GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 October 1928, Page 5

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS

JURIES FOR JAPAN.

Australian Press Assn.—United Service.) (By Cable—Press- Assn.— Copyright.)

TOKIO, October 1.

The inauguration of the jury system in Japan to-day is considered an advancement in the modernisation of the administration of Justice. The Emperor is visiting the Supreme Court to inspect the proceedings under the new methods.

COLLIERIES AMALGAMATE.

LONDON, September 30.

A merger has been announced of a series of collieries around Manchester. The total capital involved is lour and a-half millions.

PROFESSIONAL EVANGELIST.

LONDON, October 1.

Sir W. Joynson Hicks announces that there are no grounds for the prohibition of Mrs Amy McPherson’is entry, because she may advocate'controversial doctrines, but like all aliens, she must satisfy the immigration officials in accordance with the Aliens Act. t

LIQUOR SMUGGLING.

WASHINGTON, October 1.

Great Britain and the United States have decided to continue for another year, the agreement of administrative co-operation for the prevention of smuggling liquor into the United States, by ships flying the British flag.

EMPIRE WEEK.

LONDON, October 1.

Two thousand witnessed the opening of Calverly grounds at Tunbridge Wells, during Britain and Empire Week. Sir J. Parr declared that England should buy New Zealand honey since the year’s export was unrivalled. The attractions include New Zealand window displays, and prizes are awarded to babies born within fifteen miles of Tunbridge Wells, during the week.

SPRINT AROUND THE WORLD.

BERLIN, October 1.

Franz Dzradek, the famous athlete, started his Hindenburg sprint round the world. His journey will be through Germany, Austria-Hun-gary, Turco-Egypt, Palestine, Persia, Afghanistan, India, thence by steamer to Australia, crossing the Continent to Sydney, thence by steamer to San Francisco, sprinting to New York, steamer to Holland, arriving in Germany in October 1929.

CLAIM AGAINST HUNGARY.

LONDON, October 1.

The Anglo-Hungarian mixed Tribunal has granted an extension of time till February, for a Wellingtonite, F. A. Youffe,.to bring a claim against the Hungarian Government, in respect of interest upon. £798 Hungarian securities.