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SHAREHOLDERS' APATHY.
ties, and guilty parties dealt with FIVE NATIONS REPRESENTED. as severely as possible. Whether
Hit is worth while preaching lessons
on the iniquity of wasting water we know not. There are num Bera of Chinese of the frame of mind of Mr. G. K. Chesterton who cares not what happens to water "so long as it doesn't get into the wine..
ARMY NEEDS. »
SEARCH FOR A'MECHANICAL MACHINE.
PROMOTION PROBLEMS.
(British Wireless Service.)
[Reuter's Service.).
HOME POLITICS.
BY-ELECTION FOR ENGLISH UNIVERSITIES.
CONSERVATIVE GAIN,
(Router's Service.) **
London, March (15. The Government has gained a seat at the by-election fof the signation of Mr. H. A. L. Fisher English Universities due to the re- (formerly Minister of Education and a Liberal)..
London, March 15, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, Prime Minister, at the Ministry of Labour Conference convened by the British to-day opened the International Government to consider the posal bility of an international agreement regulating the hours of labour.
The candidates were: Sir Arthur Great Britain, France, Beltium Hopkinson, Conservative, who was Germany and Italy are representedM.P. for the Crickdale Division of
SOCIAL PROGRESS.
(British Wireless Service.)
Rugby, March 15,
In his address of welcome to the delegatos to the International Can ference on hours of labour, Mr. S. Baldwin said:
Wilts from 1895 to 1898; and Mr. Ramsay Muir, Liberal Editor of the Weekly Westminster, who WOW! M.P. for Rochdale from 1023 until the General Election In October 1924, when he was ousted by Mr.
T. Kelly Labourite, as the result of a triangular contest.
The polling for the English Universities was declared to-day as follows:-
Muh (Liberal) Hopkinson,, (Conservative)
Conservative Majority...
2,843 2,000,
$48:
2231 2,084 -885
a quorum at, shareholders' meet-.
"We are all of us advanced coun- ings has outrivalled Japhet's
tries and we anjoy the benefits of fantous search for a father. Even
a high degree of social progresa the anticipated announcement of
Rugby, March 15. Uniformity among ourselves may a dividend has failed to secure the
have far-reaching-consequences to In introducing the Army Esti attendance of shareholders. But
the evilisation of the whole of mates for 1926-7 in, the House of
The combined Universities of there is apparently no remedy for Commons Six Laming Worthington Europe There are people who say
that international Jabour regula-Durham, Manchester, Liverpool, this state of affairs. Perhaps Mr. Evans, Secretary of State for War tions may be of more beneat to one Leeds, Sheffield. Birmingham and McNeill, who initiated the discus-said that 'It had not been easy to sion on the point yesterday, would secure a reduction of $2,000,000, country than to another. That is Bristol return two members to the not sc. There can be no question House of Commons. The result at. which the Estimates showed,... na
in Europe of any country attain-ast General Election was::. like to take a leaf out of the book compared with those for the cur-
The total net amounting prosperity at the expense of Sir M. Conway; Con... of Trade Unions and impose arent year.
Mr. H. A. L. Fisher, Lib. nominal fine on those share- he was asking for was 242,500,000 another country. Each one of us
can prosper best and can make the Pro, J. J. Findlay, Lab. compared with 244,500.000 In the holders who fail to attend duly current year. He pointed out that greatest progress in material well- being when prosperity is the convened meetings. Compulsory in 1921 the Army expenditure was
common property of all countries. interest of this kind would not, £88,000,000 or twice the amount of
and when progress can be made Estimates know the
submitted however, be very helpful toward Even of the 243,500,000 which he advancing together." the proper conduct of the com- asked for nearly 28,000,000 would pany's affairs; and, after Mi, if go to retired pay and pensions. shareholders cannot voluntarily be induced to attend to watch their own interests, then not all the protests of surprise and dis- gust will do any good. And there is this to be said—so long as the affairs of the company are being administered as they ought to be, the absence of shareholders may often be construed as a graceful
Mechanicalisation!"
The Minister said that the manoeuvres of last Autumn had taught important lessons in regard to the use of mechanical vehicles, It was shown that the necessary mobility could not be achieved if, horse transport accompanied mechanically-moved troops. Watil, however, a satisfactory type of machine could be evolved, which also had commercial possibilities. the cost of mechanicalising large forces would prove prohibitive.
something which could be of general as well as military, use,
versely, let one word be whispered Research and "experiment were that all is not, well, and share-continuing with a view to evolving holders meetings will be packed. Which, again, has been a common experience both in Hongkong and elsewhere..
