CABLES IN BRIEF

New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24102, 22 October 1941, Page 8

CABLES IN BRIEF

Panama Merchant Ships. The Panama Government has cancelled the ban against the arming of merchantmen. Lord Liverpool's Estate.—The Earl of Liverpool, who was Governor-General of New Zealand during the last war and who died in England last May, left an estate valued at £39,529. New American seventh United States aircraft-carrier, the Hornet, was commissioned yesterday. She is of 15,900 tons and has space for over 100 aircraft. Her designed speed is 34 knots. Portuguese Shipping.—A message from Lisbon says it is understood the Government has forbidden Portuguese ships to carry merchandise to belligerent countries as the result of the sinking of the Corte Real on October 11. Independence of Lebanon.—General cle Gaulle's representative in the Middle East, General Catroux, said at Aleppo vesterday that the declaration of Syria's independence would soon lie followed by a declaration of the independence of Lebanon. . Railwaymen in War—A statement gives details of the work of British railwaymen and women since the outbreak of war and savs that more than 100 have been awarded decorations by the Kino;. Casualties hv ?ction numbered 280 killed and 1000 injured during the course of railway duties. Decorations for American.—A member ot the American Legion was presented with the Free French Order of Liberation and the Croix de Guerre by rJ ie J * r ~ e 5 re , noh leader in the Middle Jiast, General Catroux, vesterday The American took part in' the fighting around Damascus last June, and is .aesenbed in the citation as a "magnificent officer and adored by his men."