GENERAL CABLES.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 17935, 31 July 1920, Page 9

GENERAL CABLES.

NEW YORK, July 29. The world’s supply of radium has increased at at. hitherto unequalled rate. Seventeen new grains, worth half a million sterling, have been tested in the United States already this season. ADELAIDE,'JuIy 30. The third and flnhl session of Parliament was opened by the Governor. The speech indicated that notwithstanding the "nproved revenue the additional expenditure, especially in the Public Service, would involve new taxation. By arrangement with the Commonwealth Government five shillings per bushel has been guaranteed for '.'heat. Major Smeaton gave notice of motion for holding a referendum on prohibition. F CEMANTLE, July 30. The waterside workers endorsed the action of the Federation Executive and decided to resume work on the P. and O. steamers. PEKIN. July 29. The Mukden troops are engaged in rounding up and disarming Tuan’s stragglers. Cbangtsolin declares that he intends to protect the President, though it is believed Chang will eventually assume a dictatorship. PARIS, July 29. The Chamber’s Finance Committee refused to accept the Government Bill granting credit to Germany in order to obtain coal. NEW YORK. July 29. The signing of the Turkish Treaty is likely to be delayed owing to a serious disagreement between Italy and Greece o’er the disposition of the Dodacanesa Islands. SYDNEY, July 30. Justice Ewing recommends the release of practically the whole of the Industrial Workers of the World who are now prisoners. He states that some would not have been convicted, and others had already served sufficient sentences; whilst two or three should serve a further term in goal, in their case, however, a reduction in sentences is likely. It is understood the Government will give effect to the recommendations as soon as they are received in documentary form. MELBOURNE, July 30. Mr Hughes, in moving the second reading of the Industrial Peace Bill, emphasised the fact that the Arbitration Court would remain and work side by side with the suggested tribunals. Mr Cook announced that he would present the Budget within a few weeks, it is understoid that fresh taxation to the extent of two or three million is foreshadowed.