MISELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 July 1925, Page 3

MISELLANEOUS ITEMS.

[Australia A- X.Z. Cable Association.] | r l{ A X C()-(i EHAI A X 'l'll E A TV. (Received this (lav at U.liO a.m.) f.OXDOX. .Inly 7. Tin* I'aris correspondent nl tin* “Times” states the Krniien-< wrimiii traile negol iutioiis are aval'll suspended owing to the German's rejection ot the French proposals, which contain important concessions. The Germans, however, considered they did not assure Germany a position on the I* rench market equivalent to that ollered to France in the German market. It is again alleged that Germany is deliberately putting oil' the commercial settlement until certain political objects have been attained, particularly the evacuation of the lluhr and Cologne; hut it is pointed out that Berlin is probably more influenced bv the leaf ol a serious [all in the fra lie. resulting in a flood of imports Irom I'ranee. it is stated the two Governments are taking steps to maintain contact with a view to a later conversation.

A LORD'S LAMENT. LONDON', July 7

interviewed. Lord Strathspey said he was unable to understand why the Seafield estates of four hundred thousand acres went to his niece instead ol to him. Fie declares the Trustees will not respond to appeals for assistance and adds: “It is strange they adopt this attitude. Most people agree it wouh 1 he only just to allow me at least a portion of the estates. They are content that, I should live on the mere pittance of seven hundred. If they would only find me some .suitable occupation, like a directorship. I would be only to happy; but they have never given me assistance in such a direction.