GENERAL CABLE NEWS
CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND
SUGGESTED MERGER
(U.P.A. by Elec. Tel, Copyright » (Received Jan. 17, 11. Id p.m.)
ST. JOHNS (Nfd.), Jan. 10
Dio recent agreement by Canada and the 'British Goverment to advance to the Newfoundland Government the necessary funds to meet' interest charges on the colony’s debt due this mouth, has revived a discussion here on the possibility of an ultimate merger with Canada. A number of factors are regarded as iikeiy to pave the way for a merger. One is a report of auriferous formation • in Newfoundland and Labrador. This has inspired hope of increased colonial wealth, which from Canada’s point of view would make Newfoundland a better bargain. GREEK POLITICAL CRISIS. (U.P.A. bv Eleo. Tel. Copyright.) (Received Jan. 17, lEp.m.) LONDON, Jan. 37. An Athens message states that owing to alleged dictatorial action by the War and Navy Ministers, the Opposition lias withdrawn its support from the Taaldrais Ministry, causing M. Vcnizolos to resume office, pending a general election. SPANISH .REFUGEES IN PORTUGAL. (U.P.A. Liv Elec. Tel. Copyright.; (Received Jan. 17, 11.10 p.m.) LONDON. Jan. 17. The Daily Mail’s Lisbon correspondent says: "The Government has decided to place no restrictions on the liberty of the Spanish escapees who reached Lisbon by a fishing boat. Most of them, including exKing Alfonso’s brother, intend to live in Portugal ; others in France or England, where they have relatives. 5
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11836, 18 January 1933, Page 6
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