GENERAL CABLES.

Taihape Daily Times, 8 September 1919, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

MOB morn IN PRUSSIA. ' BRITISH SOLDIERS ATTA-CKED. Received 8.40 a.m. » = .« .‘ * LONDON,‘Sept. 6. ‘_ A serious riot-occurred at Euskirchen. The mob, led by 3, working man, attacked the Britislitroops. A British soldier is in a critical condition. Teh ring_leader was sentenced to death, and the town"fined. ' ‘ fi’(Euskirchen' is a town in Rheinish Frussia, near Cologne.) . ‘NEW JAPANESE AMBASSADOR. ‘ Received 8.40 a.m. ~WASHING’I‘ON, Sept. 7. Keished Hara, the Japanese viceMinister for Foreign Affairs, will be appointed Ambassador to the United States. NEW ABROPLANE. ALTITUDE RECORD.

Received 8.40 am. NEW YORK, sept. 6. 1 According to ofiicial information atl Dayton (Ohio), Major R. R. ‘Schroeder, 1 of the United States Army, flew at a£ height .0f.29,000ft, with a passenger, thus -beating the world’s record for aeroplane altitude. I'RANCIE'.’S _M]-JMIORIAL Ol‘ GRATITUDE. _ \ Received 840 a_m. _.j PARIS; Sept. 6. J President Poincare laid the foundafcion stone of a granite inemorial, expressive of France ’s gratitude for American intervention in the war, at Pointe de Grave, at the mouth of the Gironde. : ' CAUGHT MINE-LAYING. Received 8.40 a.m. M ATHENS. Sept. 6. Kyriazoif, 21 Bulgarian captain, caught mine-laying in the Aegean Sea, on behalf of Comitadjes, had his headquarters near Portologos. AUCKLAND GEDDES, OPTIMIS'I'_ NOTHING TO FEAR FROM GERMAN TRADE. Received 8.40 21.111. LONDON, Sept. 6. Sir Auckland Geddes referred to the toymakm-S7 dgnliall[d. He considered them 15 nothing to fear from Germany in any direction for along time to come. We are going to get a gl'6a’slY’imPT°Vod output; of eoals_ There is no reason Why our trade generally should not be far greater in the future than in the past. AUSTRIA AND THE PEACE TREATY. HER STRUGGLE FOR EXISTENCE’. "‘-"--s Received 9.45 am. ' VIENNA, Sept. 7. The National Assembly ’s main comT mittee recommends the signature of the Treaty_ Dr. Karl Renner. in an interview, stated the signature vfou.d be only the first phase of Austria ’<:. struggle for existence.’ The struggle wou?d :be renewedby making representations to the Reparation C0ll‘ll’n‘lSSl").7! and League of Nations. A BUDAPEST, Sept.,,2’. Heinrich ’s» attempt to .E3c.r a. (‘cabinet failed. '

EXTRACTS FROM TERPITZ’S ‘ BOOK. GERMANY NOT READY FOR WAR. ENGLAND BLAMED. \ Received 9.20 a.m. LONDON, Sept. 7_ The “Sunday Times” publishes extracts from Admiral Tirpitz’s book, which is about to be published. TirPitz declares that Germany did not want alld was not prepared for war, which was the result of Bcrlin’s diplomatic ineptitude. Bethmann-Holl-wegg believed that the Entente did not want war, and therefore thought that Austrlia would be allowed to in--Vade Serbia without endangering the European peace. Tirpitz declares that declares that Bethmann Hollwegig should have accepted Sir E. Greys '_)l'opoSai for mediation between,Aus—-1-aria and Russia, but blames the English Cabinet for not indicating England’s attitude if War eventuated. Tirpitz says they knew Bethmann-Hell vvigg would do everything to avoid war with England, but Sir E. Grey did not send him any private warning. England deceived eG,rmany, intending tofseize the opportunity to crush lg.-:1’. .-’iftel- the outbreak of war Tirpitz ur-;;-ed immediate naval and military con: centration against England, launching attacks from the Flemish coast, but Bethmannn’s policy was to treat England gently instead of rousing her, hoping thus to facilitate peace_

