AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 January 1921, Page 1

AMERICAN ITEMS.

[BY TELEGRAPH —TICK PRESS ASSOCIATION] AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. KICKED OUT. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) NEW YORK, Jan. 23. One hundred and twenty Radicals, Bolsheviks and other undesirables have been deported with Martens aboard a Swedish liner bound for Gothenburg. Nearly 3() people make up Martens’s official entourage, as Soviet Ambassador. A .11E HICA N PROTECTION.

(Received This Day at 8 a.rn.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.

Charles Bently, representative of the National Canners Association of United States, appeared before the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee, urging the President to be authorised to alter the tariff schedule to prevent the importation of low cost articles. Mr Bently pointed out that the President now lias partial powers of this character but lie wished this power , expanded so as it could be used at any time in a commercial emergency, in which tlu* American market might be flooded by foreign competition. Mr Bently declared Australian jam had been pouring into United States at low prices, due to the fact that Australia had fixed the price of sugar during the war at five and a half cents, thus being able to produce an article much below American costs.

JAPS AND AMERICA

(Received this day at 8 a.rn.)

NEW YORK, Jan. 22

Ambassador Morris, in a speech, said the Japanese Government was not complaining I wean so Japanese residents in United States were not eligible for citizenship, nor is Japan asking for its citizens other greater rights than those conceded to other aliens. Japan is not questioning in any way the light of United States, subject to treaty obligations, to pass any legislation governing tlu> admission or residence of foreigners here. Japan is not clnipouring for the removal of restrictions on Japanese immigration, but the people and Government of Japan are protesting against California’s and possibly oilier States in the future, action in depriving aliens ineligible for citizenship of personal and property rights. It is for the American people through t’ cir recognised organs of government, to determine whether this is to be. JAPANESE VIEW. (Received -this day at 8 a.m.) TDK 10, Jan. 22.

Viscount Katd in an article, declares Japan should withdraw troops from Siberia as soon as the relict ol czecehoSlovaks was accomplished, otherwise they should have despatched a more powerful Loire to sweep the Robheviks from eastern Siberia and aid in the establishment of a strong anti-Bolshe-vik Government. Japan’s Russian campaign cost many lives and t (, () mllion yens and it was therefore criminal that Japan would regret the occupation of northern Saghnlien. Kuty regretted United States was not a member of th.e League of Nations. He a[>provod th.e res.triclion ol armaments, but, considered Japan's naval programme the minimum for national defence. CORN FOR EUROPE. NEW YORK, Jan. 22. Mr Hoover has announced his acceptance of thy fanners otter ot 100 million bushels of corn for Euippoan relief and a million dollars contribution from John I). Rockfeller junior’s private fortune. WILSON AND RUSSIA. (Received Mbs day «t 8 a.ir..) WASHINGTON, Jan. 22. Mr Wilson proposes that the Powers should guarantee Russia from attack, to test the Soviets contention that it is afraid to demobilise the army, for fear of new aggressions. Mr Milson continues.—lt is obvious the small border states will not attack Russia unless encouraged by promises of support from stronger powers. Without attack of any variety, tho responsibility of any new war occurring on the Russian border would then be clearly placed. The President condemns the Bolsheviks and reiterates his conviction that an armed invasion would be in no way bring peace to the people of Bussin'. He points out the Immediate cause of the trouble in Armenia and Turkey has been tho Treaty of Sevres, and any measures which the President might take concerning the Treaty would be dependent upon the hearty support and co-operation of’the Allied Powers.