MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 June 1920, Page 1

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. UABLIJ ASSOOlfc'jdOfi'J HUNGARIAN MASONS. COPENHAGEN, June 1. The Hungarian Government lias decreed the suppression of Masonic institutions, on the ground of having revolutionary aims. A GREEK THREAT. [LONDON TIMES SERVICE—COP YIUOIITi ATHENS, Juno I. Under pressure from political opponents, M. Venizelos told the Chamber that if the agitation for the return of ex-King Constantine were pressed far, it would raise the question of the maintenance of Royalty itself. The declaration is generally' popular, owing to political disturbances. ENTOMOLOGY. LONDON, J une 1. Representatives of entomology from all parts of the Empire have assembled for a conference at 'Burlington douse. They were welcomed by Lord Harcourt, as chairman of the Imperial Bureau of entomology. The subjects discosserL nclude legislation regarding plantiaists, the tsetse fly problem. H ARCHBISHOP OF WALKS/* LONDON, June 1. The enthronement of Bishop St Asapah as first Archbishop of Wales ns? conducted this morning there was a great gathering of Welshmen of all denominations. Prince Arthur represented the Royal family, if on. Lloyd George was present. The installation was performed by the Archbishop nf Canterbury, who in a speech deplored the severance of the Welsh church.

TAX ON BETTING. ' PARIS, June 2. The tax on betting yielded 51,000,0(10 francs. Government propose to increase the tax from ten to eleven per cent. SHOW CATTLE. LONDON, June-2/ The Prince of Wales secured many cattle prizes at th(e Cornwall Show at Callington. He almost swept the hoard in the bull classes. ARMY OF OCCUPATION. LONDON, June 1. Replying in the Commons to Mr Davidson regarding the amount paid by Germany jn connection with the Army of occupation, Mr Baldwin, said approximately four millions sterling hitherto were paid in local currency, for use of the occupying force. The balance of the British claim to 31st. May approximates forty-five millions sterling, fo which it was estimated M millions would lie added in respect to the rest of 1920-21. The question of ‘payment rested with the Reparation Commission. M. CAILLAUX. PARIS, June 1. M. Caillaux has been allowed by the Government to come to Paris to consult doctors. RIFLE TEAM. SYDNEY, June 1. The team of English riflemen is expected in Sydney in October, to 'om-pet-e at the National Rifles Association fifty-sixth annual meeting at which there will be prizes totalling £6300. Crack shots of Australasia are expected to participate.

PASSENGER FARES. ' LONDON, June ]. Passenger fares to Pacific Coast ports have been increased ten per cent. Fares to intermediate ports are also :n----crcased. WELCOME RA-IN. LONDON, June 1. A henieficial ra|infall is continuing over the western portion of the State, embracing a wide area. Rain producing disturbances' are. slowly moving eastward. NEAR EAST THREATS. LONDON, June 2. The ’‘Daily Express” Constantinople correspondent states Bulgarian bands near Demotika have begun a guerilla warfare against Greeks holding Dedea-gatch-Adrianople railway. They attacked a troop train after placing bombs on the line. There have been several similar attacks on other railways. A - Greek army of occupation has now reached the neighborhood. Mustaplda Pasha with ten thousand Bulgarian irregulars is reported to be massed irt HearminliKihljali region. Turkish gunners are mounting batteries behind Adrianoplo and have dug trenches around the town. A TURF PLUNGER. LONDON June 1. The “Daily Express” states the Ear] of Wilton who is the hero of many sensational plunges on the turf has scratched all his horses, including the Derby engagement. He has also cancelled arrangements for a large private luncheon party!, Wilton succeeded to the title when a midshipman on the warship Queen Mary. COAL EXPORT. LONDON, June 1. It is stated the export of coal henceforth will he limtied to 1,700,000 tons monthly, or twenty millions yearly, com pared with 73 V million exported in 1913. Coal exporters declare the result of the increase in homeward freights will detrimentally affect rates and ' increase the home price. TIW Government policy, however, is aimed at meet. ’ j n „ the needs of the homo consumer and keeping industries going, so that manufacturer goods can ultimately fill the ' cargo space hitherto occupied by the export of coal.

NAVAL DISCUSSION. LONDON, June 1. In the Commons during a discussion, on tlio Navy estimates, Mr Bollairs asked if the fleet was to be concentrated at home or were we to have a great Pacific fleet as now. There was no menace in tho North Sea and wo must have , an outlook on the Pacific. Hon Walter Long replied that certain matters of policy were not discussable. A number of questions of future policy are now before the Committee for examinations. A declaration of policy would be made as soon as the Admiralty saw the way clear. Defending the expenditure on oif fuel bases lie said it was the bounden duty of tbe Admiralty to see that storage was such that it was impossible for ships to be deliicit in supplies where, over they might he, throughout the world. EGYPTIAN COMMISSION REPORT. LONDON, June 2.

Tbe “Daily Chronicle” states the Milner Commission on Egyptian matters report is complete. It recommends great constitutional changes, giving Egyptians a substantial amount of administartive control, excluding certain branches of the judiciary, but the British control of public security won’t he impaired. GERMAN LOOTER SENTENCED. GENEVA, June 2.

It is reported from Basle that when the French entered Frankfort they found a great quantity of looted French tapisteries, fixtures and furniture at the residence of the German Captain [inhof. The French Court sentenced Imhof to sixteen years in a French prison. y