GENERAL CABLES.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3470, 26 April 1920, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

FRENCH RAILWAYS.

STRIKE FOR NATIONALISATION.

Received 8.45 am.

LONDON, April 25.

The French Railwaymen’-.3 Congress passed a résolution in favour of an early general strike to c;.ni’c»z-<=.e n‘a.tioxzalisationand other demands,

[HE ZION IST MOVEM ENT.

’ BRITISH MANDATE FOR PALES- ‘ _ TINE. Received 9.15 a.m. . (Imperiai News Service.) LONDON, April 23. J. R. Clynes, Arthur Henderson, Bowerman, and J. S. Thomas, on behalf of the Nati’onal_ Committee of the Labour Party telegraphed resoltuions. to Lloyd @George at San Remo, urging “the Goveynment to accept a mandate ‘to administer Palestine with 3. View to its ¥'econstruction as a. National Jewish‘ Homo.

GERMAN DUPLICITY. 200 GUNS DISCOVERED. P z ‘ Received 8.45 a.m. LONDON, April 25. The Echo de Paris reports that the .Inter-Allied Military’=93 Commission discovered 200 German guns at Konigs lperg. JAPANESE CONDUCT lN SIBERIA. . A PROTEST. Received 8.45 a.m. HARBIN, ‘April 25. The Inter-Allied Technical Commission protest to the United States against Japanese conduct in Siberia. THE? URUGUAYAN TROUBLE. F PRESIDENT TO FIGHT A DUEL. Received 8.45 a.m. l MONTE VIDEO, April 25. ‘ Dr Bruin, President of Uruguay, will fight a duel with Dr Lacoretta, editor of “Le Pals,” as -a result of an article written -by Lacoretta criticising Brum’s speech. g ~ _ PETROL PRICES. _ A Received .480 a.m. NEW YORK, April 24. ‘The price of petrol is unchanged. AUSTRAL|A’S FINANCIAL ADVISER. _ THE CANCELLED CONTRACT. Received 8.40 am. NEW YORK, April 24. Mr Hall, interviewed, made a state» ment: “Lam to-day advised by cable that the Government of New S'onth.‘ Wales has decided to cancel the five yearsr’ contract entered into between it and me. Invariably there are differences of opinion as to who should j receive various appointments, but in Australia up to now contracts once entered into have always been held‘ sacred. I am the first victim of new Ministry's malignity, and for my country’s sake hope I shall be the last.” Mr Hall sails in the Adriatic -for London on the 24th.

BRITISH PARLIAMENT. REPARATION AND THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS. Received 9.15 am. ' LONDON, April 25. In the House of Commons, Mr Austen Chamberlain stated there was not es yet any weakening among the Allies ‘as regards reparation from Germany. There was no reason to suppbse Germany Was unable Tfb pay -.t“‘va~y considerable contribution under ‘ the Treaty. Bonar Law stated the United Stzates Government refusea to be associated with the proposed League of Nations or a Commission of Inquiry into condi--tions in Soviet Russia. The Government would not submit to the League of Nations’ proposals for agreement prohibiting the use of black troops in Europe. The Government had made no presentation to France on the subject. It was not for the Government or for‘ the House of Commons to Judge the action of an Ally. He hoped the conference at San Remo would settle the question of German war criminals; none of those in British hands had been released.

BLIND MEN ’S ‘MARCH.

Received’ 10.10 am.

LONDON, April 25.

Two hundred and fifty blind men, representing all parts ‘of the United Kingdom, arrived in London after three weeks’ march from Manchester, to petition for State education, State workshops, and pensions, Several London trade unions escorted the marchers over the last stage, and cheering specfefors lined fhe streets.

ARMENIA ‘AND JUGO—SLAVIA. .-\.MERICA’S ATTITUDE. Received 8.50 am. VVASHLINGTON, April 24. The United Sta;t.e s has decided to recognise the, .A-'x'i"nlenian Republic. Accordin;g to advices received by the State Department, Italy and Jugo- - have accepted Kll‘ Wilson’s proposal to con§‘fit.ute Flume a buffer S‘.':.Ltc. GERMAN PDT AN GIAL REPARA- ' TION. COMMISSION TO MEET. ° Received 8.55 a.n'l'.”“ ’ PARIS, April 25. With a. View to fixi-n-g German indemnities the Supreme Council has’ decided the Commission of Financial Reparation shall meet at Brussells at '-the end of May. Germ-an suggestions will be invited. and the Chancellor, Ministers of Finance, Interior, and Foreign Afl.'airs summoned to attend and discuss m:Lf/tors. Probably a, demand will be made for a, lump sum, or, alternatively, payment. of annually in_cl'ensing instalments as revenues improve.

