MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 November 1920, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

*by Eloctrio Telegraph—Copyright.)

A JOCKEY’S FALL LONDON, Nov 25. " Bullojv, riding Kerasoa had a heavy fall in the opening race at Manchester • and was badly shaken with injuries to 1 his face. i 1 GERMAN WAR CRIMINALS. LONDON, Nov. 25. In the Commons Mr Hewart said it [ was not yet possible to say when the trials of German war criminals would commence. Documents containing the | charges and .evidence were in the hands of the Attorney General of the High Court at Leipzig boing investigated in accordance wth tlie procedure of tha Court. A MISCHIEVOUS CLERIC. LONDON, November 25. The “Evening Standard” states Dr. Mannix is still acting as Sinn Fein propagandist, in’ Lancashire. More reprehensible action by a supposed” authoritative dignitary of the Catholic Church cannot be imagined. It is a great pity the Church cannot stop his mischevious talk. Mannix should emulate the Archbishop of Tuam, who is a , strong homo-ruler, but is making an effort on behalf of peace. WATER POWER SCHEME. LONDON, Nov 25. The Ministry of Transport has evolved a great water power scheme for harnessing tides in the Severn, evolving separate proposed gigantic barrages across the estuary to prevent the water escaping when the tide ebbs, except through turbines which will develop upwards of a million horse power; also, an immense pumping station using the electrical energy from the barrage for filling a vast high level reservoir for water storage against tlie time, when water for the turbines is deficient. It is estimated the cost of generation will be approximately a half-penny per unit, effecting a yearly saving of four million tons of coal. JAPANESE FINANCE. TOKrO, Nov. 25. Military estimates for the next fiscal year total 230 millon yen a decrease of ten million, due to the increased price of supplies. BOMBING ATTACK. / DELHI, Nov 25. The Brtish bombed Enzoli 0 u Friday and destroyed tlie jetty, quay and storehouses ,and drove the Bolsheviks back towards Resht. Bolsheviks left over one hundred dead. CHANGE OF FRONT. PARK Nov. 25. A change of front on the part of the French Government appears imminent, according to the newspapers. The Premier, speaking before the Foreign Affairs Committee stated Government had decided to permit French merchants and manufacturers to open com-, mercial relations with Soviet Russia,' though there was no question of recognising the Bolshevik Government. The Premier also stated Germany was keeping the Spa agreements and had reduced the army to 150 thousand and delivered coal as promised.

REPATRIATION PROPOSALS. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 26. Lieut Stabbaek, formerly on Majoi General Gollibrand’a staff, and non Secretary of.the Australian and Neiv Zealand discharged soldiers association interviewed, stated his committee welcomed the repatriation proposals as liberal, without being over generous, practically based on the Committee’s recommendation to the High Commissioner. In the last six months, there were approximately eight thousand discharged soldiers in Britain, threefourths of whom are married. It is anticipated three thousand will apply for repatriation, together with probably 3,500 dependants. The estimated cost of transport was 300,000. It was suggested that repatriation be spread over twelve months to avoid congesting the Australian labour market. A DENIAL. (Received This Day at 8.40 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, Nov. 26 The Berlin Government contradicts a report from New York, that United States is granting Germany four hundred million dollars credit for foodstuffs, and raw material. AVALANCHE ON MT. BLANC. (Received This Day at 8.40 a.m.) } . . PARIS, Nov. 26. The top of Calcaire Pyramid, which is the summit of Mont Blanc, became detached, causing a formidable avalanche. Huge masses of rocks have now swept down Brenta Glacier, carrying away the fir forests. They then plunged into Dpire Valley stopping on the outskirts of Oredupoutoud, an Italian township. There were no personal injuries.

GREEK ROYALTY. .(Receiyed This Day at 8.30 a.m.) PARIS, Nov. 26. An Athens telegram reports ex-King Constantine arrives to-day or Tuesday.