MISCELLANEOUS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 November 1919, Page 1

MISCELLANEOUS.

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright)

THE PRINCE IN AMERICA . NEW YORK, Nov. 18

The Prince of Wales responding to the toast of the Allies advocated a closer association between New York and London, whereon the trade of the world so largely depended. The Prince visited General Grant’s tomb and returned aboard the Renown where he is staying. During his visit parachutes bearing the Union Jack and American flags wore released over the river on the Prince’s arrival.

LURE OF THE MORMONS. LONDON, Nov. 17

Therie are 200 Mormon agents from Utah now busy in Britain, luring girls to Utah. There are 1200 girls awaiting embarkation. The scarcity of husbands in England is said to have given an opportunity to the Mormon Elders, many of whom have arrived since the armistice. The strongest warnings against their allurements are being published.

STERLING EXCHANGE. NEW YORK, Nov. 18. The sterling exchange is how 406: cents, a further decline.

DEMPgEY SIGNS CONTRACT. NEW YORK, November 18. A Salt Lake City message states that Jack Dempsey, the world’s champion boxer, announces that he has signed a contract for 1,750,000 dollars, to meet the victor of the Carpcntier-Bec-kett fight in the event of the victor agreeing to come to New Orleans.

N.S.W. BOWLING TEAM. SYDNEY, November 19. A bowling team will tour New Zealand early next year. It leaves in the middle of January.

SILVER STILL RISING. LONDON, November 18. The price of silver is still rising. It now stands at 70s per pound.

CHINESE STUDENTS STRIKE. PEKIN, November 17. The students at the Penvany University objected to an American Professor, claiming t.liat ho was incompetent. A strike developed, resulting in the resignation of the Dean of the University.

PRAYERS FOR RAIN. SYDNEY, November 19. Intercessory prayers were said in the Churches to-day for rain.

WAZIRIS ACCEPT TERMS

BOMBED INTO SUBMISSION

ALLAHABAD, November 18

'Pile Waziris iaceepted the British terms on Monday.- They have been brought to terms by British bombing attacks.

Kaiu'gwiate, the Mahsud capital, was also bombed on the 13th as also were Makin and Naroti on the same day. No less than 25 tons of bombs were dropped oir the tribesmen's settlements..

Tiie Mahsuds were warned previously that ample time would lie given them to remove their women and children.

When the aeroplanes left the Malisucf capital was afire from end to end. It was still seen burning two days later. Very little of the town is now left standing. Several smaller villages have also been effectively bombed.

It is understood that the Afghans told the tribesmen to make the best settlement they possibly could, but refused them any fighting aid.

PLANS FOR SALVAGE. LONDON, Nov. 17

There ai‘e immense fortunes lying on the bottom of the sea in many of the torpedoed ships. This has led to proposals for new methods of salvage. It is proposed to submerge submarines on each side of the wrecks, the submarines 1 being . fitted with strong pumps. Thie aim would be to lift the wrecks to the surface bodily on a wire rope cradle. Another idea is to use a great electro magnet attached to powerful cranes, worked by compressed air. THE RIVER CLYDE. (Received 'This Day at 8 a.in.) LONDON, Nov. 17. There are many protests from Ireland against the proposal to break up and sell the River Clyde, which was beached at Gallipoli. It is suggested that the vessel should he sent to Dublin as a memorial of the participation of the Irish in the Gallipoli landing. The Admiralty replies that an attempt to bring the ship homeward will probably result in her foundering. It is better to convert her into cash. Moreover, says a prominent commander, the Anzacs might dispute lielntid’s claim. ON THE WAY. (Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.) CAIRO, Nov. 17. A French aeroplane flying at a great altitude, carrying seven persons, fell near Guadalajara. Three were killed and. the others badly injured. SENATE VOTE. (Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Nov. 17. Mr Hitchcock lias requested Mr Lodge to agree to permit a vote, probably on Thursday, on a resolution to ratify the Treaty without reservations. Eighteenponco for 60 doses 1 That s all it costs to buy the host of all cough and cold relievers —“NAZOL.” Shifts a cold like magic. That never-failing cough and cold remedy—“NAZOL” —is specially good for children. Wise mothers keep it handy. Most economical/ 60 doses Is Gd,