BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS

Hokitika Guardian, 2 May 1927, Page 3

BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS

[by TEI.ECKAI'II—PEII PRESS ASSOCIATION.] £15,000 OFFER. LONDON, April 30. Mr Harry Day, ALP. has cabled to Charlie Chaplin guaranteeing him a salary of £750 weekly for tweuiy weeks to take, the character of ‘‘Runty’’ in the musical play “The Afonnlaiueors’’ which is being produced in .September. BARIS SCARED. LONDON, A fay 1.

The ‘‘Daily Mail’s” Paris correspondent says: Serious Communist trouble is predieted on May Day unless the fullest precautions are taken. “Lit Figaro’’ claims that it has secured an authentic copy of a Communist. staff map of Paris, and states that their plans include a violent attack on the centre of the city, where the Government offices, and the 'central telegraph and telephone exchanges ale sit Hated . while others arc eoncor.t' a led on the suburbs, these burning and pillaging residential quarters. “Be Temps" warns the Government that the Communists are preparing to occupy factories, and are endeavouring to pollute the Armies' hivalty. The paper says: Moscow has declared a ruthless war on our nation. Between Moscow and France, it is a question of force. SPAII LINGER AND PRESS. (Deceived this dnv at 12.25 n.m.A LONDON, May I. the "Daily Express’’ announces the receipt of a letter trout Spnhlingor declaring: " Until the letter sent to the Express ’ giving complete detailed reply to the charges made by the ' Express ' on 12th. also further documentary evidence in my possession is published without alteration, I cannot give an interview." The “Express” describes tho letter as an evasion of last week’s offer and says a. reasonable summary of Spahlinger’s letter was published, hut I lie letter did not contain any proof that he possesses a cure for consumption.

OBITUARY. LONDON. May I Obi tun i'v—V iscount Oowdra v.

SUPREAIE COURT. DUNEDIN. May 2. Brisoiiers sentenced by Justice Reed Royden Victor Curlinc, four charges f breaking, entering and theft to vc years reformative. Johanna Gnlraith. two charges of theft as a ostal officer and theft of n postal neket, two years probation. Wong h Chong, breaking, entering and left by night, twelve months reforative.

MAY DAY. BERLIN. May I. One hundred thousand Socialists and Trade Unionists carrying red flags and banners inscribed “Hands off China" took part in the May Day procession, chiefly for the purpose of demanding an eight hours day for all workers. MOSCOW. May 1It is estimated half a million civilians and thousands of troops participated in demonstrations in Red Square which began at dawn with the hlare of fifty silver trumpets. Aeroplanes with red .streamers flying above and a spectacular march'past l.cniu's monument which last for eight hours. Celebrations throughout the country were on a stii|>enduous scale. By means ot wireless signals troops everywhere tuck the oath simultaneouly. SPANISH AFFAIRS. LONDON. May 1. The “Daily Express" special correspondent after a visit to Spain, telegraphs from Gibraltar—Though lor reasons of State no announcement will at present he made in tho Spanish press, Allonso and Do Rivera have decided that Alfonso’s third sin. Juan Carlos, now fourteen years of age.

shall .succeed to the throne. The first two sons will abdicate as there i- no hope of the health of either permitting their succession. The correspondent acids ; “At present there is no more talk of convoking parliament, but Spain is perfectly calm and peaceful, though personal liberty is suppressed. No doubt the country is settling dawn to an era of prosperity.”

INDIAN WHEAT. DELHI. -May 1. Official Indian wheat forecasts records 30,952,000 acres, an increase of Jiree per cent. The total yield is estimated at 879,000 tons.