AMERICAN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 27 February 1931, Page 5

AMERICAN ITEMS

WHEAT EXPORT. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegra ph.—Copyri ght.) NEW YORK, February 26. Grain Stabilisation Corporation at Chicago to-day stated that not more than thirty-five million bushels of wheat would be exported in the next four months to make way for the storage of the 1931 crop. NEW YORK, February 26. President George Milner said wheat will not be offered at lower prices than those prevailing in other principal exporting countries, taking into account the customary differential for grades and quality. LIVELY SCENES. (Received this dav 3t. noon,) OTTAWA, February 2G. An Edmonton message states: —The United Farmers League flag was torn to shreds, several leaders pelted with rotten eggs and the Communist hall at Vegreville left in shambles by in1, - furinted citizens resenting the Communist unemployed day demonstrations. The mob replaced the fanners flags with Union Jacks. The League recently proposed secession over the wheat problem. PRESIDENT OVERRIDDEN. WASHINGTON, February 26. Three hours after Mr Hoover vetoed the Veterans Bill, , the House passed it again over his head, and the Senate will unquestionably complete the overriding of the President, despite Mr Mellon’s effort in support of Mr Hoover’s stand.