GENERAL CABLES.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XLIV, Issue 14704, 3 June 1920, Page 4

GENERAL CABLES.

1W ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH— I (Per Press Association.) TRADE WITH RUSSIA. (A. and N.Z. Cable Assn. and Renter.) Received-JTuue 3, at 9.30 a.m. . LONDON. Juno 1. It is understood that, the 'British Government will insist on the release of tho British prisoners in Russia before assenting to the resumption of trade. To-day's meeting between Krassin and the British Ministers dealt with only general trade proposals, not with any question of recognition, the object being to discover what Russia, needed and what she was able to export. It was made clear that trade could not be. conducted - simultaneously with propaganda. , WELSH- DISESTABLISHMENT. (A. and N.Z. Cable Assn. and Reuter.) Received June 3, at 9.30 a.m. LONDON, -Tune 1. Tlic enthronement of the Bishop of St. Asaphs as the first Archbishop of Wales was conducted this morning. There was a great gathering of Welshmen of all denominations. Prince Arthur represented the Royal Family, and Mr Lloyd George was present. The installation was performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, who, in a. speech, deplored the severance of the Welsh Church. THE NAVY IN THE BLACK SEA. (A. and N.Z. Cable Assn. and Reuter.) Received June 3, at 9.30 a.m. LONDON, Juno 1. In the House of Commons Mr Long stated that British warships were protecting the sea communications and shipping in .the Crimea until the armistice was arranged between Wrangel's army and Soviet Russia. Negotiations in this connection would begin shortly. The warships wore intended to prevent a Bolshevist attack along the Black S°a coast and the road to B a turn, and to support the garrison at Batuni. Mr Long denied that Britain was at- war with Soviet Russia, and said the Admiralty was strictly carrying out the policy laid down by the Premier* in the House of Commons, and was only taking ordinary precautionary measures in the Black Sea necessitated by the policy of the Allies. COST OF THE ARMY OV OCCUPATION.

(A. and N.Z. Cable Assn and Reuters.) Received June 3. at 9.20 a.m. ' LONDON, June 1. . . Replying to Mr Davison, regarding the amount paid by Germany in connection -with the army of occupation, Sir Baldwin said approximately four millions sterling had go far been paid in local currency for the use of the occupying forces. The balance of tlio British claim to 31st May approximated forty-five millions sterling, to which it was estimated 2$ millions would be added in respect to the rest of 1920-21. The question of payment rested with the Reparations Commission. IRISH AFFAIRS. .(A. and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received June 3, at 10.20 a.m. LONDON, Juno 1. A sensational affair occurred at King's Inn, Henrietta street, Dublin. About 50 Sinn' Feiners surprised 25 soldiers guarding the inn and deprived them of their arms and ammunition and. two machine guns. The sentry was surprised J:o get the word of command "Hands up." He promptly obeyed and was deprived of his rifle. 'lhe Sinn Feiners then darted to the guardroom, overpowered the soldiers, covering thp twenty-Four with their revolvers, and then the party escaped in. motor cars, tellinj? the"\soidiers to re-, main where they were for at least ten minutes or they would be shot. The raiders wej-p loudly "cheered as they left, by a crowd which had assembled outside the inn. Police antl soldiers are now scouring Dublin in search of the raiders. Received June 3, at 10.30 a.m. v. LONDON-. Juno,3. Raiders • attacked, the Queenstown naval station, igniting, and destroying a portion of the buildings. Other raicl-\ era destroyed five coastguard stations j on the south coast. The -defence of these stations is difficult owing to their isolated positions. It is believed in some "quarters that the attacks on them are connected with Sinn Fein plans to land war material. \ V . COAL CONTROL. (A. and N.Z. Cable Assn. and Reuters.) Received June 3, at 11.45 a.m. .LONDON, June 2. _Tt is "stated that the export of coal will henceforth be limited to 1,700,000 tons monthly or 20,000,000 yearly, compared with 73,500,000 exported in 1913. Coal exporters declare that the consequent increase homeward freights will detrimentally affect rates and increase home prices. The Government'a. however, is aimed at meeting the needs of the home consumer of coal and keeping the industries going so that manufactured goods can ultimately fill" the ca.rgo space hitherto occupied by the export of coal. WINGED PESTS. /A. and N.Z. Cable Assn. and Reuter.) Received June 3, at 9.30 a.m. . LONDON, June 1! Representative entomologists from {ill parts,of the Empire have,assembled for a . conference at Burlington House. They' -were welcomed by Lord Harcourt. as Chairman of the Imperial Bureau of Entomology. The subjects-discussedin-clude legislation regarding plant pests* and the tadtse fly problem. 1

