AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 December 1922, Page 3

AMERICAN ITEMS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. HERRIN TRIAL THREATS. (Received this day at 3.30 a.in.) NEW YORK, December I<Marion is incensed by threats that former witnesses at Herrin mass-uie trials will he killed. A secret organisation of farmers has been formed which announced that for every farmer Witness killed, the organisation will take toll of ten attackers. 'One witness broke down and wept, and begged to be excused, lie explaining that owing to apprehension of attack, he said .ie feared for his family. PROPOSED CONFERENCE. (Received this day at 0.30 ». n ) WASHINGTON. December 16. The House of Representatives by 261 votes to 9, adopted a resolution suggesting the further naval conference cabled on December 13th. Senator King introduced a resolution in the Senate suggesting the disarmament conference in connection with land and sea armament including all nations having diplomatic relations with United States. AN UNUSED COFFIN. NEW YORK. December 17. Ail emergency coffin was found in '*■ closet in the ex-Kaiser’s old flagship Bremeii now at Constantinople. The coffin always accompanied Wilhelm and has a steel easing, with the Royal Arms engraved thereon and is upholstered : n white satin.