MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 July 1920, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

'Uy lilectric Telegraph—Copyright. .J A 1 ’AN'KSE VOLITICS. (. (Keeeived this day at 8.40 a. in A 'TOKIO, July 10. Observers here consider it a matter of great importanco that the former Minister for Justince A«aki has announced ho would henceforth abandon all political parties and wage an independent fight to defeat militarism in

Japan. A bitter fight is being conducted in the Diet where the majority of the party which is supporting Government is attacked. Tile opposition parties introduced a resolution asking Government to retire, due to its eeo- ; nomic, Siberian and foreign ,politics . and opposition to universal suffrage. 1 AN APPOINTMENT. (Received this day at 8.40 a.m.) ROME, July 11. The Bishop of Armidale lias been appointed assistant to the Pontificial , Throne. ALLENBY IN CHARGE. | (Received this day at 0.30 a.m.) CONSTANTINOPLE, July 11. It is rumoured that General Allenby with headquarters at Prinkipa, will be Commander-in-Chief of the forces engaged against the Kemalists. EX EMPRESS OF FRANCE. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, July 11. The ex-Empress Eugenie lias died, while visiting Spain. [Deceased, os Mdlle. de Montijo mar. ried Napoleon 111 of France, who in 1870 lost his throne. Since then she has lived in England. She visited Fontainebleau in 1914. She was 93 years of age.] GRAND PRIX CYCLE RACE. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) PARIS, July 11 Fifty thousand spectators witnessed Spears, the Australian, win the Grand Prix, the most important continental cycle race of two thousand metres. Legne, a Dutchman, was second, and Sehilles, a Frenchman, third.

CANADIAN CABINET. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) OTTAWA, July 10.

Sir R. Borden lias fnrewelled Cabinet. Air Meighen has been sworn in as Premier without portfolio, technically distinct under the new Act. Mr Bnllnutyne was sworn in Minister of Marine. LITIIUANTA RECOGNISED. (Received this day at 10.20 a.m.)WASHINGTON, July 9. The Lithuanian representatives have announced that Poland has recognised the de facto Government in Lithuania. A RUMOURED MOVE,’ • (Received tlus r day at 10.35 a.pi.) NEW YORK, July 10. The Chicago “ Tribune’s ” correspondent says if is understood England is seeking some protective arrangement with United States regarding the interests of both countries in the Far East. It is learned that 'Australia and New Zealand, for the last few years have beep urging on the Colpnial Office the necessity of making a new alliance which will serve the same purpose as the Anglo-Japnnese Pact. It is said a clause may be introduced in the Anglo-Jnpan-ese Pact, if renewed, stating England cannot help Japan in a war between Japan and United States. A AIILE RECORD. (Received this day at 10.35 a.m.) NEW YORK, July 11. Monowar, a three-yehr-okl colt, set a record for a mile and a furlong • time lniin. 49 1-5 secs. SDK SWIG’S JOY. (Received this day at 9.20 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, July 11. In connection with the reunion celebrations, seventy thonsand people enthusiastically welcomed the King, Queen and family entering Gleswig. There were jubilations in several towns, and over, the whole countryside, young girls dressed ill white, were sprinkling the road with red roses. : .MADMAN AND FO.CJH, (Received this day a$ 11.30 sum.) PARIS, July 11. The “Petit Parisian” states an arm ed madman meeting Marshal Roch walking in the street, in a Belgian town, presented it revolver declaring “I could kill you if I liked.” Thu man was disarmed and by Fooh’s request, was not arrested. SWISS AND POPE. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) BERNE, July ]l, Tile Federal Government is resuming diplomatic relations with the Vatican severed since 1873. The Jesuit Order will he later readmitted to Switzerland. MEETING OF LKAIG.CE. (Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, July 10. It is learned from the State "Department that Air Wilson will issue a call for a meeting of the Assembly <f tlie League, of Nations for loth. November. a

JAPANESE VIEWS. (Rocevod this day at 11.30 a.m.) TOKIO, July 10,

Count Hara interviewed, said 1 shall certainly do my part in the removal of misunderstandings between United States and Japan whenever and whenever the opportunity arises. There, is n good prospect with the settlement of the eonsoriuni question, that China’s finance and whole administration may he placed on a sound basis and that all countries interested may he benefited. It must be remembered concerning our reservation of Mongolia and Manchuria, that Japan has special interests in these provinces ,unless tlie interests of any other country. The peace and tranquility of China are matters of great import mice to all powers of the world hut most important to us. We must all help China to set her house in order, japan can never do this single handed.

CHINA’S UPSET. (Received this day at 1.1.30 a.m.) PEKIN, July 11. At Tuan Chi Juie’H instance the Pro. sident dismissed General Wet and deprived General Tsaoqun of military j rank. Portions of Tuan’k troops are j advancing against the armies of his opponents, which are based upon Piloting, fu, whence American missionaries are withdrawing, under orders. Hostilities aro imminent. Tuan has secured considerable financial help, which is of vital importance, as Chinese soldiers invariably decline to fight unless paid in advance. Tuan, guarantees the safety of foreigners and the population of Pekin has decided to co-operate with Tuan in, the event of bombing machines being sent to Pontingfu. Meanwhile, Chinese, except. Tuan’s opponents, have taken refuge at Tientsin. ,