DEPOSITION OP THE FLEET. ' (A. nnd N.Z. Cable Assn. and Heifers.) " Received .June 3, at 11.'lo a.m. . ; 1 LONDON, J tun- 2. In tlio House of Conyngn.4. dismissing : the Navy Estimates, Commander Boj. lairs asked iT tluv Hoot was to bo ( v otv con crated ut Homo or wore wo to ■ n; great Pacific licet, as now that the*# was n» meilaccv in the North Sua, IV(v mime .lwvo an outlook-.on•,the.Pacific,• Mv Walter liong.replied that certain matters ■ol policy won; not discuss. • • iible, A number of quest-ions ot future t policy .were now be'ore the ConuiiitUv i tor 'examination and a declaration „f policy would bo nlnde 'n» soon as tinAdmlrnlty saw itp way clear. _ ftcfenj. • mg expenditure on the oil-fuel base* he «vkl it was the bminderi duty of ( | lO -AdiiiirMty' to.se© tlint the- storage enpn. city was such that it whs impn«sibl 0 for xliips to be deficient in supply' who rev or they might Vie throughout Hu> world. LOOTED FRENCH VALITAHLES. (Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received June 3, at. 10.30 a.m. GENEVA, June 3. It is reported from Hasle that wliou the French entered Frankfort, tliov found a great quantity of looted I'Yeurli tapestries, pictures. and furniture «t th'o residence of the German Captain T.mhol'. The French Court sentenced 1111 ho f to Hi years' imprisonment in a I'reneh prison. AN (J L< )-.I*AP ALLIANCE. (A. and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received June 3, at 10.30 a.m. \VASIf INGTON, .lime 2, Japanese diplomats express the hop® '.■ bat the United States will heroine u party to the liritish-Japaneso defensive alliance. Britain will submit the ipiest'loll the renewal of the pact to the Dominion Conference to bo held in 1,011don shortly. .Japan sees a possibility of supplanting the League of Nations by a series of defensive alliances between tile principal world Powers. WILD OATS SOWN. (Aus. and N.Z. Cable Awn.) Received June 3, at 10.30 a.m. LONDON, June 2. The Daily Express states that Earl Wilton, who has boon tlio hero of many sensational plunges on the turf, has "scratched all his horses, including; the Derby engagement, lie has nlsu cancelled "the arrangements for a private luncheon party. Wilton succeeded to the title when he was « midshipman in the warship Qui-en Mary.

FLIGHTS. (Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received June 3, at 10.3fl a.m. TOKIO. Juno 2. ' Great crowds witnessed the nvrivnl of the Italian aviators Liculs.. Forrnrin and Massero, on the completion of their 10,000-mile (light from Rome, begun or 13th February. EGYPTIAN CHANGES. (Aus and N.Z. Cable ARsn.) Received .Tune. 3, at 10.30 a.m. LONDON. .June 2. The' Daily Chronicle states that 'the Milticr Cotnwisauiu's Egyptian report is complete. It recommends great constitutional changes, giving the Egyptians a substantial amount of administrative control. including cor tain branches of the judiciary, but tlip British control of public security will not be impaired. GREECE FACES CHANGES. (Twmns Service.) Received .Tune 3, at 1.5 a.m. ATHENS, June ]. Under pressure from political op- , poncnts Yenizclos told the Chamber ; that if the agitation for the return of » Constantino was pressed for it would i raise the question of the maintenimco of royalty itself. This declaration it v generally popular. The Government has restored martial., ■law owjug to political disturbances.

NO MASONS IN HUNGARY. (Times Service.) »>j Received June 3, at 1.5 a.m, COPENHAGEN, June 1, < The Hungarian Government has creed the suppression of Masonic insti>j tutions on the ground of tlu'ir liaving • revolutionary aims. , POLISH CAMPAIGN. (Times Service.) Received June 3. at 1.5 a.m. PARIS, June 1. The Polish Diet has broken oil diplOv matic relations with Czccho-Slovnkin. TRADE WITH RUSSIA. (United Service.) Received June 3, at 1.5 a.m. LONDON, June 2 ; The Standard states that no question, will he ra.ised regarding the payment by Russia for Allied goods in gold. Krnssin's proposals are on the basis of goods for goods, possibly flax and wlient for locomotives and other manufactures, Franco and Italy participating in t!ii> exchanges. CAILLAUX ILL. (A. and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received June 3, at 10.20 a.m. PARIS, Juno 1. , M. Cnillaux is ill and tjic Government has'allowed him to come to Pnriß to consult his doctors. | Caillaux, ex-Minister, was charged with having negotiations with tlio enemy and banished.]