GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 2 May 1931, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

A GENEROUS GIFT. [United Press Association—By Electric Teiegrapli.—Copyright.) (Received 8.4 l) a.m.) DELHI, May I. Through the generosity of Maharajah Bliavnagnr who donated the lakhs of rupees, the New Delhi will have a stadium, the construction of which begins shortly and will lie completed in time for tlie Horse Show in February. It will be available for all kinds ui tournaments and Olympic Games. There will be seating accommodation | lor several thousands.

INTEREST PAID. LONDON, May 1 The Commonwealth has deposited t'*e necessary funds in "Westminster Rank to pay the interest which Lang was unable to meet. EFFECT OF BANK CLOSING. LONDON. May t. A number of New South Wales tourists are in a serious predicament. Through the closing of the State Savings Bank they are unable to pay their hotel bills and are almost desc : ute, alid have jointly appealed to the A_c n e.v General to release money to permit the in to go home immediately.

THEIR new USES. SPANISH ROYAL PALACES. MADRID, May 1. The Spanish Government have decided to convert ten of King Alfonso’s palaces into State Museums, including the Royal Palace at Madrid. One wing of the Madrid Palace may become the President’s residence, but be will not take over the Sail Sebastian and Santander Palaces, which are regarded at King Alfoiuo’s private property. The El Pardo Palace and Park, eight miles from Madrid, which is surrounded by a sixty-two miles wall, will bo given over for small holdings, ft covers an area as big as the capital.

AUSTRALIAN FINANCE. (Received this dav at, 9 a.m.) LONDON. May ]. The “Financial News” recalling that. Sir A. Nicmeyer’s statement in August declared that Australia was given two years to put her house in ord *:\ says the breathing space lias been nar vowed by eight mouths and the dot problem is even further from solution. The Government's vacillating policy is merely piling up the difficulties. The paper in an editorial, repeals that the London market will not be found unsympathetic when the situation is faced. REBELS ATTACKED LISBON. May 1. The cruiser Vasco tie Gama unopiusecllv bombarded Bicocrtiz near Firmlml Troops landed and captured munitions. There were two bloodless landings elsewhere but it may be different at Funchal.

INSURANCE POLITICS. LONDON, Alay 1. Two leading Australian Insurance Companies in answer to insured people inquiries, s a y claims against policies registered in London will be paid in sterling, but refuse to allow further transfers of policbs to London. MAY DAY DISORDERS. TOKIO. Alay i. Reports indicate that police in other towns acted with determination to pr. - vent disorder in the Alay Day demonstrations. The total of participants throughout the country numbered 100.000. Everyone examined by the police before being allowed to join the processions and disturbers were promptly arrested.