GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 September 1922, Page 8

GENERAL CABLES.

EX-KING IN COURT. By Telegraph.—Press. ~Assn. —Copyright. Berlin, Sept. 17. The ex-King of Saxony has been called as a witness in a sensational libel action to deny the paternity of the ( child of Charlotte Baste, an actress, whose husband is a famous author. The statement was repeatedly made that the King was the father of Herr Baste’s child and her husband has been forced to bring an action. AMERICAN TARIFF. Washington. Sept. "5. Tn the House, the republican leaders regained sufficient control of the tariff situation to force the passage of the . Tariff Bill, with the dye embargo and potash duty eliminated by the conference. While fourteen republicans voted against, the Bill it passed the House b_y 210 votes to 90. It now goes to the Senate. A CLEVER INVENTION. London, Sept. 16. The National Institute of Inventors ' is showing a microphone which gives . perfect articulation on the telephone. It would enable conversation to be carried on between England and Australia, and enable an audience to hear actors on the film speaking .simultaneously with the acting. The inventor is Capltain Roberts, who was in charge of the detection of submarines during the war. He recently directed a dirigible by sound and light. THE KAISER’S WEDDING. Berlin, Sept. 15. Despite pressure from influential Monarchists the ex-Kaiser is determined to marry Princess de Schonaich Carolath. It is expected the wedding will be celebrated in October. SOVIET AND UNITED STATES. Washington, Sept. 16. It is understood the United States will reject Soviet Russia’s proposal for negotiations for the resumption of relations contained in its Note to the American Ambassador at Berlin. FRENCH SEAMEN’S STRIKE. Paris, Sept. 16. The crews of all ships at Marseilles struck to enforce their demands for the continuance of the eight-hour day A 23-hour strike by seamen is now general.’ THE SALVATION ARMY. New York. Sept. 16. Widespread protests are being made throughout the country against the re--1 turn to England of Commander Evangeline Booth, of the Salvation Army of America, which has been ordered by General Booth, after IS years service