AMERICAN NEWS

Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1928, Page 3

AMERICAN NEWS

Australian Press Assn.—United Service ... HOOVER’S CHANCES. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m). NEW YORK, May 9. An Indianiapolis message states while it appeared on tho face of tile early returns as though Air Hoover was carrying a big majority in the primaries, nevertheless later figures curiously reversed' the situation and gavo Watson a majority instead, which even if it is not substantial, has at least been consistent through the day. 2-136 of 3610 precincts give Watson 137,632 votes and Hoover 118.225, but it is quite possible Hoover may again lead, when all the precincts have booil beard from. ,

SENATE INVESTIGATIONS. WASHINGTON, May 9. Mr Hoover appeared before the Senate Investigating Committee. He stated he had made no personal expenditure to procure Republic Presidential nomination. Hoover was sworn similarly to other witnesses, although it was reputed he was a Quaker. The questioning became so heated that at one time Hoover intimated that the Committee was dealing in “small type street talk.” He characterised many suggestions in questions as “slanderous,” “absolutely false” and “grotesque,” The Committee leaves for New York to-night to hear Governor ,Smith to-morrow.

CANADIAN CURRENCY. OTTAWA, A Fay 9.

Steps have boon taken by Washington State Department to ensure acceptance of Canadian currency in all centres of United States. At present many places regard the Canadian dollar as of no more value than Russian paper.

THREE CHILDREN DROWNED, v VANCOUVER. Afay 9.

A message from 'Sudbury. Ontario, states that while returning in a Hat bottomed boat across Hooded fields .surrounding AYliitefixh school, three children of 12, 11. and 8 years were drowned”, when the craft capsized. Five were leseued.

Floods caused sc-riotis damage in the district.

NOTABLE BELGIAN’S VISIT. OTTAWA, May 9

Secrecy surrounds the visit of Captain Alfred Locwenstcin, Belgian capitalist.. He is dining privately tonight with Premier King.