BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 March 1924, Page 3

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

LATEST CABLE NEWS

[Reuters Telegrams.]

THE EMPEE EXHIBITION

LONDON, March lb,

The “Daily Express” in an article headed “An Exhibition in the Dark,” roundly condemns the policy of keeping the outside world in ignorance of the “Greatest Exhibition this, or any other country has ever seen." A most diligent search, up and down, discloses little information drawing attention to April’s great event. Similarly, America knows little or nothing about the Wembley Exhibition. The authorities admit the advantage of advertising the Exhibition, but contend the responsibility rests on the Government, the shipping companies, manufacturers or somebody else. Therefore it is time the Government look a hand to show what can be done. The Australians have led the way acting themselves. They have been enormously impressed with the idea of the Exhibition covering the whole Empire and the Australians are alive to the situation. There is not a berth vacant on a single ship leaving Australia during the next few months and this is due largely to the authorities excellent plan oi sending a commissioner to wake Up Australia. On the other band the Canadian newspaper proprietors were forced to cable to the authorities protesting against the lack of publicity in the Dominion and to which they replied that this must he loft entirely to the Canadian Government. Reports from South Africa indicate the authorities have not been consistent with persistent publicity. SUNDAY AT WEMBLEY. LONDON. March lb. The fellowship of Freedom’s Society at n demonstration in Hyde Park passed a resolution urging the Government to facilitate the passage of a Bill legalising the Sunday opening of Wembley. A CORRECTION. LONDON, March lb. The liner Orduna, which was previously cabled as belonging to the Cunard Company, does not Itching to that Company, but is one of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Line. D'ANNUNZIO A PRINCE. ROME. March lb The King, on the eve of the proclamation of Fiumo, conferred the title Prince of Monlonenose upon D'Annunzio in recognition of his war services. JULES VERNE'S VISIONS. (Received this day at 10.45 a.m.) LONDON, March 17. The “Daily Chronicle” says that the imaginary creations of Jules \ erne are hegi lining to come true. Aeronautical experts now see the way to build, in metal, flying machines as big a,s may be required for the most ambitious military or commercial project. Metal structural parts have been made to a size utterly impossible in wood construction. Furthermore, aero engines have been constructed in England capable of developing over a thousand horsepower with their weight brought so low that it is possible to use them for aviation. Researchers are now seeking to discover the largest aeroplane possible to be built successfully.

RUSSIA AND CHINA

[Reu'iers Telegrams.]

(Reeoived this day at 10 a.m.)

PEKING, Alareli 17

It is learned authoritatively that Cabinet is not divided on the question of the recognition of Russia. Recent meetings failed to reach a. definite conclusion. The Cabinet approached the question with an open mind, but "as not prepared to accord unconditional recognition, desiring a satisfactory arrangement regarding certain outstanding questions. These are the cancellation of all Russo-Chineso and RussoMongolian treaties, the withdrawal ot the Russian troops from Mongolia. So far Russia has failed to give convincing assurances. Ihese matters, when agreed to will recognise Chinese sovereignty over Mongolia, but fail to give evidence of Russia’s intention to evacuate that country. Until Russia has satisfied the* Chinese. Government on this and other matters which are considered vital in importance to the Chinese people, the resumption of normal relations between tin- two months will probably remain an open question. PLUGGING A GEYSER. (Received this day at 11.15 n.m.) TDK 10. March 17. The terror of a fresh great earthquake was dispelled "hen Ataini Geyser resumed activity following a nine dav's (lurinaiicy. Professor O'Oawn despatched from Kyoto Imperial University. and erented tl“- eruption by plugging three nearby Im.t springs, the ttaini eruption following three hours lab-r amidst great public rejoicing. ineluen/.a in fleet. (Received this day nl. 1 -HO P™.) GIBRALTAR, March 17. A hospital ship and battleship arrived from the Atlantic fleet manoeuvres and landed numerous eases ol influenza and typhoid, which were sent to hospital. It is understood flic number exceeds seventy. TROUBLE IN MANILA. (Received this day at 1,10 p.m.) MANILA. March 17. Two landlords and live tenants uoio killed in Campanga Provinces owing to Agrarian troubles.

MUSSOLINI KING’S COUSIN

(Received this day at 10 ROME. March 17

's a reward for the annexation ol Finnic there has been bestowed the Collar of Annunciation on Premier Mussolini. who is thereby created the Kind’s cousin. GREECE NOW A REPUBLIC. (Received this day at 10 n.m.) LONDON, March 1< • The ‘-Times” Athens correspondent says there is at last a movement afoot to' end the political strife in Greece. The originators are moderate monarchists who realise that even should the plebiscite result in favour of the maintenance of the monarchy, the Kings position, if he is returned, will not ljt -‘ pleasant owing to the hostility of an important section of his subjects. . h monarchists therefore seem inclined to compromise on the Republicans* basis. They recognise the republic provides free elections afterwards. Meanwhile the Government has altered the country’s official title of the Kingdom of Greece to that of the Hellenic State. From to-day the customary prayers offered in the churches for their Majesties will cease and all pictures of their Majesties are to be removed from public offices.