MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 6 February 1922, Page 1

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. A DENIAL. . LONDON, Feb. 3. General Dawson’s resignation of the State Chamberlainship is officially denied. STRIKE OUTRAGE. CAPETOWN, Feb. 3. The first outrage in connection with the strike is reported, portion of a railway being blown up. It was fortunately discovered before any train was due.

OBITUARY. LONDON, Feb. 5; > Obituary.—The Duke of Leicester. ARMSTRONG CASE. LONDON February 4. A heavily veiled widow, whose name was not disclosed, gave evidence in tho 'Armstrong poisoning case. She stated she new tho accused Armstrong prior to his wife’s death. After the latter died, Armstrong proposed to her. •Though she was not formally engaged, ’she had considered herself as engaged •to him. *, STOCK DISEASE IN BRITAIN. LONDON, February 5. Ah official message states there are now 279 outbreaks of foot-and-mouth “disease in Britain, an increase of 72 in 24 hours, including six more counties, mostly in Scotland. ' PROFITEERS’ MOVE. The Minister of Agriculture announces that only 49,0CX) cattle oatt of 6,660,'000 in Britain have thus far been Therefore there is no justification for increasing the price vof meat. A LONDON LEAGUE. LONDON, February S. An Anglo-Egyptian Union has been formed under the presidency of Lord Milner with the object of promoting a better understanding, between Britain and Egypt. The Executive includes Rennall Rodd, Valentine Chirol, Lord Glerchin, and J. A. Spender.

INTERNATIONAL HIGH COURT THE HAGUE, Feb. 3; The International Court of Justify, under the League of Nations Convention, has assembled at T ; Hague. Doctor Loder, the Dutch representative, was elected President and M. Hammarskjold (Secretary of the -Swedish Legation) was appointed Registrar of the Court. The first session was devoted to the creation of the necessary machinery. NO FOREIGN'ROYALTIES TNVITED. LONDON, Feb 4. Tlie "Central News” Agency understands that it has been decided not to in\dtc royalties from abroad to Princess Mary’s wedding. If such royalties ale visiting England, invitations may be extended to them. Tt is understood | such visits are unlikely.

INSURANCE FAILURE. LONDON. Feb. 4. A liquidation for the City Equitable Insurance Company has been appointed at the company’s own instigation. This is in order to protect its interests against the creditors of the company. He announces that efforts are being made to e volve a scheme to save the whole situation. Though no explanation is given for the suspension of the company, it is believed its imsuranco business was not responsible, but its financial policy, which was on lines not customary among insurance .companies. Tt is reported the assets are locked up in a manner rendering a quick realisation impossible. Some , funds are locked up in hotel properties, .including the Claridge Hotel in Paris, which was purchased when francs wore ,25 to the £, so that a realisation would' now mean a 50 per cent. loss. There are many well-known shareholders, including the Earl of March, the Earl of Uchester, Lord Ribblcsdale, Viscountess Haig, and Lady Rhondda. The capital consists of pound shares on which 4s have been paid. They are quoted until the middle of January at 50s. Last year’s dividend was 150 per cent.