AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 June 1920, Page 3

AMERICAN ITEMS.

)By Klectric Telegraph—Cony right, i JjN AMERICAN JURY. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) NEW YORK, June 19. Forty days ago, thirty four alleged communists labourites were placed ou trial in Chicago charged with alleged conspiracy to overthrow the United States Governmetn. So far only eight, jurors have been selected and the attorneys aro still trying to find four rmore. JAPAN’S ALLIANCES. / (Received this day at 9.80 a.m.) NEW YORK, June 19. The New York “Times” Paris correspondent interviewed Prince Thashi., bro-ther-in-law of the Mikado, who has come to complete his military studies in French war schools. He said' the Treaty find Alliance with Britain aad France just received will unite closer the two peoples than if Japan were attacked or any diplomatic quarrel between Japan and any other nation occurred. Japan would he able to count on British support and the future diplomtic equilibrium of the world was founded on a. strong political and military alliance between France, Britain and Japan. The Entente between Britain and Japan was already perfect in every matter including the eastern question and Russia's problems. The Chinese Army will bo thoroughly transformed. We also had to increase the number of effectives of Japanese army, which should lie ready, to fight at any moment. SHAMROCK IV. 'Received this day at 9.20 a.m.) NEW YORK, June 19. At Sandy Hook, Shamrock IV beat the 23 metre Shamrock by 28 sixteenth seconds, Shamrock IV’s time for tlui race was 224 minutes two seconds. It is now -considered certain that Sir Thos Liptbn will use Shamrock IV i’the Cup race.

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE. '’Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) SAN FRANCISCO, June 19. ; a proposal that Mr Colby would uc ' an ideal President and chairman of the Democratic Convention was considered A hint was received from Washington that the Secretary of State is Mr Wilson’s real choice for the Presidential nomination. Tills hint was not new J and was received sometime ago,- but was discounted in view of Mr McAdoo’s availability for. nomination. Mr Me. Adoo’s statement declining nomination has seriously revived the belief that Colby is receiving Mr Wilson’s support. LABOUR’S PLATFORM. (Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.) OTTAWA, June 20. The American Federation of Labour adjourned the annual Convention, after endorsing the League of Nations without reservations. Irish sympathisers had opposed endorsement of the Le igue. Mr, Goinper is going to Washington to demand incorporation of Labours programme' into the Democratic platform. The programme' 'included ratification of the Treaty, curbing of profiteering, Government ownership of railroads, abolition of anti-strike legislation, endorsement of the Iris); Republic, advance in wages, wherever jt jis necessary to maintain the American standard of living and a shorter working da v to prevent unemployment.

A BANDITS REVENGE. (Received this day at 9.30 a'.m.)

MEXICO CITY, June IS

It is reported) that Villa, the bandit leader, ordered' the execution of 300 women who were camp followers attached to' the Government forces It is Understood thint Villa .captured the women and. one attempted to assassinate him. The bandit leader- was arable to determine which was the; guilty one, and therefore had them all shot.,

CANADIAN POLITICS. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) ' OTTAWA, June 19. 1 Itn is understood that Sir R. Borden has definitely decided to resign.