GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 56, 27 July 1914, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES.

STORM JN HUNGARY. j By Cable.—Press Association.—<J-opyTig!jt Budapest, duly 24, The storm severely damaged tile Parliament Buildings and several deputies had narrow escapes. A passer-by was killed. The cupola of the cathedral was damaged. HEAT WAVE. New York, July 24. Since the heat wave started" there have been 21 deaths in Chicago. Twelve infants died at Cleveland directly from, the effects of heat, The b timidity is now decreasing and relief has been experienced, J .SHAKESPEARE MEMORIAL. London, July 24. I Tim Shakespeare Memorial Commit- I tee is inviting designs by September 15 for a National Theatre. They offer a prize of 500 guineas. THE PERSIAN BOUNDARY. London, July 24. Russia's reply to Sir. E. Gicy's memorandum regarding friction over the northern boundary of' Persia is couched in conciliatory terms. HOLLAND AND GERMANY. The Hague, July 24. The Dutch Ministry is likely to be severely criticised lor granting the Vulcan Company, a German firm rivalling Krupps', permission to construct private harbors for ocean-going vessels at Rotterdam. MEN'S FASHION FREAKS. London, July 24. Brown, olive green, green bronze, and slate phish bowler's are promised for London's autumn wear, THE AFTERNOON SHIFT. Sydney, July 25. Though some mines bavc conceded tlie abolition of the afternoon shift, the bulk of the. proprietors are determined ,ag»inst its abolition and indications point to a long struggle. RAILWAY STRIKE THREATENED.

Brisbane, July 25. The Amalgamated Society of Engi neers lias demanded an increase of pay for members working on the railways, a reduction of 'hours to 44 v eekiy and other concessions. A strike is threatened. BROKEN HILL PROFITS. Sydney, July 25. The latest dividend paid by t!h'e Broken Hill Proprietary Company brings the aggregate dividends up to £10,0(52,000.