BRITISH & FOREIGN NEWS

Hokitika Guardian, 16 March 1926, Page 2

BRITISH & FOREIGN NEWS

- ■ • ■ -'"•'‘-.A [Australian & N.Z. Cable Associnti<\] CLERGYAf AX’S POSITION. LONDON, March 15. A remarkable dispute between tho pastor of the Congregational Church at Barking, and the congregation has resulted in the resignation of the Rev. S. Sehiro, who only took up duty in December. Acting on the principle that all wordly concerns must go, lie placed a ban on the playing «f billiards and cards at the Young Alen’s Club. The latter rcatilated by calling for the Rev. Sebirc’s resignation. Herein mam- of the congregation supported the youths, though others equally strongly supported Rev ATr Sebirc’s idealism. The Congregational Union of England was finally called in to adjudicate. It has asked Rev. Sehiro to resign. There were affecting scenes at the close of last Sunday’s service. Alany of the large congregation wore in tears when the Rev. Sebire was farcwcllcd. PENSIONS FOR LIFERS. AIOSC’OW, March 'l4. In connection with the celebration of the forty-fifth nnniversn-ry of the assassination of Emperor Alexander the Second, the Soviet has given life- _ pensions to all the participants in his murder, numbering about fifteen, all of whom were serving life sentences in Siberia until the Russian revolution. CHANG’S DENIAL. TOKIO, Alareh 15. Official advices from Mukden state that Chang Tso Lin when questioned emphatically denied the accusation that his fleet, Hying Japanese flags, which Pekin alleged, was one reason of tho misunderstanding resulting in the Japanese destroyers being shelled. The Foreign Office, likewise, flatly denied the report alleging that the i Port Arthur authorities allowed Chang Tso Lin to use their wireless for mili- "*■ tary purposes.

CRIME DECLINE IN BRITAIN. LONDON, March 14

In view of the oft-repeated statements regarding tho post-war crime wave, it is interesting to note that 25 prisons have been closed in England' since 1914, representing nearly half the complement. The women’s "wings of three of tho remaining gaols have been closed, while the majority of prisons are by no means full. Three prisons were sold at auction and many others were converted into dwellings. CAIRO TO CAPE FLIGHT. CAPETOWN, Alareh 14. Air Force fliers from Cairo to Capetown have arrived at Kisuinu. ROAST BEEF OF OLD ENGLAND. [Received this day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, Alareh 13. Beef has again liecomc 'England’s favourite joint. AA'eddel’.s report- says that the reduced Continental demand has diverted .unexpectedly a supply of frozen beef to England, tin' preventing prices rising. There is no immediate evidence of a world’s scarcity of meat, and it is expected that home supplies will he normal. Ample home killed mutton and lamb is already assured for 1920. Argentine and Uruguay .shipments may he heavier. Assuming'that Britain settles her industrial! crisis there should he a considerable increase in the consumptive demand for all kinds of meat, all at a lower level of prices.

EARL DE CLIFFORD’S MARRIAGE- x * PARIS, March 15. Mrs Vernon Tate, formerly Lady do Clifford, says she is surprised and shocked at her son’s marriage and is consulting her lawyers, believing her consent to the marriage necessary until he is 21.