GENERAL CABLES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 31 July 1924, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

(By Electric Telegraph C<>n>-(e

LONDON, July 29. The unveiling in the House of Commons corridor of a picture of Lady Astors’ introduction to the House aroused tho liveliest opposition. A large petition is being signed urging the Speaker not to permit the hanging of pox-traits of living members without the sense of the House being taken. LONDON, July 30. i In tho House of Commons Air Jowott said his predecessor gave permission to hang Lady Aster’s painting in the House ,of Commons. Owing to numerous objections by members of all parties recently lodged, he was ascertaining the general opinion of 'the House before giving permission for. the picture to be permanentlv hung. • CAPETOWN, July 29. The Premier stated that the Govern-, ment did not intend to proceed with the Class Areas Bill, which provided for the segregation of Indians in urban areas. The question aroused much opposition from the Tndina population. CAPETOWN, July 30. , The Minister of Finance, announced that there would bo no change in the income tax. Thq Government proposed to offer a new stock loan in London later in the year, and international loan immediately. It was estimated, that there was a possibility of .. . the Union having to take steps to restore, the gold standard in advance of Rri-r tain. The latter required the advice of experts, and the Government, therefore, proposed to speedily appoint a committee of oxperts to enquire , into the matter and advise the Government thereon. >• -■ ; ' “V . PEKIN, July 30. Cabinet approved a proposal to. exempt from taxation for a period of four months all articles of clothing, foodstuffs, shelter, and materials ' intended for tho relief of ffood sufferers.