SPINNING AND COMBING FOR BRADFORD. A GERMAN OFFER. Received 10.10 a.m. ' LONDON, Sept. 6. Yorkshire wool -houses have received offers from German firms "Willing to comb wool and spiniyarns on Bradford account. German operatives are so keen to sta‘r't'that'theylhave agreed to work eleven hours‘ ‘a day. . T , THE‘ DAVIS cup. ‘ A V AMERICAN ‘spears ‘SANGUINE. , 5 , Received 10.10 g...... _ ' NEW YORK, sept. 6. ‘ Sporting writers point out that the United States undoubtedly will be able to win the Davis Cup in 1920, and state that despite the fact that an Australian player beat all compéitors in Europe, -he will be unable to make much headway in the United States. PROMOTION‘ or IBRTITISH TRADE ‘ IN u.s_A. « 0 Received 10.10 a.m. O V . NEW YORK, Sept. 6. A British Chamber of Commerce has been incorporated to facilitate trade between the two countries, and promote British shipping and manufactures in the United States. ‘ ‘ SHIPPING. Received 8.50 a.nl. LONDON, Sept. 6. ‘Arrival: At Avonmouth, Whakatane_ - Departure: For Auckland, lonic. THE KAISER A POOR MAN. Received 1010 a.m. BERLIN, Sept 7. The Prussian Finance Minister declared that the Kaiser took to Holland only 65,000 marks, and has not received any money from Germany since. WOMEN'S REPRESENTATION. IN LEAGUE OF NATIONS. Received 10.10 am. LONDON, Sept. 7. A conference of Women’s organisations held in London resolved to urge the need of representation of women on governing bodies of the League of Nations, and also that the Govern-A ments of various ocuntries should consult the most representative women’s organisations when making appointments in connection with the League of Nations. SALE 01:‘ A I‘A.M’)U‘F3 ESTATE, Received. 9.30 am. ‘LONDON, Sept. 7. ' Lord Leverhulme has purchased Lord ,Ebury’s family estate, Moor Park, of ,3000 acres, at Ludlm:-.*, Shropshire. l GERMAN INSOLENCE IN BALTIC l PROVINCES. l ....._....... | Received Nonon. _ LONDON, Sept. 7, It is authoritatively stated that the situation in the.Ba.ltie Provinces is most acute. Von der Go‘.tz shows 11:" sign of cessation of his activities, and continues his insolent disregard to the ‘Allies’ Wishes. The German laduTowners settled in Latvia are following }his example.

DEATH OF ADMIRAL BERESFORD. R:ecei\'ed 12.36 p.3l]. LONDON, Sept. 7_ Obituary: Adiniral Lord Beresford ' REDUCTFONS IN NAVAL EXPENSES. ‘ Received. 10.15 3,111, LONDON, Sept. 6. ‘Speaking at Pontefract, Hon, T. J MacNamal-a stated that the active, Stl‘ellgth Of ed from four hundred thousand on armistice ‘day to 175 thousands to-day. Contracts for 584 naval craft have been cancelled, saving the country forty-five millions‘ sterling_ Ninety. eight 01591‘ Ships have been sold, and fifteen hundred ‘crawlers and drifters have ben repaired and returned to their proper vocations. The daily .-__\;_ Denditure Was just half what it was on armistice day, but inipro led pay and pensions for ofiicers and men woum always, and rightly, be‘ a permanent charge. A MARVELLOUS PERFORMANCE. KING GEORGE UNVEILS STATUE IN CANADA. BY PRESSING BUTTON AT BALMORAL Received 10.10 a.m. ‘ OTTAWA, ‘Sept. 6. King George, by pressiilg an electric ‘button at Balmoral, set in motion the mechanism which unveiled a statue to Sir George Etienne Cartier. The Grov-ernor-Gener.al was present, and delivered a message from thE"King, extolling Cartiel"s stal:esnian—like. qualities‘. DELIMITING BULGARIA’S FRONTIER. Received 9.40 am. PARIS, Sept, 6. It is reported that the Bulgarian Peace Treaty ualotts Str*.xml'r.l.ilz'=. bond to Serbia, and receives a frontier in the direction of Sofia in the Sm'bi2.ns’ favour. "AUSTRIAN PEACE TREATY. _. . V » LONDON, Sept. '6. ~ _.‘ The "Austrian delegates‘ arcto sign the Peace Treaty-on Wednesday. .5 Serldia opposes [several ~'ci.auses in the Austrian’. "I‘i'ea.ty, especially the claixse I'egarding minol'ity rights in for» ritory which was Serbian before the “at. Serbia considers -this clause a violation of her sovereign rights. It is not true that Serbia refuses to- Sign the treaty now on route to Belgrade. rmsr GERMAN VESSEL LEAVES HAMBURG. Received 10.30 21.111. BERLIN, Sept. 6. The Reiresterig, the first.» sailor to leave Germany since the raising of the blockade has sailed from Hamburg for Philadelpliia to load a cargo of mineral oil_ _ A . CAILLAUX ILL. Received 9.40 a.fil. A PARIS, Sept. 6. Caillaux is seriously ill, and the_.High Court decided to transfer him to .3 private hospital. ARMIES OF OCCUPATION. PAY‘.-\~.TE'NTS FOR MAINTENANCE. l.ONl)()N. .9ept. 5. \\'ar Otiice 0l‘li(:i3lS and r(-pl‘esehl‘a-tives of the Dominilons are conferring in reference to the allocation of the inaintenance of the ffrmios of occupation. It is understood the cost to the end of March is about sixteen millions. If the amount is divided according to the strength of the armies actually in \occupation, Britain will receive fifteen millions, New Zealand £680,000, Australia £l2,‘ooo_ If distributed according to the strength of armies in France and Germany, Austera»lia.’is qulota will ‘be £980,000, while New Zealand’s share will dwindle to £163,000.

