GENERAL CABLES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 10 April 1922, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

(United Press Association.) LONDON. April S. The Daily Mail publishes a private letter received in Loudon disclosing tlio fact that the late Sir Ernest Shaekleton suffered a severe, seizure while the Quest was undergoing repairs at Rio, but that he recovered sufficiently to depart for Georgia on 19th December. He also appeared very worried about the condition of the Quest. Advices from Bharijohg state that the Mount Everest Expedition has arrived in excellent health.

Cambridge mod the four miles international relay race bv 75 yards from Pennsylvania. Oxford, 12 yards behind, was third. 'The ■ time was 18m 7 2-ssec. a new British record. Colonel William McLean, now a Board of Education pensioner, fulfilling a lifelong ambition, will shortly bo ordained and become curate at Christ Church, Fulham. LONDON, April 8. Princess Mary and Viscount Lasceiles returned to 'London ,and are residing at Chesterfield House. TOKIO, April 7. The Navy Department hasi issue a statement that Japanese admirals, in conference, decided that Japan’s naval strength allowable under the Washington Agreement is sufficient for the Empire’s defence.