GENERAL CABLES.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 139, 14 May 1941, Page 8

GENERAL CABLES.

Rugby.—Five newspapers in Iceland commented on May 10 on the first anniversary ot the British occupation, and showed satisfaction at the good relations between the two nations and appreciation of the British willingness to listen to the Icelandic point of view. Vatican City.—At a secret consistory of the College of Cardinals, which lasted 20 minutes, the Pope appointed four new' bishops and also gave the sacred pallium to the recently-ap-pointed Archbishop of Sydney. London. —The. official German news agency announces that a major-general in the German army, who was recently decorated for valour, was killed in recent fighting in North Africa. London. —.11 Telegrafo, the newspaper of the Italian Foreign Minister (Count Ciano) advises America to worry rather about Japan than Europe. It says that the recent agreement by Japan with the Dutch secured oil, tin, and rubber from Borneo and Sumatra, making Japan absolutely blockade-proof. Ankara.—Herr Vou Papen (German Ambassador) lias arrived and conferred with the Italian Ambassador. Madrid. —The Falangist organ Arriba says it would - be extreme impertinence to believe General Franco is at the mercy of tortuous influences and address to him public warnings which might be regarded as threats. Batavia. —In order to create a new army and navy reserve air corps, the Netherlands East Indies Government is offering free initial tuition to men of 17 to 27 years. The arrangement will make available UK) army and 40 naval pnpii pilots every six months. Chungking. —The Government pill shortly send a Minister Plenipotentiary ‘to Canberra (Australia having decided to appoint a Minister to Rugby.—Men born in 1902 will register on May 17. They will be permitted to express their preference for the Royal Navy. Royal Air Force. I police, war reserve, or auxiliary fire strict'.