AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 June 1920, Page 3

AMERICAN ITEMS.

(By Eloctrio Telegraph—Copyright) RAILWAY STRIKE. NEW, YORK, June 21. What has been termed ,an “Outlaw” railway strike has begun, for a second time. The first strike began last April, on the 2nd. The reason for it was that a foreman was reduced in rating in a paraded the countryside with remarkable swiftness, without any previous - public statement of their grievances T having been made. Their demands were formulated later. Some Unionists as f well as some of the public acted as t strike breakers. The objects of the « strikers were regarded as a destruction of constructive Unionism, nud its replacement. by destructive tactics of force***, Now|f-<<however,‘'a second “Outlaw” strike) ,'4L rail way men has commenced,, and is’ proceeding n't various centres throughout,,theEastern States of Ame-

rica., l ( Tire, ilien’s reason for acting is the unreasonable delay of the Railway Labour Board in making known its decision on the appeals made by the employees for higher wages. Already many hundreds of men are out, but the passenger, traffic so far is not affected.

WOOL DEALERS. * (Received this dav at 9.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON. June 22,

Representatives of several wool grow, ers and dealers- Associations have asked for immediate relief for the wool producing industry from the Federal Reserve Board. They pointed out the. sudden drop in prices from 65 cents to 20 cents per pound with feu- buyers threatens heavy losses to the producers.

SETTLING AN ARGUMENT. (Received This Dn\ at. 8.45 a.m.)

BUENOS AIRES, June 22,

Diplomatic circles consider the Chilian purchase of three warships from Britain is an indication that the Tackmarica dispute which is menacing American peace, will be speedily settled. The vessels give Chili such a

naval predominance that Peru, it/ is believed, will be compelled to accede to Chili’s demands.

JAPANESE AT ’FRISCtI

(Received this day, at 9.30 ami.) SAN FRANCISCO, June 22

Governor Stephens of California ad. dressed a letter to Mr Colby reading: California does nob harbour any animosity to the Japanese people, the State does not wish Japanese to settle within its border. The Japanese population is now 87,279 in California, which views with alarm the rapid growth of the Japanese population and their control of land and forests in the not distant future. There would be the giav. est menace of a serious conflict, it il development is not immediately and effectively stopped.” Stephens wages that immediate negotiations should be begun with Japan in order to make exist, ing immigration agreements as rigorous as.possible.

RESTRICTIONS ON JAPANESE. (Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, June 22. Japan has lodged an informal protest with the State’ Department against the proposed Californian legislation absolutely prohibiting ownership or lease of land bv Japanese. Diplomatic and official"circles fear complications should the law pass.

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES. (•ui-T? 08'6 P 3 ,iC «P S W poApOMD WASHINGTON, June '-l

All kinds of speculations are being indulged in concerning the Democratic Convention at San Francisco on 2-th June. Delegates representing, Wilso.r.; n opinion are expected to dominate the Convention although Mr Bryan and Senator Beed are expected to give the President’s forces a stiff fight. A two-thirds’ majority will be needed by Vie successful aspirant. Glass and. Colby, before leaving Washington for San Francisco had individual conferences with Mr Wilson,'at which it is said the President gave them drafts of the platform which the President wishes to have ihe Democratic Convention adopt. This plapyin is understood to take a firm stpind for the League of Nations without nullifying the reservations, hut does n:.“. n.< tion the Irish or prohibition qmstiors

TWO HEAVY QUAKES. Received Mis day at 1.30 p.m.) NEW YORK, June 22

Two earthquakes in quick succession the-severest for years'occurred in Los Angelos county. A number of buildings and tali chimneys collapsed at Inglewood. People in restaurants» and theatres were seized with panic. No fatalities occurred, but many people were injured by tumbling debris. The damage amounts to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

BLACK BOLSHEVIKS. (Received this dav at 1.30 p.m.) NE TWORK, June 22

The police in New York have discovered plots among colored Bolsheviks, who under the name of the Ethopian Order of Black Star has been conducting a so. called African Republic movement. They held a mysterious mid-night meeting at which alleged prophets were garbed in cast-off robes of Nationalist Societies, and with much fancy ritual inculcated religious fanatics. A parade of the members of the order on Sunday night culminated in serious rioting, two white s being killed.