BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 February 1922, Page 3

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. NEWPAPER MAGNATE’S VIEWS. Received This Day at 11.30 a.m.) CAIRO, Feb. 15. Lord Northcliffe has furnished the newspapers with his views oh the situation in Palestine. It is stated that during his visit there he interviewed the representatives of all classes. Tae prosperity and peacefulness of the old-es-tablished Jewish colony proved the capacity of the right kind of Jew for colonization, but the orthodox Jews were opposed to the pushful domineering methods of many new arrivals.

Lord Northcliffe said:—“l as a supporter of the Zionist ideals, was profoundly disappointed at the violent methods of the Zionist extremists, and did not hesitate to predict further grave troubles unless the moderate Zionists the world over, took steps toi check the Extremists.” His impression was that the country was in a most unhappy condition. The British Parliament and its press should insist upon a complete investigation.

WHEN OTHERS FALL OUT,

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LONDON, Feb. 15

Begland and Bottomley, have applied against each other under the rules governing committed for contempt in respect to publications hearing on the impending trial. Bigland for alleged incitement to extortion cabled oil 11th November when Bigland was fined £lO and Bottomley £IOO each paying their own costs. A DASTARDLY OUTRAGE. (Received This Day at 11.30 a.m.) ROME, Feb. 15. It is alleged that a. dastardly Attempt was made to poison the officials participating in solemn mass at Avigliano in connection with the coronation of the Pope. It is stated that arsenic was mixed with the wine. Monsignor Prevcsto, the celebrant, collapsed, but is expected to recover. The sacristan was arrested.

RUSSIAN FAMINE HORRORS

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LONDON, February 15

Professor Atkinson, of Melbourne University, interviewed on his return from the Russian famine area, stated the horrors of the famine were infinitely more intense than the worst phase during the war. It was utterly untrue that food intended for relief was di-

verted to the army. The Soviet was doing its best, hut Professor Atkinson said he was convinced that the famine was caused by the Soviets’ requisition of peasants food reserves. THE UNEMPLOYED. J ,'Received This Day at 9.5 a.m.5 : LONDON, February 15. | MacNamnra informed the Commons I the condition of unemployment necessitated a further six weeks extension of ' relief from the twenty-second of February, but funds would now bo conserved for those in real need of assistance. ' I COURSING. LONDON, February 15. I Waterloo Cup—ln the first round, Dry Goods beat Oriental Activity.

BETTING TELEGRAMS. (Re-rived This uav at 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, February 15. Owen Peel and his wife (cabled on 13th. December) were charged at Bow Street in connection with the dispatch of forty-five telegrams to various bookmakers backing Paragon in the Duke of York Stakes. The prosecution allege that Peel ascertained by telephone that the horse won before they presented the telegrams at the countryside post office. Some of the bookmakers paid out the bets. Others questioned the time of lodgment and requested inquiries. It is further alleged that Peel induced the Postmaster to enter a false time of the receipt on the messages. Counsel stressed the point that the Postmaster-General was prosecuting because the bookmakers reluctant as the Peels were able to introduce business to the bookmakers.

VICTORIAN BOR ROWING. i (Received This Day at 9.5 a.m.) i LONDON, February 15. j A Victorian loan a five and a half ! per cent will probably be underwritten at the end of the week. The price is not yet settled, pending a decision ns to the bank rate, which is likely to he reduced to-morrow. The condition of the money market is very favourable. A Siamese loan of two million sterling at seven per cent, the stock issued at par, was over-sub-scribed within an hour. ' AUSTRALIA AND CANADA. ! OTTAWA, February 15. Mr Pearce interviewed Premier Mac-Ivenzie-King and after an address before the Canadian Club emphasising the need for closer relations l>etween Canada and Australia, had an informal conversation wit'll Treasurer Fielding regarding trade reciprocity. WOMEN IN CTIURCTT. i 'Received This Day at 10.15 a.m.) I LONDON, Feb. 14.

The Lower House of the Convocation of Canterbury, by sixty votes to fiftyeight, adopted a resolution permitting qualified and approved women to speak and pray at meetings in consecrated buildings, excepting regular church services. The discussion provoked vehement opposition from many of the clergy, declaring the admission of women would rend the Church in twain. THE ABSENT ONE. 'Received Tin's Dav at 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, Feb. 14. Mr Devon’s wife states her husband's sudden departure from London was taken under doctor’s orders. His present address is not published.