MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1920, Page 2

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

,By Electric Telegraph—Copyright; X-RAY DISCOVERY / PARIS,. May 26. Dr Pech made an important discovery ensuing the protection of operators against the effects of X-Rays, by the applications of rays neutralising the ultra-violet ray. LORD JELLICOE. (United Service Telegrams). i' - ' LONDON, May 26. Lord Jellicoe Sails for New Zealand by the Corintliic in August. AVIATORS’ PROGRESS. • PEKIN, May 26. Aviators Ferraria and Malsero have readied Seoul. SUGGESTED JUDICIAL COM- , MITTEE. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, May 27. Befridale Keith, writing in connection with Queensland labour enactmetns, suggests that the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council provides the nucleus of an Arbitration Council of the highest standing for impartiality as it includes Dominion Judges. British investors would benefit by its substitution, for the present precarious possibility of a disallowance of legislation, unfairly affecting their rights, and an assurance of impartial determination of compensation due them, owing to the change in the terms of their contracts with Overseas Governments.

CARRANZA’S DEATH. Reuter's Telegrams MEXICO CITY, May 26. A committee appointed by General O’Rregau, making a preliminary enquiry into the death of ex-President Carranza, recommends a formal, investigation to clear up the mysterious features, The committee is satisfied that it Is. proven that General Herraro knew where Carranza slept, and assisted in placing sentinels, but left later for a nearby village. At three o’clock the hut was attacked on all sides. Carranza was heard shouting:—‘; My leg is broken.” He begged for a’carbine to defend himself, but another immediate volley through the walls of the tent killed him. Great confusion occurred. Herrero captured several attackers, and forced four of these to sign a statement that Carranza suicided. The Committee appears to place the blame definitely upon Herrero.

COTTON PROSPECTS. LONDON, May 26

It is understood the cotton-growing proposal for Queensland is being further considered. The Premier, Mr Theodore, now ill London, -lately expressed the belief that Queensland can grow cotton as well as California. A proposal was made, it is understood, during Mr Hunter’s visit to Manchester. Mr Hunter pointed out that two years’ experience was on jsuch a small scale as not to justify Queensland embarking on a big project. 'Negotiations are still proceeding and further interviews are probable, wherein Mr Hunter will urge the Manchester cotton traders to accept a deeper degree, of responsibility for the Queensland experiments. , WAR GRAVES IN GERMANY. LONDON, May 26, Australia House is investigating a complaint arising out of alleged obstruction by officers of the Graves Section in order to prevent a relative from Australia from attending the exhumation of the body of a soldier who died in captivity. It is understood the Australian authorities accepted the German report regarding the grave, but the -relative made enquiries during a visit to Franee, and became suspicious that the report was inaccurate. The relative applied for leave to attend, when, in accordance

with practice, “the body was exhumed preparatory to burial in an Australian cemetery. The relative complains that obstacles were placed in 'the way, but finally, by British intervention, he saw the grave opened. It then transpired the grave contained six British soldiers, but no Australian. The mistake was obviously due to faulty German records.

WAR FAMINE FUND

(Received this day at 8.40 a.rn.) LONDON, May 27

I The King lias consented to become natron of tlie Imperial War Famine Fund. Tlie Committee includes the Premier, Lord Birkenhead, leaders of political parties, churches, and services and British Red Cross. Tlie fund is intended to co-ordinate and centralise British efforts for the relief in one of the most terrible tragedies of history. The fund will shortly be launched in every district of Ijondon and be extended rapidly through the provinces and Do minions, so that it may become an impressive Imperial movement, by the 'British peoples as a whole.