MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1920, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

[“recter’s” telegram.] SYLVIA PANOKHURST GETS 6 MONTHS. (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, Obt. 28. Sylvia Panckhuret was sentenced t six months in the second division. FRENCH GRIEVANCE. (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, October 28 The newspapers continue hostile cri ticism of Britain’s renunciation of re prismls against Germany. Gustav* Herve says it is no longer a question o! sentiment, and urges France to imitafe (England. The “Petit Parisien,” sayi the other Allies wj.ll be compelled tc follow Britain, otherwise they will ht forced from the German market. OXFORD PROFESSOR’S LETTERCAUSES SOME DISCUSSION. [LONDON TIMES BKRVIOE—COPYRIGHT]

(Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) Lt)NDON, October 27. There is widespread discussion ovei the Oxford Professor’s letter to Aus tro-German colleagues inviting a re conciliation of men of science. Corres reßpondenco published in the “Times’ dislcloses, widelly /divergent . views. Bridges (Laureate) the originator oj the letter writes: “Unless w© wish oui enemies to remain enemies we mu si strive to make,^them more friendly. Ii was at a critical moment of tension that the German professorate- allowed their passions to get the upper hand. The “Times”, in a. leader, stoutly disagrees and declares Germany’s wanton assault was long premeditated and prepared by the professorate. There is no proof that their doctrines have been forsworn. They cannot disavow that the voluntary sacrifice of Britain’s youth manifests a will to encourage Germany to believe it was morally victorious. THE GREEK DYNASTY. (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, October 28. Additional significance lattaches to the Greek elections, which have developed into a final struggle between the Venizelists and supporters of ex-King Constantine. Efforts are being made to enthrone Paul, who arrives in Athens from Lucerne on Ist. November. He however, has not yet received a formal invitation to assume the Crown. - Con-p&ntiiie-’s/ staff Us feverishly active, pushing his claim. Constantino maintains he is the rightful successor to King Alexander. ' A DRAMATIC STORY. A GAME OF BLUFF. Reuter’s Telegram# (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) . LONDON, October 27. A dramtic story is told of the experience of the American destroyer Broom at Kiel. The destroyer was ordered to Render assistance to the battleship Pittsburg, ashore at Kiel. On lier arrival, the Pittsburg was refloated, but the Broom was instructed to stay. The German Admiral ordered theBroom to- leave, as America was still at- war with Germany. The- American officer replied lie bad orders to stay. “If you stay/ I open fire,” responded the German. “Open fire, but here I stay, till I am blown out of the water,” replied the American officer. The Broom is still at Kiel unharmed. REFLOATED. LONDON, Oct. 28. The steamer Delta has been re-float-ed. APPEAL BY MR SMUTS. (Received This Day at 11.30 a.m.) CAPETOWN, Oct. 27. General Smuts in a speech at the opening of the -South African Partj Congress, after reviewing the failure of attempts to secure co-operation of the Nation Mist Party and the social and other unrest,- appealed to-all ‘moderate citizens to co-operate in forming a new party on non-racial lines, large enougli to form a strong Government. No departure, however, must bo made iron: the conciliatory, national principles, on which the South African Party’s policy is based. LIQUOR POLL TUESDAY. LONDON, Oct. 28. No license advocates at Glasgow hav< arranged for all night prayers on 1' riday. Polling takes place on Tuesday.