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› COME AND LOOK SE}! |MOTOR-CYCLES FOR· EXPORT. ASTOVISHING PRICES !!!
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An important point, too, that! the American has discovered in
GREAT REDUCTION SALE that it is cheaper in make a
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moderately efficient large engine than a highly eličjent small one öf similar maximum power out- put. One doubts, very much if, Įgiven a scientific formula Bais! for comparison, the standard American motor-cycle can com- pete with the British product on the score of "efficiency,” but the important point is that a formula! will not help a motor-eyelist to | negotiate six inches of mud or surmount A sand-drift. If he wishes his machine to be suitable for export purposes the British designer would do well to divorce "efficiency" and espouse " effec tiveness." And he need not spend fang upon any main road at home in order to see that “effectiveness,” as typified in the American machine, makes a pretty strong | appeal to motor-cyclists of his
own nationality...
THE LIGHTWEIGHT'S FUTURE.
The above consideration would ba hopelessly misunderstood if it were taken to suggest that there machine, for that there most is no future for the lightweight
London, June 13. Mr. Herbert Samuel has been appointed to the Grand Cross of the British Empire on his appointment as High Commissioner for Palestine. Mr. Samuel in a statement of polies says complete religious liberty will be maintained in Palestine. Sacred places will remain under control of the adherents of the respective religions. The ertainly is, both here and abroad.
always providing that it be cheapi civilian administration of the country will be immediately established,
At the same time, it Jenough. the higher ranks consisting of British officials and the other rankas significant that in America being open to the local population irrespective of creed Order will{ there is practically nothing be ärmly enforced and the economic development, of the country will; between the powerful twin- be actively promoted. Measures will be adapted to re-construct the cylinder heavyweight and the Jewish national home. Roads, railways, harbours and electric powerclass of mount which embraces will be provided. The soil will be better cultivated, wastelanda motor-scooters and motor-assisted reclaimed, forests planted, malaria extirpated, industries in towns pedal-egeles. The names of and villages encouraged, and immigration developed.
CONTROL OF TRANSPORT.
London, June 11.
Indian, Harley-Davidson. Ex- celsior. Reading-Standard, Hen- Įderson, &c., are familiar in alav st evey country in the world and are inseparably associated with the combination of strength. weight, completeness, and high- power. Incidentally, they are just as "true to type "an are the vast The "Daily Express” says that the Cabinet has adopted a trans-majority of An ¡rican cars. port scheme whereby transport organisation will be directed by the
To return, bowever, to the State, although the actual undertakings remain under private owner-lightweight, or mediumpowered ship. The Transport. Ministry becomes permanent, with considerable machine, to
which so TADY power of control of transport services. Nationalisation of railways British makers bare pinned their faith,' the best that can be The "Times" says that under the Government transport scheme expected of it, so far as its use the railways will be concentrated in the hands of eleven companies.(outside Europe is 'concerned, is Ports will be provided with railway facilities irrespective.of the that it will prove an efficient interests of individual companies.
is rejected.
DISORDERS IN IRELAND,
London, June 11. Sinn Feisers attaged the police barracks at Carrigadreside. Cork, and partially destroyed the building with explosives. The escupants refused to surrender and repulsed the assailants after four hour fight.
THE COLOUR LINE.
"missionary, converting to motor-cycling those who have. not, for a variety of reasons. adopted it before. But ultimately the lightweight rider gravitates to the more ambitions "heavy,” and it is therefore desirable that the supply of the cheaper, more
up by a supply of paxeful mounts modest machine should be backed
capable of being sold at the righ: price. The British manufacturer: makes an excellent article, of which he may well be proud, bat ļi: is quite useless for him to try and sell it to people who know their requirements much better than he does, and show very clearly that they want something rather diferent.
If he were 10 study his markets with a mode
Montreal, Juce 11. After a bitter debate the Federation of Labour passed a resolution requesting the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks to eliminate the col urfopen mind, and odtre bimself line from their constitution and we the negro full membership.
DEPORTATION. FROM CANADA.
Ottawa, June 11.
A Government Bill introduced at the instance of the Labour Unions abolishing deportations of British born people guilty of aedition has been rejected by the Senate by 30 to 17.
PRINCESS MARY PRESENTED.
London, June 11.
At the first Court for six years at Buckingham Palace. the debutantes included Princess Mary. Trains, feathers etc. were not worn, in accordance with the Royal wishes.
GERMAN POLITICS.
Berlin, June 11. Ex-Premier Scheidemann, interviewed, urged that the Majority Socialists closely co-operate with the Independents, not the Peoples Party. The Rights should take office to prove whether they can carry out their election promises and disentangle the budget.
THE WORLD'S COTTON.
Zurich. June 12,
boldly to solving the problem of producing a big machine at a low price there is lite doght that he would ultimately prove successful An regaining the ground shat he has lost by his present policy. If, on the other hand, he is not prepared to make fresh plans he will have consider- ably to modify his present pro gramme, and shape it so as to meet a solely domestic demand.
AIR FORCE OFFICERS" SWORDS
MR. CHURCHILL HECKLED. "Why are swords regarded as necessary part of the uniform
of Air Force officers? Captain Wedgwood Bean put the question in the Secretary for War and Airl to the Hoase of Commoss re- cently.
Mr. Churchill said the sword formed part of the full-dress, uniform of every British officer. A sword had always been worn by members of the fighting force. in this and other countries.
Mr. Geo. Lambert: The right hon. gentleman being an authority on these matters, will he tell us why it is necessary to continue the male? (Laughter.)
Mr. Churchill: Even civil heads of Government Depart-
sword on certain occasions. meats, including Ministers, wear
Mr. Lambert: It is not un-
The Cattan Congress has discussed a resolution emphasising the world danger of shortage of cotton and pointing out that with the return to normal conditions the consumption of cotton will probably derstood that when a sword is increase. Therefore considerable extension of plantation is necessary worn the intention is to use it ia It expressed the hope that the British and other Governmenta con- the only way possible-by fight. [cerned would actively promote the development of plantations.
THE ITALIAN CABINET;
Rome, June 11. The King has requested Signor Giolití to form a cabinet.
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ing with it? (Laughter.)
Mr. Churchill: I may wear a sword on occasions, but there is no obligation on me to fight with it. (Mure laughter.)
Capt. Wedgwood Benn asked why it was necessary in these days to observe an obsolete rule. Air Force officers were of recent creation.
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