GENERAL CABLES.

Grey River Argus, 18 April 1929, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

SHIPBUILDING INCREASE. LONDON, April 16. A revival in shipbuilding is indicated in Lloyd’s Register of Shipping showing that 1,357,000 tons was being constructed in Great Britain and Ireland on March 31, and 1,480,000 abroad. The increases are 114,000 and 105,000 respectivtly, compared with December 31. The figures for Great Britain and Ireland comprise 200,000 for the British Dominions and 188,000 tons for sale or for foreign shipowners. Tonnage commenced in Great Britain and Ireland was 362,000, a deci ease of 69,000, compared wtih December 31., and 289,000 tons was launched, while abroad 293.000 was commenced and 214,000 launched. Tanker tonnage being constructed was 331.QOO. showing a further reduction. The tonnage of motor ships being constructed in Great Britain and Ireland was 537,000 and abroad 862,000.

UNREST IN INDIA. DELHI, April 17. The Lahore Criminal Investigation Department officers, carrying out investigations into the recent bomb outrages, searched a secluded house in the city, and found a bomb factory, containing one filled and eight empty bombs, a large quantity of chemicals and materials for bomb manufacture, revolvers and ammunition. Three young Punjabis, occupants of the house, were arrested. The railway police arrested a max at Bilaspur, in the Central Provinces, in possession of seven live bombs. During the week-end, a gathering of thousands of Sunni tribesmen on the North West frontier decided on a religious war, and to advance against the Shiah tribe, with whom there has been enmity for hundreds of years. The Orakzai tribesmen offered to co--operate with the Sunnis. ' At present there is no indication that the Sunnis will invade British territory, but it is assumed that incursion is feared, as a column of British Indian troops is a 4 Kohat, standing by. AFGHAN CIVIL WAR. DELHI, April 17. A report from Peshawar says that Amanullah promised a general amnesty to al! rebels who give him loyal support in future. He also suggested to Baccasakau, the rebel king, that he surrender to avoid u”necessary bloodshed. He emphasises that he has no personal enmity. It is unlikely that Baccasakau will entertain the offer.