GENERAL CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 342, 9 March 1922, Page 7

GENERAL CABLEGRAMS.

By Electric Telegraph,—Copyright PARIS. March 8, The Reparation Commission reports up to December 31 Germany had paid the Allies on account of the reparations 6187 millions of gold marks, exclusive of the machinery and cattle which have been restored. I.e Temps comments (hat if the payments made for (lie cost of the armies of occupation are to he included the German payments in cash and kind and the cession of State property total IRIO million gold marks.—A. and X.Z. cable. NEW YORK, March 8. A wireless message was telephoned to a reporter aboard the liner America while at sea, instructing him to interview Mr Hall Skelton, ol New Zealand. Mr Skelton said Japan must be watched closely or she would evade the terms of the Washington agreement and build a navy to attack America. lie declared I hat it Japan did attack, she would he supported liy China and India, while Britain would support the United Stales.—A. and X.Z. cable. SYDNEY. March 8. The Sydney Council of the Slab' Suit Life Saving Association discussed the tragedy at Coogee in which Mervyn Gannon lost his life, and decided, while complimenting those who helped him ashore, that it was not desirable that the Association should make any recommendation regarding awards or take steps towards hav* ing a public fund created. Agents through whom the Government is supplying pipes to Java state that .Australia's name is mocked and dishonoured throughout the Last as a result ol the manner in which the Government lias treated its pipe contract, and until it makes the breach good the East will refuse to trade with Australia. The Melbourne Lull Gourl lias fixed next Wednesday for the hearing of Ross s application for leave to appeal and for the appeal itself. The Court has also directed prisoner’s counsel to liiriiish not later than March 11 an affidavit setting out, in full the grounds ol the appeal. The Springboks were given a civic reception. Mr Emery, the manager, stated that the New Zealanders gave them a wonderful time and did their very Jiest for the team, ami maintained their reputation lor being the best sports in the world.-TTess Association. LONDON, March 7. According to the records of trade inquiry agents 1160 traders have failed in the Cubed Kingdom since January. Afeature of the failures is the shrinkage' of assets, owing to the ruinous realisation ol stocks bought at the top of the market. In a number of eases the dividends will not reach a shilling in the pound, the record being that of a hoot manufacturer, who paid one-fifth of a penny.—A. and X.Z. cable. w „ KINGSTON, March 7. The Jamaica Legislature has adopted a Tariff Bill giving preference* to t anaelian and English goods, including foodstnfls and textiles.—A. and X.Z. cable. MADRID, March 7. The i V’i met lias resinned in consequence of the withdrawal ot the support, ol the Liberals—A. and X.Z. cable. “There’s no chance in results.”—Emerson. When you are troubled with a rasping cough or chronic cold, gratifying relief is always assured with Baxters Lung Ri'oserver. “Baxter’s” possesses splendid penetrative properties which get down to the bedrock cause of all chest and bronchial affect ions. In addit ion, the grand tome properties contained in Baxter’s Lung I’veserver restore sound health and increased vitality. Large bottle costs only 2s 6d at chemists and stores. Advt.