MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 24 November 1917, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

NOTE FROM RUSSI A

{ (Received This Day at 11.25. a.m.) 1 COPENHAGEN, Nov 22. Tim ‘Politiken’s’ llapa'rand.i message states M. Trotsky ha s sent the Allies a supplementary note, requesting a rovis- , ion of tlie war aims. If replies are not received by Nov. 23rd Russia would consider herself justified in making a separate peace. ELECTORAL REFORM. TAUSTRALIAN N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] LONDON, Nov. 22. In the House of Commons an amendment ‘to the Electoral Reform Bill, disfranchising conscientious objectors,, was adopted by 209 votes to 171.

TRA DB COMMISSIONERS

LONDON. Nov. 22

Tlie report of the committee appointed in 1915 to advise the Board of Trade on the work of the Commercial Intelligence branch, states that iti lias been decided to appoint three trade Commissioners in Canada, two each in Australia. South Africa, and India, and one each in New Zealand, Straits Settle nionts, and West Indies. Other posts are to be created as opportunity arises.

The scheme generally agrees with the recommendations of the Dominion’s Royal Commission.

The Treasury has sanctioned the immediate inception of the scheme.

NO SECRET TREATY

LONDON. Nov. 22

In tlie House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil..defvied the existence of a secret treaty tSptween France and tlie Tsarist Government of Russia, providing lor compensation to Belgium after the war at Holland’s expense. He believed this statement to be an enemy in volition. _ NO JAPANESE FOR EUROPE. TOKTO, Nov. 22nd. Newspapers understand thist ‘Jhe inter-A Died Conference, at Pans definitely discussed a Japanese military expedition to Europe! It is generally considered to be expediently impossible; but it is believed that- furttier naval assistance is feasible. It is reported that the Government decided against' sending troops So Europe. A RELEASED FRENCHMAN. ' Received, this day at 8.45 a.m.)

LONDON, Nov. 23. One Frenchman ha s been hiding in a collar in his own house since 1914, where the German officers wore binetted. His wife fed. him from the extra ration given for a baby born during the war. The house was searched once a week but the man was undiscovered. Otherwise, both would hnve been shot. SHIPBUILDING PROTEST. Received, this day at 8.45 a.m. LONDON, Nov. 23. The “Dfljly’ Telegraph” btates the Advisory Shipbuilding Committee has resigned, as a protest against tlie present policy of shipbuilding. They deprecate the creation of national shipyards at Chepstowe. Balckley and Ports way, on the ground that they arcunsuited for tht purpose and in tlie meantime the existing shipyards which could provide scores more ships lire short of labour and material. CHINESE POLITICS. Received, this day at 8.45 a.m. SHANGHAI, Nov. 23. The Military Governors of Yangtse Provinces insist on Government making a compromise with the South. It is believed the South will accept a: dissolution of the National Council and the electing of a new Parliament. Tuancliven has again resigned the Premiership. Wingshichen is trying to form an interim Cabinet. It is believed the Germans have offered a large bribe to secure the assassination of Tuan Chi Jui.

IN THE COMMONS

REPRESENTATION * QUESTION

Received, this day at 8.45 a.m. • LONDON November 23

In the Commons by a majority ot 29 embodied the principle of a determinative vote in the report stage of the bill .Government left the matter to the free votq of the House. Mr. Henderson said it was probable that Britain after the war, would adopt the continental system of poli(tica'l groups. The Labour party intended to nominate candidates on an unprecedented scale. The Commons again rejected the proportional representation by 202 to 126 London imembejrs were entirely against proportional representation.

GERMAN COMMANDS CONFER

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(Received, This Da.v at 8.60. a.m.l AMSTERDAM, Nov. 23.

A German message states General Mackenseu confers with the Kaiser in Berlin tomorrow, regarding possible aid to the Turks iin Palestine. General Liman and von Laders have already conferred wi’tli the Kaiser. The latter sljortlv presides at a War Council to which General Hindenburg and Ludendorff Iia s been summoned. General Falkenhavn will probably retire.

RAILWAY WAGES. (Received This Dav nt 11.25. a.m.) LONDON November 23. A. national conference of railwaymen refused the conpanies offer of a 5/advance making the war increase one pound weekly. The men ask an extra 10/The decision i s a victory for the extremists. Mr. Thomas states that is is a serious situation but there must ho no stoppage of railways.