AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 July 1924, Page 2

AMERICAN ITEMS.

[Reuters Telegrams.]

HAIPIRE DHFEXCT

(Received this day at 9.25 a.m.) VANCOUVER, July ‘•While we hope that the last war has put an end to the possibility of all others, it is quite on the cards that one may break out between Japan and tlie United States. Nolle can tell how far it might spread and to what extent we might become iiivolvc-d. AVliilc certain people, for their own ends, would like to see the Empire disarm, we should he careful, if we do, that other people disarm more than we do," said the Earl of Cassilis addressing the Navy League of Canada. Earl Cassilis has been touring the Empire privately investigating the means of defence in ease of war.

CANADIANS FOR U.S.A. (Received this day at 9.45 a.m.) OTTAWA, July 21

A message from Toronto says the United States immigration regulations which were effective from July Ist, bring residents of Canada, except Canadian horn, under the British quota. Already there have accumulated there five thousand persons desirous of entering the United States, hut the Consul tells the appljeaiits “You will have to wait another twelve months at least, unless we get another quota which seems unlikely.’’

CANADA’S LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE. OTTAWA. July 21.

Senator Dnnduraiid has been appointed Canada’s senior representative at the furthcoming Conference of tlio League of Nations. Another Cabinet member may accompany him.