BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 April 1921, Page 3

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION

HOPE OF SETTLEMENT.

DISPUTE WHITTLED DOWN

(Received this day at 12.30 p.m.) LONDON, April 26

As miners demand that the reduction should not exceed 2 J-, there is only a question of l/- in dispute on the basis of Sir It. Home’s subsidy offer. The moderate element on the Mineis Executive considers there are tendencies favourable to a settlement. It is expected the'settlement will be on an area basis, as the owners propose, with qualifications for a standard wage to be nationally settled by the National Wages Board. IMPERIAL CONFERENCE. (Received Tins Day at 12.20 p.m.) LONDON, April 27. Sir Newton Moore speaking at the annual meeting of the Colonial Institute, said in reference to the Imperial Conference that the most important question was the Japanese Treaty. 2he Domin' * j on Parliaments had decided the question, and intended to demand freedom similar to the House of Commons. THE WOOL DISPOSAL. (Deceived this day at 1.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 27. Interviewed by the Australian It ess regarding the cabled report that Mr Hughes intends to legislate either giving Bnwra complete control of the disposal of the wool output, or may restrict! wool exports to that sold in Australia, one of the biggest wool importers said it was vitally important to Australia to export its wool If shipments were restricted as suggested, the question arises how long can Australia live on its own fat. To give Bawra the disposal of the whole clip would be fatal to the prospects of wool-growing in Australia. Bawra mishandled the whole business, as a Government Department previously did, when it had a chance of selling at considerable higher figures than are now obtainable, it is absolutely impossible to bolster up prices. If wool is held up in consequence of an attempt to hoist :r the position, it will be infinitely worse in six months time than to-day. Ihe people who propose holding it up, appear tu forget that wool keeps on growing.

WAR PRISONERS TREATMENT (Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, April 27

Further evidence against Muller asserts he wrenched open the mouth of a prisoner supposed to be suffering from diphtheria and thrust in bis gloved band. The man died a tew hours after. All sick prisoners bad been worked until they fell, when a bucket of water was thrown over them. Several died after such treatment. When men did not parade they were chased from their huts at the bayonet point. Muller participated in the chase.