AMERICAN NEWS

Hokitika Guardian, 27 August 1928, Page 3

AMERICAN NEWS

Australian Press Assn.—United Service

RAMSAY MACDONALD. (Received this day at 9 a.m.’ VANCOUVER, August 26

“I have no fear for our race, our empire, our kith and kin, provided we maintain the qualities of our fathers who begat us,” said Mr Ramsay MacDonald, addressing tho Canadian Club on Saturday. He stated wo were not perfect but the state to which we belong was founded on justice, and wo are iv State that believed in liberty. Old England is coming out of her troubles with flying colours. I lie Old Country was reviving her youth, and tiie next generation will he placed in possession of a splendid heritage. We have shouldered a great debt, and it will be paid to the lest farthing. It matters not that we consider it lair or unfair. The country’s name is placed to that document and when it does so it becomes a pledge.

THE CRUISER AUSTRALIA. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) BOSTON, Any. 26. Boston extended a rousing welcome to the cruiser Australia to-day alter the ship was somewhat delayed hy a toy entering the harbour. State and City officials and a great crowd of citizens greeted Admiral Hyde and his ciew at the Navy Yard receiving the ship, Southery which returned the Australia’s salute. The"ship was speedily docked, whereafter the Acting British Consul and various army and navy officeis hoarded and met Hyde, while military hands played the ship’s saluted. Act-ing-Governor Allen received Hyde and paid a tribute to Australian courtesy when it received the United States fleet in 1925. , . The Boston “Post,” said editorially: “ Australia is a notable example ol Kipling’s ‘ Daughter am 1 m m .V mother’s house, but mistress in my own. We can learn how strong in bond is the . I<»nrrimrrp nn(l common common language thought.”

THE RECTOR EXPLAINS. (Received this dav at 3.30 a.m.) VANCOUVER', August 20. That there was nothing secret about his visit to Canada; that bis secretary and man knew where be was, and tlm bis Bishop knew be was on a holiday, were statesmens made at Brooks, Alberta, by Rev. Franklin Hutchinson, who was reported mysteriously to have disappeared in England. He had no hesitation in explaining his mission and movements when it was.brought to lus attention that lie was rented to have left his parish secretly. He told - ‘J Fred Cross (Assistant Super... ende t of f* V R demonstration farm) tlut ne had ‘come to Canada to study co.uutions first hand. He was making oh servations. particularly m «gnul to opportunities for young men on Camdim. farms. He intimated tha l tended to work on the am ' vest fields to gain experience ic au\ the actual situation. He proposed to remain in Brooks district prffimh y a month and later hoped 0 methods employed at i«"«' • . ( ng he was interested m educational

officials in Winnipeg he stated his intention ot > ' he siding in Canada and hinted .that h would take an Anglican u*t . available.