BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 23 March 1921, Page 2

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

UY TELECIUI’H —PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT; ! | RESTRICTED WORKING. i LONDON, March 21. J The Executive of the Scottish Mine* Workers Union decided to recommend the 11011-aceeptanec of the District Wages Board. If the London Conference favoured the proposal, the Scottish delgatcs should propose a restricted working policv in every British coaler fidd - ‘ THE “TIGER.” PARIS, March 21. M. Clemenceau has arrived at Toulond, aboard the Ormonde, in the best of health. . He killed three tigers while i in India. He says lie wishes he could go aboard the Ormonde again, and sail to Australia.

Another report quotes M. Clemenceau saying—“l should like to go aboard the Ormonde when I go to Australia,” adding, “I am "looking forward to this trip,”

M. CLEMENCEAU

NEW YORK, March 22

The New York “Times” Toulon correspondent states that when M. Clemenceau stepped off the steamer Ormonde, whereon lie journeyed from India, he bade the skipper farewell, and said, “I’ll take your ship again to Australia.” It is thought M. Clemenceau shortly contemplates a visit to Australia, but would not give a confirmatory answer when questioned. THE NEW LEADER. LONDON, March *2l. Mr Donald Mac Lean in the Commons, congratulated Mr Chamberlain in hia selection to the leadership of the House. COAL MINES CRISIS. LONDON, Mai'ch 21. Yorkshire Miners Council decided to recommend members to temporarily abandon the policy of the National Wages „ Board and a national pool, and to empower the Executive to' proceed with negotiations on a district basis, during the present abnormal state. South Wales Miners Council decided the opposite and say the National Executive will meet in London on Thursday to consider the answer of all districts and whether the notices to tcrmina forthe existing contracts shall be allowed to expire, which will mean a lock out on April Ist. COMMERCIAL, (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, March 21. Copper is £67J- to £66* ; head £lO to £l9l ; spelter £25 to £26 ; tin £1561 to £1591; silver 33|. OVERSEAS PASSENGERS reuter’s telegrams. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, March 21. In the Commons, Hon. Amery said 'the total applications for es-service men’s passages under the Government scheme of settlement overseas amounted " to 75,521. The number finally approved by representatives of the Overseas Governments was 26,548. Free passage vouchers wore issued to 25,491, with thi> exception of 2500 who were unable to proceed to New Zealand owing to shipping and other difficulties. A few of those to whom vouchers were issued were still in United Kingdom. A REVAL REPORT. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) PARTS, March 21. The newspapers give prominece to the Reval telegram declaring insurgents on Saturday night recaptured Kronstadt, whither the revolutionary committee returned from Finland. There is no confirmation of the message.

CHARGE OF THEFT. (Received This Dav at 8 a.m.) PARIS,. March 21. Mrs Lowe, wif e of Gordon Lowe, tennis player, has been arrested at Cannes Tennis Courts charged with stealing a pocket book said to contain five thousand francs. PERSIA PROSPERING. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON. March 22. Private advices from Persia indicate th e country is entering on a new era of peace, industry and prosperity. The new ministry under Seevedziaednin is showing a true reforming spirit. There is a growing feeling of security and trade is reviving. INDIAN UNREST. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) DELHI, March 22. It is officially stated that ten shrines were recently attacked in Lahore district, Considerable apprehension' was caused in various parts of Punjab by bauds of men, often in military formation, armed with axes and similar weapons. Government ordered their disarmament and the prosecution of the leaders under the Arms Act.

INDIAN EMIGRATION

reuter’s telegrams

(Received this day at 8 a.m.) DELHI, March 21

In the Legislative Assembly, Si George Barnes, speaking on the introduction of the Emigration Bill, said it would be proceeded with in the autumn. It was necessary to legislate against anv resurrection of indentured emigration. The Bill would forbid emigration of skilled labour, unless both Houses ordered its reopening. He thought where Indians would enjoy full privileges as British subjects emigration should he encouraged. He depreciated reciprocity legislation as futile with a flavour of retaliation.