CABLE NEWS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16035, 28 January 1920, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association, BERLIN, January 26. A student baa been arrested for discharging a revolver at Eraeberger when leaving tbe Courtliouse- The shot imbedded in a shoulder, white a second bullet glanced off a waistcoat button. The wound is not serious. WASHINGTON, January 25. The Japanese Government has notified China of her desire to open immediate negotiations for the peaceful and speedy settlement of Kaiochan. The Inter-State Commerce Commission reported that the Government deficit on :tbe operation of railways in 1919 amounted to three hundred million dollars. OTTAWA, January 24. The Government lias announced that Canada will organise and train 50 field and 15 heavy artillery batteries as a first step towards the post-war reorganisation of the Dominion militia. PARIS, January 26.

A court-martial has opened of seven soldiers who were charged with assisting the enemy. The men were mostly deserters who returned to Prance and acted as spies under the direction of the famous “blonde lady” of Antwerp, the cleverest German organiser. LONDON, January 26.

• The ironmoulders’ ballot resulted in 17,667 votes in favour of resumption on the terms offered by tbe employers, and 11,283 against. The Daily Express’ Cairo correspondent states that Egyptians attacked Indian troops at Tauta. Fighting ensued. Twenty Egyptians were killed and fifty wounded.

Mr Murdoch states that expectations of an Imperial Confcx-ence being held in 1920 are dwindling in official circles. It is stated that many important subjects are listed for discussion, but the physical difficulties of getting the Dominion Premiers to London are believed insuperable.