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Hokitika Guardian, 30 November 1923, Page 3

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[I? KUTEItH TELEGRAMS. J V LATIN BLOG. PARIS, Nov. 29. The “.Mat in V’ .Madrid correspondent reliably learns tlu.it one of the subjects discussed by the Kings ,nf Spain and Italy, was the creation of a Latin bloc. He adds that the result of this policy nine well be the withdrawn! of Spain. Italy and certain South American Republics from the League of Nations. KING OK SPAIN. ! lli-:t:ilks Telegrams.] iRe.-eivcd this duv at 9.25 a.m.) ROME, Nov. 29. In a glowing lucs.-ngc Lire-,veiling the Italian people. King Alfonso of Spain, .'tales he is convinced that the events of the past days will echo to the fart Iteresr eon lines of the l.atin world, and produce definite results in the near future to the advantage of Italy and Spain. AIR AY. IT A LASSE Y. (Received this day at 11.10 a.m.) LONDON. Nov. 29. Air Alassev addressed Belfast Chamber of Commerce. He did not hesitate to say that the British free trade system was detrimental to the interests of Britain, and the British people. It had much to do with unemployment in Britain. The present system wav suitable seventy-live years ago. Hut was unsuitable now. Some people, and a lew thereof within our gates, looked forward lo the disintegration of the Empire. It wa.s the business oi loyal citizens to counteract the eHurts in that direction.

SPANISH ROYALTY. ROME. Nov. 29. Their Spanish Majesties have sailed. King Alfonso sent a nie.-sage to .Mussolini inviting him in visit .Madrid. SINGAPORE BASE. (Received Ibis day at J 1.25 a.in.) SINGAPORE. Nov. 29. GoveriinieiH is voting WHO; dollars more for the naval base land. OIMFAI DOPE. SINGA I’ORE, Nov. 29.

The Governor has appointed an Opium Commission. The terms of the inquiry include* the monopoly of the retail sale and maximum sale, pro rata with inhabitants and licensing registrations of smokers. IH.'GBY 111 AAI I’IOXSH IP. TON'DON, November 29. In the Rugby C'llntv ehr.-nipionship, Siniey beat Hampshire LI to nil, at Portsmouth. AIR TJRL'CF ON COTTON GROWING. ■ Received this day at 9.25 a.in.) 1.1.1XP0-V, Xuvemljor 29. Air Bruce, speaking at Liverpool, said that Australia intended to do a greattrade with Britain on terms of mutual henefit. In the past Australia has been badly handicapped in marketing and handling her products bur stops have been taken in this re-pe.-i lo nnpiove their organisation. Their policy was to be one of keen business. Australia laid a serious ambition to gro-.v cotton to an extent enabling her lo become an important factor in the world’s cotton supply and it was hoped Hint hclorc long Australia would produce one' million hales. STEAMER SOLD. LONDON. Nov. 29. It is reported that the steamer Australpeak has been sold to British buyers for twenty thousand sterling nett, delivery in Australia.