GENERAL CABLES.

Taihape Daily Times, 3 September 1919, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

‘ MARSEILLES STRIKE. Received 9.25 ‘a.m_ K PARIS, Sept. 2. The strike at Marseilles continues and wheat cargoes have not been discharged. FIR-E-’S ON THE RIVIERA. . Received 9.25 am. M PARIS, Sept. 2_ A forest fire at Riviera encompasses Grasse and Antibcs. People have quit’ted the hotels at seaside resorts, and are taking refuge on the beach. Flames destroyed the splendid district of Lavendau, including Ribotjs and many other parks and mansions. THE POPE AND DEMOCRACY. ' EXCESSES DEPRECATED. -Received 9.25 a.m. PARIS, Sept. 2_ The Pope, in a. letter to French bishops, discussing the growing tendency towards democracy among various nations as a. result of war, deprecates excesses, which finally are detrimental to the workers themselves. The church has always befriended those in distress, hence the bishops should favour the claims of the proletariat, but within the limits of justice and honesty. Woman catholics are exhorted to unite among themselves and with citizens of goodwill. NO SECRET TREATY AGAINST CHINA. . Received 10.20 am. PEKIN, Sept. 2. T 'The French Legation emphatically denies that Britain, France, and. Japan, have concluded a secret agreemcnt' prejudicial to China’s interests. I REPLY FROM ROUMANIA I DEMANDED_

Received 10.5 am. i PARIS, Sept. 2. The Supreme Council has decided to issue a new warning to Roumania demanding an instant reply to the Council’s Notes. BULGARIA TO EVACUATE TH RACE. Received 10.5 a.m. PARIS, Sept_ 2. It is expected that the Conference, with"a View to avoiding delay in presenting the Treaty to Bulgaria, will defer the solution of the problem connected with the region of Thrace, which it is essential Bulgaria should’ evacuate immediately. ___.——o—._._. THE SANKEY REPORT. ITS ADOPTION DEMANDED. Received 10.20 a.m. . LONDON, S_ept. 2. The Miners Executive recommends to-morroW’s conference to reject the Govcrnment’s scheme for dealing with mines. It does not recommend the miners to take industrial action, but invites the Trades Union Congress 1,0 declare that the fullest and most effective action will be taken to secure -the adoption of the majority report of the Sankey Commission. fl;FAMILY WIPED OUT. TRAIN STRIKES MOTOR CAR. TVANCOUVER, Aug. 17. A Cleveland message states that all the members of one family——Mr John Trainer, his-wife ,tnd their four sons‘ - and two ’daughters—+were killed when] a train struck their automobile.

IPAN'GERMAN SESSION OPENED ‘ Received 9 am. BERLIN, Sept. 2. l The Pan~Gel-man Union has opened its session. Several delegates advoleated the re-establishment of the § monarchy. I TRADE WITH GERMANY RESUME.D_ GERMANS RUSHING THE OPEN DOOR. I LOW PRICES AND IMMEDIATE ! DELIVERY. ißßl'rlsH TEXTILE MANUFACTUR- ? ERS HANDICAPPED. PROTECTION AGAINST DUMPING - WANTED. Received 8.25 am. LONDON, Sept. 1. Anglo-German trade was resumed to--day. There are evidences everywhere in London of the Germans rushing the open door with the greatest zest and elaborate civility_ The press quotes astonishingly low prices of many lines, and promises of immediate delivery. Sellers point out particularly the advantages obtainable through low German exchange and cheap production. An example is.stated of a piano, offered for thirty pounds sterling equals in quality an English instrument costing £135. Engineering supplies are quoted 40 per cent. under English.

Some, leading firms firmly refuse orders, but confess it will be diflicult to avoid dealing ultimately owing to. ‘the competition of numerous smaller -houses unless the Government lin:its dumping. Others are frankly stocking German Christmas goods, finding prices irresistible. English manufacturers of textiles admit that they are still tremendously handicapped Owing ito the extreme ehe-apness and high quality of German dyes. I The Federationof British ‘lndustries ‘is convening meetings of various trade sections to discuss demands for‘, increased protection, which is regarded as inevitable.. THE GERMAN CONSTITUTION. * Received 9 a._m. ’ . PARIS, Sept.".2. The Supreme Council has ordered Germany to delete from the constitution the provision admitting Austria in the future. HIGH COST ~OF LIVING. DUE TO INTENSE SPECULATION. AND CORNERING OF FOODSTUFFS T Received 9 am.. PARIS, Sept_ 2. Mr Hoover states the high cost of living is largely due to intense speculation by food dealers in America and elsewhere, who are cornering foodstuffs in order to make large profit.» : owing to anticipated. demands from} Germany, Austria-Hungary, and other} European Powers. The stocks accumulated in European ports are now in danger of spoiling owing to the inab-‘ ility of potential purchasers to obtain} credit. ~7

§PRIINcE OF WALES IN CANADA. A HISTORIC INCIDENT. Received 9 a..m. ......-7...," OT“'fAWA, septa. The Prince of VVales, in laying the foundation stone of the new Parliamentary Buildings, referred to Kin;; ‘,Edward’s laying the stone of the previous house. Sir R. L_ Bordern pointed out the probability that during the" Prinee’s lifetime Canada would become more populous than the Motherland. The House met, later, and the speech from the throne pointed out it would be necessary for the Overseas Dominions to ratify the Peace Treaty.