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Hokitika Guardian, 15 December 1924, Page 3

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[Rectehs Telegrams.l AORANGFS STEWARD DROWNED. LONDON, December 13. During the filial trip of the Anraugi, the Union Company’s new liner, preparatory to her maiden voyage from Southampton to Australia, the chief steward, Alfred James, fell overboard and disappeared. MOTOR VESSEL DISABLED. (Received this day at S a. III.) LONDON Dcccmlter 13. A message from Port Sudan states that tlie Australian motor vessel, Afossa, hound from Rotterdam for Sydney, is disabled 170 miles south-east <3 Port Sudan. She has been picked up by the British steamer Alnmoor which is towing her to Port Sudan where they expect to arrive to-morrow. PRINCE’S BUSY DAY. (Received this day at 8 n.m.) LONDON, December 13. Nearly two thousand members of tlie T.0.0.H. from all parts of the country gathered in London to-day, tlie occasion being tlie anniversary of tlie opening of the original Talbot House at Poperinghe in 1915. The Prince of Wales, attended attired in a T.O.C.H. blazer, and formally opened a new branch at Kenning. He subsequently attended a most impressive thanksgiving service at Barking, tlie congregation including the Lord Mayor, Lord Plumer and many other prominent persons. The Prince unveiled a chapel which Bishop Talbot dedicated. After this the congregation went in torchlight procession to Towe Hill where the “Old Hundredth” was sung. Tlie Prince of Wales later attended a supper in the Memorial Hall where tin; proceedings were most thrilling. In th course of a speech the Prince ol Wales said that lie hoped to visit T.O.C.H. branches during his forthcoming tour and bring Lack greetings. He alluded to tlie founder of T.0.C.H.. and the Rev. “Tubby” Clayton’s fort Itcoming visit to Australia, where he Imped I.ofll Forster (Governor-General of Australia), who is a member of the T.0.C.H.. would ask the Anzaes to

enter tlie fold. Although' the T.O.C.H was a nursery they must remember those who lived far away, hut who belonged to tlie Empire.

THE LIFE OF KING E DAY Alf D. LONDON. December I f. Sir Sidney Lee, discussing in the “Observer” bis forthcoming “Life of King Edward.” on which lie lias been engaged for four years, says lie trusts the widespread notion that King Edward VIT. before he came to tho throne, was predominantly a man of pleasure, deficient in serious interests, will he dissipated soon as the book appears. Sir Sidney Lee says King Edward’s dislike ef Prussian ism manifested itself a-hpast as early as his liking for France, and he regarded the accession of Wilhelm as a edamity.

ARTHUR'S EXTRADITION. LONDON' December 13. .The “Sunday Times” states the French Ministry has decided to ask the British authorities for further in. formation regarding Captain Arthur before arriving at a decision. This means that his release, which Arthur ox]looted."very shortly, is unlikely for some time.

EGYPTIANS RELEASED. LONDON, Dec. 11. Reuter’s Cairo correspondent says that nineteen out of the forty-two arrested in connection with the late crisis have been released, as the evidence was deemed insufficient. Those released include Makramolieid and two other deputies. The .Ministry of the Interior intends to further charge .Makramoheid with making iiiceudiarv speeches. Thu remainder of those arrested nil) appear beluro tho Court to-morrow. The authorities express the oponioii that investigations of the outrage are proceeding satisfactorily, hut the enquiry is necessarily prolonged. X. Z. HEARD IN FRANCE. PARIS, December LI. “I.e .Matin” states an amateur wireless expert at Pan yesterday distinctly heard a message sent by F. I). Roll ol Palmerston, Otago, New Zealand, congratulating Anglo-French wireless enthusiasts oil the cflorts ol wireless telephony.

FRANCE AND SPAIN. RAIDS, December Jo. The “ Petit I’arisien’s” -Madrid correspondent understands France has rccpiestcd the Spanish CJovernment to explain its intentions in regard to the part of Spanish Morocco’ which the Spanish troops are evacuating. FRANCE ANT) BRITAIN. PARTS, December 11. “ |,e Journal ” states in the course of a conversation with M. elemental, Minister of Finance, yesterday, Mr Chamberlain stated the British Government would reserve its decision iti icgard to the Geneva Protocol, until the Dominions were consulted, elemental declared France had no intention of settling debts with America without consulting Britain.

CROSS COUNTRY RACE. LONDON*, December 11. At Wimbledon in the 1 liter-Varsity cross country team race of seven and three quarter miles, Cambridge boat Oxford by 20 to lo points. CONSPIRACY CASE. LONDON, December 14. On the resumption of the ITobii s case at the Bow Street Police Court, the prosecuting counsel, Oliver, said lie woulct ask for the commital of Hobbs on the additi'Mal charge of conspiracy to obtain money hy menaces. He declared the second cheque which was indeiitilied at tfobb’s offices hy Arthur and Sir Hari Singh’s solicitor, hml subsequently burned, was a dummy. Ihe real cheque was at present in court. Tt was returned with a view to further blackmailing. Counsel mentioned that Hobbs oil going to France, was robbed by a sailor, whom lie subsequently prosecuted. It must be a great satisfaction to Hobbs to see the humbler rogue imprisoned for theft. Hobbs was remanded till December 19, hail being refused. SPAN fS 11 DIFFICULTIES. MADRID. December 11.

The difficulties of the Soanish withdrawal from Morocco are illustrated by the experiences of one column, which masses of enemy liarrassed throughout despite the Tire of Spanish artillery and airmen. The rearguards consisted of prmonred ears, two whereof being upset in the deplorable roads. An aeroplane bnrnge prevented the enemy capturing the cars. Reinforcements were rushed up which relieved the column. fbenctTpuemier. PARIS, December It. M. TTerriot’s condition is satisfactory the fever decreasing, the nhlebitie mfhunation in the leg becoming localised. NEW ZEALANDERS HONOURED. LONDON, December 14. The Royal College of Surgeons conferred a fellowship on the New Zealanders, Dreadon and Gleenslade.

LEAGUE .MEETING. ROME, December 11. The meeting of the Council of the League has terminated. President .Mellofranco, in his closing speech, said ho believed tho labours were most valuable. He warmly thanked the Italian Government for its hospitality. HER RIOT MAY RESIGN. PARIS, December It. Even tho Government press to-day admits that M. Ilerriot’s illness may compel his resignation.

The doctors hope the Premier will he able to leave bis bed in ten days time, but it is doubtful whether ho then will lie fit to tackle the many difficult problems demanding his urgent attention. The names of Painlovo and Brin ml are mentioned for the Premiership in such an eventuality. GERMAN CABINET. BERLIN, December PI. The Gorman Ambassadors at London, ,Paris and Rome have been summoned to Berlin to report tlie views of Britain, Franco and Italy in regard to the construction of a new German Cabinet. CLAIM BY KRUPPS. LONDON December 13. The “Daily Mail” says Krupps intend to claim before the Anglo-German tribunal, royalties of from fourteen to eighteen pence according to the size on millions of shell fuses manufactured by Vickers Company during the war time. The claim is based oil an agreement in 1902. whereby Vickers undertook to pay royalties. Vickers contend an article in tlie Versailles Treaty dissolved tlie agreement.