MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 November 1918, Page 1

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 10

Mr Theodore Roosevelt in an exclusive interview- to the Australian Press Association correspondent regarding Mr Huglies’s statement to the New York “Timos’s” London correspondent, cabled on the 10th and 11th. said:—“l cor ,!inl!y agree with what 1 have seen of Mr ■ Hughes’s statement. It tvould be a crime against the British Empire and civilisation for England to give back a single German colony which the British Imperial forces have conquered. They should lie kept hy the Australian or South African Governments, or the Imperial Government itself. In addition, I entirely agree that Australia, like the United States, should he left tree to absolutely determine for itself its economic and internal social and industrial policies, including all such questions as tariff, immigration and naturalisation policies. I hope the League of Nations will begin hy being a League of Allies avlio have just overthrown the hideous, despotism Central Powers, and that not a nation, that has been acting criminal shall lie admitted to tli<“ League until, after a sufficient number of years to satisfy us.”

OUR TRADE COMMISSIONER

LONDON. Nov. Id

.Mr. Dalton, New Zealand Trade Commissioner, is touring the industrial districts. and discussing with manufacturers immediate development in exports. Interviewed, he states that the strongest endeavours are necessary to regain the trade lost in New Zealand as a result of the war through increased foreign competition.

THE GREATEST OF HISTORY

LONDON,

Nov. 17

Marshal Eoch lias issued a proclarnation:— 'l’lie Allied Armies have won the greatest battle in history and have saved the most sacred cause of freedom of the world which will he proud of an immortal glory. Richly have you emblazoned vour banners. Posterity’s gratitude awaits you.

CANADIAN MEAT SUPPLY

VANCOUVER November 17

More than half the entire Canadian stock of lambs, and mutton are held in cold storage at Vancouver after arrival from New Zealand.

CONORATULATORY MESSAGES LONDON, Nov. 17. The Press Bureau published a congratulatory message to the King on the termination of hostilities from all parts of the Empire, including New Zealand. TTTANKSGTV ENG SERVICES. LONDON, Nov. 17. Crowded peace thanksgiving services wore conducted in all churches. Special forms of service prayers were used. Their Royalties received an ovation on route. The Guards at the Church received an enthusiastic reception. The first party of released war prisoners arrived at Hull, comprising the 1300 men of the Naval Brigade who were captured at Antwerp. PRISONERS PARCELS. WELLINGTON November 18. The Defence Department notifies that quarterly parcels for prisoners of war which were sent under the coupon system will not now bo accepted bv post offices as the Government considers that all prisoners of war under the terms of the armistice will bo shortly repatriated and that no good purpose can bo served in sending such parcels now.