BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS OFFER TO EGYPT.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 January 1922, Page 3

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

OFFER TO EGYPT.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION EMIGRATION. (Received This Day at 9.40 a.m.) j LONDON, Jan. 28. As a result of interviews with the High Commissioners of Australia, Canada and New Zealand, the “Times” draws the conclusion that the Dominions labour troubles do not, in them- ! selves, constitute a bar to emigration, ! despite the disquieting reports from ! the dominions itariied. The interview |on the whole, tended to reassure inj tending emigrants who were perturbed | by the recent news. Nevertheless it is impossible to ignore certain facts. The three great Dominions are unanimous on one point, they want men, but they insist these must be the right men. The “Times” in pointing out that any scheme of assisted immigation is not charitable enterprise for the relief of English unemployment, urges the Dominioiis -not to ask too itulch, remembering that the Empire’s pioneering work was ridt done by ready nlado farmers with credentials and money, but by plucky Settlers not afraid to | take chances. ' . j

FALLING THEATRE BUSINESS. (Received This Day at 9.5 a.m.) LONDON, Jan. 28. London theatres are faced with the heaviest frost. Plays are dropping like autumn leaves. Eleven were withdrawn last week. It was never more difficult to find success. The position is variously attributed to high priced seats, the entertainment tax, bard times, and Cinemas. Covcnt Garden, Empire and Drury Lane are showing movies. The music, halls are similarly hit, and are combining to reduce the salaries of the top billers. The managers agree that they must drastically curtail, and threaten to dose a number of halls. j

, EGYPTIAN SOVEREIGNTY. | (Received This Day at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 29. ! The Foreign Office states the Govern- i ment are prepared to recognise Egyptian sovereignty on condition Imperial communications are guaranteed, retaining the right to protect foreign communities, and demanding guarantee ! against foreign agression. ;

MATTERS LOOK WORSE. ('Received This Day at 1.30 p.m.) CAPETOWN, Jan. 29. As a result of the failure of the Conference, the industrial federation is tightening the regulations against free labour. The Chamber of Mines announced the new terms, which are much more drastic than formerly offered, involving a reduction of the ratio of Europeans to natives, a- reduction of the.cost of living allowance by fifty per cent now, and entire abolition six months hence, no guarantee of re-employment of all strikers. There are rumours that the Federation intends to retort with a declaration of a general strike. The outlook is regarded as grave.

A SERIOUS AFFAIR. PARIS, Jan. 29. Much indignation and alarm was caused by the activities of mysterious individuals squirting corrosive acids over women, damaging their clothing and in some cases inflicting painful burns. Five hundred women were victims and millions of franc worth of fur coats and other clothing were damaged.

s FLIPPANT SPEECH. 1 I , | WAS IT BLASPHEMY. ■ j UNITED SERVICE TELEGRAMS. i 'Revived This Day at 10.15 n.m.l I LONDON, January 29. I The flippant use of the scriptural ! text got Lord Levcrhulme into hot * water with Wesleyans, who are taking official action as a' protest. The incident occurred at the Premiers’ demonstration at Central Hall on January 21. Lord Leverhulme presiding, said the Preimier and Government have determined that every Treasury note of theirs shall be honoured. Across them were written the words “I know my Redeemer Livdth.” The protesters started the ball rolling by writing to the “Times” especially objecting to the laughter and cheers with which the remark was greeted. The “Methodist Times” under the heading “Blasphemy at Central Hall”, announces the trustees will not let the Hall again for objectionable purposes. ■ It is pointed out that Leverliulmo j only repeated the words actually writ- , ten on American greenbacks, after the civil war Strict Puritans did not find ; the quotation, offieinsive. Others present | at the meeting declare that many were j profoundly sliockedt, including the Premier. This is the real reason why ! the gathering kept up the ery of time, , causing Lord Leverhulme to terminate j his speech. | The previous explanation was that , the gathering was merely impatient to | hear the Premier. j Tho Trustees spokesman says: “We i cannot have this sioi-t of thing in I Wesleyan Headquarters. i ARRESTEES RELEASED : CAIRO, January 29. i The signatories of non-Co-operation ! Manifesto who were recently arrested, . were released, and the newspapers suspended for publishing the manifesto are permitted to resumo publication, j The police seized a quantity of bombs ; and automatic pistols in a native house ; and made several arrests. The newspaper state the police action thwarted a conspiracy to kill Sarwat Pasha with whom the British authorities wero negotiating for acceptance of the Premiership. I A second raid disclosed more combs and, pistols. Six students were arrested. , GERMAN FINANCE. BERLIN January 29. Tho Imperial Budget for the year ending March 1923 shows a balance of 288 milliard marks, including 183 milliards for carrying out the peace treaty. The ’ bill empowers tho Minister of Finance to contract a loan of 183 milliards to meet non-recurring extraordinary expenditure and also jto issued Imilliard of Treasury bonds. The revenue is estimated at 98J milliard marks. .

I reuter’s telegrams. (Received This Day at 1.5 p.m.) LONDON, January 29. The Foreign Office has issued a statement confirming General Allenby’s return. It is said, while unwilling to i cede to disorder or violence, what they are prepared to grant on its own merits, Government expresses a readiness to invite Parliament to terminate the protectorate and iccognise the exist, ence of Egypt as a sovereign state, on the following conditions: That Imperial communications, to which Egypt is essential, aro assured; that Britain retain the right add power )to protect foreign communities in ®gypt; that .'Egypt is safeguarded against all foreign aggression or interference. When the agreement embodying these conditions is arrived at between

Egyptian Government and Britain, the latter Government will invite Parli anient airy sanction. DEATH OP A NEW ZEALANDER. (Received This Day at 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, Jan 29. Godfrey Turner, a, New Zealand

journalist employed on the London press died suddenly, lord Allenby Recalled. Received Tins Day at 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, Jail 29. It is reported Lord Allenby lias been recalled to London to confer witih the Government on the present situation in ifigypt.

' GERMAN REQUEST. BERLIN, Jan 28. | Germany’s repatriation note insists i strongly on the absolute necessity of be- ! ing released of cash payments in 1922, i and requests the Allies to permit an in--1 crease of payments in kind. j TURKEY AND GENOA. I ißeceived Tins Day at 12.25 p.m.) j CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan 28. ; Government requests the Allies to in- | vite Turkey to the Genoa Conference. M. Poincaire through the French High Commission informed Ere Grand Vizier that France’s favourable policy towards Turkey had not changed with the new Cabinet.