MISCELLANEOUS.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 November 1919, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS.

(By Electric Telegraph— Copyright ) favoring the closure. ® ' WASHINGTON, Nov. 13. ' • Twenty-two Democratic Senators favouring the ratification without reserva- ■ tion, have petitioned the Senate V limit the debate on the Treaty, by usg of tlie closure.

SHIPMENT OF ARMS. WASHINGTON, Nov. 13. United States is attempting to prevent shipments of supplies of arms and munitions to Mexico, purchased from Belgium.

coalfield disorders. (R .■reived Thlc Uav at 9.15 ».m.l NEW YORK, Nov. 13. ' Disorders occurred in West Virginia coalfields, owing to the activities of the Radicals.!

POULET’S JOURNEY. (Received This Day at 1.5. p.m.l ' ALLAHABAD, November 13. is not likely to leave Karachi two or three days. His machine will be thoroughly overhauled and new engines installed.

INDIAN BORDER TROUBLE. BRITISH TERMS REJECTED. (Received This Day at 1.0. p.m.J ALLAHABAD, November 13. •Tie Mahouds, who were given till the h to consider, have rejected the terms. Extensive bombing begins against them. It appears the British terms were shown to the Afghan Commander, Wava, who advised their rejection. The result of Mahoud and Wazir deputation to Kabul is not known, but th e rejection by the Mahouds may mean that the Amir has, promised them assistance. T U ~

A SAD END. (Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, November 13.

The aviators started in the most hopeful spirits amid sunshine, following a light snow showed. They waved a cheery farewell. Spectators at Surbiton saw the machine at a low altitude. The engine suddenly stopped and the machine nose-dived into an orchard, struck and overturned. Three explofollowed and a fire started. Rescuers found both men dead.

ADMIRAL JELLICOE. (Received this day at 1.30 p.m.l VANCOUVER, November 13. Admiral Jellicoe, in an interview, said the essential lessons of the war would not be lost. Although the Dominion finances suffered owing to the ? war expenditures, an adequate navy was as essential as ever, if the Empire was to continue to exist in security. Jellicoe will inspect the British Colombia!} coast with a view to naval bases.

PRINCE ALBERT. FREEMAN OF LONDON. LONDON, Oct. ,28. Prince Albert was accorded a great welcome in the city to-day, when he received the Freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering. The City Chamberlain, welcoming the Prince, mentioned that the latter had served as a sub-lieutenant in the Battle of Jutland,- where his services were specially commended. The Prince, responding, said that when his thoughts turned to the future of the Empire he was conscious of the •reat opportunities and responsibilities bating on the shoulders of the youth of the country to uphold its proud traditions.