MISSCELLANEOUS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 October 1918, Page 3

MISSCELLANEOUS NEWS.

fAUSTUALIAN it N'.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] SHIPPING DECISION. LONDON, Oct. 29.. In tlio House of Commons, replying to-Mr Houston, Hr. Bonar Law stated t!ie Government did not contemplate the nationalisation of shipping. VENIZELOS VISITING. WASHINGTON, Oct. 28. United Press Washingtin correspondent learns that M. Yenizolos is likely to visit America in December to submit Greece’s war aims to Wilson. WOMEN AND PARLIAMENT. LONDON, Oct. 28. As a result of the House of 'Commons accepting the principle of admitting women to the House equally with men, women to-day entered the Strangers Gallery For the first time. Among litem was Mrs Walker Kerr, a New Zealander. JAPANESE HONOUR FOR KING LONDON, Oct. 29. Prince Yorihili Eueliuni, one of the most enlightened of Japanese princes, has arrived in London to present the insignia if a Japanese Field Marshal to King George. A WALK OYER. LONDON, Oct. 29. Air Havelock Wilson has been returned unopposed for South Shields. -REVELATIONS.

(Received This Day at 10.35. a.m.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 29. The Mpnotto- revelations made to American authorities, ivitli the evidence of M. Caillaux’s complicity, have been given to the French Embassy, and will lie used against- M. Caillaux at liis coming trial for high treason. Minotto is a son-in-law of Louis Swift, the American millionaire meat packet:. BRITISH ELECTIONS. LONDON, October 29. The. “Daily Telegraph’s” political ooirespondent suggests polling day will he November 23rd., 30th, or December 7th. SERIOUS RIOTS. (Received 'this Dav at noon.) BERNE,' October 29. There were serious riots at Budapest The rioters sueeeded in getting to the lobbies of the Royal Palace. MAGYAR DEMAND. BERNE. October 29. The Magyar National Council demands an immediate dissolution of the Reichstag.