BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 15 August 1921, Page 2

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

iUSUULIAN AM) N.Z. CABBE. ASSOCIATION DEPORTATIONS OF CHRISTIANS. LONDON, Aug. 11. t The Allied and Ameriaan Commissioners at Constantinople decided strongly to protest to the Angora Government ;, against the deportation of Greeks and other Christians from the Coast. LONGER WORKING HOURS. LONDON, Aug. 12. The dockyard workers here Slave agreed to work two extra hours weekly in order to avoid a. 3s automatic cost of living reduction in wages. LOCK OUT ON THE CLYDE. LONDON, Aug. 13. Jar rows, .Ud., hnve decided to close* down their ship-building works on the t lvdo on November 30th, owing to the ship-joiners and other strikes causing a reduction in the output, and demarcation disputes making costs excessive. They declare they will re-open only when the conditions enable their business to be conducted with some chance of success. * BOLSHEVISM IN WALES. LONDON, Aug. 13. Some workers in South Wales mining districts are offering determined opposition to the Bolshevism within their ranks. As one Rhondda Valley club, with GOO members, mostly miners, has posted a notice declaring any member upholding Bolshevism in any way will be liable to expulsion from the Club. INDIA AND IMPERIALISM. LONDON, Aug. 13. Rt. Hon. Montague, in an interview with the Australian Press Association, said the Imperial Conference had contributed largely to good relationship with India, especially the recognition of the status of Indian citizenship. He said:—“ We will long remember Mr Hughes, Mr Massey, and Mr Meighen for their ready acceptance of India as | a sister commonwealth, and the Imperial atmosphere, which marked their contrihutio»s to the discussions. They put before the Conference their • view’s of special circumstances in their respective . States, and a determination to harmonise these with the interests' of the Empire.” He hoped the w’hole Empire would ultimately accept Inrian citizenship The Governments of Australia and New Zealand assured Mr Sastri of a cordial welcome presonally when he visited Fiji. Mr Hughes invited Kim to discuss matters with the Australian Parliament.