LATE CABLE NEWS

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume IX, Issue 83, 22 March 1919, Page 6

LATE CABLE NEWS

FRANCE NEEDS MATERIAL ON TWO YEARS’ CREDIT. (Received 22, 2.20 p.m.) Paris, March IS. Delegates of the British Federated Industries have concluded a series of conferences with M. Wouchenr, Minister of Reconstruction. The latter is prepared to freely import large supplies of material provided commercial credits of from 18 months to two years are conceded by the British manufacturers, as France at present cannot finance imports by exports, and requires assistance in the work of reconstruction.- —(A. and N.Z.) “KIEL CANAL COMPANY.” A COMMERCIAL SCHEME. (Received 22, 2.20 p.m.) Paris, March 18. “Le Temps” says a scheme is afoot to exploit the Kiel Canal by an international limited liability company. ’Hie value of the canal and the narrow strip of territory on either bank will be deducted from the general sum recoverable from Germany. —(A. and N.Z.) AMERICA’S NAVAL SECRETARY. MAKES BUSINESS VISIT TO EUROPE. (Received 22, 2.30 p.m.) New- York, March 21. Mr. J. Daniels, U.S.A. Naval Secretary, has sailed for Europe. He will study naval and aviation problems in France, England and other countries. The “ New York Times’ ” London correspondent states the Admiralty will heartily welcome Mr. Daniels, who will be shown the dockyards and the British fleet and will be fully informed of the latest developments and devices. —(A. and N.Z.)