MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS,

Hokitika Guardian, 2 July 1920, Page 2

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS,

(By Electric Telegraph—Copy rigid ) AN IMPERIAL PROPOSAL LONDON, July l;_ The Empire Development Parliamentary Committee is bringing pressure to bear on the British Minister of Health to permit English Boards of Guardians to allot money allpwapces for thp upkeep and emigration of orphan boys qpder oversea schemes for the emigration of children, such as one by Mr F a it* bridge. •

CABINET OF LABOUR PROPOSAL. LONDON, July 1.

The Trade Union Congress is to he held at Portsmouth in September. It will consider a proposal to substitute an elected general council, numbering 30 for the existing Parliamentary Committee. >•

The idea is to establish a permanent Cabinet of Labour. The Cabinet would be charged with the duties. To keep a watch on all industrial' movements; to co-ordinate industrial action; to promote common action by the Trade Upions ; to' aid in the settlement of disputes; to assist (he organisation and propaganda; to enter into negotiations with foreign trade unippif with a view to promoting common action and to secure international solidarity.

The proposal ■ involves an enlarged staff. It is estimated that the cost will be £25,000.

MELBA’S ROYAL CONCERT 1 . LONDON, June 28. Dame Melba received an ovation af her concert in the Queen’s Hall. She herself received the King and Queen and Princees Mary, and escorted them to the Royal box. Melba -was in wonderful form, her voice retaining al} its freshsess and purity.' She regpojidpd to many encores. The most popplar ileip-.was ‘Addio,” from “La Boheute, l! the King’s favourite song, which was sung at his special request. INDIAN UNREST. (Reuter’s Telegram.) (Received this day at 8 a,))!-) DELHI, June 31). A movement is afoot in Bombay ip favour of non-co-operation with the Government," involving the resignation of titles in officio, refusal to pay taxes, and obey orders; also to protest against the Turkish .peace terms. Gandhi, the well-known agitator, is leader of the movement, A campaign ha s also been started by the well-known Punjab leader, Lapatrai, in favour of more co-operation regarding Indian reforms passed by Parliament, by which the leaders refuse to stand for election to the new Legislative Council, and to get voters to surrender votes, thus defeating any candidate endeavouring to secure, election. BYE-ELECTION. I “kktttkr’s” TELEGRAM. I (Received this day at 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, June 30. The bye-election for Nelson and Colne resulted:— ' Graliim, (Labour) 14,134 Wainwright (Coalition Unionist), ..... 8,577 Rea (Independent Liberal 5.805 LANDING AT GALLIPOLI, ' LONDON TIMES SF.UVIDE—COPYHIURT] (Received this 'day at 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, July 1. A British force landed opposite Gallipoli and occupied Lapsak, without opposition. Greeks landed at Kilidbalir, reinforcing tlie French garrison. Turks are dejected, but accepted the situation with quiet dignity. ,