BRITISH X FOREIGN NEWS

Hokitika Guardian, 27 September 1926, Page 3

BRITISH X FOREIGN NEWS

[Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.] MOTOR TRAGEDY INQUEST. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, September 26. The mystery of the death Mr and Mrs Lindsay Marshall, in a burning saloon motor ear, was the subject of an inquest which lasted all day at Bluuiiatn, Bedfordshire, and was adjourned, as ten more witnesses were to be heard. When the tragedy was discovered the car was at the sido of the road against a telegraph post but neither post nor ratlin tor was daniag- ■ ed, showing there had been no collision. It burned furiously. One eyewitness stated it it had been saturated with petrol the fire could not have been more intense. I'inallv the discovery ol a revolver near by led to the question of whether one or both deaths'were accidental or otherwise. Doctor Stewart said be bad never seen a case of burning where cremation was more complete. Further evidence was given that the couple, who 1 were in good circumstances, seemed in excellent spirits and on the friendliest terms when they called at a Iriend s house during the drive. , A cyclist who saw the ear in flames, declared it was impossible to do anything but stand by and watch. He also gave evidence that there were no signs that any attempt had been made to quit, the car. The petrol tank was | intact. j A constable said lie found a petrol tin inside the ear, the screw ol which was lying among the ashes. The question of the revolver was not reached at the time of adjournment. AVAR MEMORIAL UNVEILED. ’ ATHENS, Sept. 26. General Sir George MaeDonogh, in the presence of a distinguished AngloGreek company unveiled, at Salonika, a war memorial to the British forces. The monument is a massive pylon, forty .feet high, and is erected on the Colonial Hill, overlooking Lake Doiran. AVreaths were afterwards laid at tho foot of the monument, including two from the King and Queen. LIONS AND TIGERS ESCAPE. 1 LONDON, Sept. 26. ' The “AVcekly Dispatch’s” Paris correspondent states there was a panic when eight lions and also two tigers and other animals escaped during a circus performance at St. Amand. A tiger dashed into a butcher’s shop, ate so heartily that lie was easily recaptured. One lion smashed the front of a hatter’s shop and lay down on a pile of hats. Another entered n cafe causing confusion among the customers and waiters and a woman cashier fainted. The other animals escaped to a wood where they were eventually recaptured, some being lassoed. A CLOUD BURST. SUVA, September 27. A cloudburst occurred at Levukn on Friday. The total loss is estimated at £5,000. Fourteen inches of rain fell inf a few hours. Five bridges were washed away and all business suspended. The main street was flooded. There were no casualties. ARCHITECTS EXHIBITION. LONDON, September 26. The Royal institute of British Architects will open on 19th October'an exhibition illustrative of the architecture of the Dominions, with special sections for Australia. New Zealand and others. The exhibition will last six weeks. STRESEAI ANN’S MOVE. COLOGNE. September 26. Herr Stresemann, in a message to the Rhineland, states: —“Amid the work at Geneva our eyes are continually directed to the Rhineland of whici. we thought especially when greeted by forty Ciglit nations in the Assembly and during Thery negotiations. Rhinelanders who in the dark hours were faithful and devoted to the Fatherland may feel that their devotion is the foundation upon which we worked for the restoration of German liberty.” The message is interpreted to mean an understanding has been readied regarding the Allied evacuation. FASCISTS RENOUNCE WAGE INCREASE. ROME, September 26. Fascist engineering trade unions at Turin renounced ail increase in wages. Mussolini, in warmly approving of the action, says it will be a warning to undisciplined egotists of all parties. SOUTH AFRICA’S DELEGATES. CAPETOAVX, September 26. It is authoritatively stated that the Union delegation to the Imperial Conference will take the opportunity to negotiate for a. basis ot reciprocal tariff treaties with Britain, Canada, Australia and possibly Ireland. The Premier will probably visit Lisbon, where he is informed conversations are likely in regard to a renewal of the Mozambique convention with Portugal. Afuin|y for these reasons a number of technical advisers will accompany the delegation. COBH AM AT BASRA. BASRA, Sept. 26. Cobhnni has arrived. N.Z. DAY WIRELESS. LONDON. Sept, 26. “New Zealand Day on Wireless” is the title of London’s 2L6 concert com--1 mencing at 7.40 on Monday evening 1 Sir Janies Parr will give - a descrip ; tive talk on the Dominion while Mr] Staples Browne will describe Maori customs and traditions. Other artists include several New Zealanders. 1 AIRMEN’S EFFORT. PARIS, Sept. 26. In ail attempt to lieat the world s long distance record Lieuts. Coste and Devitrolle have departed from Lehourt get for Victoria Nyanza, i