GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 May 1919, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

BELGIANS HONOR NURSE CAVELL'S j MEMORY. Brussels, May 13. There was a moat imposing demonstra-* tion when Nurse-Cavell's body was leaving for England. It was a military funeral with a detachment of Allied troops. Diplomats, Ministers, public representatives, and Royalties * sent wreathe. The street lamps, which were lighted, were veiled in crepe.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. THE DOUBLE INCOME-TAX. London, May 14, The Income-Tax Commissioner has commenced taking evidence The first witness, Sir Frederick Young, detailed the objections to double income-tax. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS. London, May 8. British industries fairs are being arranged at London, Birmingham, and Glasgow, in February and Marchl92o. Dominion firms desiring to exhibit may apply for space Ibrough the British Trade Commissioners. SHIPPING DEAL London, May 8. The Westralian Government has sold tho steamer Western Australian to the Norwegians for £90,000, double the price for which die was purchased in 1912. — Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. DISTURBANCES IN CHINA. Received May 15, 5.10 p.m. New York, May 8. There are serious disturbances in China in consequence of the Peace Conference decisions. A Japanese'boycott is pending. CABLES INTERRUPTED. London, May 15. Cables to the United States are interrupted partially.