AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 April 1920, Page 2

AMERICAN ITEMS.

<By Fdectric Telegraph—CoivrighO

AN EFFICIENT NAVY. WASHINGTON, April 7. Admiral Rodman declared he had never seen ■such efficiency and preparedness as when America entered the w'ar. A MEXICAN PLOT. WASHINGTON, April 7. Reports from El Paso state officials are investigating a widespread revolutionary plot, fostered by agents of United States to overthrow the Mexican Government. They discovered much correspondence between agents and \ ilia. The plotters proposed to cross into Lower California and seize that State w'itli large quantities of arms and ammunition, and then attack Sonora and Sinaloa, while the Villasta’s opened £ revolution in Chihuahua. Bribes wer. to be paid the Yaqui Indians. Colone Chavea of Villa’s army, who was arrest cd at Los Angelos confessed, and Hire' others were arrested and charged wit i violating the neutrality of Unite* States and fostering a revolt agains the Government which United State

recognises. ADMIRAL SIM’S CHARGES. WASHINGTON, April 8. At the investigation as to Navy a - fairs arising out of Vice-Admiral Smis recent charges, Admiral Rodman gave evidence. He said he had come there to defend the good name of the American Navy. The men of the Navy, he said, viewed Sims’ recent attack as deserving of the deepest censure. Admiral Rodman. pointed out that Suns only occupied a subordinate position in London as liason officer. He possibly had arrogated to his office there more importance than actually it de-

served. Admiral Rodman charged Suns ««« a' breach of naval confidence in disclosing the confidential admonitions he got from his superiors. Answering Sims’ charge that halt ,a million lives were sacrificed because of delay by the Navy Department, Admiral R’odman gharacteriesd it as “damned lies.” The Admiral declares the statement is ridiculous. Nobody was responsible for any loss of life that there was.

AMERICAN ATTITUDE. (Received this day at 9-20 a.m.) WASHINGTON, April 8. In order to ‘ immediately carry the peace resolution the House adopted a rule limiting the debate. Jffie mdit - tions are that a majority of the Representatives are favourable to the resolution.

BIG RAILWAY STRIKE. (Received this day, at 9-30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, April 9. The railway strike which started without the Union’s authorisation by an insurgent switchman m lca K district has suddenly spread all over the country. Industries m many sec tions of the community are closing down through the inability to obtain coal supplies. It is estimated there are twenty five thouasnd striking. The Justice Department has -started an investigation to determine whether it is possible to force a cessation of the strike under th c war legislations. Throughout, the country it' is believed tlie strike presages the long waited struggle between Radical sand Conservatives m Labour ranks. Union officials in Chicago have appealed to Government to make efforts to force the men back.

IRISH PICKETS. (Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, April 9. Irish pickets reappeared before the British Embassy and were arreste . Tlie previous arrestees complain <-1 a diet of Irish potatoes during their detention.