MISCELLANEOUS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 January 1920, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS.

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (LONDON TIMES SERVICE —COPYRIGHT] CAUSES STRONG PROTESTS. if (Received This Day at 10.35. a.m.) NEW YORK, Jan. 13 Tli action of the New York State Legislature in refusing, by virtually a unanimous vote, to permit five Socialist members to take their seats,, on tlie that they are members of a f«Sy which opposed the war, has eausa national storm of protest. Prominent Democrats, Republicans, many governors, Federal Congressmen and publicists have sent letters to the Legislature, protesting against their action, on tile ground that.it contravenes the principles of representative government. The Legislature defeated a resolution to reconsider their action, but the outed members will be given a bearing. JEWISH DEATH ROLL. (Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 13. Mr Lansing has announced that 29,000 Jews were killed in pogroms in the Ukraine, up to September, 1919.

LINER AFRIQUE DISASTER. (Received tins day at 10.10 a.m.) PARIS, Jan. 13. The liner Afrique was damaged during a gale in the Bay of Biscay, and was returning to port, when she struck a rock and sank. Four hundred persons are missing, but it is hoped a number will be rescued from boats and rafts.

PRINCE OF WALES. (Received this day at 10.15 ir.ni.) LONDON, Jan. 13. The Prince of Wales, speaking at the Canada Club dinner, referred to the pleasure with which lie anticipated his visit to Australia and New Zealand. The free, confident spirit of Canada strongly appealed to him. He felt sure he would find the same spirit in Australia and New Zealand.

MARTIAL LAW. PROCLAMATION IN GERMANY. (Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) BERLIN, Jan. 14. Martial law has been declared throughout Germany. Other outbreaks are threatened. AMERICA’S LOSS. (Received this day at 10.20 a '.u.‘ NEW YORK, Jan. 14. Alexander, Secretary of Commerce, addressing manufacturers said United States was losing heavily on investments abroad in consequence of the non-ratification of peace. An improvement in foreign exchange was expected sooji.

A BIG SALE. (Received this day at 1Q.20 s.ro.j LONDON, Jan. 13. Eapl Dudley has sold Witley Court The price is over a million sterling. THE COMPROMISE. (Received this day at 10.20 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.

The Republican “mild reservationjstsi” have announced they have reached accord with the Democrats upon four in the proposed'Treaty compromises. Mr Lodge’s reservation demanding approval of other nations to all reservations adopted will be eliminated. Mr Lodge’s three resolutions dealing with Shantung Labour clause and League voting power have been accepted by the Democrats. It is believed the compromise will be successful if the conferees can reach an agree • ment on Mr Lodge’s reservations dealing wifh Article ten and the Monroe Doctrine.

NO HOPE. (Received this day at 10.20 a.m WASHINGTON, Jan. 14. The hope of an early ratification of fhe Peace Treaty are abandoned, as the factipps have been npable to reach an agreement, AMNESTY, TO REBELS. (Received this day at 12.25 p.m) CAPETOWN, Dec. 12. Peace having been formally established, a proclamation has been issued bringing the amnesty to rebels into operation. The amnesty, however, lias been virtually in force for some time. General Smuts is also appealing to the people oif the Union to extend charity to Austrians.

ON INDIAN FRONTIER. (Received This Dav at 12.25 p.m.) DELHI, Jan. 14. Advices from Kofkai of 10th January stn/e our covering parties constructing picket posts were attacked and driven back after a hand to hand struggle, in which the enemy suffered heavily. The post was not established. On the 11th Lucas’s brigade moved out of camp near Gurlamakach, seized the hills and plateau overlooking the enemy who were additionally surprised when Gwyn Thomas’ brigade occupied a post over-looking Amnivitangi. The tribesmen {hen retreated, enabling our forces tji picket the hills.

AT THE SUPREME COUNCIL. (Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) » PARIS, January 13. A Jugo-Slav delegation submitted their views regarding the Adriatic to the Supreme Council on Saturday and to-day. The delegation adheres to the claim to Flume. {ivo representatives pf D’Annunzio and Eiumei National Upuncil Respectively, have arrived, but have not yet been received by the Supreme Council.

LEAGUE VIEWSX (Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) PARIS, January 13. The “Journal des Debates” expresses the opinion that the League of Nations will not yet attempt to define 'Tfie details of the Dominion mandates, preferring to await America’s particiWf,Con after she has ratified the treaty. JAPANESE NEWS. (Received this dav at 1.30 p.m.) / TOKIO, Jan. 13. An important Cabinet meeting thrash ed out the Siberian question. The decision was not announced. Opposition to intervention however, is reported to be stronger.

SUCCESS OF REDS, j (Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) ! LONDON, January 13. ■ There is no further news of Koltcbak, Moscow wireless messages continue to chronicle the rapid advance of the Red s on Irkutsk and the great captures of treasure and booty on Deniken’s front, including 650 guns, eleven tanks 258 locomotives and 5880 loaded waggons. | LANDRU’S MURDERS. (Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) I PARIS, January 13. After confessing that she impersonated two victims to enable Landru to draw their savings, (Madame Landru burst into tears crying—“I am a martyr, not a criminal. My only fault is I love n,iv husband too well.” Landru, when confronted with his wife’s confession, admitted its truth. He still denied the murders and curtly refused to answer questions.

THE WRECKED LINER. Received this day at, 2 36 p.m..) LONDON, January 13. '* The Afrique was wrecked midway between Urhant and 'Bayonne, near the Isle De Re and Isle Doleron, which lee off La Rochelle harbour, whence the

Afrique was making for the open sea through a 1 shallow rocky neighbourhood. It is reported that numerous rafts were sighted carrying rescued passengers and the captain of the ship.

BEN TILLEY ILL. Received this day afc 2.36 p.m.,) LONDON, January 13. Ben Tilletfc is serious ill, of blood poisoning. WAR OFFICE GIRLS. ; LONDON, Jan. 13. A number of girls dismissed from the War Office are hiring an airplane to pursue the Premier to Paris to submit their grievances.

GENERAL BOOTH. Received this day at. 2.36 p.m.,) - LONDON, Jan. 12

General Booth starts on 9th February on a tour of America, Canada and Australasia. He will be accompanied by Commanders Lamb, Kitching and Lowly and will enquire into conditions and the prospects of immigration.