AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 June 1920, Page 3

AMERICAN ITEMS.

r AUBTHALIAN N.Z OABLE ASSOCIATIONJ TO ARBITRATE. _ (Received this da/ a* 10.35 a.m.) NEW YORK, June 15. Tiie “ New York Times ” Ottawa correspondent states it is understqpd the Canadian Government has asked Mr Taft to represent it on the Grand Trunk Arbitration Board to determine the value of first, second and third preference andcommon stocks in the Grand Trunk It is said the choice of Mr for tlio purpose ofVassuring the stock holders that the Canadian government is anxious to secure a most j impartial arbitrator..

WEST INDIES’ CONFERENCE, v;':.' : , •. OTTAWA, Juno 15. (Received Vais day at 10.35 a.m.) The West Indies’ Conference is drawing to ft close. It is understood a tariff agreement provides for three scales of preference, ranging from moderate reduction in certain circles to a free list -for others, including some foodstuffs. Both parties state a substantial preference -for sugar is probable.

, A LONG FLY

(Received -this day at 10.35 a.m.) NEW YORK, June 15. Hinckler flew to ‘England from Rome. Jt is believed be d'id not proceed owing to troubles in the East..

presidential candidature (Received this dfty at 11.30 a.m.) NEW YORK, June 15. ' A message from Columbus, Ohio states Ohioan Republicans have started a boom for Governor Cox, the Ohio Democrat in the presidential nominak tions. i

DEMPSEY NOT GUILTY. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) NEW YORK, June 10. \t San Francisco, Dempsey, the champion boxer, was found not guilty of evading United States conscription.