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Hokitika Guardian, 29 February 1924, Page 4

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BRITISH & FBREIEH ITEMS. |_JIY TELEGRAPH —PER I’KESS ASSOCIATION.] TEA SALES. CALCUTTA, February 27. At the tea stiles, the offerings "ere small and tile market brighter with good competition for nil classes, except poor dusts and rates were firmer. Prices ranged Irom eleven annas To* commoiicst leal' to thirteen amnio for even leaf pekoe. (“Sydney Sun” Cables). LONDON, February 28. The “Daily Mail” says the Government's action in jettisoning the Imperial Kcoiumiic Committee has displeased the Conservatives. It is pointed out the Dominions "ill he bitterly disappointed if the Committee does not materialise. WINSTON CHURCHILL. LONDON. February ‘-’B. The Liberals will nominate Mr Scott ]lakes to oppose Mr Churchill in the event of his contesting Abbey division, Westminster. AUTHOR DEAD. LONDON. February 27. ()bituar.v —George Randolph Chester, author of “Get Rich quirk. Wallinglord.” SALVATION ARMY.

LONDON. February 27. It i„ reported that United Stales branch of the .Salvation Army may secede. owing to General Brainwell Booth prohibiting affiliation with secret societief.. I’RODFCF. EXCHANGE OPENS. FAR IS, February 27. The produce exchange which has been compulsorily closed during the past week, was permitted to reopen upon representatives of oil. sugar and rubber interests agreeing to stringent, regulations leading to the exclusion of foreigners and reduction in periods tor execution of contracts. The British plan lor the resumption of Inter-Abied control, otttlinined in Mr MacDonald's Note mentioned earlier, demands an

inventory of German ammunition depots. AUSTRIA AND SOVIET. . VIENNA. Feb. “7. h ts ollieially announced that Austria lias recognised the Soviet. THE HITLER TRIAL. BERLIN, Feb. 27. Hitler in a long statement to the .Munich Court attributed his action to patriotic motives, lie denounced the conduct of Von Kahr. General Von I.ossow, who joined the movement under duress immediately suppressed it when tree. FI 11 LI I’IM.N ES I' IX ANTE. MANILA, Feh. 27. The new insular auditor refused to approve of the expenses incurred b\ the Independence Commission, claiming appropriation was uneousti! utionnl. Far reaching conseij nonces arc expected, as the entire independence propaganda, in f'liiL'd States an.d many activities of the coalition majority in the Legislature "ore financed from the appropriation, for which no accounting has hitherto been made. QUEEN ALEXANDRA. LONDON, Februaiy 2(5. A. a consequence of the circulation of alarmist reports, it is stated officially that qmecn Alexandra’s health is excel lent

Her Majesty is- taking daily drives

QUEEN MARY. LONDON. February 27. The “Daily Express" says Hint Queen Mnty is suffering from a severe cold. There is no cause ior alarm, nut her Matestv was not able to tittend it dinner party given hv the Duchess ol Roxburgh, where the King, Air .MacDonald." and Miss Islihe! MacDonald, were present. The Queen’s most recent public appearance was at the Seottish history lecture at London University College. FOOTBALL. [ R ectk ns T elec it ams . ] LONDON. February 27. Cup relays Liverpool beat Southampton 2 to 0: Wolverhampton lost to West Bromwich by 0 to 2. UN TON IST AGENT RESIGNS. LONDON, February 28. Sir Reginald Hall, the principal agent lor ,b’ue l niouist l’arty, li.i.s resigned on the ground of ill-health, 11 is recidlahle that Sir R. llall lias severely criticised by a section of two party for encouraging the holding ol tile general election at an allegedly inopportune time. .Mr I'urcell has been elected Chairman of the Trades Union Congress. GREEK POLITICS. ATHENS, February 28. Premier Cafandaris is continuing in office. He gained a vote of confidence hv 23d to 10G, and secured the defeat o' a Republican motion for the immediate removal of the dynasty. Filly Republicans withdrew from the Chamber A resolution proclaiming a plebiscite to determine the constitution was carried . TARIFF QUESTION. LONDON, February 23. The Federation of British Industries lias written to Mr J. 11. Thomas (Colonial Secretary) that the appointment o'.' a Standing Economic Committee, as recommended by the Imperial Conference is fountd impracticable, then machinery should be established to ensure the continuity of the policy of studying between the conferences, the problems of inter-imperial trade.