BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 April 1921, Page 2

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

I [by TELEGRAPH —PER PRESS ASSOCIATION! ! , , AFGHAN TREATY. | 1 LONDON, April 13 I | It is learned that a fresh treaty with I Afghanistan is expected to be signed shortly, but there is anxiety in responsible quarters owing to the Amir’s vacillation. He definitely dropped | negotiations lately but since has solij cited an interview with the head of the ; British mission. It is understood Britain is prepared to renew the subsidy which was withheld since the outbreak , of disturbances in 1919, provided the necessary guarantees are forthcoming for the preservation of peace on the frontier. It is believed a renewal of , the treaty will have a quieting effect on . the restless frontier tribes, and also prevent the Amir seeking financial aid from Bolshevik neighbours. ; MANY SUBSTANTIAL PROPOSALS. ! i Received Ibis Day at 8 a.m.) ! LONDON, April 14.

Widespread proposals to reduce wages to meet post-war conditions, include engineering and shipbuilding employees weekly rates by six shillings, also the abolition of the twelve and a half per cent bonus, and piece workers fifteen per cent, the abolition of the seven and a half per cent bonus in Midlands nut and bolt trade and five to ten shillings per week and in case of electrical workers twenty per cent; vehicle workers threepence hourly, chemical workers twopence. In Leicester hosiery trade ten to fifteen shillings in Aberdeen hosiery fifteen shillings, Scottish packing case malrers 18/9; Manchester waterproofers 17£ per cent. Glasgow rubber workers and important textile trades agreement expires in May, when reductions will he proposed.

LABOR AMENDMENT. LONDON, April 14. The Labour Party will move an amendment during the emergency regulations debate to-day, protesting against Government’s costly war like measures against loyal citizens, who are exercising their legal right to resist encroachments on the standard of living. CHARGE FOR WATER. (Received This Dav at 8 a.m.) PARIS. April 14. Government at the instance of the municipalities introduced a bill specifying Paris as a watering place under which visitors are taxed to the extent of 2| to 6 francs daily.

NEW AI RGB AFT. UNITED SERVICE TELEGRAMS. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, April 13. The “Daily Mail” says a vista so won derful, that the whole conception of the place that aircraft may hold in future transport, is the promise of a new aeroplane invention of an Austrian Professor Nimguhr. Pulsating wings moving like those of a bird and capable of extending and contracting, form the basis of Nimfuhr’s theory. A propellor is not necessary. A successful test has been held, and a company has been formed to build a machine.