K|TCHENER’S HERCU LEAN TASK.

CHURCHILUS APPRECIATION.

Received 9.15 a..m\

LONDON, April 25

I Mr Churchill, in an article in the Sunday “Herald,”.states the most extraordinary fact about Lord Kitchener lwas the amount of responsibility, work, and power thrust on him. He had to carry on the war during its» [most convulsive period, and- create a mighty army out of a population destitute of military training, a.nd equip ‘and supplyit though the available machinery was utterly inadequate, It ‘was a tragic and magnificent specltacle to see this valiant, faithful giant ‘advancing at the call of duty to grapiple with problems utterly out of relaition to the personal capacity of any human being. Scarcely less striking were the limitations under which the unparalleled task was undertaken. lKitchener was greater as a man than as a general. He had displayed the highest qualities as administrator, diplomat,_ and commander while ruling provinces and leading armies small enough to be personally directedand controlled, but had not made at scientific and professional "study of «var on the largest scale. He did not understand staff,«or organisation con—: nected therewith, as understood in~ the Great European armies. Thus a! decisive and fatal dilemma in his wart administration arose. The Dardan-1 elles was another reason why his pro- 1 found instinct and the current of events drew him to the East. He appreciatedhetter than any other Allied soldier the immense possibilities of success. or failure in the East, but Joffre and General French were Writi ing and telegraphing appealing day after day for every man, gun, and shell that could be found. ;

IMPORTED MEAT RELEASED.

Received 10.0 a.m

LONDON, April 25%

The wholesale maximum price of imported mutton remains unaltered at 9d, lbut the cancellation of fixed retail prices means virtual decontrol both in the wholesale and retail trade if the Government intends to cut losses by ‘the release of large quantities from storage, thereby abolishing glut.

CHINA REPUDIATES LOAN PAYMENTS.

Received 9.25 am

NEW YORK, April 2:».

It is announced China. has instructed J. P, Morgan and 00. net 'to pay interest on £].,500,000 5 per cent. Hukuang railways sinking fund bonds, for 1951. The issue was floated in Germany in accordance with Treaty terms

AMERICA AND PEACE 'I‘REATY.

"NEW REPUBLICAN MOVE.

Received 10.10 am

WASHINGTON, April 25. Republican Senatol‘sh2,L_l'c now anxi-

0113 to have the Senator act quickly on the Peace resolution before adjournment shortly, in order to be able to tell the constituents they did not delay the return of the peace status. This is considered to be a. campaign movement. Few, however, believe Mr Wilson will sign such. a. resolu.ti~on, or Congress be able to passit over his veto.

ARGENTINE WH EAT.

HUGE QUANTITY EXPORTED.

Received 10.10 am.

BUENOS AYRES, April 25.

Wheat is quoted at 335 cents. per bushel on April 23. More than eight million bushels were exported during the last seven days.

ALLIES AND GERMANY. MORE TROOPS NEEDED TO EN- . FORCE TREATY PARIS, April 23. The Petit J?ournal’rs: San Remo correspondent states that Foch considers the Alliedtroops in the various theatres insufficient for enforcement of the Treaty and recommends that they be increased by 300,000.

STATEMENT BY MR LLOYD GEORGE.

LONDON, April 24.

Mr Lloyd George, in an interview, cleared the air, stressing the importance df Allied unity in decisions affecting Germany. He likened Germany to a paralysed body, in which the brain had failed to cbnitr-ol the extremities. The idea. of Germany presenting a serious menace was fantastic.

PARIS, April 234

The LVIB.tiII’S San Remo correspondent states that Mr Lloyd George, in an interview with ‘American journalists, said he did not consider Germany had violated the Treaty or shown bad faith. He did not conceal the View that Germany's request to retain an army of 200,000 was not unreasonable. T-he Matin, commenting on this, says such attitude is dangerous, for if the Allies addressed a collective Note Germany could point to Mr Lloyd Georgeis Cieclaratiozwjon the sulbject. ‘

SAN REMO, April 24.

Mr Lloyd eGorge, in an interview, denied that he was desirous of creatiug a Germanophile policy, but declared that the need of helping Germany -to recover was urgent. America Was gravely mistaken in abstain» ing from the San Remo Conference, which continues next week, when the German, Russian and Adriatic questions will be decided’.

