BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 January 1926, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS.

[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.]

IMPORTANCE OF FORESTRY.

LONDON PRESS COMMENT. LONDON, January 21. “It is satisfactory to learn from the Journal of the Kmpire Forestry Association that the Governments throughout the Empire are giving forestry its proper place in their constructive programmes,” says the “Daily Telegraph.” “If properly developed, the forests of the Dominions and colonies could supply Britain with almost all the timber she needs, and render us less than dependent on foreign supplies.” The “ Daily Telegraph ” points out that the State forests of New South Wales cover an area larger than that of Wales, while there has been an astonishing revival of public interest in New Zealand. Tlie editorial mentions Mr Lanepoole’s recent examination of the forests of Papua and New Guinea, from the viewpoint of gums, resin, tanbarks and essential oils, and it comments that his suggestion may or may not lead to immediate commercial results, but the field of research indicates unlimited possibilities.

ALLIANCE OFF. LIBERALS AND LABOUR. MR LLOYD GEORGE’S VIEWS. LONDON, January 20. A Liberal alliance with Labour has definitely been rejected. Air Lloyd George intimated this in a speech at Carnarvon. He said that a repetition of the 1924 situation was inconceivable. They (the Liberals) accepted a full share of the blame therfore; but it would be imprudent to use Liberalism’s trust again, and associate with such an alliance. It was useless to predict that the Socialists would acquire an absolute majority until mftny elections had gone. There was a rigid limit fo the growth of Socialism, beyond which it could not spread. It would not he wise for Liberalism to seek an alliance with any party, but rather it should proceed to make a powerful position for itself. Liberalism was not going to perish. On the contrary. it would count more at the coming election than at any election since 1910.

MIGRATION PROBLEMS. WORLD LABOUR CONGRESS. LONDON, January 21. Details of the coming AVorld Labour Congress on migration are disclosed by te “ Daily Herald’s” Paris correspondent. It appears that the organisation of the congress, which opens at London on May IRth, was disclosed yesterday by a joint committee consisting of M. Merens, M. Jouhaux, and M. Brown, on behalf of the Labour and Socialist International, and Mr Cramp and M. Debrouckere on behalf of the International Federation of Trade Unions. It was decided to issue invitations to the affiliated national Labour organisations, and also to tlio Labour Movements of the other countries interested in the problem, such as Japan, China, the United States and Mexico. The Joint Committee will submit a long report on the importance of the perils arising out of the migration of the yellow races from the Far East, dealing with the economic, as well as the racial aspect. The report will also deal with European migration problems, as instanced by the fact that the foreign population of France is estimated at present to bo at least two millions, whereof half nro said to Italians. Air '“rump went to London last night. SIR JAAIES ALLEN. LONDON, Jan. 20. Sir .Jas. Allen states definitely that lie has decided to return to Now Zealand when his term as High Commissioner expires. Whether he remains there will depend upon events. DOCUAIENTS STOLEN. HIGH INTERNATIONAL POLITICS. LONDON, Jan. 21. A mysterious burglary lias occurred at tlie town house of Sir Gerald Talbot. The thieves ransacked rooms and cupboards for papers. Finally they forced the secretaire in his study, and took documents which Sir G. Talbot is most anxious to recover at the earliest opportunity. He says that they are ot no importance to anyone else. A small quantity of jewellery and decorations is also missing. The “Daily Chronicle” says that it is believed that tlie documents taken relate to high, international politics, and it recalls that Sir G. Talbot was knighted for liis services in the diplomatic field. His greatest adventure was to rescue Prince Andrew, of Greece, ill 1922 from the custody of the Revolutionary Committee of Athens, when his execution seemed certain. Six of the Greek AI misters had already been executed. Sir G. Talbot, by some means which have not been disclosed, secured an interview with the Prince, and motored him to Piraeus, where a British cruiser was awaiting. The Prince declared that his life was saved by the ’British Government’s action. LADY DOCTOR’S COURAGE. LONDON, Jan. 20. Doctor Iris Fox. one of the most brilliant woman doctors, is the heroine of a remarkable struggle against the ravages of blood poisoning, as the result of a pricked finger she sustained while acting as Pathologist at a hospital laliorsitorv. The whole profession of women doctors are determined to save her life. Eight doctors remain at her beside, including her father. Dr Fortcscue Fox, ex-Presi-dent of the Hunterian Society. - A crowd of women doctors are constantly awaiting bulletins' outside the hospital. The doctors say that her courage is remarkable. She refuses to give up hope.

WAR DEBTS. FRANCE RESOLVED TO PAY. LONDON, Jan. 20. The “Daily Telegraph’s” diplomatic correspondent says: “This week-end may witness a complete agreement iu connection with the funding of.ltaly’s war debt to Britain. It has already I wen agreed that the-indebtedness shall be discharged by standard, or uniform annuities within sixtv-two years, and a reduction in accrued interest has been conceded. WASHINGTON. Jan. 20. Mr Henry Beranger, the new French Ambassador, who presented his credentials to President Coolidge on Wednesday, told him that “France was resolved to pay the debts contracted by her defence as promptly and as fully as present and future possibilities will allow.” WORLD’S LARGEST BROADCASTER. •LONDON, Jan. 21. A broadcasting station, claimed to be the largest in the world has been opened at Birmingham. POLISH COMMUNISTS. WARSAW, Jan. 22. Polish political police crrested several hundred Communists, alleged to lie connected with Communist organisations in Western Poland.