MISCELLANEOUS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 November 1919, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS.

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) PRICE OF CHEESE. LONDON, Nov. 20. In the Commons, Mr Roberts statei that Government was losing 10Jd pe pound upon home produced cheese, bu the loss was met by the profits on im porter cheese. THE AIRMEN’S ENQUIRY. LONDON, Nov .18. It is understood that Miss Woolley will be afforded an opportunity of appearing before the Air Ministry investigation Committee, sitting in private. The authorities are reluctant to anticipate the result, but the Australian Press understands they do not attach importance to the suggestion that there were not sufficient tests. Evidence on this point will probably satisfy Miss Woolley. It is pointed out that the machine underwent a thorough independent examination by officials, who granted an air worthiness certificate prior to the departure. agree that Peters machine probably developed a spin in the clouds and failed to right itself owing to the low altitude. BELAKUN RETURNING. PARIS, Nov. 19. Hungarian authorities have ordered frontier officials to arrest Belakun, who is reported to bei returning by the help of a foreign State. TRADE PROTECTION. LONDON, Nov. 20.

An anti-dumping Bill has been introduced in the House of Commons by the Government. It is to appoint a Trade Regulation Committee, which with a view of preventing any dumping, and safeguarding any “key” industries affected by depreciation of foreign currency. The Committee will have power to authorise and grant credits and also to undertake insurances for the purpose of re-establishing overseas trade. ■

INFLUENZA AGAIN. (LONDON, November 21

The Medical [Research Committee report that since the armistice influenza has killed more young people than were killed on the battlefields. It says that bv the unchecked action of influenza the British insurance companies have lost many millions sterling, and the country has lost much more in economic value of the victims. The report urges greater financial assistance being provided so as to enable research in reference to the causes of cancer, influenza, measles, mumps, and scarlet fever.

THE KAISER. LONDON, Nov. 20

Certain Allies are distinctly weakening on the question of a trial of the Kaiser. The British delegates are said to be adopting an attitude strongly in favour of a trial. It is expected that three Great Powers will have ratified the Treaty in a few weeks time, and this may enable Allied jurists to proceed with a trial.

WELLS BEATS TOWNLEY. LONDON, Nov. 20.

In a match between Bombardier Wells and Townley at Holborn Stadium Townley’s seconds skied the towel in the ninth round.

EXCITEMENT IN joburg. CAPETOWN, November 21

Johannesburg was seething with excitement last night, during the visit of the Nationalist deputation. There were many fights between groups of ex-soldiers and • nationalists. Tbp latter stoned a balcony containing women and children and the soldiers retaliated by smashing the windows of the Nationalist Party’s Club. Mounted police attempted to clear the streets but the disturbances continued until they wero stopped by heavy rain.

BRITISH POLITICS. (Received this dav at 9.20 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 19,

Hon Bonar Law speaking at the Unionst Association’s banquet attributed the labour victories in municipal elections to the coalition’s lack of unity in the electorates, whereas Labour was thoroughly united. The results were | not due to a change in public opinion. HJe believed if the general election were delayed for two or-three years, the results of Labour Municipal Government would be seen. Labour propaganda party cries would be heard at next general election and peace problems must he solved the Coalition was broken up. Bonar Law severely commented on Mr Asquith‘s position. Ho said never bfefore has a leader of a defeated party remained so long putside of Parliament, and not dared for so long to seek re-election. The “Times” newspaper commenting on Mr Asquith’s reported refusal to accept nomination for Spen Valley declares it is, a distinct loss of parliamentary efficiency that Mr Asquith s voice and counsel are not available i n the Commons. The paper adheres to its previous censure of Mr Asquith, hut says his experience would be valuable at a time likje the present, and adds that the Premier contemplates breaking with the Unionists in order to seek an alliance with Labor.

A TRIBUTE. (Received this day at 9.20 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 20.

It is noteworthy that Hon. Bonar Law at a banquet eulogised the Premier as representing the nation’s sou during the war.

A CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. J NEW YORK, Nov. 18. The America Power Boat Association has received an acceptance the Royal Motor Yacht Chib pfArnerm. challenge for the Hiyrmsworth trophy. NEW, YORK’S WELCOME. NEW YORK, Nov. 19. Henry I> Davison, head of the Red Cross, entertained the Prince of Wales at Waldorf, Astoria, at dinner. l ie Prince attended a special performance at the Metropolitan Opera House. bolshevik peace. LONDON, Nov. 20. Bolsheviks aye offering a PBWg'l™' teeing the surrender of the Gulf of 11 land Fleet and the establishment of ft neutral .one between Russia and the border States.