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Hokitika Guardian, 1 August 1924, Page 2

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS.

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NEW CARE POLICY. CAPETOWN. Julv 31

Questioned in the Assembly regard iug the release of Moritz, the Premier (Mr llcrtzog) said it was clear to him that so long as .Moritz remained a. prisoner. a feeling of bitterness would prevail. rightly or wrongly, among tens of thousands. All realised that Maritz did wrong, but they must all agree that the sooner lie was released the sooner it would put an end to the feeling of bitterness, now that the European war was over. Now. as never liol'nro in history. South Africa should he made to feel that the Dutch and the English must stand together, and there should lie an end to the frictim of the past. He added that Maritz had not been granted a free pardon, but merely a remission of sentence. WORLD FLIERS. CONSTANTINOPLE. July 39. Zanni arrived here, and departed for Allepo. He expects to follow the same route as D'Oisv. LONDON. July 31. The American world llicrs departed from Brough and they arrived at Kirkwall. in the Orkneys. Russia and japan. LONDON. July 31. The “'Morning Rest’s" Paris correspondent. on the authority of well-in-formed persons, exclusively transmits i.ie details of a secret Russo-Japanese Treaty, which is on the point of signature if it is not already signed. Under this treaty it is stated, Japan undetltak'es to .furnish Ku-isia with heavy artillery and to transfer to Russia the surplus warships which Japan is obliged to disarm under the Washington Agreement: while Russia undertakes to code to Japan all her rights over oil deposits in Northern Saghalien. ensuring an ample supply of fuel for the Japanese Navy.

A WOMAN BURGLAR. LONDON. July 31

A female "IV Jekyll and Mr Hyde” "as sentenced to lourtoen months at the Middlesex Sessions. She is All's Martha Crucli. She lias been a devoted mother, and a respectable shopkeeper by day. while she committed •expert 'hui'il’a.i'ies siiij.f.’j-hamksl by night. She always lias been well dressed and expeditious, wearing a fur coat, evening dress, silk underclothing and rings worth £235. Finally, she was trapped in a drawing room, while burgling.

A PLANE CRASHES. PARIS, July 31

Fight-Sergeant Ra] in, having told his parents that he would fly over their house in the afternoon, they and their neighbours assembled on tho doorstep. They wore watching the evolutions, when the machine dropped like a stone. The mechanic and two of the women were killed, and the remainder of the party were seriously injured. Rapiii was taken to the hos- ] ital on the same stretcher as his mother. TJio house was partly demolished . CHARLTON'S HEART AFFECTED, LONDON, July 30, Charlton is suffering from slight heart stiain. It is a recurrence of tho trouble wherefrom lie suffered in Sydney. after boating Borg in the 220 yards’ championship, and more recently in .Baris. It is believed to be due to liis abnormal growth. NAVAL RIVALRY. LONDON. July 31. Britain's representation against the ship modernisation plan of the United States may bring to a head at last a controversy iliat has stirred naval circles here almost continuously since the adjournment of the Arms Conleiiuice. The officials decline to comment on the Ismdon announcement of a British move, or in indicate the policy of the United Stales. They "ill carefully study the subject before replying to London. It is recalled that modernisation, including a change iu toe gun elevation, was recommended to Congress by Rresident Harding. and Mr Deitby (Naval Secretary) declared the proposal to be of vital importance for the national defence. It. "as pointed out that many British warships nlrcmly lout -mi ranges comparable with those that are requested for the United States.

YAQUIER’S CASK. LONDON. .fitly 31. The “Daily Chronicle’s" legal correspondent says: Yaquier has lieotl proved guilty on the clearest evidence, but public opinion is disturbed, feeling that Yaquier is alone hearing the consequences of the crime. The public is not satisfied that fun justice has been meted out. The Kretail Premier. AT. lferriot’s entourage emphatically deny that AT. Harriott- interceded on behalf of ATa-q-.iier. The French Government will not interfere with British justice. AT. llerrint, however, sent a personal letter to Air Henderson (Home Alinister). asking that the fullest consideration he given to any oJenuating circumstances. STEAMER IX TROUBLE. (Received this day at S a.m.) AIAXII.A. July 31. Tile steamer Stanly has sent a wireless from the Coast i f Palaivan asking for assistance urgently. SI 118 CATCHES FIRE. AIAXII.A. July 30. Sixtv were rescued, hut sixty are missing from the motor ship Agnsan, which caught fire on the .Mindanao coast. The passengers were mostly 11 .- 1 1 ivos.

FB.AXC’O-SOYI F.T RELATION'S. (Received this day at fl.Uo a.m.) LONDON'. July 31. The Baris correspondent of the “Times" says tha tth*- stage is being rapidly set for tie opining of Fra neoRussian recognition. Frequent telegrams are lining exchanged between Baris and .Moscow. The French Government has assured the Soviet Government that France is ready to -how the goodwill necessary for the resumption of normal relations It asks the Soviet, in return, to meet the just claims of tin- French Government. AIR CRASH. BAGHDAD. July 31. Reports state that, caught a few -lav- ago. in the desert ill a. sandstorm, two R ival Air Force Officers. I-Tight-I.ient. Day and Bilot-Officor Stewart, were forced m land eighteen miles -nntb of the Basra-Masiriy“h railway line. The nun him* has since been found, but it search failed to trace tin* officers, who. it is feared, perished lit endeavouring to reach tin* railway.