GENERAL CABLES.

Taihape Daily Times, 24 May 1919, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

GERMAN WAR PRISONERS. ALLIED REPLY TO GERMANY Reeceived 9.25 a.m. LONDON, May 22. The Allied reply to the German Note regarding German prisoners says complete reciprocity cannot be considered because ithero. is no parallel between the German and Allied treatment, of prisoners. .> SHIPPING AND COMMERCIAL Received 9.25 a.m. LONDON, May 22. The arrivals at London; Matatua, and Zealandia. The tallow sale has been postponed. CANADA IN FAVOUR OF PREFERENCE. • Received 9.25 a.m. LONDON, May 22. Mr. Pearly, Canadian High Commissioner, in a speech at Dudley welcomed preference. He hoped the Empire would he self contained, and that the Dominions would claim a voice in the Foreign Office. SILVER CURRENCY.

Received 9.25 a.m

LONDON, May 22

The Right. Hon. E. S. Montagu, in the House of Commons, said the Government was appointing a Currency Commission to investigate the price of silver.

JAPAN AS A RIVAL OF BRITAIN.

IN THE SHIPPING WORLD

Received 9.25 a.m. TOKIO, May 14

A number of small shipping lines established during the war period, which reaped enormous profits. are now amalgamating as an international steamship company, aggregating 300,000 .tons, and aro asking for a Government .subsidy. Japan has long studied the British mercantile system, and considers the present a favourable opportunity for becoming formidable competitors. The new combine intends to invade the trade spheres which were largely British, including New Yctrk- itoutb America',. India, South Africa. Constantinaple, Marseilles. Hamburg and Riga. HAWKER SEEN IN MID-OCEAN Received 10715 a.m. LONDON. May 23. A cableship sighted Hawker in mid-ocean. AFFAIRS IN INDIA. SITUATION SATISFACTORY. Received May 24, 9.20 a.m. LONDON, May 22. I.atest advices 'from Madia! static the situation on the north-west frontier is unchanged, except on the Kurran border, where the Afghans’ attitude is threatening. There have been no further operations, and the internal situation is normal. SITUATION ON FRONTIER QUIETER. ALLAHABAD, May 21. The situation on the Afghan frontier is quieter, air raids having a demoralising effect on the enemy.

The British forces occupying Dafcka are not disturbed, but pickets on the Peshawar ridge are being fired upon Reports from other parts of (he frontier are satisfactory. The attitude of the tribes remains good. AIR RAIDS STAMPEDING AFGHANS. SIMLA, May 21. Six aerial rams were made on Jelallabad. Four bombs were dropped on the Amiijfs palace and four amongst 2000 infantry on parade, causing fifty casualties. Tjie infantry fled to the barracks, which were bombed, six direct hits being obtained. Altogether fifteen machines dropped two tons of bombs on the town, which was much knocked about.

Peshawar advices report that the fate of the Amir’s brother is doubtful In some quarters it Is reported that he died a few days after the news of the Amir’s -accession, but tBo Afridis think he is still alive. It is stated that the Amir offered Xasr Vila the throne, saying he himself was going to the Khyber front in the uniform of a common soldier, Nasrulla declined on the ground that the offer should be made to the late Amir’s eldest son. Nasrulla also dclined command of the Khost array.

BRITISH ARMY’S PLANS,

SIMLA, May 21

The British army authorities are making methodical plans to continue the war. Great quantities of stores and munitions are going forward to Khyber.

£ IMPERIAL PREFERENCE.

AN INTERESTING POINT.

LONDO, May 14

In the Hou.sc of Commons, replying to a question as to whether former German colonies under mandates to Britain or the Dominions will be included as British colonies and obtain the advantage of Imperial preference, Mr Bonar Law said none of these territories would be c olonies, but in certain cases —as, for example, South-West Africa and the Pacific Islands —they will be adi: mistered as integral portions of the mandatory’s territory, and share its advantages. IMMIGRATION. OPPORTUNITIES FOR BRITISH WOMEN. LONDON, May 23. The Government’s Oversea Settlement Committee is sending to the Dominions six women commissioners, of whom two will visit New Zealand, for the purpose of inquiring into openings for women, particularly land workers, with a view to settling in the Dominions British women workers desiring to emigrate.

BOLSHEVIKS IN FULL RETREAT

Received May 24, 11.15 a.m. LONDON, May 22

General Maynard reports: Wc attacked on the 20th the main Bolshevik position. The British and Allied legion successfully co-operated on the right, the Middlesex Regiment on the left, and the British and Serbians on the centre. The attack was supported by strong artillery along the railway. We drove out the Bolsheviks from positions at Lumbuski. It is believed the enemy is in full retreat. The pursuit is continuing southward. The Italians have reinforced our line. FIREWORKS DANGERS. LONDONj', May £3. Dr. Mac'Laurin,, Chief Inspector of Explosives, has circularised local bodies setting forth that precautions should be used to prevent fires and accidents in the course of fireworks 'displays likely to take place during Peace Celebrations. Dr. MaeLaurin recommends that displays should, take place in open spaces, away from buildings, that crowds should be kept at a safe distance. and that rockets should be set at such an angle that burning sticks, in falling, will do no barm.

SHIPPING STRIKE.

A SERIOUS OUTLOOK

SYDNEY, May 23

The anticipation in some- quarters of a possible union split Over the shipping crisis is not justified! The owners were notified that the men were determined to stand solid. The crews, of the North Coast Company’s boats signed off to-day. The Government is determined to proceed with a secret ballot, despite the refusal of the union scrutineers to act. Vessels idle include the Aina and Wa ih ora. MELBOURNE, May 23. A. new position has arisen in the maritime dispute. It is now stated that even if the seamen’s trouble is settled at Monday’s conference, shipping will still be kept idle unless the wharf labourers’ claims arc satisfied.

The seamen on Commonwealth liners are expected to give notice upon arrival, and the strike thus threatens to involve oversea traffic.