AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 October 1920, Page 3

AMERICAN ITEMS.

("AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ISSGOIATIONI LIQUOR REFERENDUM. * (Received This Day at 11.30 altar).. OTTAWA, Oct. 26. Bone dry prohibition was approved in four Canadian provinces, which took a referendum on the question of liquor importation. The approximate majorities are:—Nova Scotia, 40,000; Mam-" tobia 15,(XX); Saskatchewan, 10,000; Alberta 15,000. CANADA’S REPRESENTATION. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) WASHINGTON, October 26. The 'British Embassy states the decision regarding th e appointment of a Canadian Minister to Washington rested entirely wijbh the Canadian Governmeit and the fact that no appointment was made, was due to circumstances concerning the Canadian Goveimment alone. It is understood a Minister mny be appointed next year, though nothing definite has been decided. AMERICAN POLITICS. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) NEW YORK, October 25. Republicans are planning the extensive rise of aliens. Mr Bourgeois .n an interview, stated that Article Ten is not vital to the League’s efficiency, especially in )view of Mr Wilsons characterisation of Article Ten as . © Covenant’s heart, plus Mr Cox’s insistence on acceptance of Article Ten wi h suitable reservations. The Democrats believe M. Bourgeoises’ views will not effect the issue, pointing out they are personal opinions, of a man who differed with Mr. Wilson over many details Mr Cox speaking at Ashland, <f Kentucky, said if elected he would await the result of the Senatorial elections before determining the extent of the compromise, he would make with the Senate regarding the Covenant resolutions. Indications point to the fact that labour is throwing its support solidly to Cox. Mr Gompers stressed the fact that labour is nonpartisan, and will give its support only where it . can expect the fairest treatment, and has been openly campaigning for Mr Cox and the League. It fs significant also that West Virginia which is one of the greatest Labour States of the Union, received Mr Cox while touring at a, State 'Labour Union meeting at Marion and condemned Mr Harding for his action against labour, as a member of the Marion Manufacturers 'Association. A COMING FIGHT. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) NEW YORK, October 25. The New York “Sun” states Carpentier and Dempsey will fight for a guaranteed purse, approximately half a milKon, dollars. The match will be staged either in United States, South America or Cuba, and will not be less than ten or more than fifteen rounds, and Will occur by February. It is expected the match will be held at No v York if the Boxing Commission artpro ves. NEW YORK, October 25. Arrivals —At Hull, Port MaeQuarrie; at Suez, Orsova; at Table Bay, City of Winchester.