MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1918, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

LORD RHONDDA’S ILLNESS. LONDON, April 28

The newspapers tribute Lord Rhondda’s work, and urge the withdrawal of his resignation, which is duo to pneumonia. Lord Rhondda has expressed, ■ his willingness to resume after ho is convalescent. , A NEW DISEASE. LONDON, April 28. Tho eighth death in London within a week is reported from botulism, caused by a germ attacking the nerve centres. The germ is found in undercooked meat, tinned foods and cheese. The disease is prevalent in Germany. A YE-ELECT lON. {Received This Day at 9.50 a.m.l LONDON, April 28. The Keighly bve-election resulted: —- Summerville (Govt, supporter) ... 4873 Bland (Peace Advocate) 2349 A DUTCH 'OPINION. {Received This Dav at 9.30. a.m.) PARIS, April 28. A prominent. Dutchman, in an interview in the “ Journal.” says the Dutch Army of 500,000 is in readiness to defend her rights against aggression. There is reason to believe that, negotiations are on the verge of rupture. It is expected a Compromise, will he. reached upon Germany’s demands regarding Rhine shipping and exchange of food. Holland, with Germany menacing her on one side, and the Entente adopting a firm attitude on the other, is in sore straits.

HOLLAND’S DANGER, (Received This Dav at 10.15. i» m.) ' LONDON, April 27.

The “Daily Telegraph’s Hague correspondent says the Ministers have, announced that the sand and gravel question has not taken an unfavourable course, but the situation is serious. This is interpreted to mean that Government is agreeing to the German demand, but fears complications with the enemy.

The public is alarmed by the German newspapers sudden wave of threats, and the advocacy of ruthless ness.

HOLLAND’S POSITION. ■ AMSTERDAM, April 28

The “T.vd’s” correspondent in Germany referring to the position of Holland says it will depend on the course of events how far reaction against the increased powers of militarists will make itself felt. As the extent of the huge sacrifices becomes known it evokes everywhere fresh , disquiet. When the energetic participation of American’s falsifies the Government prophecy that submarines will prevent transport of American’s the popular disappointment will assume a sharper form.

THE POPE’S ATTITUDE. ROME, Aupril 28

A Papal Note is issuing explaining that the Pope will not participate in the Irish conscription question, but allows the Episcopacy in lielligerent. countries full liberty of action in matters affecting their country. fv

A FRENCH TRAITOR. 'Received, This Dav at 8.50. a.m.)' PARIS, April 28. The M arquis Decquivilley lias been arrested for treason and espionage. He served for several years in shipyards, notably with Gaubet, the submarine inventer. It is alleged that he sent submarino plans to Germany,- enabling them to build similar vessels. It is alleged the marquis, for some years, was in the Krupps pay. He frequently visited Kiel before the war.