BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1922, Page 3

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

AUHTItAI.IAX AND N.Z. CAIU.E ASSOCIATION. A BRITISH ENQUIRY. WASHINGTON, Sept, 21. Tlie Associated Press understands tic British Government is asking toi information übolit the seizures of British shipping outside United States waters-by the United States prohibition navy, mil charges of alleged att .-nip ted smuggler}-. While Britain is not sympathetic with smugglers she considers a larger question is involved if United States extends jurisdiction beyond the recognised three miles limit at ltrr pleasure, without consulting other maritime nations. Britain is anxious to reach an understanding on which Mr Hughes is willing to negotiate.

GERMAN TANK RATE. BERLIN, Sept. 21 The Rcichshank has raised the discount rate from seven to eight’ )>cr cent. A CRUISE FAILS. (Received this (lav at 8 a.m.) LONDON, Sept 22. The yacht Seaweed, cabled on the 7th returned to Southampton owing to had weather and its unsuitahleness for a long voyage. The vessel encountered storms from the start, turned when abreast of Scillies on the fourth day. the boat straining violently. Symoiuls and his wife passed the ingot on dock wearing life-belts. The hoy was previously ill. The stores wore soaked and Airs Symonds is suffering from the effects of constant drenching and want of food. Symonds intends to rcattnnpt the trip in a similar boat next summer. RIFF CHIEF SURRENDERS, i Received this (lav at 8 a.m.) MADRID, Sept 21. General Burgeto, Spanish High Com missioner in Morocco, confirms the surrender of the Riff Chief, Abdelk rim. AVIATION RECORD. PARIS, Sept. 21. J.ccoiiit© has broken the world’s speed record for flying, doing 2121 miles in one hour. OBITUARY. LONDON, September 21. Obituary—Sir Julian Corbett director of tlie historical section of the Committee of Imperial Defence.