MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 November 1920, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

.By filectric Telegraph—Copyright.)

LONDON LABOUR. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, Nov 28.

At a conference of London Labour Party with a representation of 364,42(5 members, an increase of 170 per cent, since 1914 ,on the, rejection of the Communist part application for affiliation, Morrison, secretary, remarked that the movement in London was going to be run by liondon not Moscow.

A DEFENSIVE ALLIANCE. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, Nov 27

Lettonia and Lithuania have formed a defensive alliance. Probably Esthonia. will join them. Lethonia intimated she will assist Lithuania if Glignowski attacks Kovno.

WRANGEL’S POSITION

BELGRADE, Nov 27

Wrangel, accompanied by portion of his army, is expected here early in December. It is understood he wishes t o transfer his fleet from Constantinople to Spalato Cattaro.

, TRIBUTE TO PRINCE. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 28. A quarter of a million fs being raised for the extension of the Prince of Wales Hospital, as a personal tribute from the whole Empire to the Prince, on the completion of his overseas mission.

" ITALIAN APPROVAL. (Received Tins Day at 8 a.m.) ROME, Nov. 28. The Chamber by 226 votes to 10 approved of the treaty with Jugo-Slavia.

WARNED OFF FOR DOPING. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) PARIS, Nov. 28. Fumagalli, the racehorse owner, has been warned off the French turf, for doping the filly Sorella at Saint Cloud.

A MOMENTOUS DECISION. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 28

The “Sunday Express” publishes lengthy articles narrating how at Lord Milner’s instance, Marshal Foch was chosen on 26th March, 1918, to the Supreme Command on the Western front, after a protracted discussion at the most momentous gathering during the war.

A LABOUR DECISION. (Received This Dav at 8 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 28.

The Labour Party by 349 votes to 241 declined to affiliate with the Communist Party.

LONDON, Nov. 28,

The International Trade Union Congress adopted Mr Thomas’s addition to the previous resolution concerning Moscow’s attempt at dictation, declaring the claims of Soviet leaders to govern the country and direct the workers international movement were irreconcilable and inadmissable.

IN MEMORY OF. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 28.

M. Leygues placed a wreatli on the cenotaph in memory of the British fallen. He visited the grave in the Abbey.

JAP STOWAWAYS. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) TOKIO, Nov. 28

It is announced that the police have discovered a stowaway agency which is engaged in surreptitiously shipping emigrants to United States in contravention of the general agreement between United States and Japan. The agency representatives confessed that they are working in conjunction with petty officers of freighters who allowed stowaways aboard disguised as members of the crew for a fee of 1800 yen.

JAPANESE ARMY ESTIMATES. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) TOKIO, November 27. Tlie Army Estimates for the forthcoming vear total 245,000,000 yen, representing fifty per cent increase over last year, and forty million will be expended upon new defence schemes of services. The cavalry branch of the army will be reduced from three two years .

CAPE ELECTIONS. (Received This Day at 10.35 a.m.) CAPETOWN, Nov. 27

Parliament will be dissolved at the end of December. The elections take place in February, and the new Parliament assembles in March.

ECONOMY CAMPAIGN. (Received This Day at 10.40 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 26. '' Many journals are conducting a cam- j paign of economy, denouncing the Gov- • ernment’s waste as the cause of trade j slump, and the threat of widespread unemployment. Production has been reduced, not because of workers slackness, but because no capital can be obtained at a reasonable interest. Advances from the banks are difficult to secure, bearing out Hon McKenna’s statement that„no more credit is available because the Government has absorbed all the credit. Vagrancy is increasing in Yorkshire and Derbyshire, and unemployment is general in Burnley. Germany is selling cutlery in Sheffield below local manufacturing cost and Colonial orders are going to Germany. Nottingham lace, hosiery and curtain plats are idle. Government has indicated recognition of the popular feeling by the recent modification of costly domestic legislation and decision to economize in the middle east. The restoration of trade with Russia and Navy Estimates are severely criticised especially the Navy, in view of the world position and obliteration of the German menace. AIRSHIP TEST. (Received This Day at 10.35 a.m.) LONDON, Nov 27. The Air Ministry has prepared an extensive scheme to test commercial possibilities of airships, using five of the largest dirigibles, including the exGerman L. 71 carrying 150 passengers. Flights to Germany and Egypt are contemplated.