BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1927, Page 3

BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS.

(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) SYNTHETIC PETROL. (Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 10. The Imperial' Fuel Research Hoard investigating German reports of sueccssful production of synthetic petrol from brown coal, report states if the German results are justified by forecasts it might mean an industrial revolution in Australia, owing to its illimitable supplies of lignite and consequent possible independence of imported petrol. Nevertheless there you have important reservations. The Germans have not disclosed the .scientific method of production. The department is familiar with the Hengisu process with which they have been experimenting in co-operation with the British, but they unofficially were toi'd that the now process successful in Germany, is not necessarily equally successful in Australia unless the brown coal is chemically similar to the German.

HON. AAIERY’S VISIT. (Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) CAPETOWN, Sept. 19. Hon. Amory and party have arrived at Capetown on the completion of their long South African trek, in excellent health and deeply impressed by the progress made since his fast visit. Addressing 1800 settlers of the Memorial Association, Mr Anicry stressed the need for the right type of immigration. “ if white civilisation is to survive,” he said, “you must bring out the type able to undertake the work already in the sphere of the whites and trust to the steady development of the country, with an increased demand, lor native labour, and consequential rise in its scale of remuneration, thus enabling the white man’s sphere of work gradually to extend. If South Africa reaches a stationary position with no fresh ' blood coming in, the country soon will cease to attract a white population. Hon. Amory sails for Australia on Friday.

MUSSOLINI’S ECONOMIES. (Received tins day at 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 19. The “Central News Agency’s” Rome correspondent, says that having stabilized the lire, Mussolini is now devoting his attention to administrative economies, firstly, by reduction of State servants’ salaries, amounting to three and a-half millions sterling annually. The Banks and private firms followed suit with cuts of fifteen to 20 per cent. Basic industries and agriculture follows next, with graduated reductions in order to avert hardships on the workers. The proposal also affects doctors, lawyers and journalists. When economy is completed, it is estimated the Exchequer will benefit to the extent of two millions yearly.

HONOURED IN FRANCE

(Received this day at 11.0 a.m.) PARTS, Sept. 19. The march of the American Legionaries under the Arc de Triomphe was a stirring spectacle. As they passed the tomb of the Unknown Warrior the Legionaries dropped flowers into great mound of blossoms that was piled up on tho sacred spot. Tlio column took three hours to pass. ’I he constant dipping of banners formed a touching tribute to the fallen. Generals Pershing and Focli had a great reception.

The entertainment of the Legionaries was in lighter vein. There was dancing in the principal squares, numerous dinners and supper parties, including a banquet at the Hotel des Invalides, where there were 4,200 guests.

The first intimation the cook received was the laconic: “Mayonnaise for 4,200 forthwith.” A hundred chefs were engaged. -Sixty-six gallons of oil, 2/400 eggs and 28 gallons of vinegar were ordered, to which were added a ton of beef, 12cwt of salmon, etc. The mayonnaise* was prepared in cauldrons operated by electric motors.

WHEAT PRICES. LONDON, Sept. 10. Cargoes of wheat are quieter owing to weak American week-end cables, mostly 3d to 6d decline. Parcels had scarcely any attention, at Gd to 9d decline. Liverpool' futures October 10s 4jd, December 10s 4}d, March 10s 5Jd, May 10s 33d.