MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 March 1920, Page 4

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright )

A GERMAN APPEAL. (Received this day at 9.20 a.m.) BERLIN, March 24

Herr Bauer lias issued an appeal to the nation, in which he notifies that Government is again in possession of full power. The President and Government have returned to Berlin and the National Assembly meets on Wednesday. The appeal invites the people to resume the work of reconstruction of Germany on democratic lines. GOVERNOR ARRESTED. (Received this day at 9.20 a.m.) CONSTANTINOPLE, March 24 The British have arrested Said Pasha, the Military Governor of Constantinople. n MR COOK AIS COMMISSIONER. MELBOURNE, This Day. It is unofficially stated that Mr Cook is succeeding Mr Eisher, whose term expires in October. COMMERCIAL OPINION. SYDNEY, This Day. Commercial men in Sydney and Melbourne arc generally of the opinion that the tariff will increase the cost of living and that the State remedy lies in increased production. WOOL SALES. LONDON, March 23. At the wool sales there was a poor selection of merinos submitted, with largo offerings of crossbreds. Prices for all qualities were firm at tul! late rates. AMERICAN CHEERS. WASHINGTON, March 26 Democrats view with Republcans in cheering the speech by representative Humphreys ,(Democrat) in the House of Representatives, declaring Mr Wilson should not run for the third term. No retort as made by any member, contrary to all precedent.

CARPENTIER WELCOMED NEW YORK, March 26. War veterans gave Carpentier a warm reception. He gave a short boxing exhibition.