BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 22 July 1921, Page 1

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

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NEW LICENSING BILL

LONDON, July 20

The text has been issued of Government Licensing Bill, introduced in the, Commons/. The measure applies to the whole of Britain, and provi the earliest hour at which liquor shall be procurable sliall be 11 o’clock in the morning and the latest ten in the evening, except in the metiopolis where the latest hour is 11 o’clock. The hours of opening are limited to eight in the provinces and nine in London. Meals with drinks can he ordered on week days in London between eleven and midnight in hotels and restaurants and eleven and 11.30 in licensed houses and dubs. The Central Liquor Control Board is abolished, its nropesrtv transferred to the Home Secretary, and Secretary for Scotland who are empowered to continue the boards scheme of State management, of the liquor traffic.

CURE OF DISEASES

THE POWER OF MIND

LONDON, July 20

The cure of pain and disiasejiy the mind, instead of medicine has found listinguished advocates at the British Medical Association Conference. Prolessor George Robertson gave instances in which mental suggestion not only cured disease, but was able to produce i ilments, for example blisters. He admitted that most cures related to the borderland cases in which melancholia was the foremost. Robertson and tliers stressed the point that gieatei rttpnlion should be paid to moral and mental cures. Many medicines ought to be thrown into the sea.

Doctor Helen Boyle a specialist in borderland oases surged the employment of similar treatment in domestic affairs. Doctors ought to he empowered temporarily to separate bushands and wives to obviate more drastic judicial orders.

INTER-IMPERIAL COMMUNICATIONS. LONDON. July 20. The Australian Press Association interviewed Mr Ashbolt in reference to the Air Ministry’s communique. Air Ashbolt said he had the highest officials support and the best financial authority for saying that ?■ commercial air service would be practicable, provided Government assistance were assumed during 'the first ton years, covering experimental periods. The fijrst period probably would he two years,' which should demonstrate the scientific and mechanical practicability of an inter-imperial servee. The second period would be about seven or mVlit years and it should finalise mooli n.nicn.l developments sufficiently +o produce the highest tvpe of airship capable of a round-the-world service at a maximum of efficiency and speed and a minimum cost, so as to be eommerniallv practicable. After that Govern, moot assistance would pot be needed except in the form of subsidies for mail nr other services.

The Australian Trees \smriation learns the commercial eahle traffic l>otwccn Britain and Australia is now unprecedentedly heavy. Commercial authorities are of opinion tln c is dm to a neeossitv for caution tn viev nf the instability of mmes. At the fcnne time there arc signs of 1 n improvement in Australian trade, and a further casing ot cMjchangc difficultj. The excessive cabling is partly due to the placing and fulfilment of overseas orders, which lmve l.oen hold up owing to recent, strikes.

KOL A POPE CUP. LONDON, July 20. At Bisley in the Ivolapore Cup, England (1083) heat Canada (1014). TOTE AND BOOKMAKERS.

LONDON, July 19. The '‘Evening Standard,” discussing the syndicate formed by four leading bookmakers, with the object of introducing the totalisator system, points out that the project is meeting with opposition from other bookmakers and adds * If the ungenerous methods ot protesting bookmakers have disgusted the public! to such an extent that they turn 'to the totalisator system, the bookmakers will have only themselves to blame.”

STRIKE ENDS. NEW YORK, July 21. 'The marine engineers of San I 1 railcisco, who have been on strike since May Ist., have voted for a resumption of work on private vessels on the basis of a revised agreement. Other unions are expected to follow suit.

PACIFIC NAVAL PLANS. LONDON, July 20. The position has not been reached when one can say whether the delegates have approved of a naval scheme which will cost Australia more or less than the Henderson Australian naval programme. Once a larger plan is decided on tentatively, the Pacific proposals will he dealt with. Tt must he clearly understood that land defence has not been mentioned at all.

To-day Mr Lloyd George was intensely angry. Ho called for figures from tin’. Chancellor of the Exchequer, hut flung the document on the ‘able declaring it was useless and that he wanted facts so that the delegates would evolve their own views from them.

ayeddtng. NEW YORK, July 20 Lord Queenshorough has been married to Miss Edith Starr Miller.

DATE OF WAR’S END. LONDON, July 19. The Government proposes to fix tlio official date of the termination of the war as the 4th August. Cabinet is consulting the law officers, and it is understood that no serious objections will be raised to the proposal. The long delay is adversely affecting commercial and financial interests. Many pre-war engagements which are contingent upon the official conclusion, are still outstanding, and 57 temporary laws, the need wherof has long ceased, are retained in existence, pending an official declaration.

LEIPZIG TRIALS

LONDON, July 20

About 70 Commoners have signed a resolution which it is proposed to submit to the House of Commons, expressing profound dissatisfaction with the result of the Leipzig trials of war criminals, and calling upon the Government forthwith to take .step's to enforce the provision of the Treaty of Versailles.

MORE INDEMNITY PAID. PARTS, July 20

The Allied Reparations Commission have received from Germany one and a-half millions sterling in European currencies in redemption of portion of the hills forming part of Germany’s payment of the first instalment of LA0,000,600, that was paid in May.

FAMOUS FOREST FIRE. PARIS, July 20

The famous Fouiitainebleau Forest ,vas set afire by lightning, and threatened with destruction, when a heavy downpour of rain extinguished the tlamcs.

A PROTEST. * LONDON. July 21. Mr St Greeton has also left the Coalition as a protest against the Government negotiating with Mr Do V td-

COAL FIND IN ENGLAND. LONDON, July 20

Prospecting in Kent revealed extensive deposits of coal, described as "the best coal in the world for iron smelting purposes.” A French concern endeavoured to secure control, winch now is secured l*y Dorman, Long and Co., Ltd., of Middlesboro,” who propose an outlay of L‘7,000,000 on the development of the field, which is situated between Sandwich and Deal. It extends miles seaward.

GOVERNMENT OF ADEN. LONDON, July 20

The ‘‘Daily Express” states that Aden is being transferred from the control of the Government of India to that of the Colonial Office, which will effect ~ saving of C 300.000 yearly in the cost of administration.

LORD CURZON. LONDON. July 20

It is understood that Lord ( tiir.on has had a lengthy interview with the |,Vouch Ambassador, ami lias proposed the Supremo Council meet at Boulogne on Julv 28th to discuss Upper Silesia.