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Hokitika Guardian, 15 March 1921, Page 2

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

JABLE NEWS.

jy TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT* DEMAND ON AUSTRIA. VIENNA, March :3. The sudden, peremptory demand by the Austrian section of the Reparations Commission for the delivery of milch cows and live stock to Italy, Jugoslavia and Roumania have created amazenient and indignation in Vienna, the press denounces such action and dares it will he certain to increase die present appalling high rate of infant mortality. Roctor Roscli, Minister of Social Affairs, says th o fulfilment of the demand is absolutely impossible. He' states negotiations are proceeding for the indefinite postponement of the clauses of the Peace Treaty providing for the delivery of liv c stock. A TORNADO. DELHI, March 13. In a violent tornado at Barisal, houses were razed, trees uprooted, and many persons killed or injured. A torrential downpour ruined the crops. * AMERICA’S NAVY. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) NEW YORK, March 13. It is understood President Harding regards United States possession of the most powerful navy in the world as a guarantee of sincerity, since United States is financially in a better position to maintain such a navy. The administration desires to complete the capital shipbuilding programme. In the event of disarmament being agreed upon, United States naval power should not he diminished, since its army is - pro- - portionately the fourth weakest in the world. HON W. CHURCHILL. (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, March 14. The Australian and New Zealand Club entertains Hon W. Churchill at luncheon on An'zac Day. ASSASSIN ARRESTED*. (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) MADRID, March 13. Pierre Matthew, aged 22, was arrested a»d confessed to having assassinated Premier Date as an act of justice. He declared he had no accomplices. DAMS CUP CHALLENGE. NEW YORK. March 14. Japan has challenged for the Davis Cup.