BRITISH A ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 2 September 1921, Page 2

BRITISH A ITEMS

a:.'human and x.z. oaiii.e association. CREEKS CLAIM SUCCESS. (Received This Day at 8 a.tn.) ATHENS, Aug. 31. A long official silence has been broken l>v reports claiming a Greek victory alter a seven day battle in Askoria, alleging the Turks have given way on the whole thirty-six mile front, and are retreating north-east, with the Greeks in »lose pursuit.

BRITISH AVAR DEBT. LONDON. Sept. 1

Tin' London “Morning l’ost’s” Alex- :■ id I i-i:i torrespondent reports.— Hie Egyptian native press states that Bri t;‘in is demanding twenty-five million sterling as Egypt’s share in the war expenses. The Egyptian delegation had admitted the claim in prineiple.

AUC'KLANDER’S DEATH. Received This Day at 0.40 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 1 The coroner is investigating the death of Doctor Richard Allen, an Aucklander, and a brilliant Harley Street specialist, who had a nervous breakdown after war service. The medical evidence showed he died fromnarcotic poisoning. There were indications of constant use of an hypodermic syringe. * LEAGUE OF NATIONS, fßeceived This Day at 9.40 a.nt.) GENEVA, Sept 1 The. League of Nations Armaments Commissioner, which is dealing primarilv with private traffic in arms finds its hands hopelessly tied through the American failure to ratify the Convention. The Council on Friday deals with America’s challenge of the League’s jurisdiction under the mandates. Tiie American Consul ar. Geneva verliallv informed the Secretary of the League that none of the League contnmideations could be acknowledged, as the State Department had no cognisance of the League’s existence. |.i:\GUE COURT OF JUSTICE. ‘Received This Day at 10.15 a.m.) HAGUE, September 1. The International I-aw Convention has bestowed its blessing on the League of Nations Court of Justice, believing it the future saviour of civilisation. Even Teutonic voices were raised in its favour. The report recommends uniform aerial laws for all countries, for damage and nuisance.