U.S.A. ELECTIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 10 November 1930, Page 6

U.S.A. ELECTIONS

DEMOCRATIC READERS; [United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. 4 WASHINGTON, November 8. A statement has been issued by seven of the national leaders of the Democratic Party, including Messrs A 1 Smith, Davis, and Cox, respectively tlie Party’s Presidential nominees since 1920, declaring: “The country faces a parlous situation,” and pledging that the Democratic members of Congress “will not seek to embarrass the President, but will be glad to cooperate with hint in every measure that conduces to the welfare of the country.” This statement has aroused the resentment of the Republicans. It has also drawn a statement from. Democratic Congressmen against their leaders’ interference in Congressional affairs. This exchange has merely emphasised the disturbing fact that neither political party will control Congress, and the legislative uncertainty and undeterminative nature of the recent election are confusing the nation and seriously disturbing business. UNEMPLOYMENT INCREASE). ;WASHINGT'ON, November 8. It is interesting to note how the official sources are now slowly increasing their unemployment estimates. Several months ago the' Government fiures were 2,500,(XX), as a result of census compilations in April. A fortnight ago 3,500,000 unemployed were conceded. To-day the figures, Admittedly official, are four million. The Department of War lias authorised the use of army cots and blankets for the destitute.

Efforts throughout all the large cities to concentrate for the coming winter’s charity needs, as differentiated from providing jobs, are being increased in certain quarters.

Moreover there is an open demand for a national dole.

HOOVER’S BID. WASHINGTON, November 8. President Hoover has made a postelection announcement that the job before the American people now is that of concentration upon further measures for economic recovery. Following this, the President made another announcement today. He' stated he will ask Congress for a special emergency appropriation of a yet undetermined amount of unemployment' relief, through pubile works and free distribution of seed to farmers with a total building programme under way comprising five hundred million dollars, the new funds will be utilsed for further and more ambitious undertakings. WALL STREET AFFECTED. WASHINGTON, November 8. Wall Street, which is the country’s most impressionable barometer, has been selling down every day since the election. Stocks have slipped sharply in, heavy selling to-day. Fifty representative issues are touching the lowest average for more than three years.

NEW BRAZIL REGIME. U.S.A. RECOGNITION. WASHINGTON, November 8. The U.S.A. State Department has announced its recognition of the Vargae Government in Brazil. It says: “The United States will be happy to continue with the new Government the same friendly, relations as with its predecessors.” S3film tax. DEVELOPMENT EXPECTED. WELLINGTON, November 8. Film renters have recently held several conferences with the actingPrime Minister regarding the new taxation on films. The Government’s attitude is maintained—that no change be made, but the whole incidence of film taxation can be. investigated after March 31. Certain representations have been made regarding the nature of this inquriy. Exhibitors have so far been able to confine business, though some difficulties have been experienced in the film supply. It is undertsood that developments in connection with the policy of rentals may occur next week. MESSAGE FROM GARDEN. TIMARU, November 9. The Mayor (Mr W, Angland) has received a cablegram from Oscar Garden, expressing appreciation of his message of congratulation, and asking the Mayor to express thanks to the people for manv similar tributes.