MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 May 1920, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

(Imperial News Servioe)

ACCIDENT TO PRESIDENT.

(Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.) PARIS, May <24

While proceeding to Mountbrison to unveil a memorial to Raymont, Senator and aviator, M. Doschanel, when waiving in a corridor foil through an open door, and was not missed until the train had travelled forty miles. A settler picked, up M. Dechanol who was unconscious. When lie recovered he said r“I am the President.” He failed to convince the workman, who thought him insane and conveyed him to Montargis. It is believed M. Deschanel is not seriously injured but he is thought to he badly bruised. Madame Deschanel and M. Millerand have gone to -uontargis. PARIS, May 24.

An influenza attack preluded M. Dcsclmnel’s accident, but lie insisted on travelling to fulfill his public engagements. He was bruised, but otherwise the injury ia nob serious.

CARRANzi’sM URDERERS. (Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.) MEXICO CITY, May 24. The revolutionary Government posse was sent to pursue Carranza’s murderers. The death penalty was ordered when caught, The Revolutionary Go veriunent proves it had no complicity in the assassination, as orders were given not to harm the ex-President. The funeral will be private.

EMPIRE DAY PAGEANT.. (Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.). LONDON, May 24. Empire Day was celebrated in brilliant; weather. A huge crowd witnessed the Empire pageant at Hyde Park. Ten thousand children with banners marched past Prince Albert who took the salute. The children were chosen from the boy and*girl scouts, church lads 'brigade, and Dr Barnado Homes. Lords iVleai 'i and Milner, and the High Commissioners were present at the saluting base. CHINESE FINANCE. (Received ibis day, at 0.30 a.m.) PEKIN, May 24. In connection with the Chinese deficit, serious trouble, is anticipated if the troops arc not paid next month. Tile soldiers are already unpleasantly restive, while the reactionaries art conducting an intense propaganda against the financial consortium. CAPE RAILWAYS. (Received this dav at 12.26 p.m) CAPETOWN, May 24. In the Assembly, Mr Watt stated for the year ended 31st March, the railways showed afie it of £617,000. Increased rates since 1196 had produced six million sterling. It was intended to erect grain elevators at Durban, Capetown, and seventy-one inland towns, capable of dealing with 11 million tons.

DURBAN OLYMPIA. (Received This Dav at 1 5. p.m./ CAPETOWN, May 25. The Australasia team has agreed to participate in Olympic games at Durban on route to England. DR JAMIESON’S BURIAL. (Received This Day at 1.5. p.m.) CAPETOWN, May 25. The internment of Dr; Jamieson’s r mains alongside Cecil Rhodes on Matappo hills, was most striding and impressive. The coffin lay all night in the open glow of camp fires, guarded by a single' sentry. A processoin up the mountain was preceded by a clerk and choir. There was a picturesque ceremony and great gathering at the graveside, including 150 chiefs and Headsmen. General Smuts paid tributes to Jamieson’s great services to South Africa as one of the founders of the Union.

GREEK KING’S MARRIAGE. (United Service Telegrams). (Received This Day at 1.5. p.m.) LONDON, May 24. The King of Greece had a secret marriage to Mademoiselle Manos." The lat. ter belongs to a Patrician family. Alexander formed a romantic attachment in his boyhood, and not expecting to succeed to the throne he persisted in marrying her in 1919, despite the Greek law.

CHINESE ACTION. PEKING, May 23. Cabinet has ordered the drafting of regulations for placing ex-German concessions at Hankow and Tientsin under Chieso municipal authorities. It is. stated Government intends to establish mode] Chinese settlements.