MISCELLANEOUS

Hokitika Guardian, 19 September 1917, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS

BOMBED. WASHINGTON, Sep. IS. The United States Consular building 5 ii t Dunkirk wn:s wrecked bv a- German ’ bomb on September 7tli. AMERICA’S DESIRE. (Received This Day at 9.50 a.m. - ; NEW YORK, Sep. IS. Vice-President Marshall stated in a speech, that at the close of the war. America must be free to resumo her isolation, untrammelled by entangling alliances with European nations. B* , added: “This expresses but lamely Mr Wilson’s views.” THE BORDEN CABINET’. OTTAWA, Sep. 18. The composition of the Borden Coalition Cabinet is practically decided mpon. Hugh Guthre, W. G. Lai l iff and other leading Liberals have been included. The appointment of a Labourite is expected. CANADA’S CONSCRIPTS. (Received This Day at 9.50. a.m.) OTTAWA, Sep. 18. The first hundred thousand men under the’ new Conscription Act will bo selected beToro I.lth November. Twenty-five thousand will be prepare'.! to go overseas immediately and the remainder as required. SOUTH AFRICAN WARNING. AGAINST REBELLION. Received, this day at 8.45 a.m. CAPETOWN. Sen. 18. The chairman of the National Party Executive has issued a warning to members of the'Party, not to participate in movements of a rebellious until ro, alleged now to be in progress, ne adds that what Africander people cannot get constitutionally, they certainly will not get by force. KING OF ITALY, (Received, This Dav at 8.50. a.m.) NEW YORK, Sept. 18. The New York “'rimes” correspondent with the Italians states the King lives among the troops in a modest villa, and works unceasingly in seeing to the comfort of the troops. THE VATICAN’S DECISION. OVER TEUTON PEACE REPLY. (Received This Dav at 11.25. a.m.) NEW YORK, Sept, 18. A United Press message from Rome states the Vatican will not publish the Teuton reply to the Popo’s Note until the Vatican and Clergy enter the annual retreat, late in September, when special prayers will be offered for ti just Christian peace. The Vatican will publish all diplomatic papers after the war. NOT' APPROVED. (Received This Dav at 10.15. * in.) AMSTERDAM, cpt. 18. Pan-German newspapers disapprove of the Central Powers new regime in Poland.

CON EE REX CF. POSTPONEI). This Dav at 11.25. a.m.) STOCK HAEM, September 18. The Socialists have decided to postpone tSho Stockholm Conference till tho end of the year. A SWISS PROTEST. (Received This Day at 11.25. a.m.. BERNE, September 18. Swiss newspapers are urging Government to prevent the continuous influx of thousands of rich hungry Germans and Austrians, who arc outing up Switzerland’s limited food supples. SPAIN PREPARING. (Received This Dav at 11.25. a.m.) MADRID, September 18. Government has deeded to form for-ty-two fresh artillery regiments and is also considering tho mobilisation of j industry on military lines. Scnofi Dato asserts that this is merely part of a general military reorganisation OOSTA RICA SEVERS RELATIONS. _____ (ReutePe Telegrams.) 1 (Received This Dav at 11.25. a.m.) NEW YORK, September 18. The Government, in Costa Rica has severed relations with Germany, and has ordered all Germans to he interned. DUTCH PARLIAMENT. AMSTERDAM, September 18. Tho Queen’s speech at the opening lof Parliament stated tho prospects of the coming winter were unsatisfactory. The Netherlands continues ready to ward off possible transgressions of neutrality Imt it was becoming continually more difficult to supply the people I with the necessaries of life, raw mnte- ' rial, and adequate tonnage for the oxj liort and import trades. Wo are lnek- ’ ing collaboration all classes. Tt is now more that ever essential to [ maintain ourselves amid the growing distress of the nations. | CANADIAN POLITICS.

OTTAWA, September 18. Borden has announced that even if tlie Conservatives are elected, lie will omit no effort to form a Union Givernment. MR LANE’S VIEWS. Received this day at 2.30 p.m.,) i NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 1 Speaking at the Atlantic business mens war convention, Mr. Lane said United States was making full stoam ahead, and will continue fighting until the world ha s no fear. Kaiserism in Germany constitutes an organised ambition imperilling tho world’s peace. It may be better for Germany internally, if she realised that to be restored to a family of nations as a friend, she. must abandon the hope of mastering tho world with high explosives and low intrigues.