AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 October 1920, Page 3

AMERICAN ITEMS.

(AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. TABLE ISSOOIATION] GERMAN-AMERICAN TRADE. NEW YORK, October 1. . The opposing steamship companies state that the recent agreement between the American Ship Commerce corporation and the Hamburg-American line puts the United States under a serious disadvantage. It is alleged firstly tl at American vessels may .be used to develop trade for German exporters, and later will be forced out when German vessels are built; and secondly, that Government-owned American -ships may be forced to firing goods from Germany for a lowdr rate than goods from the United States. PANAMA CANAL CONTROL. * (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) NEW YORK, Oct 5. The New York “American’s” Washington correspondent states it is understood nine United States warships will he permanently based upon the Panama Canal for protection of American .and foreign intersts in Central America. QUESTIONS TO MR HARDING (Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.) NEW YORK, Oct 5. The Australian Press Association telegraphed to Mr Harding the following questions.—ln the community of ■nations which you advocate, instead of ~4sthe Versailles Treaty, what provision j,would be made for representation of British Dominions. There is a tendency in the Dominions to seek to es- . fiiblish virtually independent 'democraticrepresentatives in Washington. Would you encourage this. Would you, as President ,advocate any form of cooperation between Australia and United States in patrolling and safeguarding the interests of civilsation in the Pacific. Mr Harding replied through his secretary as follows. If vested with responsibility in connection with foreign relations of United States, it is my hope and purpose to work out in concert with the representatives of other na- ‘ tions, and with the advice and co-opera-tion of the ablest minds in America, plans and policies which will be just to all Governments. I will not attempt now or hereafter to speak for the American people or Republican party, except as commissioned by the elections of the -country, and elected representatives of the party. RUSSIAN INTERESTS. (Received this day at 9.30 n..m.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 5. It is learned that diplomatic, quarters are considering an international receivership or trusteeship for -Russian national interests in China, pending recognition of Russia by the powers. Russian representatives in Washington and Europe would like to have a Russian Legation in China restored, but this is considered unlikely. TEXTILE WORKERS COMBINE. NEW YORK, Oct. 5. A message from Manchester (New Hampshire) says the United Textile Workers of America will shortly eonsid- " cr a proposition „to raise a million dollar fund for combating any attempt to lower wages in the American textile industry.