MISCELLANEOUS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 November 1919, Page 1

MISCELLANEOUS.

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) t GERMANY’S ARMED STRENGTH s ’ LONDON, Nov. 22. Discussing the recent estimates o , Germany’s armed strength, an author i ity who has jußt returned from Ger • many, stated there were three catagor i ies ,of armed forces ; first, the Nationa •Army of one hundred thousand, as fix ; ed by the Versailles Conference. Secondly,—The public , Defence corp estimated at one hundred thousand centred in cities, tantamount to pennai ent police, all members being ox-soldier: living in hayracks. Thirdly,—The citizens defence corps consisting of volunteers which sprant into existence as the result of Spartacist troubles. Its numbers are incalculable, but it is known to be well armed and officered ,and undoubtedly the reactionaries count on its support. The forces possess organisations in the rural districts besides the towns. Stocks of arms and ammunition were sent broad-cast over Germany, for emergencies, notably in Pomerania, where every country house is an arsenal. The authority added that what Berlin is most impressed with, is the growth of British prestige. Germans, especially business men, believe, Britain is most sympathetic, towards the reconstruction of Germany, and look most hopefully to Britain and the colonies for raw materials, without which Germany must starve. MORE RIQTING. CAIRO, Nov. 22. Heavy rioting followed the mistaken use of ball cartridges by. Egyptian soldiers in a squad, when ordered to fire blanks. British troops attempted to restore order, with pick-axe handles, hut were compelled to fire and twelve were killed. Nationalist delegations have appealed to Egyptians to seize their independence. The appeal .says they are masters of Egypt, and will write a glorious history. All ranks and occupations must do their duty and grasp your sacred rights. . Moderate Egyptians criticise the British announcement of .a new constitution as vague. Lord Milner’s commission lias postponed its departure.

CARRYING on. LONDON, Nov. 21

In the Commons, replying to Mr Henderson, Hon Bonar Law said the absence of Mr Wilson’s ratification of the Treaty would not permit the remaining Allies from carrying it into effect. He declared .tlie Government did not lack determination to see the League of Nations effective.

ECONOMIC COUNCIL. ROME, Nov. 22. The Internal Economic Council has opened. SUPREME COUNCIL. PARIS, Nov. 22. American delegates continue to sit in Supreme Council, but in a. passive role. ■ TENNIS. . PARIS, Nov. 22. In the covered courts championship, men's doubles final, Gobei’t and Lnurentz, beat Mishu and Portlock 3-0. ITALIAN SITUATION. LONDON, November 25. The latest, news ,of the Italian situa-. tion is disturbing There are now sej’ious revolutionary disturbances in Italy. The northern provinces are very disaffected. The majority view is that the Socialist Deputies are against the continuance of the monarchy. The Cabinet remains in constant session and a. strict censorship is being maintained. The position is gi'ave, ,but is not re- . garded as alainning.

BOMBING OF TRIBESMEN. ALLAHABAD, Nov 25.

Some sections of the Masliud tribesmen have asked for peace as the result of the daily (British air raids on them. They have been informed that until there is a general agreement amongst the tribesmen to submit to the British terms, no overtures will he entertained.

Meanwhile the bombing of native villages continues, and probably it will he further intensified in the future.

The operations show that the air force has proved the decisive factor in this frontier campaign, achieving victories which a punitive force could only gain after svere losses.

WORLD’S MEAT SUPPLY

(Received This Day nt 8 a.m.)

OTTAWA, November 22

The North American Reindeer Coy.', capitalised at $75,000 have been granted a charter to permit them to graze reindeer on an area, of 75,000 square miles, north of Churchill river. The company will graze a herd of 1,500, which will lie self-sustaining. Tlie Government’s purpose is to increase the world’s meat supply.

CHINESE CONSORTIUM. (Received this day at 8 a.ni.) WASHINGTON, November 22

. It is understood that the State Department has decided to entertain Great Britain’s suggestion that South Manchuria should not he included in the consortium, on the understanding that Japan will withdraw the reservations affecting Eastern and Inner Mongolia. The State Department has intimated, that the United States does not contemplate any encroachment on vested Japanese interests in Manchuria. LOVAU UNIVERSITY. (Received . this day at 9.25 a.m.) OTTAWA, November 23. According to a telegram from Montreal the main building of the Loval University has been burned down. The los-; amounts to s'loo,ooo.

NOVEL INSURANCE FUND. (Received this day at 8.15 a.m.) ) LONDON, November 23. | The under graduates of the Emmanuel college at Cambridge are establishing an insurance fund against the procI tor ini, fines, and covering the ordinary risks except Guy" Fawkes and Armistice days. The , fund also provides for a farewell dinner for the under graduates sent down.

UNEMPLOYMENT PAY. (Received This Day a*, 8.43 a.m.) 1 LONDON, November 23. Tlie cessation of the unemployment pay affects 61,000 men and 34,000 women, BIG WARSHIP DESIGN. (Received This Dav at 8-45 a.m.) . LONDON, November 23. The “National News” states that the British Admiralty is considering the appointing of an expert committee to investigate warship construction owing to the conviction that developments in aircraft and submarines necessitate striking departures from pre-war stand- ' rrds in construction of big warships, f-ome experts endorse Admiral Fisher’s and Scott’s views that big warships are becoming obsolete owing to their vulnerability from aerial and submarine J attack. PRINCE QF WALES. (Received This Dav at 0.25 a.m.) NEW YORK November 22. .The Prince of Wales while reviewiig British war veterans recognised the uniform of Lieut. Ross Luggan of .New Zealand Field Artillery, who asked the Prince when the latter would visit New Zealand. The Prince answered—“ Just as soon as I can.”., AMERICA’S DEAD. (Received .this day, at 9.33 a.m.) NEW YORK November 22. It is announced, that United States s negotiating for tlie return to Anierit a of soldiers buried in France. United States will ask that America be made an exception to the General French prohibition of the removal of nilitary dead. MEXICAN EXECUTED" (Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.) vNIj)W YORK, Nov. 22.

News from El' Paso in Texas, states General Angelos, the Mexican revolutionary leader who is reputed to have perfected the French 75 m.m. gun, was executed by Carrapaists at Chihuahua City, after a courtmartial. He smiled when sentenced.

COAL PRODUCTION. (Received this day,.at 9,39 a.m.) ROME, November 23,

Lord Crawford, speaking at the In-ter-Allied . Economic Committee, declared the control of coal production and distribution was an unsuppo'rtahle burden on the British taxpayer ■ adding that during the past sixteen month's the Treasury had lost four hjindreff .thousand sterling per week. The only solution pf the problem lay in -incrersed production, not only in England; but in France and the rest of Europe.

AUSTRIA’S FOOD. (Received this day, at 9.33 a.m.). LONDON, November 22

Lord Cecil Harmsworth, in answer to a question said the. supplying of Austria with necessities concerned not only the Allies but the whole world. The economy Council had neither power nor means to meet the necessity. The Council had decided to continue the intcr.-Allied arrangement regarding food supplies after December 31st.

PETROL PRICES. NEW YORK, November 22 Petrol is unchanged.