GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 July 1921, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

CONTROL OF THE PHILIPPINES. By Telegraph.—Press Assn —Copyright. Received July 26, 8.10. p.m. Manila, July 25. Mr. Wood Forbes is making a preliminary report to President Harding. It is understood he foreshadows recommendations which are expected to include the retention of the Philippines, the continuance of autonomy with closer American supervision, the thorough clearing out of the courts and inefficient bureaux, the rehabilitation, of finances, and the breaking up of peonage.—Reuter Service. FRACAS AT CONGRESS. Received July 26, 5.5 p.m. Paris, July 25. A fracas marred the Trade Union Congress at Lille. A leader named Brontehoux was wounded in the neck by a revolver, and another was beaten on the face with a stick. Others were badly hurt.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SMALLPOX IN ENGLAND. Received July 26, 5.5 p.m. London, July 25. A virulent ease of smallpox was discovered on a crowded holiday train at Nottingham. There are now fifteen eases at Nottingham.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SECRET DIPLOMACY OPPOSED. Received July 26, 5.5 p.m. Copenhagen, July 25. 1 Speaking at the Danish Social DemoI crat’s fiftieth anniversary, Mr. Dender- ; son urged the workers to follow foreign ■ policy closely. Secret diplomacy must 'be abolished and conflicting questions ; settled by international arbitration. The League of Nations contained the "erm | of such a court, but it was necessary • for the United States and Germany to | join.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.