GENERAL CABLES.

Taihape Daily Times, 12 August 1919, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

BLISS’ LETTER SUPPRESSED. _:_._.{,_.____v Received 9.20 am. WASHINGTON, Aug. 11. President Wilson has refused to send General Bliss’ letter to the ‘Senate on the ground that it contained confidential references to other GovernmenLs_ DE?-‘ENDING PACIFIC COAST. U.S.A.’s. PLANS. Received 19.20 am. ’ - -NEW YORK, "Aug. 11. Mr Josephus Daniels, Secretary for the Navy, in welcoming the Pacific fleet’s arrival at Los Angelos, said it intended to constitute a permanent defence for the Pacific Coast against possible aggression by any foreign foe. _ , DEATH OF ANDREW CARNEGIE. ‘ Received 9.20 a.m_ ‘ NEW YORK, Aug. 11. Andrew Carnegie died at Lenox, Massachusetts, from bronchial pneumonia, after three days.’ illness. His daughter was unable to arrive before his death, which was unexpected. The deceased was 84 years of age. (Andrew Carnegie was born at Dunfermline, Scotland, on November 25, 1837_ He- went to Pittsburg, America in 1849 and was for 13 years in the service of the Pennsylvania Raiie road. Company, of which he became Divisional Superintendent. ,He ultim-. ately established the Carnegie ironworks, from which he retired in 1901 with a rortune of many millions. His munificent gifts for free libraries, educational work, and charitable ob-jn-cts generally, are too Well-known to need recapitulation. Mr Carnegie ‘also entered the literary field, his most important publications being “Triumphant Democracy,” “The Gospel of Wealth,’ and “The Empire of Bpsi ness.” He was, in 1901, elected Lord Rector of St. Andre W’s University‘. His Scottish seat, was Skibo Castle, Suthermndshire.)

LEAGUE OF NATIONS. AMERICAN DRAFT HANDED IN. Received 11.50 a.m. WASHINGTON. Aug_ 11. President Wilson sent Congress the American draft of the League of Ne.-i tions, showing wide differences between it and that adopted at Paris, especially the provision securing freedomiof the seas. There is no reference to the Monroe Doctrine. ' e REDUCTION IN FOOD PRICES IN GERMANY. ' PREFERENTIAL TARIFFS AND THE ENTENTE. Received Noon. PARIS, Aug_ 11. Official: Since the raising of the blockade prices for food in Germany have fallen 50 per cent. ‘Meat is now 4/6 pound, butter 18/-, potatoes I&.d. , The British authorities at Cologne have issued a proclamation that the Allies are entitled to benefit in all preferential tariffs which Germany has granted to foreign powers since August, 1914. The proclamation refuses to recognise Germany’s demand that duties shall be paid in gold or paper currency at a reduced rate of exchange.

FATAL FOOD RIOTS. BERLIN, Aug. 10_ During food riots in Chemnitz, eighty soldiers and ten civilians Were killed. The riotcrs machinegunncd troops while detraining. (Chemniltz is a Saxon fown, 1 miles S.S.E. of Leipzig by rail -and 43 miles S.W.S, of Dresden. It is the “Saxon Manchester. ’ ’ ..__.u_.____ ASMUGG-LING UP TO DATE. SEAPLANE DROPS VALUABALE JEWELS. . STOCKHOLM, Aug. 10_ A German seaplane dropped two packets on the seashore near Malmos. A man and m. woman (Germans) picked th‘ ‘ up. The coasfguards arrested th and confiscated the packets, W Va conltained valuable jewels and fol-.-c.gn bonds. The prisoners stsate that.tllc Prince of Wied was aboard the‘sleaplane. and had arranged the smuggling. The property belongs to 1119 Royal Family of Saxony.

THE HUNGARIAN SITUATION. ROUMANIAN TROOPS SLANDERED BERNE, Aug. 10. Advices from Bucharest state that the semi-official reports of excesses of Roumanian troops were invented by the German Press and the Bolsheviks. EX-ARCHDUKE JOSEPH’zS HOPES. .B'UDAPEST, Aug. 9. Premier Eredcrich, in an interview, said the removal of the Beidl Cabinet was essential, because it was a Bolshevik body. The Archduke’s move-_ menlt originated in aristocratic vofficial circles. It was of a strongly Royalist character. The Archduke signed the proclamation :as “Archduke Joseph, Field Maishal.” This fact ha.s caused much comment, as hitherto he had inscribed himself as “Joseph Hapsburg.” , Interviewed, ex-Archduke Joseph declared ‘that it would be impossible to say whether the future Government would be monarcffical or republican; that would be decided by the National Assembly, which would be elected immediately the Roumanians left the country. i

The new Ministry, :a\t its first meeting, resolved to recognise Joseph as regent until the National Assembly is elected.

EFFORT TO RESTORE MONAJRCHY BERLIN, Aug. 310. Owing to events in Hiingary, the exEmporor Carl is sending an emissary to Vienna to negotiate the redtoration of the monarchy of German-Austria. Aeroplaneé dropped leaflets in Budapest asserting Carl’s claims to the Hungarian throne, and "disparaging the Archduke Joseph. ..

BOLSHEVISM IN BRITAIN. RESULT OF A POLICE RAID. v_ -LONDON, Aug. 10." According‘ to-(the Sunday Express, the police raided a house pat‘Aeton and seized plans and_proelama._tions for the creation of a Soviet Government. isnfirnnssxne THE PROPITEER. ‘ PARIS, Aug. 10. . The War against profiteering continues_ Leagues of consumers are actively controlling prices in each (listtriet. They visit market shops, and compare prices with those in the central markets, and warn shopkeepers if they are overeha.rgi‘li'g, that unless they reduce prices they will report to the police. The prices of‘ food sometimes falls 40 per 'eent. " Demobilised soldiers are also starting a eo-opera-tive buying -association for food, clothing, and household requirements. I‘RANCE’S WAR DRAIN. PARIS, Aug. 10.

