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Hokitika Guardian, 5 July 1924, Page 3

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AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. MR BRUCE’S COMMENT. LONDON, July 4. Commenting on -Mr Bruce's recent statement that the Imperial Parliament's unsatisfactory reception of preference resolutions were not much encouragement to deal with the recommendations of the Economic Conference, the “Weekly Nation” says it wishes Mr Bruce would rid himself of the habit of attempting to put indirect pressure on Britain in regard to Singapore Base and preference. Australia has every right to refuse the ratification of any proposal ol which she disapproves on its merits, hut veiled threats to turn down one recommendation merely by way of retaliation for the rejection ol another does not conduce to the relations we desire to see within the Empire, noi will it p’romotc the acceptance of Air Bruce’s views. It is a fear ol this sort of thing which is becoming common, that forms one ol the main objections to Imperial preference itself.

RUHR MINE OWNERS REPUDIATE AGREEMENT. [Reuters Telegrams.] (Received this day at 9.■!•> a.m.) BERLIN. July 3. The Ruhr mine owners have notified tin- cancellation of their agreement with the Inter-Allied Commission regarding reparations deliveries, on the ground that the German Government lias declined fiaucial assistance, and it being impossible for the industry to hear the burden alone. FRANCE OFFENDED. (Received this day at 9. In a.m.) PARIS, July 4. The terms of tile British invitation to the Tnter-AUied Conference specifying the basis of the proposed discussions. has offended French official circles. judging by the statement issued |,v tlie “Quni D’Orsay.” declaring the British memorandum hinds nolwidy hut the authors, and adding that the French Government intends to preserve its complete liberty of action. In regard to the suggestions with which the British Foreign Ollice accompanied its ivitatiou. without first consulting Paris, it points out that France was free, before or at the Conference, to submit auv proposals she likes, whether in harmony with the British suggestions or not. £1(190 PRIZE WITHDRAWN. LONDON. July 4. Owing to the impossibility ol arriving n a satisfactory arrangement for rules regarding the saddles lor horses and the riding methods, it has been decided to withdraw the thousand pound challenge buck-jumping contest. '1 lumen are now riding lor tin- < hampionsliip only.