GENERAL CABLES.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3347, 27 November 1919, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

STATE CONTROL Ol‘ COAL. AN UNSUPPORTABLE BURDEN. Received 9.25 a.m. . ROME,‘ Nov. 23. -Lord Crawford, speaking at the Inter-Al-lied Economic Committee, declared thc control of coal production and distribution Vvas an unsup"portable burden on British taxpayers, adding that during the past sixteen months the Treasury llad‘T(S§€"‘£.3.Oo,ooo sterling a week. The only solution of the problem lay in increased production, not only in England, but in France and the rest of Europe. N BIG. BLAZE IN MONTREAL. Received 8.45 a.m. ‘ OTTAWA, Nov. 23. According to a telegram from Montreal, the main building -of the Laval University has been burned down. The loss amounts to -100,000 dollars. -—------"‘--\ BIG WARSHIPS OBSOLETE. CONSTRUCTION “TO BE REVIEWED ' Received 8.45 a.m. LONDON, Nov. 23. The National News states the Admiralty is considering the appointing of -an expert eoininittee To investigate warship icons-tructiioni -owing to ‘~th:e conviction that developments in aircraft, and submarines necessitates striking departures from pre-war standards in the construction of «big warships. Some experts endorse Ad mirals Fisher’s and ‘Scott’s view that big Warships are b.eeom‘ing -osb'?so'l-cte owing to Vulnerability’ from aerial and sn.bmarin.3 attack. ‘

CESSATION 02E‘ UNEMPLOYMENT PAY. Received 8.45 a.m. 7 LONDON, Nov. 26. The cessation of unemployment pay affects 61,000 men and 34,000 women. UNIVERSITY INSURANCE. Received 8.45 am. ' LONDON, Nov. 23. Undergraduates of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, are establishing an insurance fund against proctorial fines, and covering ordinary risks, except Guy Fawkes and Armistice Days’ fund; also to provide farewell dinners for undergradwates sent down. JAEAN AND MANOAHURIA. » AMERICA’S' ATTITUDE. Received 8.45 a.m. ‘ VVAiSI~IING’I‘ON, Nov. 22. It is understood the State Department has declined to entertain Great Britaiu’s suggestion -that South. Manchuria ‘should not ‘be included in the consortium on the underst-a-nding that Japan will withdraw her reservations aifeeting Eastern and In_ner Mongolia. The State Department has intimated that the United States does not contemplate any encroachment. on vested Jlapanese interests in Mane-huria. INCREASING WORLD’S MEAT - SUPPLY. ENCOURAGING REINDEER BREEDING. V Receivecl 9.0 a.m. OTTAWA, Nov. 22. The North. Americail,Rein<leer Company, capitalised at 250,000 dollars. has been granted a clr:u'tel' to permit them to graze reindeer on an area of 75,000 square miles north of the Churchill River. Tlie company will graze -a. herd of 1500, which will be Selfisustainingf. .The Government ".8 purpose is to increase the world ’s meat supply.

STEEL STRIKE ENDED. Received 9.15 am. NEVV YORK, Nov. 23. The Pittsburg steel s‘h‘ike has virtually ended, and all have pl'2lei.ic:llly I'ct.ul‘ned ‘fo WofkFEEDING oun LATE ENEMIES. ‘ Received 8.45 am. LONDON, Nov. 24. Mr Cecil Harmsworth, in answer to a question, said supplying Austria with necessities concerned not only the Allies but the Whole world. The Economic Council had neither the power nor the menus to meet the necessity. The Council decided to continue the inter-Allied agireement regarding food Supplies after Decem~ ber 31st. ' PRINZ HUZBENTUS STILL BURNING. Received 10.10 am. ‘LONDON, Nov. 26. The Prinz Hubentus is still burning, but the fire is under control. The um once -badly tilted, and was expected to capsize, but has now righted. The ‘contents -of; the':vess_ell has been lost. The ‘damage -is estimated ‘at

MEETING 01' LEAGUE Ol‘ , NATIONS. ' TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 4. Received 9.15 a.m. N New York, Nov. 22. The Times’ Piaris correspondent says, despite «the fact that the Treaty may come into operation without the United States’ participat-ion, . European ‘diplomats expect Mr Wilson will call the first meeting of the Qouncil of the -League of Nations, which it is understood will be on Deeemlber 4th. AMERICA AND PEACE TREATY. ’ S"I.‘A'TEMENT FOR RATIFICATION; Received 8.45 a.m. ‘ , NEW YORK, Nov. 23. The League to Enforce Peace has issued a stettezirent to the effect that the failure to ratify peace has oncouraged social unrest here and abroad. The Senate must agree to 3. resolution of ratific'a.t'Eon couched in terms to which the other signatories may subscribe. PRINCE OF WALES TN" AMERICA. RECOGNISES N.Z. SOLDIER. Received 9.15 la.m. » NEW YORK, Nov. 22.‘ The Prince. of Wales, While reviewing British war veterans, recognised the uniform of 'l.ieut. Ross Luggan, of the New Zealand Field Artillery, who asked the Prince when the latter would visit New Zealand. The Prince ans wered: “Just as soon as I c=a.n.’f PERFECTER Ol‘ FRENCH 75. EXECUTED IN MEXICO. Received 9.15 a.m.<-‘ . A NEW YORK. Nov. 24.