The “Pctif_.,‘Pa.risian” sitates that the plopulationLof‘France before the war “fig thirity-eight millions; now it is thirty-four millions.

SPANISH FINANCES. MADRID, Aug. 10. Senor Lerroux, leader of the Radicals, proposed inlthe Chamber to raise five million peseétas in order ‘-to make loans to France, Germany and Austria. ' A A PLAN THAT FAILED‘ - ATHENS, Aug. 10. A British warship put to flight Turkish ofiicers aboard the Goeben, who were attempting to scuttle the vessel in lthe Sea of Marmora. SHIPPING STRIKE. A DEVPRESSING OUTLOOK. MELBOURNE, Aug. 11. . Conflicting repofts regarding the strike negotiations have again dampened the hope of an early settlement. It was otficially stated to—day that despits optimism of the leaders, the men have adhered to (their determination not to consider terms of settlement until Walsh is released. On the other hand, certain officials of the Seamen’s Union denied that this was the men’s attitude.

SHANTUNG-. JAPAN READY TO MAKE _ RESTITUTION. NEW YORK, Aug 10. A despatch from Tokio states that the Japanese Minister to China has already opened negofialtions with Pekin concerning the return of Shantnng, and that Japan is ready to make such restitution as soon as China is prepared to fulfil the terms of the dual agreementt concerning Shantung. It is stated that Japan will withdraw her troops and divide Tsingtao into three settlements ——Japanese, ‘Chinese and international.

I2‘ ' LABOUR SITU§\TION IMPROVING‘; STRIKES FIZZLING OUT. 1 Received 11.35 am. ‘ LONDON, Aug. 11. i The situation in the labour world] is improving, the failure of the police, I Too3’ steel workers, and other strikes: having a wholesome effect in‘ the trade union World. A number of labour leaders at week-end mass meetings in—‘ sisted on the folly of continual strikes. 1 The deadlock continues in York‘ shire, where 1200 thousand tons of! coal have been already .lost, but there: are indications the Yorkshire mine}-s'| favour a ballot, which would probably]. result in a decision to return to; woi-k_ ’ |

Speakergat the mass meeting in Hyde Park, including discharged police st.rikers, contended the strike is continuing, and requested the Trade "Fnion to support it, but it is obvious to cveryone the extremists have utterly failed.

_ The termination 03? the bakers’ sh-ikeiis due to the acceptance of the c-mflployers’ offer to arbitrate regarding forty--four hours weekly and a £4 minimum wage; also the introduction in;Parliament of a Bill abolishing m'ght-work. ‘ Documents seized at Acton included plans for the seizure of guns, rifles, and ammunition from army depots. The police contemplate other raids on suspected quarters.

ADVICE TO LABOUR_ , ————-0%-v~ EVILS OF “DR-lECT ACTION.” V LONDON, July 13_ Mr Arthur Henderson, Writing to the lronfounders’ Union, condemns direct action as unnecessary and dangerous, in view of the broadened franchisc. . “To endeavour to force upon the country by illegitimate means the policy of a section, and perhaps a minority, means the abrogation of parliamentary government, and the establishment of a dictatorship by a minority. , _ _ _ “It might easily, eventually destroy all constitutional liberties. . Labour might be the author of this doubtful precedent today, but its victim I tomorrow.” ’ _ Mr Henderson advocates constitutional methods, and urges that there should be no strikes without executive authority. , STRIKE JWEAPON oi3soL:aTE. LABOUR LEADER’S WISE WORDS_ Received 10.35 a.m., LONDON, Aug. 11. Mr J. .H. Thomas, addressing a great labour meeting at Yarniouth, condemned the over-use of strikes as industrial weapons. They sometimes were necessary, but downing tools every day on every conceivable subject was disastrous. This method was losing its power, yet was doing; incaleulable harm. A continuance of such a practice would lead to chaos. The only safe road to progress was constitutional Government. ’

DIRECT ACTION. LABOUR LEADER-S’ CONDEI\INATION. . LONDON, Aug_ 10. Concerning the Triple Alliance ballot, Sir R. ‘S. A'.Ol'llC (‘Minister for Labour) interviewed. stated? Direct action means the. end of (I'cmocracy, Clllpowolving a recalcitrant minority to enforce its decisions upon the niajoi-ity. Fmgee, aided by terrorism and blackmail, will become the only iTf§T*l°unlent of Gm'c-tn-ment. ' Mr J. R. Clynes, member of the House of Commons, said direct action proposes to reverse Labour’s political endeavours, substituting disorder and violence. It would destroy democratic .efi’.'ort_ . Mr Sexton, M.P., stated that direct action was not only mistaken -and foolish. but criminal. It would result in civil War. 100,000 WOOL-WORKERS ' UNEMPLOYED. OWING TO COAL SHORTAGE. Received 11.20 a.m. ZEONDON. Aug. 11. one I,'{m,-.r],rc.(l thousand rivool-wol'lv crs are‘"now unemployed in -Yorkshire owing to the coal shortage; yelt. the “Drapers’ Record” states ’ChOTO is SO much wool in"tlle country that the Shipping Controller is seriously considering stopping imzports .for several months, and that American and European Allies be allowed to bid at next sales. The unemployed workers seem. untroubled by the peril ahead, gaily going holiday-msaking and drawing out-of-work pay.