BRITISH AND FOREIGN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 31 July 1922, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN ITEMS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. EFFECT OF ARMAMENTS: I.LOYD 'GEORGE’S WARNING. LONDON, July 28. Non-Conformists gave a luncheon to Mr Lloyd George, who said they had been more drastic legislation oh . the question of drink carried by Parliament during the last couple of years than in the previous half century. The mass of population to-day was struggling for daily bread. The most urgent need was for the churches to combine to make war impossible. .! There were perils of peace as well ns 1 war. The earth was strewn with these. There was growing assumption that a conflict was coming ngpin soon. Let the churches learn the lesson that there i& anxiety about armaments and there is a building of now armies. Keep your eyes on what is happening. Tlie result of these armaments would be terrible. They are not to disperse armies, but to attack defenceless cities. If churches allow that to fruitify they had better close their doors. ' Mr Lloyd George continued The next war if it ever came, would be a war on civilisation itself. We had reduced armaments, the Army, Navy, and Airforce having given an example to the whole world, hut it was difficult for li nation to remain defenceless while other nations were building up armaments for destruction. He attached high hopes to the League of Nations. It was an essential part of civilisation which would he safe if the League succeeded. If it failed civilisation was doomed. The horrors of war he had seen, had made liim vow to consecrate his remaining energies to make it impossible for humanity to a train pass through the fire, torment, cruelty, horror and squalor of war. EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL.

LONDON, July 28. The British Medical Association discussed the relation of alcohol to human economy. Professor Millanby detailed experiments with guinea pigs in order to test the effects of alcohol, on heredity. Abnormal progeny resulted. Some were born without eyes and others without brains. After a good carouse it would take ten to eighteen hours Tor alcohol to be cleaned out of the circulation of a i man. The apparent stimulation effects ot alcohol were now known to be due to depression and partial paralysis of the cerebral korte. Thus the feelings of joy, misery and anger were more easily called forth and cares and worries foigotten. LONDON, July 28Doctor MacCurdy of Cornell University dealing with prohibition m America said the evolution m drinking was still in progress. The domestic manufacture of mild alcoholic dri.k. might toelop into » ed household art, and be and produce a nation of moderate drinkers. Discussing the effects of MacCurdy "said he beri&g©. “NO MORE WAR” DEMONSTRATIONS.

LONDON, July 29

“No More War” demonstrations were held in London, the Provinces and Continental countries. The processionists placed tributes on the cenotaph, after which they marched to Hyde Park, where huge crowds listened to speeches by delegates from England, France, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Italy and Poland. - Vfter resolutions were passed, massed choirs sang the Hymn “When Wilt Thou Save the People?”

PLOT REPORTED. LONDON, Jjdy 29 - The “Sunday Express” Paris correspondent states that seven members of tlie notorious Erliardt Brigade have left Germany for France with the intention of carrying out a plot to assassinate M. Poincaire. The fullest precautions are being taken throughout France to protect M. Poincaire.

GREEK MOVE. CONSTANTINOPE, July 28. In consequence of persistent rumours of an intended Greek advance on Constantinople, General Harrington (.Mied commander there) has issued a warning that any attempt to violate the neutrality of the occupied area will he repressed by force. The “Daily Express” declares King Tino has planned an adventure against Constantinople in order to save the throne. IV -*>**& Greek troops are massing near the border. The Allies have made representations to Greece. Thirty British warships are reported to oe assembling in the Bosphorous.

ITALY’S MINISTRY. ROME, July 28. bignor Meda, Catholic leader, has refused to form a Ministry. Denan, the Liberal leader, has been summoned, but the chances of an early solution are diminishing.

BRITISH COAL PROFITS. LONDON, July 29. The profits of the British coal mining industry for March quarter are - £2,963,904, as against £71,733 for -the' December quarter. There are satisfactory increases shown in the output while the working costs have been reduoed.