WIDE-WORLD NEWS OF THE WEEK

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21256, 30 August 1934, Page 1 (Supplement)

WIDE-WORLD NEWS OF THE WEEK

IN ARIZONA "I —The American farmers in the Salt River Valley in Arizona have opposed Japanese and Hindu settlers and have threatened to drive them from the district. There has been some alarm felt about the affair both in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, and in Washington. A message has been sent from Japan stating that if the Japanese are turned out of Arizona by force, retaliation will be made on the American settlers in Manchukuo. The British consul at Los Angeles, Mr Wentworth Gurney, met the governor of Arizona, Mr B. B. Moeur, and received an assurance from him that the Hindus who are British subjects will not be harmed in actions taken by the American settlers. This question of the settling of Eastern peoples in countries having white populations is one of the most serious in international politics to-day. It is possible that some further international laws will be drawn up to regulate the treatment of such aliens as the Japanese in Arizona. THE CHINESE EASTERN RAILWAY iy—According to the cable news trouble has again broken out between Soviet Russia and the new state of Manchukuo (formerly Manchuria) over the Chinese Eastern Railway. This railway has a very interesting history. In 1895 Russia gave valuable help to China in her unsuccessful war with Japan; and in return China gave a Russian firm, which was state-controlled, a contract to build a railway across Manchuria. The Chinese Eastern Railway, as it is now called, was completed in 1903 and has since been worked jointly by Russians and Chinese. Two years ago Manchuria with the help of Japan broke away from China and declared herself independent under the name "Manchukuo." Russia now wants to sell her interest in the railway, but Manchukuo, backed by Japan, is asking a price which the Russians think too high.

"THE ASHES"

O —By tlie largest margin of runs in the history " of the contests between the two countries Australia defeated England in the fifth test match at Kennington Oval, London, last week, thus regaining "The Ashes." Australia in the first innings compiled the huge total of 701 and in the second innings made 327. England,

which was unfortunate in having two men injured during the game, could make only 321 and 145. Australia regained "The Ashes" on the birthday of the team's captain, W. M. Woodfull, who led the team to victory on his birthday in 1930.

IN EUROPE A —Signor Mussolini, shared the limelight with Hen- Hitler last week. In Italy there weru special military manoeuvres and in the speech Signer Mussolini made afterwards he K-tresso<) the need for preparations even though no one in Europe wanted war. He is determined that Italians shall be brought up to protect Italy. In the north Hitler has been busy with Nazi supporters beginning the campaign for winning over the inhabitants of the Saar basin. Serious efforts are being made to bring Ihe large body of _ Roman Catholics into Ihe Nazi fold. Opinion in the Saar seems to be that the Catholic Saarlanders will never approve ol Hitler ism. THE ALL BLACKS K—The second test match between Australia " and the touring New Zealand Rugby teamplayed at Sydney on Saturday, resulted in a draw, each side scoring an unconverted try. Australia, which had won the first test match, gained for the first time the cup presented by Lord Bledisloe for competition between (he iwn countries. The Australian team was led by if* brilliant full-back. Dr. A. W. Ross, who, with S. J. Malcolm and R. Loudon, will retire Irom the game at the conclusion of Ihi.s LITTLE AMERICA £ —Rear-Admiral R. E. Byrd is still improving in health and is now well enough i." give instruction for the preparations ior she work of scientific observation in the i-priiv;. He has instructed those in charge at ;iie 1 itiie America camp to prepare an aeroplane f.> i' v to the Boiling base. It will take a new i>«i*ty of weather observers and will brim; Admiral Byrd back. The sun is now visible from 1 iu ; ' : America but the camp is suffer in,'.; lYnni r >! J:. Those who are ill cannot understand .'try have caught colds in a pan of Ihe \,\.i In .su ; is supposed to be without germs.