BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 2 August 1921, Page 3

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

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AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CARLE ASSOCIATION

U.S. AND GERMANS. NEW YORK, Aug. 1

Twelve Germans, whose properties and patents are valued at 350,000,000 dollars, had been confiscated by the Alien Enemy Property Custodian, have now started suits to recover. Attempts have been made to obtain the support of various Senators and others to influence the Government.

It is believed the peace resolution govo an impetus to this movement.

PORTUGUESE REVOLT SUSPECTED LONDON, Aug. 1.

A telegram from \ igo states that groups of Lisbon garrision are picketing the streets, land. heavy artillery has been placed in the streets and squares. It is believed this is in anticipation of an attempted coup against the Government.

MR HUGHES’ TRIBUTE. (Received This Day at 10.15 a.m.)

LONDON, Aug. 1

AVlien the news of Mr Ryan’s death was communicated to him, Mr Hughes was greatly distressed. He said it came as a positive shock that a man in the prime of lile should lie so unexpectedly cut off. Though he disagreed with him in politics he liked him as a man. His death would leave a gap in the public life of Australia, not readily filled.

A YACHT RACE. (Received This Day at 10.15 a.m.) ■ LONDON, Aug. 2.

The British-America Cup race at Cowes, for six metre yachts, was won bv Britain with twenty points, America fifteen. Each country was represented by three boats.

RUSSIAN RELIEF WORK. ' (Received This Day at 1.5 p.m.) WASHINGTON, K Aug. 1.

Mr Hoover has instructed Mr Brown, director of the American Reliel Administration, to proceed to Riga to prepare for the extension of relief work in Russia as soon as American prisoners are delivered up.

RUSSIAN FAMINE. TReceived This Day at 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, Aug. 1 In the House of Commons, Hon Lloyd George stated it was highly probable that the Supreme Council would consider the question of the Russian famine. BRITISH TROOPS FOR SILESIA. (Received This Dnv at 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, Aug. 1 The “Daily Fxpress” understands that seven battalions of British infantry are under orders to go to Silesia to relieve the troops already there.

GREEKS AND TURKS. (Received This Day at 12.25 p.m.) ATHENS, Aug. 1. Despite the officials’ denials, "ell informed circles persist in stating that M. Gounaris will shortly visit Baris and London to .defend the Greek claims foi the Greek occupation of Constantinople, which Greece regards as only a just solution of the Near East problem.

SELLING german ships. <Received This T)siy at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, August 1. Mr Baldwin, in the House of Commom stated the reparation ships were now. being sold to foreign buyers. He thought it undesirable and unnecessary to maintain restrictions on private sales which operated since the armis tiee. airship establishment. (Received This Day at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, August 1. Hon. Guest, replying to a question said the proposed closing of airships establishments was estimated to save three hundred thousand yearly. ITALY AND DISARMAMENT. ROME, August 1. Senor Benomi announced in the Senate Italy’s acceptance of the Washington Conference.