AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 August 1920, Page 3

AMERICAN ITEMS.

[AUSTRALIAN cV N.Z. CAHLJt ASSOCIATION MEXICAN BANDIT. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) MEXICO CITY, August 28. The War Office has announced that Government troops defeated Zamora, the bandit’s force. The latter is retreating to the northern part of Jalisco. The fate of the captive Britisher and American is not yet determined. WASHINGTON, August 28. The Bureau of Mines reported that gasolene production in the first Bix months of 1920 was thirteen percent greater than during the same period of 1919, but tho consumption increased 32 per cent in the same time. STRIKE FAILS. (Received This Day at 10.35. a.m.) NEW YORK, Aug. 29. The longshoremens strike cabled on 27th, has failed to halt the sailing of liners for England. . Part of the strikers returned to work. The Company’s office staff and passengers loaded the baggage.

HARDING CRITICISED. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) NEW YORK, August 28. The New York "Times” Washington correspondent says it is pointed out that Mr Harding’s speech at-Morion today, outlining his attitude towards foreign affairs, marks a- distinct departure from the policy outlined 1 in his speech accepting nomination. He said then that as soon as elected, he would sign the Congressional peace resolution which Mr Wilson vetoed.. He said today he would sign the resolution but not negotiate for a separate peace with Germany. It is recalled the resolution specifically provides that the President will negotiate for a separate peace with Germany.

SIR A GEDDES. (Received This Day at 12.20 p.m.) OTTAWA, -August 28. Sir A. Geddes, speaking at Toronto said:—“Now that I am a servant of India, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, no less than of West Indies and Canada, I can realise how much for us all depends upon Canada’s efforts and success in the Islands. Canada has a great opportunity by virtue of her position of acting as interpreter between Britain and United States.”

• AN INTERVIEW. (Received This Day at 12.20 p.m.) WASHINGTON, August 29. Mr Colby and the Japanese Ambassador, Shidevara, informally discussed the Japanese question relating to California. Mr Colby stated nfterwardss that there was ground for the hope that the question would be settled soon in amanner satisfactory to the people of California, and Japanese Government. The Post Office department in inaugurating aerial mails between Cuba and United States.