MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1920, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

( AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. 2A lII,E ASSOCIATION/J JAP ambassador, (Received tlns-day, at 9.30 a.m.) TOKIQ, May 25. Baron Hayaslii, a. former Governor of the province of Kunntung, South Manchuria has been appointed Ambassador to Britain, succeeding Schenda. NON-FERROUS MINING. fAUSTRALIAN <fc N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] <#) BEUTER. ] (Received this day at 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, May 26.

Tile report of the Committee on the possibilities of non-ferrous • mining in United Kingdom recommends centra- | lisation in one organisation of depart- [ mental duties relating to non-ferrous j mining. It urges organisation immediately to undertake geological statistics and also recommends tTie adoption of the 1914 Commission’s proposals re- | lative to health and safety of workers in 'mines and'compulsory deposit with the Department of Mines of surface and un» J derground plans of all mines, on lines of the South African practice. The rei port further suggests the above mentioned organisation should undertake certain functions which the Dominions regard as falling within the scope of Government, although never so regard ed in United Kingdom. For instance, advice regarding development and also improvement of existing methods. An important recommendation is that Government should take powers analogous, to those of the Dominions and extend financial assistance to mines to enable them to surmount difficulties and undertake approved exploration and development. '

WHEAT SUPPLY. (Received this day at 11.30 a.in.) NEW YORK, May 26. Chicago reports the visible wheal supply is 40,369,000 bushels. AN INTERVIEW, (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, May 26. President Wiison received Sir A. Geddes, who said it was the unanimous wish and hope of British peoples, where ever they may be, that the relation of friendship with the peoples of United States should be strengthened and developed. CANADIAN EMBARGO. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, May 26. The House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee favourably reported on n bill authorising Mr Wilson to appoint a Commission to treat wit! Canada on the subject of the latter’s embargo on print paper and pulpwoods. It is expected the Bill will shortly he passed. The Committee, pointed out that Canada’s action was virtually forcing American print paper manufacturers to move into Canada, and emphasised the fact that while Canada was within her rights to enforce the embargo, which was working hardships on United States, Congress could pass an embargo on the exportation of coal, and sulphur dyes to Canada, wh : would work a hardship on Canada, A SPANISH PROPOSAL. (Received this day at 12.26 O.m) LONDON, May 27. Tlie Madrid Government is Considerinfi the socialisation of bread in consequence of the bakers strike. (Received this.day at Ui tJo pm) INDIAN STRIKERS. DELHI, May 27. Railway strikers at Bombay rioted and damaged the, rails and signals and waylaid the trains. The military dispersed the strikers, HOLLAND AND BELGIUM. (Received This Dav at 1 o. p.m.i / BRUSSELS, May 27. The Foreign Minister explaining the rupture of negotiations with Holland stated since 1839 Holland "had demanded the sovereignty of Wielingen Channel commanding the 'approaches to Zeobrugge, which was the maritime base of Belgium’s defence. I LABOUR SET-BACK. (Received This Day at 1.5. p.m.i LONDON, May v\ The Congress of Co-opera live Societies shelved the question of - ailili-ioiug with the Lai) .ur party. Tli: decision is regarded as ini] ortaqt, ui view oi the anxiety of advai ced Lauoiirites IQ secure the financial backing from Cooperative Societies, n.s well as food supplies in the event of general strikes.

FINANCIAL, (Received This Day nl 15. p.m.) LONDON, May 27

There arc extraordinary fluctuations in European exchanges, attributed to anticipation arising front coming financial conferences. The franc touched 49.10, the mark 132 and kroner 5.60, compared with 6.90. SPA CONFERENCE. LONDON, May 27. Germany has agreed to the postpone, ment of the Spa Conference. AIR WILSON’S VETO. (Reuter’s Telegram.) (Received this day at 1.5 p.m.) WASHINGTON, May 27. Mr Wilson has vetoed the Knox resolution. PACIFIC CABLE. (Received This Day at l.<». p.m ) OTTAWA, May 27. Alliward, General Alapager of the Pacific Cable announces the Board is considering the duplication, of the cable from Vancouver to Norfolk Island. The cost is in the vicinity of four mil]ton sterling, but it is not possible to manufacture tlie cable till late in 1921,