BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 12 May 1921, Page 3

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

AUSTRALIAN AND* N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. AALAND ISLANDS. t ßeceived This Day at 10.35 a.m.) LONDON, May 11 The League of Nations Commission recommended that the Aaland Islands remain under Finnish sovereignity, being self-governed in accordance with the Finnish Diet’s undertaking. ► IN SILESIA. (Received This Day at 10.40 a.m.) LONDON, May 11. Hon Chamberlain, in the House of Wk Commons, said the insurgents occupied the greater part of Upper Silesia. It is regarded by the Allies as a deliberate attempt to frustrate the Versailles Treaty. Government had no intention of permitting this, and were in close consultation with the Allies in regard to the best means of dealing with the situation.

N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, May 11. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile have declared an interim dividend of two per cent, tax free. A RESIGNATION. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) PARIS, May 11. Mr Bradbury has resigned from the Reparations Commission. It is reported that he disapproved of its recen decisions. ITALIAN AFFAIRS. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) LONDON, May' H . Senor Ramaciotti informed the Australian Press Association that he cannot recommend the appointment of a Trade Commissioner to Italy this j , owing to the unsettled trade combinations. Italy has turned the <»^ r . both politically and commercially, but owing to industrial unsettlements,, she is'making little pregres, He I. opt - mistic regarding the torthcomme elections. Socialism is d.scredited n d the Fascisti party is growing rapid y more powerful.

JAPANESE IN CHINA. (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) TOKIO, April H The Premier Hara, has called a conference of the highest military and civil authorities in Siberia, Manchuria, Korea, Shantung, and Kamtnng, to be held in Tokio on the 15th May. It i« understood the object is to discuss and and fix Japan’s Far Eastern policies, including a possible withdrawal of her armies from those regions.

HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED

(Itcceived This Day at 8.30 a.m.) WARSAW, May 11. The . negotiations between the Inter-Allied Commission and Forfantz resulted in a suspension of hostilities. The insurgents remain behind an agreed demarcation line pending a final settlement in regard to Upper Silesia.

NORWEGIAN STRIKE. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) CHRISTIANIA, May 11.

The Labour Organisation has resolved on a general strike on the 26th in support of the seamen, who have been out for some days. 120,000 men are involved but the railways, postal services, hospitals and the workers own institutions are not included in the strike. The Government are taking steps to maintain supplies to the public.

JAPANESE PRINCE. •LONDON, May 11. The Japanese Crown Prince Hirohito, was presented with an address of welcome at the Guildhall. Great crowds witnessed the procession from the Palace to the city route, which was decorated with British and Japanese flags. The Prince of Wales accompanied Prince Hirihito, escorted by the Household Cavalry, aeroplanes circling overhead. The address gratefully ac knowledged Japan’s assistance on sea . and land during the war. COAL FOR PRIVATE USE. LONDON, May 11. The Board of Trade announces that Government have arranged an impost on coal to insure a maintenance of services essential to the life of the country, and will take measures to provide for the movement of coal imported not for private profit, but to meet the people’s vital needs. Any coal privately imported is liable to be delivered in the national interests. PEACE AND JUSTICE. (Received This Day at 1.5. p.m.) LONDON, May 11. Prince Hirohito, replying to the City’s address, said he was happy the war was over, but our responsibilities were still tremendous. It is entirely for us survivors to redeem the bloodshed of millions by establishing for all time a reign of peace and justice. TRANSPORTERS’ ADVICE. (Received This Pnv at 1.5. p.m.) 1 LONDON, May 11. The Transport Federation announce that the Gasworkers’ Union and other trade unions have informed them that members have been suspended for refusing to work coal which was unloaded by volunteer labour. The Federation hs no power to advise the non-affiliated unions, but its own members, having given proof of loyalty to the miners, the Transporters are confident that other unions will refuse to handle forcoal. The railwaymen and transporters have a conference on the matter ion Friday.

fj.S. TARIFF. (Received This Day at 1.5. p.m.) WASHINGTON, May 11. The Senate has passed the Emergency Tariff Bill.

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