Senator Pearce, with Colonel Thomas, paymagl;.el-, repreSe'fie>d the Commonwealth, and -Sir Thomas Maskenzie represented New Zealand. SOl’lfl‘tOl‘ Pearce issued a statement that fat the time the armistice was proclaimed, the British army on German soil included Canadians arid New Zealanders; but not A‘ustralia.ns. Senator Pearce therefore ‘raised the question (of Australia’s participation in the namount Germany was liable to pay, pointing out that Australia was as much responsible for the victory as any other Dominion, and it was 3 mere accident" that Australians were not part of the army of occupation. Therefore, as between the Dominions and Britain, Austraila had an equal claim on the amount paid. Mr Churchill conv.en_e(l a conference to discuss the matter. It is understood, adds Senator Pearce, that Mr Churchill will shortly coinmunicate the Government’s View on the conditions of distribution. It is understood that .~\ustralia’s claim is over half :3 million. It is believed Mr McKenzie stron-gly pressed for allocation on the basis of the armies actually in occupation. '

BELA KUN GETS AWAY. N i ‘G Received 10.10 a.ln. . LONDON, Sept. 6Bela Kun and his associates -have _fled across the Bavarian border. \ -~—-—— -~—— ~~~ UNSETTLED STATE OF EGYPT. Received Noon. LONDON, Sept. 7. The Cairo authorities have been aware for a week that the assassination of the Sultan and General Allenby might be attempted at any moment, and were fully prepared. "i‘l:.e attempt to murder the Premier and other recent events indicate the unfortunate effect of "delay in the settlement of the Turkish peace. SOUTH AFRICAN AFFLMRS. INCIDENT WITH RETURNED GERMANS. ' GENERAL SMUT'S’4 PREMIERSHIP. Received 9.55 a.m. CAPETOWN, Sept. 6. ‘A social gathering at a Luther-an church in London to wecomethe German members of the congregation released from internment was compelled to disperse. A large body of returned soldiers broke into the hall, and damaged the fittings German women present spat on the soldiers. General Smuts’ Premiership is generally welcomed. It is recognised that he is the only man who can carry on Botha’s work. His Boer war recori reconnnends him even to the Conservative Transvaal Dutch section. In an address to the returning Nationalist deputation, T_rans_yaal Nationalists say the lack of Suc(‘.(=.‘-S of the deputation only proves that English statesmen are not above hypocrisy. South Africa must depend rm itself alone. Assurance is given that the Republican propaganda “will be steadfastly _continued,. as 'surrend_er' would be tantamount to‘l_)lasphe'm'y."' 'LoNDo’N, Sept.‘ 6',‘ Sir Horace Byatt, Ad'rninis‘trator' or the late Ger,man East Africa, leaves shortly fior"Dar¥es-salam-, " which will _l'-fa theheadquarter-s of the Government. All is going smoothly.‘ The old Gertlerg are left, and the majority ‘have and the 'A.s_karas' have "returned to their ‘villages. Only a few German settiers are Ift, and the majority "hay.been repatriated. The natives ha\7"'e taken kindly to their new rulers, and tho damaged railways have been repaired.