BRITISH & FOREIGN NEWS

Hokitika Guardian, 9 September 1926, Page 2

BRITISH & FOREIGN NEWS

[Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.] SOVIET TRIAL. SEBASTOPOL, Sept. 7. The Soviet libs commenced the trial of 27 officers, who are ex-members of General Wrangel’s army, and who arp-\____-. charged with attempting to bring about a counter-revolution, and carrying on tlieir propaganda in the Red Army. ♦♦ It is alleged that ten of the officers commanded by Detilot, seized tbe steamer “Urish” when proceeding to Odessa in 1925, and compelled the captain to land them at Verga, where they linked up with foreign anti-Bolshe-viks and others, and adopted terrorism, and blew up part of Sebastopol. The newspaper “Jsvestia,” declares that the 27 prisoners include Henrichson. and that a Provisional Cabinet was organised to constitute a- Government . after the Soviet had been overthrown. A CYCLIST’S FEAT. LONDON, Sept. 7. A motor cyclist his accomplished the feat of riding to the summit of Ben Nevis, a height of 4,406 ft in 220 minutes. He. then made the descent with the engine cut off. TRAIN WRECKERS. BERLIN, Sept. 7. Sclilesiuger, a music teacher, anu J Weber, .who were arrested for derai’ing tbe Lelirte train, have confessed that they perpetrated the crime with the intention of robbing tlie pjssengers. They were .without money and were in great distress, so they became desperate. GALLIPOLI PILGRIMS. ATHENS, Sept. 7. 11l luck lias overtaken the St. Baranbas War Grave Pilgrims to Gallipoli. Their steamer grounded upon an uncharted sand bank that has formed over the wreck of the warship “Triumph,” off Anzac Cove. The steamer listed alarmingly before she was refloated, after six hours. Then, at the eleventh hour, the Turkish authorities refused the Pilgrims permission to land at Suvla Bay or Anzac, and the Pilgrims had to reach the cemtories from Ivelia Bay. They landed at “V.” Beach and at Cape Hellos, where a great memorial service was held.

QUEST FOR. TRADE. LONDON, Sept. 7 Tlie “Daily .Express” says in an editorial. “It is inconceivable that Mr C-oates’ speech on leaving New Zealand for the Imperial Conference should fail to awaken a warm response in Britain. Mr Coates says that New Zealand owes a preference to British workmen, and that New Zealand only asks in return that the British should study the needs of the Dominion s markets. This is the merest elementary wisdom. Air Coates quotes the motor car as an illustration of this point. The Englishman is too encumbered by tradition in business, and is reluctant- to keep pace with the economic movement of the world, but when the Englishman doys re-orient his outlook, he works with unrivalled tenacity. The British manufacturer must learn to regard the Dominion as his chief and best-paying customer.” SPAHLTNGffR SERUM. LABOUR. CONGRESS ATTITUDE. LONDON, Sept. The Trade Union Congress is meeting at Bournemouth. The Congress rejected a resolution that <a committee

should be set up to investigate tlie Spall linger treatment. Mr Evans, representing the Journeymen Butchers’ Federation, said that if non-tubercular meat were insisted upon, with fresh air and sunshine, there utis no need for such treatment. THE NEXT WAR. LESSON OF BRITISH MANOEUVRES. LONDON, Sept. 5. * According to the “Daily Express,” the liiost valuable lessons resulted from the summer military manoeuvres at Aldershot. Those novelists and military experts who have foretold that tli? next war will be fought in the air, while relics of the infantry take cover on the ground, stand confuted. It is clear that infantry will remain in the midst of modern war-making methods. The aeroplane is entirely dependent upon good weather, as was instnneed by tbe complete abandonment of the last day’s air attack, owing to a storm. COBHAM LEAVES PENANG. 'Received this day at 8 a.m.) SINGAPORE, September 8. Oobfinm has left Penang for R angoon. A METEOR. 'Received this day nt 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 8. Sir Frank Dyson, Astronomer Royal is ol the opinion that the dazzling light which Hashed across tbe country from North Yorkshire to London, on Monday night, was caused by a meteor. It was at first feared that a great explosion had occurred, and newspnpor offices were besieged by inquirers. Other causes suggested were an Aurora Borealis, earthquake lightning and a fire ball. Scientists are frankly mystified. GERMAN LOAN. LONDON, Sept. 8. The “Daily Telegraph” diplomatic

correspondent understands Germany will shortly seek to raise a large domestic loan, portions of which will be offered in foreign markets. Whereas the Dawes loan was issued at roughly seven and half to eight per cent, the new loan probably will be launched on a basis of six per cent or under. Indeed, tlio main reason for the flotation is said to bo the less need for money for public works than a de’sire to show the world how high German credit stands at present, with .an eye on commercial potentialities.' DRESSING THE RENOWN. . fßeeeived this day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 8. The “Daily News” says HALS. Renown hitherto a bachelor, will carry several women passengers lresides the Duchess of York. The accommodation will be given special attention, including drawing rooms, private diTU ing room, bedrooms, and dressng roonff’ while the State rooms will l>e decorated specially to please the Duchess. MANUFACTURERS’ STAND. LONDON, Sept. 7. The National Union of Manufacturers has 'addressed a resolution to the Premier. Mr Baldwin, and to Mr Churchill (Chancellor of the Exchequer) deprecating any Government action to enforce a national coal .agreement. The Union adds: “District settlements are more likely to conduce to lasting peace.” SOCCER. TOUR. OTTAWA, Sept. 8. A message from Toronto stiites: The Dominion Football Association decided last night that a representative Canadian Association Football team shall tour New Zealand next year. New Zealand will reciprocate another year.