AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 November 1924, Page 2

AMERICAN ITEMS.

LATEST CABLE NEWS

[Reuters Telegrams.]

Volstead law. NEW YORK, November 11. Judge .Morris, of tbe United States Court, in Baltimore, ruled that the one '■ half of the one-per-ccnt clause in the Volstead Law does not nj ply to beverages made in the home for home consumption.

This finding may necessitate the revision of tile jmlicies of regulation followed by the United States Prohibition Commission. BRITAIN AND AiENICO. A 1 LX ICO CITY. November 11.

Tbe Foreign Secretary, Scuor Senes:, states unofficially that preliminary steps have been taken to resume relations with Britain through the fricmlIv offices of the United, States.

SENATOR LODGE. NEW .YORK, November 12. The British Consul General, Air Gray at Boston, lias been instructed by the British Ambassador, Sir Lsllte Howard, to attend tbe funeral of Senator Lodge to-day. and to place a wreath on bis grave on behalf of tho British Empire.

THE EXCHANGE RATE. NEW YORK, November 12. Tbe exchange on sterling, after reaching -Kill cents, reacted to -llil-J cents on tbe profit taking. It closed at -itil; cents

LONDON, November 12. Gold is now 80s Sd per oz.

AAIERICAX OBSERVANCE. "WASHINGTON November 11

The nation observed Armistice Day. Numerous parades were held, and two minutes’ silence prevailed, during which the seagoing ships and all industrial pursuits baited. President Coolidgevpartieipatod in a simple affecting ceremony at Arlington Cemetery placing a single white rose in bottom of the motherhood of tbe nation. Meantime on a height, overlooking the Capitol, little groups of followers and associated including widows, gathered at the late Woodrow Wilson’s tomb in the National Cathedral, and reaffirmed faith in Wilson’s great unfinished labours.

\ CARTXET R ESI GXATI ON. WASHINGTON. Nov. 11

Tbe Secretary for Labour. Air Davis has informed the President that he wishes to retire from the Cabinet on tlie Itb. Alarcb. President Coohdgc inis net vet considered a possible Cabinet change and lias expressed the hope that Air Davis will remain.

A AIYSTKRTOUS MURDER NEW YORK. Nov.

The police at Los Angeles are engaged on a mysterious murdet case. Six voars ago Harry Kalv. aged 20. arrived and claimed to be a Russian closelv connected with tho Czar’s lamil w’ Mis identity was never traced, but be was fabulously rich. Me recently increased bis fortune greatly by pro-ni-rtv sacculation and diamond speculation! Tbe police state that Kilty was called'at midnight into the ante-room of bis magnificent apartments where the assassin, after speaking a few words, shot bint dead. K.afcv was a man of many loves and among bis letters were I'nund a number from well-known actresses. Tbe whole affair is a mystery.

•All'll HER ED BY ASSOCIATES. NEW YORK. Nov. 12.

Tic police at Chicago are seeking to' unravel tbe murder of Daniel O’Battnion. who reputedly, made a million dollars in the boot legging business. He was called out of the store where lie sold funeral wreaths, bv three gunmen who shot hint dead and escaped. It is reported the gunmen were former associates of O’Baimioii and that- the crime was tbe outcome of bis informing upon them. i

AIRS lIARDTNG ILL. WASHINGTON'. November 11. Airs Harding, widow of the late resident is critieallv ill.

BRAZIL’S BATTLESHIP. {Received tlds day at fi a t m.) . WASHINGTON, Nov.'ll. Advices from Montevideo stale tlio Uruguayan Cabinet lias called a special session to decide what to do with the Brazilian battleship Sao Paulo, which was stolen by Rrazilion rebels, and .has now arrived in the roadstead at Afontevideo, in charge of Harkulino Cascardo, aged 2A years. The fuel and provisions are exhausted. The mutineers got away from the ship as rapidly as possible. The Brazilian squadron i; in pursuit. The latter lias arrived, and it is expected they will take charge if the truant ship.