AFRICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 June 1920, Page 3

AFRICAN ITEMS.

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AMERICAN LABOUR FEDERATION

MONTREAL, June 10

The American Federation °f Lat)opr ii»; despite somo Canadian dissepsnn planning to pledge the. Federation tosupport all the Irish people’s efforts io gain their independence. The Federation also plans to ask the United States ‘ to Recognise tho Irish -Republic : Sop}e Canadian delegates resent the proposal, contending it would wean unwarrantable interference in allegedly purely British affairs by the Americans while on British soil.

LEVIATHAN TO BE SOLD

WASHINGTON, June .11

The, United States Shipping Board has announced that the steamer Leviathan js to he sold by auction. It is estimated that it would cost seven million dollars to recondition the vessel for the passenger service, '

JAMAICA’S REQUEST,

KINGSTON, (Jamaica), June 10,

The Executive Council of Jamaica havo decided to ask the Imperial Parliament for legislation to extend the Jamaican constitution in order to provide for modified self-Government throughout the colony of Jamaica. AMERICAN POLITICS. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, June 10. Senator Root’s compromise whereby approval is expressed of some general action for future world peace and also of the Senate’s rejection of Versailles Treaty, is believed to have averted a Republican split. A sub-committee unanimously agreed on a resolution to this •effect. Mr Lodges’ influence carried the day against the League of Nations. CANADIAN TRADE. (Received' this day at'9.3o, a.m.) '• ’ •’ ' pTTAWA, . J"upe 10. (pig Canada and West Indies conference resulted ip ap agreement for an extended steamship servfele, enlargement of mutual trade preferences and jpiproved cable facilities. West Indies agree to defray pa ft of the loss on thp steamship,