MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 December 1921, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. AIR SERVICE. LONDON, Dec 20. In regard to the Federal Goveramonr’s approval of the duplication of the Pacific cable, Holt Thomas in a letter points out the* establishment of an air mail would cost millions loss tliajl the duplication of it cable. Fifty per cent, at least of the cable traffic would he diverted to an air mail, if established ; rendering expansion unnecessary. Thomas appeals to the Government for reconsideration of the relative costs, rovenues and advantages, j A TREATY. j LONDON, Dec. 21. | An important change in European I politics is effected by ail agreement concluded between Austria and Czecbo Slovakia., marking fbo entry of Austria into the Little Entente. Both states are mutually pledged to execute the St Germain and Trianon peace treaties and support each other politically and diplomatically in maintaining pence in Europe, and preventing the restoration of the old regime, i MOPLAH LEADER ARRESTED \ DELHI, Dec. 21. The notoirious Jfophih leader C'hatenbraissori has been arrested. This is regarded as an important step in break- ; ing the back or the rebellion. PHRSI A N A (IREEMENT. DELHI, Dee. 21. Teheran advices state the Mejliss has ratified the Russo-Pcrsinn agreement, signed in February, subject to revision of certain clauses as inconsistent with the independence of Persia. The Soviet Ministry who attended the sitting of the Mejliss promised to support the revision. THE CHINESE PREMIER. 11 PEKIN. Dec. 21. Liang Shihyi has been named Premier in the Chinese Cabinet, succeeding ‘ Chin Yun Song, whose Ministry resigned on Sunday. JUDGMENT DAY COMING. (Received Tin's Day at 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, December 21.

The Revivalist fervour has reached unwonted dimensions at 1‘ raserlnirgli. Nearly all the fishcrfolk arc convinced' that the Judgment Day is at band. Many are neglecting their boats and I nets, arguing that as t’lie last daw is near, it is useless to do repairs. Others are selling their fishing equipment and giving tlio money to the poor and. needy'. All night Revivalist meetings are held at Glasgow. TALLOW SALES. LONDON. Decernlier 22. The demand for tallow has improved and the sales are fixed for fourth January. CAN FINANCE STRINGENCY. .'Received This ,l)av at 10.15 a.m.) CAPETOWN. Dec. 21. ,Si caking at a dinner of South African Calk'-"’ Union, tie Minister of Railways emphasised the serious state of Iho finances, which necessitated continued drastic curtailment of expenvernment to legislate next session for the control of electric power throughout tlic Union, also to introduce a scheme of railway development, including a. complete amalgamation of the railways of South Vest Protontoraie with the t nioii Railways System. AUSTRIAN MOVE. , Received This Dav at 10.15 a.m.) VIENNA, December 22. Government have obtained Parliamentary powers to compel everybody residing in Austria immediately to exchance holdings of foreign banknotes ami bills of credit for State' bonds, in cither foreign or national currency. 'Pile maximum penalty for failure to o-jinplv is ten years hard labour. GERMAN THE \SON TRIAL. IIF.UTKIt’S TELES 11AMS. i Received This Dav at 10.15 a.m.) RERUN. December 22. A sensational conspiracy trial arising cut of last year’s Kapp insurrection fiasco has taken place at the Supreme Court at Leipzig, which son tenced Von Jagow to five years iniuiisonment in a. fortress for treason, the other accused, Baron Wangenhoim, and Doctor Schiele were acquitted. The trial developed into a skin saving competition, the witnesses including l.udendortf, fearing implication in the insurrection and endeavouring to justify their actions. Ludendorlf’s evidence. in particular, revealed, the liojx'less muddle, and lack of organisation in which the, Kappists wallowed from the start, rendering the venturi a forlorn hope. OFFER OF TRUCE. (Received This Dav at 10-15 a.m.) CALCUTTA DecemoM 21

Lord Ronaldshny, Governor-General, delivered an important speech at a meeting of the Legislative Council in Calcutta. He said Lord Readings promise to receive a deputation of representative loaders introduced a new factor. It was generally agreed that a. truce was an essential preliminary to any continence. If lie weio satisfied that the extremists leaders were prepared to take action to this end, he would he. prepared to recommend tho Government to .take action in consonance with tho altered situation. Nothing had exasperated feeling so much as the non-co-operators attitude towards the Prince’s visit. If the b ycott were abandoned and tho hartal called off, he was prepared to recommend Govern me n. to stay its hand so far ns is compatible with public safetv. Tf the non-co-operators cried halt in their hostile activities lie would recommend that the pending prosecutions he suspended and those charged released.

CINEMA PROTEST. LONDON December 22. | The cinema industry is rebelling against the London County Council fiat that hoys and girls under 10 shall not be. admitted to cinemas without their parents or guardians unless • the programme has been passed in its entirety for universal exhibition. At . present only thirty per cent of tbo r films receive the universal certificates and the remainder adult certificate •only. Unaccompanied boys and girls wili he barred from these after 7th. E January next. The trade complained r that the Council is utilising an act of t. Ceorgo If which aimed at the prevent* tion of thefts and robberies. v I* INDIAN REBELS. DEED l, Doc 23. s Thirteen bundled rebels surrendered i- to Gurkhas at Edvanna Post. Numerous arrests are still being made everywhere, two hundred in Calcutta alone, i Of 263 tried on Monday, 256 were con- ' victc.d.