AMERICAN NEWS

Hokitika Guardian, 14 August 1928, Page 3

AMERICAN NEWS

(United Service.) PAN-PACIFIC CONFER ENCE. HONOLULU, Aug. 13. Australian and New Zealand delegates to the pan-Pacifie conference, when interviewed, expressed themselves surprised and gratified by the number of countries represented., the size of the delegations and the hospitality extended to them One hundred and fifty women from a dozen Pacific countries arc discussing problems under the chairmanship of Jane Adams. Mrs llichbeith said the conference was a much larger and more serious affair than the Australian public realised. It was capable of tremendous results creating an understanding and sympathy among Pacific peoples and mutually assisting in the solution of their problems The Confeien.ce began work by sections, Australian and New Zealand delegates taking a prominent part. Doctor Ethel Osborne of Melbourne is vice-chairman of the Health Section, Emily Chaplin of New Zealand is Chairman of Education, Muriel Swain of Sydney vice-chairman of Women in Indusry and Professions, Mrs ll.ichbeith is vice-chairman of Women in Government, Mrs E. D. Amos (BnndaIveg), Muriel Swain, Mrs C. A. Fraer (Christchurch) round table leaders. Dr Osborne anil Mrs Fraer are members of the Resolutions Committee, while Airs. Rushljeith is a member of tlic Continuation Committee.

THE ANTI-WAR PACT. • (Received this day at 11.25 a.m.) WASHINGTON. August 13. An agreement has been reached between nations participating, as original signatories to the treaty outlawing war, that the. treaty and all instruments of ratification and adherence be deposited at Washington. Mr Kellogg announced on Monday that as a result of fifteen powers signing the Treaty in Paris on August 27th they will send to Washington documents certifying the ratification by their respective constitutional requirements. The Treaty will not be effective until the documents are deposited with the United States Government. NEW AIR WING. NEW YORK, August 12. Aviator Sixorsky announced that a trial flight with the Wragge wing, which he has just completed, proved highly satisfactory. The device functioned perfectly in every way and strengthened the expectation that it will become a- standard part of aviator’s equipment in the near future. AEROPLANE MAIL SERVICE. NEW YORK, August 13. A ship-to-sliore aeroplane mail service was inaugurated to-day from the steamer Isle de France, by the French line, saving almost a day. The flights will be made on both east and west journeys of the Isle de France. Eventually the service will include passengers. The British Walker Cup players arrived to-day. _____