THE IRISH PROBLEM. AMERICAN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 13 June 1922, Page 3

THE IRISH PROBLEM.

AMERICAN ITEMS

CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CARLE ASSOCIATION

ESTATES OF IRISH PEER. LONDON, June .11

A few years ago, Lord Edward 1< itzgerald married Miss May Etheridge, the actress. Simultaneously he sold foi a small .sum. his reversionary rights to his father’s (duke of Leinster’s) estates at Carlton, in Cunty Clare, Ireland, to Mr Mallabv Deeley M.P. At this time, Lord Edward Fitzgerald had two elder brothers Hiving, and his chances to the succession were of the slightest. no of the elder brothers, however, was killed ,in the war. The other died a tew months ago. Lord Edward then succeeded to the title, while Mallahy Deelev got the estates, including, presumably £1,000,000 worth of London ground rents. ' , When, however, the staff of Lord Edward’s retainers at Carlton, in County Clare, received orders from the new ( owner (Mallahy Deeley), they solemnly adopted a resolution expressing their intention of hoisting the Red Flag, and running the domain on Soviet lines.

OUTBURST BY COLONS. united service telegrams. (Received this day at 9.50 a.m.) LONDON, June 12. Addressing a meeting of the Coalition panel in favour of the presidency of De Valera at Dublin Mansion house, Collins was interrupted by an interjcctor mentioning a Republic. Collins burst out-“ Don't tie yourself to a' name like that. In n hundred years more the people may he saying a republic is the worst form of tyranny. Don’t put a bar to the progress of the nation.” The statement created considerable astonishment, but de Valera and other Republicans listened without comment. Speculation is rife whether they intend to abandon the Republic position.

COLLINs VIEWS

ttEUTtjn’s TELEGRAMS.

(Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) LONDON. .Time 12.

Trttei-viewed in Dublin, Air Colilns said that whilst he would strain every nerve to avoid a clash with British troops on the north eastern border, it did not follow that liis Government had not a very definite policy to enforce as a last resource, against the demoniacal barbarism which aimed at the extermination of their people in the six counties.

rx the common^. (Received this day at 12.2.> p.m.J LONDON, June 12. . Hon Lloyd George in the Commons replying to a question, said in view of the recent exchange of notes with the German Government on the of ft French advance in Huhr on .Ittne loth did not at present arise. Hon W. Churchill announced he was not likely to make an Trish statement ' until to-morrow and possibly on Thursday. The “Star” states the whole sixpoints raised by British signatories, involving allegiance to the Privy Council, appeals to the status of the Crown’s representative, and restriction in regard to the foreign policy, have hern adjusted. Mr Griffith is returning to London with a revised draft.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION COTTON PRICES JUMP. NEW YORK, June, 10. The cotton markets here and at New Orleans underwent great excitement and activity when cotton advanced during the past week between 100 and 2 L points, more than twelve dollars ]>er bale. This was the result of heavy raises in cotton districts and n veritable hold weevil. Panic reports persist that the crop will be one of the shortest in history.

MODEL YACHTS. NEW YORK, June 10.

The Polkadot won the international model yacht race, defeating the Endeavour owned by W. Daniel (an Englishman) in the first three of the scheduled five, races. The yachts are small model sailboats, selfsteering, each followed by a skipper in a rowboat. The next race, despite the American victory, will he held in England in 1923.

THE PLANET MARS. NEW YORK, June 11 American’ Observatories announced that Mars on the 10th, passed through the point of orbit directly opposite the sun from tlie earth. On the 19th it will be closer to tbe earth by several million miles than at any time sine*' 1909. Professor Slipper who is conducting the observations, asserts that Mars shows the existence of certain essentials of life—water, atmosphere, and temperature above freezing point. He believes it is amply proven that tbe markings which show darker in sunrmei suggest life in the form of vegetation.

AMERICAN LABOR’S WARNING NEW YORK, June 11

Leaders 6f the American Federation of Labour gathered at Cincinatti for a convention," issued a statement that the nation is confronting the most acute industrial crisis. They sounded a challenge and warning against labours foes, and appealed to tbe whole American people, as they announced their •intention of grappling in a constructive manner, with tbe problems arising out of the coal strike and impending railway strike, the disposition of employers to force wage cuts on labour, and the lack of sympathy of Congress.

V.r CANADA AND BRITAIN. OTTAWA, June 11. Thirty-five million dollars are in dispute between Canada and Britain m connection with tbe repayment of the war debt to Canada. Tbe Imperial Treasury takes the view that repayment should be on tbe basis of prewar exchange rates, while Canada demands the existing rates. Canada is also trying to secure payment from Roumamn of twenty-five millions or else security ' against customs collections, by which Canada could get cash from New York bankers.