STREET FOUNTAINS.
and which commercial users would stock, so that it would be available in large numbers in case of need, The extent, therefore, to which the field Army could be mechanicalised still remained in doubt,
“FLOWING GOLD.”
THIRTY MILLION DOLLARS
FROM CANADA. BIGGEST SINCE AUTUMN.
(Router's American Service.)
New York, March 15.. The arrival of thirty million dollars from Canada within the past fortnight marks, the largest movement of gold to New York since the British shipment last autumn.
The remittance is not expected the to be greatly increased as
Canadian rate of exchange, which originally induced the movement of gold, had been steadily improv ing, during the past few days.
FLIGHTY FRANCS.
LONDON MONEY MARKET. PUZZLED:
CREDITS TO BELGIUM.. (Reuter's Service.).
Anyone who has had experience of company meetings either incompliment to the directors. Con- Hongkong or elsewhere in the East cannot but be in full accord with the "disgust", expressed at yesterday's meeting of the Tele- Phone Company in regard to the poor attendance of shareholders. Mr. D. McNeill, who aired the grievance, expressed surprise that both in that and other companies
It had been decided to approach with which he is connected, the
the problem step by step. In tha shareholders take no apparent in-
first instance they would form t terest in their own financial affairs The poetic fancy of newspaper small mechanical force of all armg -they are content to read the reporters which dubs these public for experimental purposes, and reports in the newspapers and water-taps, street fountains, is to they would not attempt any large production of mechanical vehicles then proceed to "chew the rag" as he encouraged. A tap by any until they were certain that they to the best way of improving other name would still waste as had evolved the required types affairs. They are satisfied to much, water, and help gear the They were, he was advised, already argue, instead of attending meet-tempers of the many who wait ahead of other nations in mechani-
calisation, and there was, there ings and putting their views be-patiently their turn for a supply fore,
no justification for of "nature's ale" and who oft dis- uneconomigal haste.
Greatest Asset. The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak pute for pride of place. Is there a
The Belgian franca have pre- made the only rejoinder possible. saving of water in the method
Dealing with the promotion of viously alumped to 121.50 after
being steady about 107 for a year. Sir I The directors sympathised with adopted when a famine seems im officers,
Worthington
The market is puzzled. that the Army Mr. McNeill in his views and he rent? Presumably there must Canell was unanimously of the The slump is attributed
cessation of Belgian Government felt sure that the directors of any he; otherwise it would not be put opinion that no change in the pre-support as the result of a hitch. company would welcome criticism into operation-or which was fair, and which was method would
e attempt from Second Lieutenant. to Major in the negotiations in London and constructive and not destructive. ed.
was either necessary or desirable, New York to advance credits to Doubts. ariee when
Belgium. and that nothing should be done
Bankers Demand." Directors would welcome helpful the spectacle of ever-flowing which would in any way impair the
Brussels, March 15, criticism in preference to having fountains" is noticed with num greatest asset which the British
The "Soir" says that the Minister of Finance declares that the shareholders whispering behind bars around them some in the Army possessed, namely, regimental
Banka have fully assented to the early, intermediate, and conclud- The Army Council had, however, measures to meet the situation, and There is no suggestion, of ing stages, either" of personal decided that in the junior ranka
from. to-morrow exchange will be. course, that in regard to the Tele solutions, or, more often than not officers of marked ability should
properly supported. phone Company in particular
in that of considerable cleansing receive accelerated promotion. there has been any whisperings
Promotion above the rank of behind the backs of the directors. of clothes. The flow of water is Major would now be by rigid selec-
fore the directors..
their backs.
cap
"
Evang
other sent system of normal promotion
esprit de corps.
WAR ECHO.
London, March 15. The French and Belgian Francs in London closed, respectively, at 134.75 1/10 and 116.87.
paper report from Paris.
ITALY'S DEBT.
FIRST INSTALMENT PAID TO BRITAIN
The measures contemplated will prevent speculation, and control of the Exchanges will be reinforced.
