GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 October 1919, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

EIGHT HOURS' DAY IN SPAIN. By Teleerapn.—Press Assn,— Copyr'jht. Received Oct. 3, S.o p.m. Madrid, Oct. 1. The application of the eight how day in all trades and professions in Spain, which caused apprehension in Government circles, has been carried out without incident. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SERIOUS FLOODS IN SPAIN. Received Oct. 3, 5.C p.m. Madrid, Oct. 1. Serious floods are reported, especially in the province of Valencia. The crops have been destroyed over a wide area, and the town of Cartagena is inundated, the people taking refuge in the upper storeys of their houses.—Aus-N.Z. Cable Assn. FLOODS IN MEXICO. New York, Oct. 2. A dispatch from Mexico City reports floods in the northern part of the State of Chiapas. They have wiped out the town of Chilan where thousands are homeless.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AUSTRIAN ART TREASURES. New York, Oct. 1. The Vienna correspondent of the Chicago Tribune states that the proposal to sell Austrian art treasures in order to buy food for the populace is being seriously considered. LOAN FOR PURCHASING PRODUCTS. New York, Oct. 2. A dispatch from Monte A T ideo snys that the President reported to the Chamber of Deputies the Italian application for a five million dollars loan for the nurchase of Uruguayan products. MOTOR-CYCLE RACE. New York, Oct. 2. "Cannon" Ball" Coleman is among the 60 entrants for the motor-cycle race on the Sheepshead Bay speedway on October 4. FEDERAL LIVING WAGE. Sydney, Oet. 3. The new livincr wage has caused consternation amongst employers, who declare that the State Industries will receive a staggering blow in competition with other States. They demand" that the basic wage should be applicable to the whole Commonwealth.—-Aus.-N.Z Cable Assn.