A REPORT DENIED.

SAN REMO, ‘April 24

A high Italian personage categdrically denies the Matin’s statement that Mr ‘Lloyd George and Signor Nitti proposed to invite Germany to San « _.Remo. " ‘ j ‘

FRANCE'AND GERMANY IN AGREEMENT. ‘

SAN REMO, ‘April 24

Mr Lloyd George and M.oMillel-and have reached an agreement regarding the future treatment of Germany. M. Millerand and Mr Lloyd George -had. two hours’ friendly conversation. It is announced that complete accord was reached as regards Gernlany’s disarmament, reparations and AngloFrench community of action, in readi~ ness for discussion of these subjects tomorrow. The two Premiers subsequently had a long walk together in the best of humour and spirits. It is anticipated that the conference will result in a inanifestafcion of Entente solidarity. M, Millerand previously denied rumours of Anglo-French difficulties and declared that their relations Were very good. l)eliberations were proceeding very satisfactorily, but he did not think the German request for 200,000 troops could be granted. At all events. Germany must first fulfil other inilitm-3." terms of the -Peace Treaty.

COMPLETE ANGLO-FRENCH AGREEMENT.

SAN REMO, ‘April 23.

The Allies decided to proceed with the estimation of the amount of re-par-ations which would be demanded from Germany, who will subsequently be invited to send representatives to Brussels with a view to direct conversations.

French circles were favourably impressed with the agreement when Mr Lloyd George announced the result of the conference. A joint declaration will be pl‘ep:ll'ed announcing a Franco--81-iitish agreement to enforce the disarmament cluruses of the Peace Treaty and disavowing the idea of France occupying the right bank of the Rhine and the Ruhr coalfields.

‘ STRIKE BALLOTS. SECRET VOTING ENFORCED. —’-+ V LONDON, April 23. The House of Commons, by 83 to 77, read a second time a private Bill enforcing a secret ballot in‘ the case ‘of trade union votes upon strikes on the ground of intimidation and coer—cion, which are common under the present system Trade union leaders vigorously opposed the Bill and asserted that working men would greatly iresent this interference. Trade Unions would not use the machinery of the Bill.

SCAPA FLOW SCUTTLINGS. _ GERMANY REPLACES TWO‘ SUNKEN SHI/PS. LONDON,‘ April 24. Two modern ‘German battleships, the Posen and Oldenburg, have an-iv~ ed at the Firth of Forth, replacing ships sunk at Scapa Flow.

I‘RANCE’S TERRIBLE LOSSES».

GERMANY MUST PAY.

PARIS, April 24.

M". Vicani, speaking :1} :1 banquet, emphasised the fact. that Erance lost three m_illion killed and wounded, and she had her industrial centres destroyed, from which she drew one-fifth of her revenue. France had a right to insist on Grerrfiany restoring what she deshoyed. The A.'llicLs inusm compel her to respeet her signature.

HOW TO DEAL WITH GERMAN I.

LONDON, April 23.

! Lord Robert Cecil, speaking at Wat- ; ford, urged that the amount of Germany’s indemnity should be fixed as soon as possible by the R-eparation Committee. He said we must get. rid of the war atmosphere, and the sooner the Supreme Council ceased to exist the better. Now that we were at peace with Germany the Supreme Council could give place to the League of Nations. The entry of German troops into the Ruhr valley ivas clearly a breach of the Treaty. The proper I course would have been’ for any memlhor of the League to take immediate {action under gthe provisions of the jCovenant. There would have been no rquestion of Germa.n_v disobeying an order from the League, and Germany would have been assured of angimpartial decision and any misunderstanding would have been avoided. AMUNDSEN SAFE. LONDON, April 24. The Timesf Christiania. ‘correspondent states that Dr Nansen suggests that Captain Amundsen is. returning in order to renew his scanty store of provisions and will possibly re-start for the Pole from Barrow. It is unlikely his drift from there will be completed under five years. 1 VANCOUVER, April 23. l

A wireless message from Anadir (Siberia) announces that Captain Amundsen has arrived there It was reported from Christiania on March 26 that Amundsen‘ was making a dash for the Pole, and ha left. his ship Maude for a dash across the Polar ice—fields. The Z\lande’s equipment‘ included two aeroplanes which Amundsen proposed using," if practicable. Reports from the Maude, however, indicate that she might be expected on that portion of the Siberian coast to which Anadir is the nearest civilised outpost.