AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1925, Page 3

AMERICAN ITEMS.

[Australia A. N.Z. Cable Association "]

EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS. VANCOUVER, June 28.

A message from Hillings, Montana, states that portions of the States ol Montana, ‘Wyoming. Idaho, and M ashing ton representing the nations phtyground were harrassed hv earthquakes for four hours on Saturday night. No fatalities are reported hut traffic on one Trans-Continental Railway was

suspended hy an avalanche which was brought down fiv the 'quake, and the collapse of a tunnel. Thousands of people rushed name stricken into the streets of different cities at the first tremor and half a dozen buildings were demolished. IT.S.A. FLEET VISIT. THE BRINK QUESTION HONOLUT/U, -10110 27. One of the most important ronforences held among naval officers, previous to tlie departure of the fleet for Australia, and New Zealand, occurred on the Seattle to-day when eleven Admirals discussed technical matters relating to the movements of the ships, etc., and the conduct of the personnel when in Australia. Ex-Mayor Sir John Luke, of AA ellington, with a committee, visited the Seattle on several occasions and discussed with Admiral Coontz. the question of drinking among the men. Sir John Luke declared lie believed that prohibiten in America had beneficially affected the sailors and this has precipitated the prohibition question into the fleet's visit to Australia and New Zealand, which hitherto had been undiscussed, since it was generally understood the personnel should abide hy laws existing m the countries they visit.

It is a known fact that many commanding officers are total abstainers, notably. Admiral Cole. KILLED BY TYPHOON. MANILA, Juno 28. The typhoon in Central Luzon killed eleven people. Crops and property were severely damaged.