MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 6 November 1918, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION. 0 JPYRIOHT.J TO ATTACK SOUTH GERMANY. LONDON, Nov. 4. Mr, Sidebothnm writes: Germany is now approachable l>y three routes on the south. The first is by way of Transylvania ; the second via Belgrade, this way enabling the organisation of the Jugu-Siavs at tlie basis of a northward attack ; and the third would be from the Adriatic Sea, through Laibach Graz, or. with Finnic as a base through Agrain. There is a difficulty in creating a southern front, owing to tlie intervention of Austria’s German provinces between the Czechs and Slavs’ districts and the Adriatic territories, llie prime need is to establish communication with the Bohemian Czechs, via the Adriatic. “We must,” he adds, “go round, not through, German-Austria.” emigration BILL DROPPED. LONDON, Nov. 4. In tlie House of Commons, Mr Bonnr Law stated the Government did not propose to proceed with tho Emigration Bill'this session. RISE IN CONSOLS. LONDON, Nov. 5. The Stock Exchange is cheerful, and fairlv active. Consols are £6l 15sKILLED IN ACTION. (Received this day at 11.25 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 5. Wynne Raymond, a lieutenant in the Indian Cavalry, formerly of Southland, New Zealand, has been killed in action. A COMPLAINT. LONDON, Nov. 5. The “ Morning Post ’’ complains that the Dominions are not represented at the Versailles Conference. IN EOUMANIA. 'United Service Telegrams). (Received this day at 11.25 a.m.) LONDON, November 5. Roumania is slowing bestirring herself. King Ferdinand is conferring with the Minsters and ex-Ministers. ,'l'he Germans are blackmailing and threatening the country for supplies. Threats include the harshest- .proposals, which are being forced upon the court. General Mackcnsen is believed to have i seven divisions, whose whereabouts are causing anxiety. PORT CHARGES INCREASE. LONDON November 5. The Port of London Authority has raised its charges by 20 per cent.