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Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1924, Page 3

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AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CAISLE ASSOCIATION. CHINESE PIRACY. PEKING, Feb. 21 Pirates attempted to seize the river steamer Onion, ninety minutes out from Iling Kong. The officers frustrated the attempts by turning out the lights and commanding the Indian guards to return the fire. The ship turned back to Hong Kong, escorted by a police launch. Arriving at Hong Kong a large force of police hoarded her hut failed to find fire arms or .secure the identity of the pirates. Consequently they lodged all two hundred pis-eiiger- in the police station, ft is believed that when the lights were turned out the pirates dumped their Itrearm overboard.

CHANNEL ISLES LONDON, Feb. 21

The Jersey Slate- have passed a Bill entitling women over .'III and possessing full citizen rights iu sit as Representatives in the Legislative Assembly. Women's nomination papers were refused at the last election.

UNIQUE STEAMER. LONDON. Fob. 21

The Jameson, a GAO 1 * toils steamer, which was built entirely by apprentices, owing to the boiler makers’ strike in 11*22, has been launched al Tvne for the Kye Navigation Company. GERMANY'S COLONIES. PARIS, Feb. 21. A member of the Allied Expert, Reparations Committee, who prefers to remain anonymous. interviewed by tlie “Intransigennt,” said that certain

of the Experts have.' proposed that part or all of her colonies should he restored to Germany to facilitate the balancing of her Budget.

nr mils annexation. LONDON. Jm binary 22

The “Morning Rost” Rome correspondent says: “Signor Mu-.-olini lias announced lo tin* Cabinet i luu the Treaty rat ideations of Italy and Jugo-Siaviu Vi.il be exchanged immediately. Ilie proclamation of Italy's annexation of Finnic will take place in tlie ti we itself, in the pro.-once of the King the d'*y being observed as a public holiday throughout Italy.

NOBLEMAN'S INSURANCES. LONDON. Feb. 22 A ,nobleman’s life policies, amounting with bonuses and profits to L'22o,f*oo were sold at Ihe London auction mart for LTOo.IIOO. There is no clue to his identity, beyond the fact that the catalogue said “A Nobleman horn March nth, |8P,7.”

PRINCE OF SCOTLAND. LONDON. Eel). 22

The Queen was present at the inaugural lecture of lhe> Lectureship in Scottish history at, the London University College. She was much interested in the suggestion made by Dr W.-iller-Seton, the first lecturer, who reminded hi- audience that the title Prince of Scotland had been the title of tlie King’s eldest son since 1400. 'I lien while the Prince of Wale became. Prince <d Wales by special creation, ho became Prince of Scotland by right of birth, a- stem as Ins latl ■ t became King. It would, he said, cause tin outburst of enthusiasm if, when Lo

Prince visited, Scot hind, the Seels were permitted to drink the health , !' tin lad who w;t;, born to he King by th title of Prince of Wales .and Scotland.

Tlie suggestion was greeted with the warmest applause, whereupon Dr YValkcr-Setou asked the Queen to mention the matter to In r dear sou, David, Prince of Wales ami Scotland. INVALID I'UISOYKO LONDON !•' M The Geneva corn,:.t A “Daily Express'' say- that H.k'i’.' lor, having poisoned Lei methc-r-, win suffered front an incurable disease. <le flared her act lo lie charitable and humane. Three mental experts declared that tliev consider Mademoiselle MoL |or cannot be tried or condemned, as ..he acted under the influence of an irresistible force. The Attorney-Gen-eral consequently refused to prosecute, and ordered Helene’s release.

FRENCH. POLITICK. fRI-XTKI-.S TFr.KOI.AMS.] (Received this dav nt 9 n.mO PARIS. Feb. 22. The Senate by 150 in 131 votes rejected the proposal to return to the system of single member constituencies. M. Poincare bad made the question one of confidence in the Government, but be denied his action was a pretext for surrendering office.

The Chamber by 365 to 88 totes adopted Article 3li of the ]- inaitce Trill, abolishing the match monopoly. The Government made the division a vote of confidence.

THE I.UXOR DISPUTE

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(Received this dnv nt 10 n.m.) LONDON, Feb. 22,

The “Times” Cairo correspondent interviewed Zagluil Pasha regarding the cancellation of Carter’s license. Zagliu! Paslm said the Egyptian Government had acted entirely within its rights, ami in tlu: most friendly spirit throughout. Not at any moment was action influenced by Cartel’s nationality. On the contrary, because oi his nationality and sincere desire that notling should happen to trouble the friendly relations between the two countries. Carter was shown special consideration and sympathy, but unfortunately lie did not appreciate the conciliatory attitude. Zaghtil Paslm concluded by saving that- lie thought it was the Government’s duty to defend the rights and dignity of the nation, and that is what the Egyptian Government, had done. Its attitude was dictated by no other consideration.

THE FLEET FAKE. (Received this day at 10 a.m.) LONDON. Feb. 22

Interviewed regarding the alleged instructions issued by Mr MacDonald to the British fleet visiting the Dominions. Hamilton Fyfe. editor of the “Dalv Herald.” said he could not understand how they came to be published unless as a joke. There was indeed nothing in them to which "c could object. All were quite sensible. Jingo patriotism was vulgar and barmful and it was high time the spirit of internationalism was eulfrfated. If "e do not tln’.iik internationally and try to put ourselves in the other fellow s place and all march together in the new order wo shall all sink together into misery and ruin. But Prime Ministers do not speak out their tnoughts ■ IS crudely as Air MacDonald is supposed io have done, nor had anything of the kind appeared in or been cabled from the “Daily Herald.”