BRITISH NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 March 1920, Page 5

BRITISH NEWS.

FARMERS'. WAR WEALTH. By Teleeraph.—Press Asan.—Copyright. Received March 11, 9.30 p.m. London, March 10. An Inland Revenue official informed the Taxation of War Wealth Committee that the increase in the war-time wealth of fanners in Britain was estimated at £3oo,ooo,ooo.—Reuter Service.

THE TRANSPORT DISPUTE. Received March 11, 845 p.m. London, March i). The transport dispute has been referred to the Industrial Court. —Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.

EDUCATION FACILITIES, London, March 8. The World Association of Adult Education is appealing for £250,000 to endow and convert the famous Crosby Hall at Chelsea into a hall of residence for students from English speaking countries attending the London University and other approved centres of education. Lords Gorreld, Sandwich, Crawford, and Vaughan are among the prominent promoters, and the High Commissioners have promised support. — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

A MINISTER'S PETITION. Received March 11, C.5 p.m. London, March 9. The Rev. Ronald submitted a petition of grace to the King, seeking re-instatc-ment in the Victorian Presbyterian Cnurch, with financial reparation for the loss he sustained. The King carefully considered the petition, and commanded that it should 'be forwarded to the Commonwealth Government. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

LORD SALISBURY AND UNIONISTS. Received March 11, 1.55 a.m. London, March 10. The Daily Express states that Lord Salisbury has resigned the chairmanship of the Unionist Reconstruction Committee, which strongly resents his critical attitude towards the Government.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.