GENERAL CABLES.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18021, 9 November 1920, Page 9

GENERAL CABLES.

LONDON, Nov. 6. It is learned authoritatively that the effects of the recent British successes in Mesopotamia have been considerable. Several rebel tribes have surrendered unconditionally and have given up their rifles and ammunition. On the other hand, on the left bank of the Euphrates a large number of tribesmen are still defiant and recently have been active against British posts. One of the most curious war sequels is a much-wounded Buckinghamshire man, who long ago applied for a pension, and after a delay was informed that he was dead. He depiied denying the accusation, but the cctrespondence was abruptly closed by the War Office giving him the number of his grave and its location. He now objects to paying income tax. Venizelos declares he will retire from Greek politics if he loses the elections. He says whoever votes against the Government votes for the return of Constantine, and consequently for the destruction of Greece, which would mean the entanglement of the friendly Powers. SYDNEY, Nov. 8. Mr Storey, who has returned from the Premiers' Conference, has stated that the farmers will receive 9/- per bushel for wheat for local consumption all the year round. This will not involve an increase in the price of bread.