BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 31 January 1921, Page 3

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

>*♦*> tIY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ABSN., COPYRIGHT. INDIAN MISSION’S WWLCOME. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) DELHI, Jan. 30. The British Mission to Kabul was entertained at the Amir’s Palace on a royal scale. The Amir made a felicitious speeches, referring to the possibility of an early treaty between Great Britain and Afghaniston. The mission was amazed at the modern developments - in Afghaniston in the way of roads, engineering and electricity. Bolsheviks’ envoys at Kabul are still in disfavour. MEMORIAL TO KING EDWARD. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) .DELHI, Jan 29. The Duke of Connaught unveiled in grounds of Queen Victoria memorial at Calcutta, a memorial to King Edward, erected by public subscriptions from the people of Bengal, Bihar and Oi'isa, consisting of a marble arch surmounted bp a bronze equestrian statue. Ihe balance of the large sum raised for the memorial will be used for medical relief ' it. n iifAtri'n/iPC

in the two provinces. A great gathering listened to the Duke of Connaught’s glowing tribute to the late King-Emperor. COMING .BRITISH ELECTION. UNITED SERVICE TELEGRAMS. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) » LONDON, Jan. 29. The “ Daily Mail’s ” lobbyist states Hon Lloyd George has instructed all the Coalition Party to be ready for a general election immediately after the introduction of the Budget in April, which is limited to £950,000,000. The “Times ” confirms the statement. KRASSIN’S REPORT. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) _ PETROGRAD, Jan. 29. Krassin has arrived from Moscow. He submitted the proposed Polo-Russian trade agreement to the Soviet executive, which is considering it. Tclnteherin and LitvinofF hotly opposed ‘the agreement and demanded a full diplomatic recognition. Lenin supports Krasin. TURKISH SURRENDER. . (Received this day at 8 a.m.) ATHENS; Jan. 29. A communique from Smyrna confirms that Edhem Bey's fore, of 2000 sorrendere,l to the Greeks. Nearly half the officers and men entered the Greek lines Just then the Turkish propagandist st.riesof Nationalist victories were gaining credence. It is supposed Edhem unkindly selected the moment for surrender, in order to inflict the most serious damage on Nationalist. prestige.

In the opinion of British observers, the reports of Nationalist military strength are mere bluff. ATHENS, January 30 (Received This Day at 12.20 p.m.) When he surrendered his force, < hem Bey held important positions around Guiroish. The surrender has considerably weakened: Kemal I ash,is lines. . _ . The Greek Prince nfarries Princess Elizabeth of Roumania at Bucharest in the second week of February. The Roumanian Crown Prince weds Princess Helena of Greece at- Athens. shortly after. A DRIVER’S MISTAKE. ItEUTEII’S TELEGRAMS. (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, Jan 29. In connection with the Welsh railway disaster, it is now stated that the driver of the slow train entered the section without obtaining tho correct tablet. exchange of teachers. (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, Jan 29. The League of Empire scheme for the interchange of teachers is progressing. London County Council has undertaken to extend the scheme considerably dur- * . iu nrpoiirea

in-' the coming year and is prepart u to°receive applications from the Dominions and other authorities co-operating in the matter which, will bp ful y >»- at the Imperial. Education Conference in Toronto in August. JAVANESE POLITICS. | (Received This Day at 8.30 a.in.) | TOKIO, -Jan 29. Replying to an interpellation in the Diet Count Uchida stated that negotiations are proceeding with Britain to secure equal treatment of coloured peoples , in the South Pacfiie Islands. T'ien clauses dealing with thc*lslands m the south had not yet been interpret L Japan favoured a policy whnli uou ensure, equal opportunity for Japanos and British desires to respect the mandate administrations south of the equator. • j MEXICAN REBELS. J (Received This Day at 9.'15 a/m.) MEXICO CITY, Jan 29. Rebels, not yet reconciled_ headed by Aricta Bros., captured several small towns and are reported to he marching upon Durango City. „ j near east position. . (Received This Day at 12.20 pnO ATHENS, January 30 In connection will. invitation to Greeks and Turk, to attend tno Nc.o East Conference in London, Pasha has notified the Grand Viz,er That the Angora Government is the on y Government at present m existence i Turkey He is awaiting the Allies d rect invitation when he will ' following terms for e-.fn E foreign troops must eva cuate Turkish territory; secondly 1 - key refuses to pay an mdemm . while the Greek Premier dcelaies he will go to London as pienipotentary of the views of signatories to the y of Sevres. n.s regards Greece.