GENERAL CABLES.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXIV, Issue 17672, 23 September 1919, Page 9

GENERAL CABLES.

LONDON, Sept. } 20. Despite demands for reduction in national expenditure, officir.l figures show that there was an increase of 22G7 employees in Government departments in August, as compared with. July. Vast oilfields have been discovered jn Madagascar, the estimated area being 50,000 acres. An analysis indicates that the oil is particularly rich. PARIS. Sept. 20. ' In the Senate M. Daumer announced that France's future reorganised army would total 350,000 on a pace footing, comprised of two home army corps, one colonial, army corps in North Africa, rlie strength on a war footing would be 1 300,000. Six infantry and one cavalry divisions were ear-marked for the Rhine occupation. Universal compulsory 'service would be reduced from three years to one year. This would proiduce 200 000, while enlistments anc. re-enlistnients Avould give unotner 150,000. A report from General Gough was read at the Supreme Council. It says that tthe presence of German troops in the Baltic provinces is a bas's for intervention in Russia. General Gough expresses the opinion that the Government could, if it desired., secure the obedience of the t'.xck's and the recall of Yon der Goitfc's soldiery.

King George has invited President and Madame Poincaire to visit London in October.

The aviator Poulet will attempt to fly from Paris to Melbourne. He is timed to start from Paris on September *29th.

Three Postal Workers' Trades Unions have amalgamated, and have resolved, despite many protests, that the first plank in the society's policy will be to strike. A strike fund has been instituted. The Supreme Council has deoided that the Bulgars. must evacuate West Thrace, which is to be occupied by tthe Allies. The Greeks will only occupy zones at present held by the --onca.' WASHINGTON, Sept. 20. According to diplomatic advices. China is suffering because of the delay in the organisation of an international consortium. It is t'eit that .lawn's attitude in excluding Manchuria and Mongolia is the main cause of delay. China's embarrassed financial situation and international position have tended to bring the Southern and Northern factions into closer union, and to create a strong national spirit. Powerful political groups in Pekin oppose the consortium, despite China's stringent lack of funds. LONDON. Sept. 21. The Norwegian steamer Hortenselea, laden with wood pulp, capsized off the Tyne. Fourteen passengers and crew were rescued, but three died from exposure. Six others were drowned. The "Daily Mail's" Berlin correspondent states that a considerable number of German businesses are passing into American hands, especially dye works ani hydraulic and electric companies. The Pontefract bye-election resulted: —Forrest (Coalition 'Liberal), 9920; Isaac Barns (Labour), 8445. Although no case was heard in the first wee!: under the Profiteering Act, prices are already falling, especially for clothing, boots, hats and fruit. NEW YORK, sept. 21. The Trade Commission to establish reciprocal financial and commercial relations retween Europe and the United States has departed. The State Department and Department cf Commerce have instructed all consular officers in Europe to extend the fullest aid to the Commission. Senator Marshall, interviewed, said: "I don't doubt that the Treaty and the League of Nations will be ratified by the Senate. . Any change will only be in the shape of mild reservations embracing President Wilson's explanations. AMSTERDAM, Sept. 20. In a pogram at Tanolejtza' three Jews were killed, and thirty injured. In a more serious outbreak at Diselly all the Jews were massacred, and' their houses pillaged. A section of troops sent to restore order joined in the attacks. COPENHAGEN, Sept. 19. The trial of the communists has begun at Budapest. The accused include iJS commissaries, 37 journalist... and all revolutionary judges and jurymen. ' The meeting between Carranza and President Wilson, when the latter reached Teras, is 'being discussed. It is believed it will clear up .m-ny misunderstandings between Mexico and the United States. ; HELSINGFORS, Sept 20. A state of siege has been proclaimed at Moscow in consequence,of the approach of the Cossack army 1 FREMANTLE, Sept. 'hi. \ A crowd, singing the "Red Flag," attacked some police who were removing a sick seaman to nospital. Several of the police were injured. Two men were arrested. The polic, fully armed, are awaiting dvelopments.

SYDNEY, Sept. 22

The Bakers' Union has decided to discontinue supplies of bread i'or hospitals and asylums.