News t'rom E 1 Paso, in Texas, states General Angeles, the Mexican revolutionary leader. who is reputed to h-a.ve perfected the French.7s m.m. gun was executed by Carranzistg at Chihuahua. City, after court~nlartial. He smiled when sentenced. . AM]-3RICA’S DEAD. Q’ TO BE BROUGHT SHOME. . Received 9.15 am. ' ‘ NEW YORK. Nov. 23. It is announced that‘ the United States is negotiating for the return to America of -soldiers buried in France. The United States will ask ‘that America be made an exception to the general French prohibition on the re‘ moval of the military dead. ADRIATIC SITUATION CRITICAL. D.’ANNUNZIO’S AMBITIONS. Received Noon. ROME, Nov. 23. Semi-oflicial informa.tion indicates the Adriatic situation is becoming critical. It is reported D’Annunzio aims at the liberation of Montenegro from the Jugo-Slavs, besides the annexation of Dainata. He is also in triguing against. the present Italian Government. AN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE._ - Received noon. ROME, Nov. 23. An oflieial communique dealing with the Zara 1-aid promises full precautions to prevent further D’Annunzio raids. The Government repudi«a‘:fes Admiral Millo, who was previously implicitcly trusted. His support of D’Annunzio caused surprise and shock, and it adds, it appears the army and navy are very restless owing to the groundless rumour that Zara is to be ceded in exchange for ‘Fiunic. Leading ';ncW;s'papers denounce the Zara and Milan GS.‘-fp]Oil3S.

HISTORY OF AUSTRALIANS’ VICTORIES ON THE ‘WESTERN FRONT. Received 10.30 a.m. LONDON, Nov. 23. The Sunday Times has commenced the serial publication of extracts from General Monash’s book on “Australia’s victories in France,” in 1918. The first instalment draws attention to the fact that the Australian Division on the eve of the great offensive in August, 1918, first became a complete Army Corps, with an accessory arm§ and services_, -t-hereby being able to undertake fighting operations on the grandest scale. STALLING BOXERS FINED. . Received Noon. NEW YORK, Nov. 426. Sam Langford and Jack Thompson, heavyweights, were fined one lzundi-ed sterling {each by the Boxing Commis.'si4o,n for failing tVQ4_,fighfi?_serio*llsl_Y_ill’ thethout onhthe 24th, atfVDqlutil,‘M“MifiL‘

SAVINGS AND PERMIUM BONDS. Received Noon. LONDON, Nov. 25. National Savings Committee appointed in 1916 to encourage saving is now supervising thirty-five thwsand voluntary saving associations in their ‘brotes-t against premium bonds, which appeal to cupidity and are detrimental to steady, persistent saving. The committee point out savings bank deposits and war savings certificates total £613,000,000 whereof a considerable portion might be transferred to premium bonds, involving an intolerable burden on administration work without any advantageto the State,‘ whereto the money has already been lent. IRISH CLERKS TO ST-RIKE. Received 10.50 am.‘ LONDON, Nov. 23. Irish bank clerks decided to strike on 31st December unless the directors recognise their union. TREATMENT Ol‘ IRISH PRISONE-RS Received 11.10 am. LONDON, Nov. 23. Dublin Castle announces the cessation of ameliorative: treatment of prisoners convicted of oifenees against common law; also hunger-strikers will not be released under any circumstances. , DISPOSAL Ol‘ WOOL. FOUR MILLION SALES TO. BE /, ' SOLD. Received 10.4.0 _a.m. - . LONDON, Nov. 23. The Director of Raw Material announces he-is disposing of four million bales of woe? during the coming year, of-_ which 840,000 will be. sent to Belgium. France, United. States Itally',, and (Fapan. Shipm‘e.nt:s from Australia will consist of 240,000 monthly; New Zealand 60,000 monthly,

THE COAL TROUBLE IN AMERICA. .. V A DEADLOCK_ ENSUES. Received $12.45 a.m. WASHING-TON, Nov. 26. A deadlock is bel-ieved likvlv to be the result of the conference between the coalminers, oflicials and operators, and possibly Government intervention may be necessary. FATAL PIS-TOL BATTLE. 9 Received noon. NEW YORK, Nov. 25. Three were killed and many Wounded in a pistol battle at Bogalasa, Louiseana, between returned service men and laliour agitators, who are prloteetiztgr negroes.