BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 15 June 1921, Page 2

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION

* SUDDEN DEATH, OTAKI, June 13. Frank Cbotes, a former Horowhenua Rugby football representative, and a fine athlete died suddenly on Saturday, after playing in a football match. The cause was heart disease. LLOYD GEORGE. ILL. LONDON, June 13. Dir A. Chamberlain in the House of Commons, announced the postponement of the Imperial Conference till next week. This was owing to the Premier having an illness. The House would;- he said, be given an opportunity on. Friday to discuss the Imperial Conference agenda. , PRESS COMMENT. LONDON, June 14. The “Morning Post” -discussing the Imperial Conference, says:—The Empire is still a prey to a multitude of enemies, all of whom are working to finish her unity. Unity is her only hope of salvation, but the workers for an elective Empire. Parliament are doing an ill service. The Conference system is the best, the Empire statesmen are meeting as heads of equal stales, with an equal voice. If common action is not to be secured that way, it cannot he secured at all. There is a conspiracy to destroy the Empire from within. That danger is more insidious than Germany. It urges a -common policy t 1 vigilance, knowledge and courage.

NAURU PHOSPHATE SALES.

WHAT LEAGUE OF NATIONS GETS

LONDON, June 13

In the House of Commons, replying to a question Mr E. Wood stated he lmd no information, as to the nett receipts received for the sale of Nauru phosphates. Sir J. Reese interjected: —“Does the League of Nations receive a percentage?” (Laughter). No answer was made to the query.

YACHT RACES

LONDON, June 13.

A yachting contest comparable in importance to the America Cup is to commence at Cowes on July 29th. British and American teams meet in a series of six races, with four yachts aside.

HECTOR GRAY. . LONDON, June 13

Sir Cunliffe Owens has retained Hector Gray, the New Zealand jockey for the present racing season. He will ride at Ascot.

LONDON’S FOOD MARKETS LONDON, Jun 0 14

A Department Comittee’s fourth report on London’s wholesale food markets states the buildings at Covent Gardens are obsolete and inconvenient, and add greatly to the cost of handling and the delay in the delivery and despatch of fruit. Tile report emphasises the necessity of extending the market by securing neighbouring buildings and draws attention to the endeavours on the part of the owners to dispose of the market. The report strongly recommends thatTt be now placed under public authority to ensure its development in the interests of traders and consumers. The report states that Smithfield market is adequate for present requirements, with provision for any extension which can be foreseen. It declares a sug gestion to restrict the period in which meat is allowed to remain in cold storage needs careful investigation from economic and scientific standpoints beforo adoption.

GALLIPOLI GRAVES. LONDON, June 13 The “Daily Telegraph” points out that the British relatives who are mournng dead on Goßi-mli owe a debt of gratitude to Area'* officers whose devoted work carried out the cemetery construction on the Peninsula.

NEUTRALITY IN NEAR EAST. LONDON, June 13

In the House of Commons Mr Austen Chamberlain announced that the Government’s attitude in the Near East will be one of strictest neutrality. Britain was not committed to help the Greeks.

JOURNALISTIC EDUCATION

LONDON, June 14

Tlie London University Council have recommended the Professional Board to make provision for a diplomacy of journalism. The course, which will be drafted by two of the teaching staff in conjunction with two members of the Institute of Journalists will extend over two years.

YORKSHIRE WOOL WORKERS LONDON, We 15.

An agreement has been reached, which will prevent a stoppage in the Yorkshire wool trade’. It involves 200,000 workers. The agreement operates until June, of 1922. It provides for total wages reduction of 18J per cent. Tliis is less than the 22J per cent, which was the employers original proposal.

NEAR EAST TROUBLE

CONSTANTINOPLE, June 13.

There was a stormy scene in the Angora Parliament during a debate on the Turkish Ivemalists’ attitude towards Britain, The deputies exchanged shots. Mustapha Kemal threatened to resign.

HUGHES HONOURED. LONDON June 13

At the Agents-General dinner, Mr Hughes, responding f 0 his health, said he appreciated the honor done him by the presence of the Prince of Wales, which was a great compliment. This circumstance recalled to him the Prince’s marvellous crusade through Australia, which never would be forgotten. He impressed himself indelibly upon all hearts. The royal visit did more than anything else to help Australia to understand what a monarchy meant to the Empire. He assured the Prince on behalf of Australia that goodwill had increased since his visit, and all ages and situations in life regarded him with affection and held him to his promise to make another visit.