BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 February 1921, Page 3

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT. AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. FINANCIAL DECISION ■ (deceived This Day at 10.35 a.iu.' WASHINGTON, February 15.* Mr Daniels announced that a member of the crew of the Presidential yacht Mayflower has been arrested in connec- | tion with a bomb plot to blow up the r vessel. The Senate Judicial Committee voted opposing payment of any further money to foreign countries even on commit.ments already made, until congress knew all the facts concerning loans.

DAVIS CUP. -y.- (Received This Day at 10.40 a.m.) NEW YORK, February 15. United States Lawn Tennis Association announces the receipt of a Davis Cup challenge from India. A GREAT PAGEANT. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) LONDON, Fel> 15. The King’s speech at the opening of Parliament foreshadowed a Hill to deal with the liquor traffic, in the light of experience gained during tae war. It was hoped to submit proposals for the reform of tho House of Lords this session, and the reorganisation of the railways. Denso crowds lined the Royal route to Parliament, They showed they still loved the picturesque pre war ceremonial, .which was revived entirely, except that bays were substituted for cream Hanoverian ponies in the King’s state coach. Life Guards and other Ham s wore elaborate pre-war uniforms, while Guards in scarlet and bearskins lined

the route. Spanish, French, Japanese and Italian Ambassadors journeyed m State coaches. The King, Prince of Wales and Duke of York were everywhere heartily acclaimed. His Majesty was attired in a Field Marshall’s uniform. The Prince of Wales, for the first tune in public*, wore the Welsh Guards full dress with bearskin. Through the King’s forethought crippled soldiers and orphans occupied a reserve, outside Buckingham l Mace and invalided troops were similarly accomodated at other points. LORD MILNER HONOURED. LONDON, Feb. 10. ' Lord Milner has been created >» Knight of the Garter