GENERAL CABLES.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3517, 2 July 1920, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

BRITISH PARLIAMENT. ENFORCEMENT OF MANDATES. Received 5.50. v LONDON, June 31). in the House of Commons, replying to Mr Kenworthy } Mr Bonar Law intimated it was contemplated to repeat last year’s armistice commemoration this year. Mr Ormsby Gore asked: “Will lire enforcement of mandatory conditions tn the ex-German colonies and the mandate in ex-Turkish territories be delayed until the Council of the League of Nations has approved the specific terms of each mandate?” Mr Bonar Law replied the question was still being discussed, aud he hoped a settlement would be possible after the Spa Conference. The British Empire Delegation to the Spa Conference met at Downing Street to consider matters prior to the Conference. Sir James Allen, of New Zealand, was present. GALLIPOLI OCCUPIED BY ALLIES. Received 8.45. LONDON, July 1. British forces landed opposite Gallipoli, aud occupied Lapsak without opposition. The Greeks landed at Killed 35ahr, reinforcing- the .French garrison. The Turks are dejected, but accepted the situation with quiet dignity. BRITISH BY-ELECTION. LABOURITE RETURNED. . Received 5.45. LONDON, June 30. The by-election for Nelson and Colne resulted: —Graham (Labour) 14,134; Wainwright (Coalition Unionist) 8577; Eea (Independent Liberal) 5805. BOXING. CAEPENTIER IN AMERICA. Received 9.10. NEW YORK, July I. George Carpentier is expected to arrive in New York on July 2, in order to confer with Dempsey and Promoter Curley to form;tentative plans for the championship contest. Carpentier sails for France on July 10, returning to the in September. He will meet Battling Lcvinsky in October. New York 'newspapers have received a telegram from Jack Kearns stating ho and Dempsey are travelling to New York to extend the challenge to Carpentier in person. Dempsey will arrange to meet an American contender In the event of Carpentier not accepting the offer to fight the champion this year. U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. WILSON’S GREAT POPULARITY. Received 11.5. SAN FRANCISCO, June 30. President Wilson’s domination -of the Convention has increased credence Tn the rumour that the President would like the Conventito'n to re-nominate him for a third term. A Wilsonia ghost is really in the minds of those leaders who fervently hope it will not result in bringing the President’s name before the Convention while the selection of a candidate is under consideration.

Senator Colby made a statement that the outstanding feature of the Convention thus far is the fervour and loyalty of the delegates to the President. There has not been a moment thus far during the' Convention when a motion to suspend the rules and nominate Mr Wilson by acclamation could not have been carried. MeADOO PRESENTED. ft Eeceived 11.45. SAN FRANCISCO, July 1. Other names placed in nomination for the Presidency at the Democratic Jare Governor Smith, of New York, and Mr Meredith. The greatest demonstration since the inauguration of the Convention occurred when Mr MeAdoo was presented. The resolutions of the committee were adopted, the League plank favouring the ratification of the Treaty without reservations impairing its essential integrity, but it does not oppose reservations making the pact clearer concerning American obligations and sovereignty under the League. THE TURKISH OUTBREAK. LONDON, July 1. Sir William Ironside (late in charge of the British forces in Nortr Russia) goes to Ismid to take command of the Anglo-Greek forces. TRADE WITH THE BOLSHEVIKS. LONDON, July 1. Krasstn (tne Bolshevik trade representative) ig returning to Moscow to explain the hitch in the negotiations and seek fresh powers with some prospects of reaching a commercial agreement with Britain. &