BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 June 1926, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS.

[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.] french finance. PARIS, June 9. . Al. Briand is returning front''Geneva to attend the Cabinet,' whereat Al. Peret (Finance Alinister) will urge that only a Cabinet or National Union is equal to financial emergency, failing which lie intends to resign. There are persistent rumours of the imminent itiU of the Alinistry, oi reconstruction, AIELBA’S FAREWELL, LONDON, June S. Dame Alelha’s farewell performance at Covent Garden Theatre was an astonishing demonstration of her popularity. Their Alajcsties were present and had an enthusiastic reception. The house was sold out twenty minutes after opening, and fancy prices were subsequently offered for tickets. An immense queue outside commenced forming overnight, some waiting tinny hours'. There was a. tremendous ovation, and repeated recalls at the con-

clusion. ~ Amid unsurpassed scenes of entlu siism, the Diva tearfully made her farewell to “the dear, dear, great oubh<Ti,cir Alajcsties sent a. message to Dame Afelba in tlieir own handwriting thanking be.- for her beautiful and artistic singing, which they would remember with lasting enjoyment. RADIO TELEPHONY. LONDON, June 8. In the House, of Commons Sir A. Sinclair (Liberal), asked whether Mr Fisk’s offer to conduct two-way wireless telephony tests had not been accepted, and, if not. why not? The Postmaster-General replied: i have communicated with the Australian authorities, and I understand the -Australian Amalgamated Wireless Coy has not a station capable of undertaking radio telephonic transmission. Therefore experiments are impracticable. The company has offered to receive record strength experimental transmissions from Rugby. I welcomed the offer, hut unfortunately these have been suspended owing to the eoa troubles.

DUKE OF A T ORK. LONDON, June 8. At the New Zealand dinner, the Duke of York, replying to S> r _ JAllen’s invitation to visit Now Zealand said lie hoped to accept it very shortly. The guests interpreted this ns tantamount to an acceptance of the Australian invitation to open the Federal Parliament at Canberra, BRIGADIER KILLED. (Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, June 8. Brigadier-General E. A. Plunkett was knocked down by an omnibus while crossing Piccadilly and killed. GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF CANADA LONDON, June 8. Tt is officially announced that Viscount Willingdon has been appointed Governor-General of Canada. RIFLES FOR RUSSIA. (Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) RIGA, June 8. The Soviet has contracted with! a German firm to supply unlimited quantities of small calibre rifles for thirty roubles each, to facilitate private practice all over Russia. The ” Ivestia ” declares it is intended to encourage rifle clubs even more than so far, which is the surest method ot militarising the Soviet Union’s population.