BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 May 1921, Page 2

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

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BAWRA WOOL SALE,

LONDON, May 7

At the Bawra wool sale there was good competition at full late rates, Yorkshire taking combing merinos. The continent competed very keenly for their sorts, particularly pieces, bellies and carbonising sorts. Practical}; everything was sold.

PREMIER- AT VANCOUVER

VANCOUVER, May 7

Mr Massey, in the course of an interview, said the British Dominions bordering the Pacific ocean must strengthen their naval defences. Commenting on the Anglo-Japanese agree: ment, he said there could be no objection to a renewal, provided that the Dominions were given the right to choose their own citizens. Any attempt to relieve New Zealand of the mandates over the Pacific Islands or to change the Samoan policy would he intolerable.

SOCIETY DIVORCE CASE

LONDON, May 7

The Marchioness of Conyghnm, who is an Australian, obtained a divorce at Dublin on the grounds of her husband’s misconduct.

SUN YAT SEN

CANTON, May 7

Interviewed, Dr. Sun Yah Sen declared that his first move after his inauguration as President of Canton will be to seek foreign recognition. He is planning the unification of China on the principle of local autonomy, under which military governments will be abolished, and the army reduced to a minimum. He will restore China's position by denouncing Japan’s 21 demands which are still the backbone of her policy. China’s trouble for the last four years has been directly duq to Japan’s militarists, who aim to Koreaise China. Dr Sun Yat Sen added that America had unknowingly aided 1 Japan by recognising. Hsu as head of the opposing Pekin Government, whom Japan has put in office. “We desire proper foreign aid, and are in favour of a Consortium,” he said, “but the moncj loaned bn the Pekin party is harmful, for Pekin is powerless, and is in militarists hands.”

He added:—The province of Kwang si is mobilising 50,000 troops against Canton, and we hope to withstand the shock.”

SMART WORK

VANCOUVER, May 7

Tlie Niagara made a record run round here. She was only 40 hours in port, and sailed for Sydeny at one this afternoon. ,

WOMEN MINISTERS

LONDON, May 6

The English Presbyterian Assembly has resolved to admit women to Eldership arid Deaoonship, and has also approved in principle of their admission to thri ministry.

ANOTHER WAGE REDUCTION

LONDON, May 7,

The Cotton Spinners’ Federation have decided to reduce wages by 30 per cent

WALL STREET EXPLOSION. NEW YORK, May 5

At Harrisburg, in Pennsylvania, Tito Ligi, who is held as a, suspect in connection with the big Wall Street explosion was sentenced to one year’s imprisonment (for evading the, conscription dr,aft. The Judge stated leniency would be extended to him-if he helped to clear up the bomb outrage, in connection with which the authorities are so far unable to definitely prove Ligi’s complicity.

“STRANGLER” LEWIS BEATEN

NEW YORK, May 6

Stanislans Zigbsyko (Poland) - won the world’s heavy-weight catch-ns-catch-ean wrestling championship, by defeating E. D. (“Strangler”) Lewis, at San Jose, California, by a neck-lock hold in 23 minutes.

THE INDIAN UNREST,

DELHI, May 6.

Five thousand non-co-operators violently attacked a loyalist meeting at Stikarpur with stones and brickbats. The building was badly dinaged and six persons severely wounded.

ZAGHLOUL NOT SUPPORTED

CAIRO, May 7

The official Ministry decided not to co-operate with Zaghloul and will not include him in tbo London delegation.

Much interest is being shown by the people of Lawrence and surrounding district in the proposed celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Gabriel’s Gully, at whieh_a number of the pioneers now resident in different parts of the Dominion have signified their intention of being present. It is proposed that the proceedings will extend from Thursday, 19thj till the afternoon of Saturday, 21st inst. The programme is as follows:—Friday morning: visiting pioneers to be conducted to the various parts of the diggings where they worked in the good old days, in the afternoon a social gathering will he held under the auspices of the ladies of the town and district, and in the evening a dinner will be given in honour of the visiting pioneers to be followed by a smoke social in the Town Hall. During their sojourn in Lawrence the visiting- pioneers will be the guests of the citizens. The Hon. Mri and Mrs Grimmond, of Ross, purpose being present at the gathering. Mr Grimmond was at the Gabriel’s rush in its infancy.

For Children’s Hacking Cough, Wood * Great Peppermint Cure

Keep the kiddies well, “ NAZOL ” is sure protection against coughs and colds, Sprifikle baby’s pillow, Qldep children can teko it on sugar,

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