Glasgow, in February and March. 1920. Dominion firms desiring 1o exhbit may apply for space through the British Trade Commissioners.