AMERICAN NEWS

Hokitika Guardian, 26 January 1920, Page 2

AMERICAN NEWS

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.. A AIOMENTUOUS-DISCOVERY. WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. A Chicago message states that Doctor Earle Carr, laboratorian at the Great Lakes naval station, claims to have isolated the noted Pfeiffer’s influenza baccilus. ITALIAN AIM IN CHINA. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) AVASHINGTON, Jan. 23. Advices from Pekin state the Italia i Consul at Tientsin discussed informally with Chinese officials, the question of granting Austrian concessions jat Tientsin to Italy. The same ques- | tion was brought up at the Peace Con- , ference, where the Chinese voiced opposition. There is an agitation in the Chinese press against granting fresh, concessions in Chinese territory to any foreign power.

ATTACK ON AIR HOOVER. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) AVASHINGTON, Jan. 24. Air Reid in the Senate attacked Air Hoover for acting ns a go-between for the House, and British Ministry, prior to United States entry into the war. Mr Hoover was now. promoting his candidature for the Presidency, for which position lie was considered suitable, y\V ing to his British connections. 6000 STRIKES. AVASHINGTON, Jan. 24. In the House of Representatives in a speech urging the adoption of anti-sedi-tion laws, representative Blanton said there were six thousand strikes in United States during the war.

NO AAIENDALENT. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) NEAV YORK, Jan. 23, The New York “Times” AVashington correspondent states an unforseen turn in affairs took place when several irreconcilable Republican Senators visited Mr Lodge and pointed out to him that they represented a large number of Senators who would vote for the utter rejection of the Treaty, rather than accept any material changes in Air Lodge’s reservations. This, it is felt, i may negative any compromise. Senator Sherman, who is one of the irreconcilables, has stated lie will leave the Republican Party if there is to be any compromise on Air Lodge’s reservations.

JAPAN’S SEA DEFENCE. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) AVASHINGTON, Jan .21. It is understood that japan proposes to utilise her natural insular barrier, of which the Pacific Islands north of the Equator constitute part, for the purpose of organising an elaborate system of submarine and torpedo boat defence. It is believed Japan is making a special study of the Gorman submarine system-and is training submarine officers.- *

ADMIRAL SIAIS STATEAIENT. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) AVASHINGTON, Jan- 21. Admirnl Mayo, testifying before, the Congressiopa} investigation committee, said he disagreed with Admiral Sipis concerning the justice in the matter of naval honours awarded. It is understood Admiral Sims will reveal the namq of the official who made the antiBritish statements, cabled on Jan. 17th.

GERMAN CONSUL. (Received this day at 8 a.rp.) PARIS, Jan. 24. The German Minister, Von Mtfyer has arrived. Von Lersner remping as Couneillor t-o the Embassy. LANDING OF JAPANESE. WASHINGTON, Jap. 24. The Army authorities are informed that 5800 Japanese reinforcements are about fo lapd af Vladivosfock. THE DISABLED TRANSPORT. NEW YORK, Jan. 24. A wireless message received at Halifax from flic Pp what an, states t]ie tow line parted, and tlip transport is ad* *fL The Northern Pacific lapdefl flip f?scued Powhatanis ajifi brought the last contingent of the American Expeditionary Force.