MISELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 31 July 1924, Page 3

MISELLANEOUS ITEMS.

AUHI KALIAN A Nil N.Z. CAULK ASSOCIATION. TRACKDV JXgl KsT. LONDON, July :{;j. At the resumed impiest on William Holmes and Oenrge Kay (the former "f "’horn suicided after ’shootino Kiiv 'lead in a street at Kotherhithe last week), a verdict was returned that Holmes murdered Kay and then committed suicide while of iiiiuniml mind. Jt was believed at the time that both were in love with the -nine schoolmistress and at the impiest t lapolice produced a rrmarkahle letter in which Holmes told a .Miss Kranklin : “When yon receive t hi- yon will be tree from the scoundrel who is riiini»« vonr life, lie will be dead and yon will be Iree. Aon are young enough to start; life afresh. I have told Kay plainly that lie shall not do a.s ho likes with you or 1 will kill him. Kay came to you for the only comfort in a lonely lile. Aon became friendly with -Mrs Kay while you were stealing her man. I am endeavouring to give you a fresh start. You are hound to he dragged in. It were l>etter to think of you in my arms than trying to shield a beastly married man. A’oil will give evidence at the impiest. Content yourself with denying that there was any harm in the friendship. Hive Np reading Wells and keep clear of married men. (let rid of the love of the theatrical life and return to your motto—pure, free and unabashed. Do not translate it shameless.”

-Miss Franklin gave evidence she joined the .school in 1921 and became friendly with both men. She went out for walks and to theatres with Holmes who twice proposed to her. She refused him. She laid never been engaged. Her relations with Kay were of the ordinary friendship of inileagues. There was never the least impropriety. The headmaster of deceased’s school cave evidence that Kay after six weeks’ illness in 192 J declared Holmes lupl tried to poison him with strychnine, and had admitted lie had made a mess of it and threatened a better job next time. T’KKSIA’S REPLY TO AMERICA. (Received this day tit 11 .I’d a.m.) TEfIERAX,. July JO. The American Legation has not received the Persian (internment's reply to the 'American Note regarding the murder of Tinline but ti newspaper publishes :t letter from the Foreign .'Minister to the American .Minister, in which he says the Government and nation are horrified, and every endeavour is living made to find the culprits, who will lie severely punished. The (lovernment. willingly consents to the transfer of the remains of Mr Tmhrio aere.ss Persia, for embarkation on an American warship, and to defray the expenses in that connection and proper compensation to the widow. It is considering guarantees of security of American citizens. WHEAT PRICES. (Received this dav at 1 ’it) p.m.) LONDON. July JO. I Cargoes were neglected sellers would have accepted lower prices if buyers had offered. Parcels were quiet. Mnnitobns were Is 2d to Is Oil down. Twt> thousand tons ex Port fflicking were sold yesterday at ;">Bs fid. THE DEATH PENALTY. LONDON, July JO. Cioldenherg was banged in Winchester (laol. Ho maintained a calm, but as the white cap was adjusted, he twice called out “Stop. Oh Clod forgi Vo mo’ ’. appeal CO cut decision. 'LONDON. July JO. The Appeal Court uphold the Crown’s appeal against Justice Avery’s decision in the Brock I chunks claim awarding £111,920, cnhlod on January I I, holding the petition of right barred, by the Indemnity Act 1920, the claim before the 'War Compensation Court by lapse of time. AFRICAN FINANCE INTENTIONS. (Received this dav at 11.25 a.m.) CAPETOWN, July JO The Minister of Finance announced there would lie no change in income tax. The (lovernment proposed to offer a new stock loan in London later in the year and an internal loan immediately. It was estimated there «• was a possibility of the union having to take- steps to restore the gold standard in advance of Britain. The latter required the advice of experts and the (lovernment therefore proposed to speedily appoint a Committee of Experts to enquire into the matter and advise the (lovernment thereon. FOLK AEROPLANES CRASH. DELHI. July JO. Four aeroplanes out of six crashed in a fog while carrying out bombing operations on the north-west frontier against tribesmen. Each machine carried a pilot and a bomber. The crews of two of the machines were killed. The third fell into the hands of the triliesmcn and their late is unknown. The fourth crew escaped uninjured. FLOODS RECEDING. DELHI. July JO. The bonds ill Madras are beginning to > subside. Attention is being devoted to the relief of sullerers. Ahmedahad reports four were killed by the mill collapse cabled yesterday. The debris is still being searched. LADY ASTOR’S PICTURE. LONDON, July JO In the Commons, Mr Joveti said his predecessor gave permission to hang the Astor painting, hut owing to numerous objections hv members ot all parties recently lodged, he was ascertaining the general opinion of the House before giving permission tor the picture to be permanently hung.