MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 February 1922, Page 1

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. FAMOUS PAINTINGS. ’ PARTS, Feb. 19. Twenty canvases by .Millet, the painter of the famous “Angelus,” have been discovered in an attic of the Town Hall of Cherbourg, of which town lie was a native. They are estimated to be worth at least £2,000 a piece. Officials of the Louvre have gone to Cherbourg to prevent tho paintings leaving France.

NEW MOTOR CYCLE RECORD. NEW YORK, Feb. 20. A message from Miami, in Florida, says the world’s one mile motor cycle record of one minute has been towered to-day by E. ; Murphy. ‘Murphy made the course in 59 secs.

EGYPT'S TURMOIL. (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, February 19

Cairo advices state shooting outrages are causing intense indignation. Ministerialist Egyptians strongly depreciate the Zaghlulist extremists attempt to wreck the pending settlement. They attribute these to disappointment over General. Allemby’s success, which precludes Zaghlul’s return to Egypt. Cairo remains quiet. A martial law proclamation orders all arms to be surrendered within four days, tho alternative being court martial with the penalty of death. The police are carrying rifles, in order to summafily deal with any further attempts to commit outrages.

WOLVES ATTACK TRAIN

(Received This Day at 8 30 a.m.)

LONDON, February 19

Strange stories come from Central 'Europe of the ravages by starving wolves. A large pack in South Styria attacked a train, and swarmed ove r the engine and coaches. The passengers barricaded the doors and windows and defended themselves with rifles and revolvers. As the train speeded on its way, it ran over many wolves and reached AgranV spattered with blood and the flesh of the animals.

T.ORD NORTHCLIFFE’S VIEWS. (Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, February 19

The “Daily Mail” says Lord Northeliffe, a-s the result of his forty-five thousand mile tour, returns full of hope for the Empire’s strength. The Dominions abound with virility and energy. Regarding his previous warnings as to the position of affairs in India, | Egypt and Palestine, he says the dan_ I gers can be overcome. Tf the statesmen of England show decision nind firmness- the Empire’s future is assured. NORTHCLIFFE IN EUROPE. (Received This Dnv at 10.15 a.m.) PARIS, Eeb. 19. Lord Northcliffe interviewed at Marseilles, declared that western civilisation could only be saved by a Europe grouped round the Weslern Powers, whose only rallying point was a close Anglo-French union, lie rejoiced in the success of the Washington Conference. Imt the reconstruction of Europe must be undertaken by Europe herself. Efficient support from United States would only be forthcoming when Europe had composed her own differences. While England and France wore united there could be no danger for Europe.

BRITISH EXPLORER. TOKIO, Feb. 20.

.Major Ordf I.ees, the British Polar explorer, climbed to the summit of Frijivama, the famous Japanese' mountain. Lees is the first European to reach tip, top of Frijiyama. A JAPANESE A BREST. 'Received This Dav at P. 4() a m i TOKIO, February 19. The authorities arrested a young Japanese, charged with attempting to assassinate Prince Tokuga.wa on 3(U : January. The police kept the plot secret.

PROTEST AT EXCLUSION. TOKTO February 19. Japanese Liberals have started a , storm of protest against the Government refusal to admit Mrs Sanger.

AMERICA AND JAPAN. WASHINGTON, February 20,

It is understood that on Mr Hughes return from Bermuda where he is resting he will take up with Mr Shideliai'a the question of the Japanese problem in California. Japanese immigration remains where the.. Wilson administer-, tion left it, Mr Colby never having taken action on the Mbrris-Shidehara reports.

A CLAIM SETTLED. LONDON February 20. The Zincs Corporation claim against Aaron Hirsch and Sons lia.s been settled, llarsch paying the Corporation twentyfive thousand. CHAMPION WRESTLER RETIRING. NEW YORK, Feb. 20. Stanislaus Zbyszko, champion gvappler, intends to retire in May, after 30 years wrestling. It is reported he intends to pass the title to his brother Ladek Zhyszko. CYCLING. BRISBANE, Feh. 29. At cycling. Thursfield (South Africa) defeated Munroc (Queensland champion), in a, quarter-mile race, the time being 30) secs. He also defeated him in a half-mile in 1.20 secs. Munroc defeated Thursfield over a- mile in 2min. 30 2-5 secs. Katenbrun (South Africa) heat Munroe in a ten-mile scratch race, the time being 25min l-Ssecs. NEW SOUTH WALES ORCHESTRA. SYDNEY, Feb. 20. The New South Wales State Orchestra has returned. The Manager states the tour was not a financial, success as the business was not consistent.