BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 October 1921, Page 3

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. LINER LAUNCHED. (Received This Day at 0.40 a.in.) LONDON, October -5. The Commonwealth liner Hobson Bay was launched at Vickers Yards, Harrow HAW BA CRITICISED. ' (Deceived This Bay at 9.40 a.in.) LONDON, October 1. * The “Yorkshire Post" condemns Jla.wra’s decision to only odor 18,.31<0 bales at the next series out of -'.‘>o.ooo bales held, despite the present good demand. The “Post’’ declares that as the Imperial Government's agent it is their duty to sell Cbr the utmost possible price, under the present favourable conditions. Growers attention ought to be directed to this pernicious practice of with-drawing wool from a favourable market. .JAPAN ANIT AMERICA. (Received Tliis Day at 9.40 a.i11.) TOE 10. October 1. General Leonard Wood, speaking a* a luncheon given in his honour by Yaniasi, Minister of War. declared the cordiality of Japanese and American relations must grow, for upon it- depends in a large measure, the peace of the Orient. America was a close neighbour <>f Japan in tile Pliillipines and hopes to build up extensive trade relations between the islands and Japan under free, friendly competition. INDIAN TROUBLES. (Received This Bay at 11.30 a.m.) DELHI. October 4. The military situation in Mophili district is difficult owing to the wild, densely wooded country, consequently the present forces are unable to firmly copo with the guerilla tactics of tlm rebels. Further reinforcements are being sent. . Five thousand Moplnhs attacked Christinas working at a tile factory, at Edaoolam and killed one. and fatally wounded five. ‘ It is reported that thirty-four Hindus and two loyal Moplahs were beheaded at Thurvur, 'for -helping the troops. Several smaller outrages are reported.. LONDON. October 4. The British Government declined to contribute to tile Russian famine relief certain war surpluses held hy the Disposals Board consisting of medi cal stores, clothing and other properties valued at about a quarter of a million these have been handed to the British Red Cross for distribution.