AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1924, Page 3

AMERICAN ITEMS.

Australian and n.z. cadlk association. RUSSIA AND JAPAN, jfieceivsd this day at 8 a.in.) NEW YORK, Feb. 23. The New York “Times” Tokio correspondent says after three years’ intermittent negotiations, the last hope of Japanese recognition of Russia seems to have disappeared. The coup do grace occurred with the expulsion of Soviet journalists. Many recent incidents conspired to result in the cessation of negotiations, namely the cancellation of the official .status of the Japanese Consul at Yladivostock, suspension of the mail service to Yladivostock, Japanese prohibition of contracts between Japanese and Russian business men.

Uaron Mitn in an open controversy with Knrahan, head of the Soviet. Mission to China, has indicated clearly that Japan is apprehensive of

Soviet influence, especially the radical tendencies manifested in Japan since the earthquake. FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE. (Received this dav at 8.30 a.in.) WASHINGTON, Feb. Of. The Department of Agriculture has declared quarantine on account of foot and mouth disease in Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties of C:difqrniu, where six herds involving GG3 kino and 2UO hogs are infected, ehiaily in Alameda county. There is no oresent expectation of extending the qua rantine. OTTAWA, Feb. 23 The Dominion Department, of Agriculture lias placed an embargo on cattle from United States, as a result of the foot and mouth disease outbreak. Swine, sheep, dogs, poultry, goals, hay, and straw fodder which lias been in California. Oregon and Nevada also, cannot enter. Canada, if offered for entry within two months of leaving these States. PROMISE OF TROUBLE. Received this day at 8.30 a.in.) NEW YORK, Feh. 23 A Tokio report just received states the Russian authorities have ordered all Japanese merchants at Vladivistock to dispose of their goods within three days. Confiscation will follow failure to obey the order. This affects sixty Japanese merchants. Jt is understood the Japanese Oovernment is arranging drastic measures if the order is actually enforced.