BRITISH LABOUR CRISIS.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 April 1921, Page 2

BRITISH LABOUR CRISIS.

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GREEKS SEVERE DEFEAT

PARIS, April 5

it is generally recognised that the Greeks have suffered a severe defeat. The “Temps” says it is evident the Greeks have been driven back and can only resume the offensive Of they call up fresh classes, and it is doubtful whether the reservists will respond in order to replace seven or eight thousand reported killed in the recent fighting.

A DENIAL. ATHENS, April 5. The death of Prince Andrew of Greece is denied. He is not at the front. BRITAIN AND AMERICA. LONDON, April 5. A White Paper issued containing the correspondence between Britain and United States regarding the economic rights of the mandated districts partiIJnited States alleging its oil interests were suffering, Lord Curzon replied that no pipe lines were laid in Mesopotaamia. The only work done had been »for purely military purposes. IV was untrue that Britain utilized the war in order to prepare for the exclusive control of all reserves. Lord Cur--550n points out that United States herself controls eighty per cent of the world’s oil. The question of the mandate can only be properly discussed by the signatories to the Covenant. Ba inbridge Colby replied that he had received most of Lord Curzon’s statements with satisfaction, but he declared that United States was a participant 'in the war and it can rightly discuss the after problems without being a signatory. BIG GREEK REVERSE. LONDON, April 5. The London ‘Daily Express” correspondent at Constantinople, reports that the Greeks’ left wing has been outflanked. It was then forced to retreat. The whole Greek front is now falling hack east of Broussa. The retreat causes a grave situation as it uncovers the Dissmid Peninsular opposite Constantinople. A LABOUR CRITIC. LONDON, April 6. Mr Bromley, secretary of the Locomotive Mens’ Society says he cannot understand the attitude of the Triple Alliance of Labour. If it bad acted unitedly against the Government and the coal owners, it could have prevented a strike. It is peculiar lie says, that such a powerful body should wait : until its constituent parts were striking before considering the position. In his opinion the Alliance has lost its opportunity. Mr Bromley points out his society does not belong to the Alliance and is taking no action. i . i MILITARY CAMP IN LONDON. LONDON, April 5. In the space of a few hours last evening, three thousand footguards eon verted Kensington Garden, in London into a, military camp, full of active service conditions, including a wireless telephone installation. The arrival'of the soldiers was a complete surprise to the public. It is referred to as an indication that the Government are fully prepared for a railway or transport strike. The leading parks are to he now used as food depots, as in previous strikes. MEETING REFUSED. LONDON, April G. Mr Hartshorn, one of the miners’ leaders, states that there will -be no meeting with the coal owners on the conditions laid down by Mr Lloyd George. FORCING GERMANY TO PAY. PARTS. April 6. The Premier, M. Briand, reiterates France’s determination to compel Germany to pay her war damages. She would find means to pay when the Allies substituted acts for words. The supreme moment was approaching and France was determined to have the last word. Germany was determined to exact her due —forcibly if necessary.

HIGHWAY COMMISSION

(Received This Day at 8.40 a.m.) MADRID, April 0. The International Waterways Conference, summoned by the League of Nations which is meeting at Barcelona, alter lengthy discussion approved of the principle of the using of the rivers of international concern and river ports by all ships on the same basis as those under the national Hag. PROTEST TO GERMANY. (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) PARIS, April 6. The Ambassadors Conference drafted a note to Germany regarding the peace Treaty, in refusing to allow the British steamer Wimbledon to enter Kiel Canal, oil the pretext that the vessel was carrying war material for Poland.

’ COMMUNIST ARRESTS. (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) BERLIN, April 0

. Since the outbreak of the disturbances 3612 Communist have been arrested and remain, in custody. During the rioting forty policemen were killed.

ANNOYED WITH AMERICA. (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) BERLIN, April 6.

The National press vehemently liotests against Americans demand that Germany shall admit responsibility for the war.

EMPIRE DAY. ißeceived This Day at 10 40 a.m.) LONDON, April 6

The Colonial Institute at Lord Meath's request, takes over the Empire Day movement, and signalises the departure by entertaining Lord Meath at a dinner on May 24th.