GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 312, 11 June 1915, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES.

BNGLISH MONEY MARKET. | By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, June 9. The Tiraos says the New South Wales issue is attractive, but its roception would liavo 'boon more cordial had the underwriters been given a longer op- , portunity for disposing of recent issues, excluding Argentine. Moreover, the sanctioning of the enormous amount of now capital raised in 1915 is scarcely compatible with the necessity for husbanding the resources of the country. DISMISSAL OF ALIENS ON RAILWAYS. •Sydney, June 9. As a result of the railwaymen's protest a number of enemy subjects have been dismissed the service. They were refunded their payments to the superannuation fund. FOOD SHORTAGE. Sydney, June 9. The shortage of flour, butter, tea and sugar supplies is becoming more pronounced. It is expected that the position of the two last-named will shortly be relieved. There is a strong demand , for lard and margarine at advanced prices. FISH SUPPLY. ' Sydney, June 9. The first auction sale of 'fish caught by Stale trawlers was responsible for a decided lowering of prices. The Go- ; vernment is arranging for a depot to refrigerate tho fish and for carts to distribute it. SMUGGLING IN CHINESE. ~ Sydney, June 9. Four Chinese woro remanded on a charge of assisting in smuggling in their countrymen. The prosecution alleged . that the Federal authorities were on the track of a big system, but had not concluded the necessary enquiries. ; MEDINA'S PASSENGERS. • Melbourne. June 19. • , The Medina's New Zealand passengers include Messrs Milne, Morland, Sutherland, the Revs. Lawrence (2) and Mcs- . dames Milne, Morland and Lawrence. FALL IN MEAT TRICES. Melbourne, June 10. As .a result of the Federal Governmerit releasing stocks of frozen meat, which would otherwise have beeu ex- > ported, the prices in the local market • are from -2d to 3d cheaper. I '_ VERDICT OF WILFUL MURDER. I i Adelaide, Juno 10. At the inquest on Anna Grane, a verdict of wilful murder against Carl Adolphus Grane was returned by the jury. _ (This wag the case in which a man killed his wife and four children and shot himself).