The Minister of Finance made a It was a mere generalisation in generally at full strength, and the tion, increasing in severity as the regard to the attitude of share amount that finds its way into higher ranks were reached: Above statement at a meeting of the
the rank of Lieutenant Colonel the
Cabinet regarding negotiations with holders of any company toward gutters on the way to smelly selection would become. still more
the,, London bankers, who are do those whom they appoint as direcsewers is great indeed This is drastic. It was hoped that by this manding control over the Belgian tors of their own affairs. If the not all. A big waste of water is means any officer of outstanding railways in connection with the.de fits any. individual occasioned by defective fittings, and proved merit would get hissired loan, according to a news
chance to reach the highest rank shareholder of any com- which produce, not merely the in the service..
but pany or any clique of share drops that are like mercy, holders then, of course, they are the steady flow that prevails successive welcome to try it on, Still, it is throughout each not cricket in the commercial twenty-four hours of the day. A world. If directors are worthy of saving of water would be made the position to which they are if the Chinese equivalent of the elected they are entitled to re- English plumber could be sent Inspect ceive the co-operation of share round periodically to holders to be told the good as "fountains," to re-washer them
The sum of twa million pounds, well as the bad and to be the re where necessary, and to reduce
being the first half-yearly instal- ceptacle of that kind of criticism the waste of water occasioned by
ment of the Italian debt under the that is based on the true interests, defective fittings, tothe min mum.
Washington, March 15. funding agreement recently reach- of that particular company in The insistence, ie queue land Senator Borah: Introduced a reed between Mr. Winston Churchill, which they themselves have a its fairne
solution in the Senate requesting Chancellor of the Exchequer, and -basedemonstrated it the State Department to report Count Volpi, Italian Minister of pecuniary interest: Even destruc
self to inest, and it is the what steps have been taken toward Finance, was paid to the account of tive criticism, if advanced in the
best in the circumstances It is the negotiation of the American the British Treasury to day proper spirit, can often be useful
France in connection with the to directors, and it is certainly not the early bird that gets the worm, claims against Great Britain and to be discounted so long as it is it is the ear
fountains expressed at meetings of share holders and not behind the backs sarkest
of directors:
Lime and again, in the history
local companies the i
SENATOR BORAH'S BELATED RESOLUTION..
AMERICA'S "CLAIMS."
(Reuter's American Service.)
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(British Wireless Service.)
Rugby, March 16..
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LONDON STRIKE.
UNION'S DECISION REJECTED BY MEN.
WON'T RESUME WORK.
(Reuters Service.)
London, March 15. A mass meeting of workers. at Messrs, R. Hoe & Co's factory decided not to accept the decision of the National Committee of the Amalgamated Engineering Union, and declined to resume work.
[The previous message relative to this strike, dated March 10, read: A lively mass meeting of Messrs. Hoe's. strikers rejected a recommendation of the Executives of the Unions to return to work and
resolved not to resume until non- Unionists have been removed and
a substantial increase in wages: sa- sured. The Executives have called ameeting to consider disciplinary nction. As a result of a meeting of the members of the Executives. of the seven Unions concerned with the dispute at Hoe's factory and Sir Allan Smith, Chairman of the Employers' Federation, the em ployers have agreed to defer the operation of lock out notices until March 19.]
TRAIN DERAILED.
FIFTY FEET PLUNGE INTO RIVER.
HEAVY DEATH ROLL.
(Reuter's American Service.)
Boston, March 14. : According to advices from the railway owners, 178 persons were killed and 75 others Injured in the derailment of an excursion train, near San Jose, Costa Rica.
Three coaches left the rails and plunged fifty feet from the embank. ment into the river.
Hung From a Precipice.
New York, March 15. The casualty roll in the Costa Rica accident is now stated to be 248 killed. and 98 injured.
Three coaches were demolished of which one fell into the river from the bridge, and the othere hung from a precipice 190 feet. high
There were 1,000 passengers on the train. The object of the excur sion was to raise funds for a chari table purpose..
Three days public mourning has. been ordered.
BELGIAN FLIGHT.
PROGRESS ON THE WAY TO THE CONGO.
(Reuter Serofoe.)
The Madaets,
Belgian
Catro, March 14.
airman, Lieut
has left for Axequari,
At Atbara.
Brussels, March 15,
The Belgian airmen flying to the Congo have arrived at Afbara,
[A Brussels cable of March. reported The Belg Medants and Verhaege mechanic
o'clock, this mornin in an attempt to fly Conrovia Cadra
| Valley,]
with