GENERAL CABLE NEWS

Southland Times, Issue 19434, 24 December 1924, Page 5

GENERAL CABLE NEWS

THE BANK CHEQUE CASE. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.) PARIS, December 22. (Received December 23, 8.15 p.m.) Captain Arthur, when questioned with reference to his share in Sir Hari Singh’s £150,000, gave evidence that he was absolutely forced to receive £40,000, but had returned it to Hobbs and Newton almost immediately. COMMUNISTS IN AUSTRIA. VIENNA, December 22. (Received December 23, 5.5 pun.) The police are taking strenuous measures against Communists and are expelling foreign emissaries and prohibiting meetings. They proclaimed the Austrian section of the Red International illegal. MURDER OF THE SIRDAR. CAIRO, December 22. Abdul Hadi-el-Melgui, who was wanted in connection with the assassination of the Sirdar, has surrendered to the judicial authorities. SPANISH VICTORY. PARIS, December 22. According to the Tangier correspondent of the Matin, the Spanish troops have defeated the Anjera tribesmen. The rebels’ losses were heavy. GERMANY’S OBLIGATIONS. BERLIN, December 22. It is semi-officially emphasised that during the past four months the in ter-Allied Control Commission has had full opportunity of ascertaining whether or not Germany has fulfilled the disarmament conditions in every field. In regard to the five points, it is declared that a considerable portion of the demands comprised in them has already been fulfilled, while negotiations are\ pending in respect to others. LONDON-BAGDAD AIR ROUTE. BAGDAD, December 22. Sir William Brancker (Director of Civil Aviation), ivho is inspecting the LondonIndia air routes, has arrived here. He expressed the opinion that there are only 80 miles of difficult flying country between London and Bagdad. THE BOWENFELLS TRAGEDY. SYDNEY, December 23. The body of James Dwyer, the victim of the supposed murder near Lithgow, is to be exhumed and medical opinion asked whether or not the wounds could have been self-inflicted. EGYPTIAN PARLIAMENT. CAIRO, December 22. A Royal decree has been issued dissolving Parliament. The elections are to be held within 60 days. THE POPE ILL. ROME, December 21. The Pope is suffering from a slight attack of influenza. GUN ELEVATION. WASHINGTON, December 22. (Received December 23, 10.45 p.m.). Until Congress definitely announces its attitude on the question of appropriating funds for a change in the gun elevation on capital ships, the Government will not discuss the subject with THE PHILIPPINES AND THE LEAGUE. MANILA, December 20. (Received December 21, 5.5 p.m.). The League of Nations is forwarding instructions to the Philippine Labour Bureau regarding the membership of the latter in the League Labour Division. It is reported that the suggestion of the League officials that the Philippines should become an American mandate under the League, is being favourably received by Filippino politicians, who state that they will attempt to bring the Independence issue eventually before the League. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOUR. NEW YORK, December 19. William Green, for 11 years Vice-Presi-dent, has been elected President of the American Federation of Labour in succession to the late Samuel Gompers. WAR OFFICE MEAT CONTRACT. LONDON, December 21. (Received December 21, 7.5 p.m.) The Australian Meat Council learns that the War Office is inviting tenders for the supply of 1,500,000 twelve-ounce tins of corned beef, offers closing on March 19. IMPORTATION OF CATTLE. LONDON, December 19. The Government has introduced a Bill into the House of Commons to permit the importation of pedigree cattle, sheep, goats and swine from the Overseas Dominions. FREEMAN’S JOURNAL. LONDON, December 21. Friday saw the last issue of Freeman’s Journal, which was established in 1763. ELECTORAL REFORM IN ITALY. ROME, December 21. Signor Mussolini caused a sensation in the House of Deputies by announcing a new Electoral Bill. It is believed that it will provide single seat electorates on the English basis, instead of the present party voting system. The elections are expected to take place in March. ALIEN IMMIGRANTS TO BRITAIN. LONDON, December 21. As the outcome of recent Conservative agitation regarding the entry of aliens into Britain, a subject of debate in the House of Commons last week, the Home Secretary has notified the immigration officers that while administering the provisions of the alien order tactfully and fairly, they, at the same time, must exercise all possible strictness and in every case remember when any doubt arises that the benefits should be given to the country rather than to an alien.