CABLE BREVITIES

Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1920, Page 1

CABLE BREVITIES

A CSTK Ai.l.W\ <A. -N •/- ■ ASSOCiAIIU.N | Negotiations are proceeding between the uernian Government aiid tlie lLis-. sian Soviet .Government regarding an (jjxchaiige of prisoners. " Vonvuerts” .hopes such an exchange will be iol lowed, by a resumption of economic relations.

The “National Zeitung” learns the United. States Government has decided to guarantee American grain exporters payment for American deliveiies of wheat to Germany. The “New York Times’s” Washington correspondent states that the resignation of the Chinese Minister of 4°reigu Affairs tendered last week, is causing comment. They are now attributed 0 to pressure being brought on its Ministers by the Anfu Party, which did in favour their attitude on the Shantung situation against Japan’s wishes. These Ministers advised against entei-

injr into any negotiations with Japan, concerning the return of Ivaiachau. It is understood the Anfu Party, which is conservative, disapproves of the popular wishes and desires such negotia-

tions. ‘ TT . . According to advices from Helsingfors, Kerensky lately endeavoured to enlist the population of the Caucasus in support of a new Democratic Rushan Centre iParty. Kerensky was therefore arrested at Baku, and has been imprisoned.

WIN'S JHIS OWN CUP. (Received this day at 8 a.xn.) LONDON February 19. At the Hackney Show, the Prince of Wales’ own horse won the Cup presented by the Prince. AMERICAN TROOPS IN RUSSIA. WASHINGTON, Feb. 18. General March, giving evidence before the House of Representatives Committee of Investigation, said President Wilson sent American troops to Russia against the advice, of General Bliss, Chief of the General Staff.

, COURSING. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, February 19. In the Waterloo Cup Boyden wa F beaten in the fourth round, and also beaten in the first round of the Waterloo Purse.