MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 January 1919, Page 1

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

( AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] SPEECH BY AIR STANLEY. LONDON, Jan. 25. Albert Stanley, in a speech at Huddersfield, said lie was dissatisfied at trade not making the advance which it might have been anticipated, notwithstanding that Government was repatriating as rapidily as possible. The blockade of Germany must be maintained until peace was secured but Government intends to urge co-operation by the Allies in restoring trade in countries bordering on tlie Central Powers, as far as possible, consistently with maintaining the blockade. Referring to shipping he said more ships were available than we had cargoes to carry. He expected by the summer at least as much of the world tonnage would be afloat as before. A big slump in shipping rates is in prospect.

AMERICAN THREAT. NEW YORK, Jan. 27. Speaking; at Baltimore, Vice-Presi-dent. Marshal stated the Bolsheviks party must be suppressed in United States. Leaders trying to precipitate riots must be hanged. AMERICAN DEMOBILISATION. WASHINGTON January 25. General Marsh has announced shipping arrnnegments whereby Americans will be returned at the rate of three hundred thousand monthly, and the complete demobilisation of the forces in six months.

MARTIAL LAW. MADRID, January 25. Martini law has been declared in Lisbon. Monarchist batteries a,t Oporto drove off a Republican gunboat compelling it to return to Lisbon. ARMY IMPROVEMENTS. IN PAY AND LEAVE. LONDON, January 26. The Press Bureau states consequent nu a discussion in past 10days in London, between Ministers and various Departments on the question of proper maintenance of the Armies of occupation and other matters connected w'tii the strength and welfare of the British Army, the Prime Minister had convened a Conference at Paris at which Hon. W. Churchill, Sir Eric Gorkies. General Haig, and General Wilson were present. Far reaching conclusions wore reached, which will he brought before Cabinet early this week and an announcement covering llq, general policy will be made biter. The Government’s intention is to be immediately substantially advance the pay of the armies of occupation and give good facilities for leave.

SINN FEIN INSTRUCTION. LONDON, January 25. The Sinn Fein Executive has instructed clubs to stop hunt meetings in Ireland, pending the release of Sinn Fein prisoners. NEW IRISH PARTY. LONDON, ,) anunrv 25. The (Irish Centre party bus been formed to promote self Government in Ireland within the Empire, under a Central Parliament for national affairs and provincial assemblies for provincial affairs. Mr Gwynne, a Commoner, is Chairman and General Gough, Commoner of the Fifth Army during the retreat, is a member of tb e . Committee. BUSH FIRES. ADELAIDE, This Day. Bush-fires have swept Burna district. The damage is £510,000.

CONEERENCE CONCLUDED. MELBOURNE, This Day. The Conference of Ministers has concluded. Mr Watt expressed his disappointment as nothing substantial was clone, excepting upon repatriation.

A FEDERAL PROTEST. AIELHOURNE, This Day. Mr. Watt lias rallied to Air. Hughes stating Govern mom opposes the return of tlw Pacific Colonies to Germany and opposing the suggestion that they should lie governed by a neutral or international commissiou. USE FOR AEROPLANES. OTTAWA, Jan. 27. Government has decided to equip the Royal North AVest police with aeroplanes for j>ati'ol purposes in the fai north.

SOLDIERS TAKE A HAND. AIONTREAL, Jan. 27. The resumption of the soldiers’ riot nt Winnipeg, resulted in the wrecking of tlit foreign Rolshevist headquarters and the heating of the leaders. ANOTHER SCANDAL. AYOULD BE AYOALVN AI.P. LONDON, Jan. 26. The trustees of the late Lieut. Colonel Hope, who is believed to have' been killed in October 1917, are petitioning the Edinburgh Court of Sessions to remove Mrs Hope, bis widow, from the guardianship of her two children, the petition alleges against her, drunkenness and immoral conduct. It; assorts Unit she was under the influence of drink during the campaign in East Fife when, instead of her husband, she opposed AL' Asquith.

KHKJOHTS JtKINC HJCDUCKI). LONDON, Jan. 27. Till' rodueiion of outward British I'vi.'iulils lo Australasia to the extent of from 10 to do per cent., according to tlm class of goods, commences shortly. A SKLECT COMMITTEE. LONDON. Jan. 27. A Select Committee recommends the introduction of legislation defining the end of flic war in various Acts ol Parliament as being the date ol the latiiicalion of the lVaee Treaty.

GREEKS IN THRACE. ATHENS, January 27. The Greek occupation of T Thrace continues. REBELS DRIVEN OUT. MADRID, January 27. Portion of the Lisbon garrison has joined the revolt, and seized two forts outside of the town. Strong Republican forces surrounded the positions and drove out the rebels. '.IMMIGRATION BARRED. WASHINGTON, January 29. The Houses’ Immigration Committee approved of legislation prohibiting enemy immigration for four years after the war.