AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 September 1922, Page 2

AMERICAN ITEMS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. GAOL BREAKERS. NEW YORK, Sept. 21 A sensational gaol delivery, such as seems to have become typical throughout the Aliddle West States, occurred last night at StPaul, Alinnesota, and lie sequel was enaeed to-day. Twelve bandits from Kansas City, bent upon releasing their chief, who was imprisoned in the country gaol- in the heart of the city, got off the train,, in a suburb of Minneapolis and robbed a hank. They escaped with 17,000 dollars. They arrived at the gaol last night and gained admittance by posing as revenue officers desiring to lock up 'several prisoners for the night. Once inside they quickly overpowered the guards and sought the cell of their chief, but were unable to effect his release because they could not find tho key of the cell. An attempt to break the lock also failed, but they did release several prisoners whom they recognised as friends and escaped. The police to-day captured six bandits and released prisoners all hiding in the citv. °

DISARMAMENT HALT. WASHINGTON, Sept. 26. It is reported that the Near East situation has halted the European Powers’ plans for scrapping - their naval armament in accordance with the Washington Treaty. It is understood that Britain may indefinitely postpone her undertaking in this connection. ‘

COST OF ENFORCEMENT. WASHINGTON, Sep, 25. Hie Treasury Department announces that 9,125,000 dollars will bo asked from Con gross for the enforcement of prohibition. Commissioner Haynes states that more money could he utilised in suppression of the marine smuggling of liquor since the new Tariff Bill has made provision premitting a search of all vessels twelve miles from the shore, but- the Administration’s policy of economy restrains the request for an increase in the appropriation. THE AMERICA CUP. NEW YORK, Sep. 24. Sir Thomas -Lipton has arrived in New York. Ho declares that the present economic conditions are not such as to warrant a challenge for the America Cup next summer but he is confident that he will be able to challenge in 1924 with Shamrock V which will be built regardless of expense. HERRIN AFFRAYNEW YORK, Sept 25. At tho town of Morton, in Illinois* State, there were forty-one men indicted for murder in various degrees in connection with tile Herrin massacre. All ’were arraigned, but- 33 were released on bonds varying from five to 20,000 dollars. Eight are held without bond. Two others, indicted for murder, are not yet apprehended. The men to whom bail is refused were designated by the grand jury as ringleaders. SIGNIFICANT FEATURES.

Only one of these is of foreign birth. All tho others are the oldest American Ifaniilies. The townsmen of tho indicted men have supplied the bail in most cases where it has been granted, the total being more than three million dollars. The Miners’ Union official canvassed all the business men, declaring that now was the time for them to show whether they are for or against tho union.

Tho prosecuting Attorney asked that the trial begin on October Ist., but tha Union lawyers moved to have the trial set down for February, on the ground that more than 500 witnesses must be collected. There are altogether 214 men indicted on various charges. A con T siderable number of these have not yet surrendered themselves, but tho Union has that fill Fill giro tIWTD splyps up,