GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 March 1921, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

THE CLOTHING TRADE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received March 9, 5.5 p.m. London, March 8. A clothing, outfitting and woollen trades exhibition at Islington provides an excellent display by leading manufacturers. A special feature is the woollen worsted attraction. Many Home, foreign and Colonial buyers were noticeable. The price of many cloths is materially reduced. —Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn. SHIPWRECK GN CHINA COAST. Hongkong, March 8. It is believed that 806 Chinese were drowned through the wreck of the British steamer “Hong Moh” on Lamock Island, off Swatow; 248 people were rescued. COSTA RTCA WITHDRAWS TROOPS. Washington, March 7. The United States’ caution to Costa Rica has borne fruit quickly, Costa Rica having replied that she has already withdrawn her itroops from Panama territory. ' WAGES FOR PACKING. Washington, March 7. The Chicago packing gompanies have reduced the wages of 200,000 employees in various cities by 12| per cent, and abolished the basic eight-hour day. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. INDIAN RIOTS CEASE. Delhi, March 8. The situation at Triehur has improved and the riots have ceased since the arrival of the Resident and troops from the British province. AMERICAN LABOR. New York, March 8. Mr. Gompers has cabled to the International Trade • Federation announcing the withdrawal of the American Federation of Labor from all affiliations. THE HEART OF BRUCE. London, March 7. The keenest interest is being taken in Scotland in the discovery of the heart of Robert Bruce during excavations at Melrose Abbey. The newspaper Scotsman argues that traditionally the heart of Bruce should be under the high altar at the east end. It was found, however, in the chapter house at the north-west. Probably the site was changed during the rebuilding. The enclosing casket is conelike and nine inches high. The diameter at the base is five inches. It is considered possible that the silver outer casket was removed at the reinterment when