GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 April 1921, Page 7

GENERAL CABLES.

GERMAN COMMUNISTS ARRESTED. By Telegraph.—Press Assn —Copyright. Berlin, April 6. Since the outbreak of the disturbances 3642 Communists have been arrested and remain in custody. During the rioting 40 policemen were killed. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WAR. Berlin, April 6. The National Press vehemently protests against the American demand that Germany shall admit responsibility for the war. WAGES IN DUTCH MINES. Amsterdam, April 6. The Coal Commission is discussing wage reductions. The miners are demanding State aid to maintain the present rates. The owners now offer to continue the present wages during April, with a 6 per cent, reduction next month. • EMPIRE DAY. London, April 6. The Colonial Institute at Lord Meath’s request will take over the Empire Day movement, and will signalise the departure by entertaining Lord Meath at a dinner on May 24. OVERSEAS SETTLEMENT. London, April 6. At Mr. Churchill’s request, Colonel Amery willTemain chairman of the Overseas Settlement Committee. KIEL CANAL INCIDENT. Paris, April 6. The Ambassadors’ Conference has drafted a Note to Germany regarding the breach of the Peace Treaty in refusing to allow the British steamer Wimbledon to enter the Kiel Canal on the pretext that the vessel was carrying war material to Poland. . ;