AMERICAN NEWS

Hokitika Guardian, 3 September 1928, Page 3

AMERICAN NEWS

Auslrnlian Press Assn.—United Service

H..M.S. AUSTRALIA

(Received this day at 9.30 a.m). NEW YORK, Sept. 2,

Deep cordiality towards the visitors tile Australian people are best in a leader to-day in the “New York Sun, which says, “In Admiral Hyde and his officers and men of the Australia, their country presents for American inspection a fine body of capable seamen, equipped with a warship of the latest design, peculiarly well fitted lor its task, and excellently handled by its complement. It comes from a nation, which upon two occasions, has conspicuously displayed unmeasured hospitality to American Fleets, and which on numerous other occasions has disclosed a most amiable sentiment towards the representatives, official and unofficial, of the United States. The development of Australia has been the progress of its bold and enterprising community, courageous in experiment and tenacious in its ambitions. Attainments recorded to its credit, include numerous boldly undertaken departures from the traditions which have proved of value to other political units. The presence in United States waters of the appropriately named warship Australia, and afterwards the pleasant opportunity to speak again Of the admiration for that land and its people which is cherished in the United States.” NEW Y'ORK. September 2.

It had originally been hoped'that the Australia would visit 'Washington, hut shortness of time compelled Admiral Hyde to decline the invitation of the authorities. The vessel, however, will call at Annapolis, where the American .Naval Academy is situated. The personnel of the cruiser and of the Heinamercedes station ship of the Academy will engage in a composite baseball and cricket match, four innings of each being played. This will occur on the fourth day of the visit. There will also be a tug-of-war, and tennis and golf matches between the officers. The sports will occupy a large part on the programme of the official and unofficial entertainment during the Annapolis visit. . NEW YORK,, September 2. A brilliant at home was given by Admiral Hyde, which in many respects was distinctly Australian. The occasion brought the official aspect of the Australia’s visit here to a close with this event. Numerous private parties and entertainments for the crew and officers are being given to-night. Tomorrow will find the ship opened to the public and she leaves for Chesapeake Bay early on Monday. The entire Australian colony and many distinguished American officials and business life were among the thousand guests aboard the Australia to-day. Officers and men alike were enthusiastic over their reception in New York and the opportunity to return the hospitality of many private citizens who had thrown open theii homes and given their motor-cars lor the use of the naval men.

FREIGHT RATE WAR. MONTREAL, September 2. A rate war between the Canadian National steamers and the New Zealand Shipping Company continues. The rate war was declared by the latter in July because they decided there was insufficient export trade for running two ships monthly to the New Zealand. We approached the Canadian National Line, said New Zealand representatives, with a view to an amicable settlement. We realised the two companies could not make a profit and desired a discussion with a view to sharing the trade, but the Canadian National could not see eye to eye with us and stated their intention of putting us off this route, which we started as far back as 1910. Last Sunday the Baron Inchcapc sailed for New Zealand, carrying a full cargo at £1 per ton flat, irrespective of class. «« have no intention of retiring and will fight for our fair share, said a New Zealand official, whose next steamer, the Wirral, is sailing on Scptembei 30th, and is booking cargo at tlie lowest rate.

SCOTTISH AUSTRALIANS TOUR. NEW YORK, September 2. The visiting Scottish Australians arrived in New York far a two days' sight-seeing tour, hollowing shopping trips during the morning, the Scottish are leaving New York to-morrow night and will resume the Canadian tour, winch will officially end with the sailing of the Victory on 20th September. A small group will proceed to San Krnncisco for a stay of several weeks on the I‘acific Coast ol the United States. ,