MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 March 1920, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

•'By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

ECONOMY CAMPAIGN. LONDON, March 4. The “Daily Mail” ha s started a “postcard economy campaign,” by which thousands of housewives’ postcards, demanding a- reduction in the cost of living, are daily delivered to members of the House of Commons. The paper claims ( that the first result has been apparent in a debate in the House of Commons on the cost of the British representation at the Peace Council at Paris. Colonel Wedgwood estimated that the f cost of l the delegates’ expenses for hotels, etc., totalled two millions lingSir Alfred Mond admitted that the hotel bills alone amounted to two hundred thousand pounds sterling for accommodation only. Mond was then heckled about the typists being “dressed like dancers,” about tile bands and the champagne connected with the British delegation.

Moud disclaimed all responsibility for these. He said: “The Food Ministry supplied the champagne.” BANKING AT SEA. LONDON, Feb. 25. The Cunard steamer Imperator, a former German liner, now on the way from Liverpool to New York, has on board a fully-equipped branch of the London Joint Citv and Midland Bank. If the experiment is successful, it will be Extended to other liners. GERMAN LINER FOR HOLLAND. LONDON, Feb. 24. Reuter’s correspondent at Paris reports that tlife “Matin” states that a large German mail steamer, just delivered to the Dutch Lloyd Company, has arrived at Amsterdam. The paper vigorously protests against the transference, which it states is an attempt to reduce the tonnage available for distribution to the Allies. It adds that the vessel was spotted by a British destroyer leaving Hamburg but the British commander received no reply to his request for instructions. UPSET IN PORTUGAL. (Received this dav at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, March 5. Grave unconfirmed reports are circulating as regards Portugal, where Labour troubles are acute. A railway postal and telegraphic strike is in operation. All communication has completely censed.

REPORTED DISORDERS. (Received this d*»7 at 1.30 p.m.) MADRID, March 4. Official—Mayor Tuy reports according to travellers from Portugal that disorders have broken out. Shots were fired at Lisbon and Oporto. The military train was bombed and fired on when approaching Viannado Costello. WARCRTMINALS. (Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) BERLIN, March 5. The National Assembly passed a Bill dealing with the trial of war criminals. INDIAN FRONTIER OPERATIONS (Received this day at. 1.30 p.m.) DELHI, March 8. ' The Derawat column at Kaniguram © sustained fifteen casualties when postin* pickets beyond Liashkar. Wazirs are reported to have left Shako., The officer commanding at Ur Wazirs an telegraphed that he visited the advanced Column. The hospitals were well found, transport good and picket posts strong and secure. The troops are confident" and elated at their The Chnaitanzi country consists ot vei. precipitous rocky hills. Th. recc.rt successful operations speak highly [or the valour of the troops. _