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Hokitika Guardian, 9 May 1921, Page 3

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JAP CROWN PRINCE. LONDON, May 7. The Japanese Crown Prince Hire; to, Accompanied by His Tmperi Highness Prince'Kanin, .arrived Spithead on board the battleships K toro and Kushina, escorted by a fi tilla of British destroyers. The princ land at Portsmouth on Monday, whe the Prince of Wales welcomes the and ; aocompanids them to Londoi Tlie King and othor Royalties, 3 Lloyd George and other ministers jvi ** dome them at Victoria Statio whence they will bo driven in bta carriages to Buckingham Paiac through streets lined with troops ' LENIN’S DESIRE. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) PARIS, May 7. A message from Reval states Den has asked Krassin to arrange with tl British Government to allow hnn t visit London, to negotiate an economr political understanding between Gret * Britain and Russia. - BILLIARDS. LONDON, May ( > Conceding Lawrence 4000 in a gam of 16,000, Newman made a break i 1024, which is a record for ivory balls MR HENDERSON’S VIEWS. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, May 8. Mr Henderson, writing in the “Sun ' day Express” blames Government fo describing the coal dispute as a politico matter, thereby making its settlemen under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1m possible. Henderson expresses the opin ion that if Government, recognising tin need for helping the industry over ai abnormal period gave a definite pledg< that until permanent wage regulatioi machinery, acceptable to both sides * were established, it would undertak. to sustain wages at the cost of living level, work could be resumed. TO MEET JAP PRINCE. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, May 8. At the Prince of Wales invitation, the ‘ High Commissioners attend a dinner on Wednesday for the purpose of meeting the Japanese Crown Prince. - THE PEARL BUBBLE. REUTER 1 8 TELEGRAMS. LONDON, May 0. The cultured pearl bubble has been deflated by a statement by the gems section of the London Chamber of Commerce that they have long been marketed, are well known and sold as such. The statement declares they have quite a different appearance from the Oriental pearl and are only produced in small sizes, and easily distinguishable and comparatively valueless. JEWEL MERCHANTS ALARMED. f “ THE TIMES ” SERVICE (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) LONDON, May 8. The Chamber of Commerce statement by no means disposes of cultured pearl sensation. Jewel merchants are distinctly alarmed and have now resorted to X rays examinations. Experiments are proving that X rays disclose the interior of the pearl, and are deemed to be the only effectual safeguard. Experts* in West End shops were again besieged on Saturday with a procession of pearl bearers anxious for an authentic opinion .regarding their cherished gems, or ready to sell them in exchange for gold articles. Tne “Daily Mail” interviewed lead- -* ing‘ experts, who frankly admitted they were nonplussed, and state it is definitely impossible to distinguish between the Oriental cultured) pearl without an X rays examination or the- breaking of the pearl. Hatton Garden merchants are gloomy, and express . the hope that a real test will ultimately be found, but in the meantime they fear the destruction of the trade by unscrupulous dealers handling cultured pearls.

VICEROY OF INDIA.

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS

* (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) DELHI, May 7

Replying to an address by Simla Mnnicpnlity, the Viceroy referred to the situation confronting the Government of India. He said that despite the auspicious start towards self-Governnient within the Empire, there was a disregard and defiance of authority in certain quarters, giving cause for serious thoughts and anxiety. Government could not permit direct incitements to violence, leading to loss of life, and would deal therewith under the criminal law. Referring to the Turkish Treaty he said the information reaching him led to the hope that the proposed alteration would satisfy Indian Moslems claim and l sentiments.

CHINESE POLITICS. [Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.i PEKIN, May 6,

Dr. Sun Yat Sen, formally assumed office as President of China, amid general rejoicings. He has issued a proclamation guaranteeing a policy of liberalism and constitutionalism and respect for treaties. Sun Yat Sen’s stay at present is confined to Kwantung Province, while he counts on partial support from the Provinces ©f Yunnan, Kuchu and Hinau. The Governors of all other provinces recently issued a proclamation condemning Sun Yat Sen’s election to .the Presidency, as illegal, declaring he must be eliminated from politics Meanwhile Kwanga is organising an armed expedition against Kwangtung, with the approval but hitherto, without military assistance from Pekin.

REDUCTION OF WAGES. 'Received This Day at 10.40 a.m.) LONDON, May 8

Protracted negotiations between building trade employers and operatives terminated in the conclusion of an agreement lor ft national reduction of wage# by two pence pep hour from 10th, May,

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