GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 September 1919, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

GENERAL PERSHING SAILS, Received Sept. 2, 8.65 pan. By Telegraph.—Freu Assn.~-Copyright Paris, Sept 1General Pershing and staff have sailed for America.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Asm.

WALTON HOSPITAL CLOSED. London, Sept. *. The New Zealand hospital At WftltodoniThames has been closed. Sir Thomu Mackenzie paid a tribute to the excellent work done in the institution, wbieh had served the needs of 3000 patients. Mrs. Seddon attended the closing ceremony.

IMPORT RESTRICTIONS. Received Sept, 2, 0.50 p.m. London, Sept. 1. The import restrictions, except those relating to the key industries, ceased today.

TRADING WITH GERMANY;' Received Sept. 2, 9.50 p.m. London, Sept. 1. A Leipsig message states that British,; Belgian, Italian, and American buyers of toys, porcelain, and fancy goods attended a fair which opened on Satnrß&y. The fair exceeds the usual proportions, and much business was transacted. JIiWISL SMUGGLING.

Received Sept. 2, 0.50 p.m. ' Copenhagen,. Sept. 2. A German countess and doctor wero charged with smuggling jewels. The prosecution will demand the confiscation of the jewels, which are valued at £400,000. Accused denied ponsesßion o! .the jewels until the polico found, them in the countess' handbag.—Aus.-N.Z.Chble Assn. „• 'J

PARLIAMENTARY DISSOLUTIONS. Received Sept. 2, 11.5 p.m. London, Sept. 1; Insurance premium against Parliamentary dissolution before the end of the year was hardened yesterday from 20 per cent, to 30 per cent.—Aus.-NiZi Cable Aasn.