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TO-DAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF * OVERSEAS r.Il TISII NOTH TO JAPAN (Wilani has sent a Note to Japan denyi i;: any Japanese right to establish an '•t nnciuic bloc in China to the' detrimeni ‘•T tne interests o£ the parties to the NinePower Treaty, A precise and detailed interpretation of Japanese policy is requested. The Note admits the possibility ? revision of the treaty, and suggests mat the proper time for discussions would be when hostilities have ceased. ANTARCTIC TERRITORY CLAIMED The Norwegian Government proposes to claim sovereignty over Antarctic territory fetching from the Falkland Islands to the Australian Antarctic dependencies. It regards the area as important for whaling, put does not intend to restrict the whaling rights of other countries. FRUIT OF ROME TALKS An official communique issued in Rome after lire end of the talks between Signor Mussolini and Mr Chamberlain, says that both sides reaffirmed their intention to develop the relations between the two countries in the spirit of friendship animating the Britlsh-Italian Agreement.” It was decided to proceed as soon as possible to the conclusion of the special conventions provided for in that agreement. Although French newspaper comment praises Mr Chamberlain, anxiety is expressed about the result of the talks, which are described as abortive. “We detest France profoundly” conveys the tone of a bitter attack on France by tire Rome newspaper, “II Tevere." REBELS BLOCK AIR ROUTE The operation of the British Airways London-Lisborn service has been postponed because General Franco refuses to allow the machines to fly over rebel territory. The reason for his action, according to a British Official Wireless message, is that he cannot extend this right to countries which have refused his Government full diplomatic privileges. HUNGARY JOINS PACT . The adherence of Hungary to the AntiComintern Pact is announced officially in Berlin. It will entail Hungary's withdrawal from the League of Nations. The Hungarian Foreign Minister (Count Csaky) will go to Berlin on February 13 for conversations with Herr von Elbbentrop (German Foreign Minister). NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALANDERS BEATEN The Victorian Empire Games runner, G. Backhouse, turned the tables on the New Zealanders. V. P. Boot and W. A. C. Pullar, by winning an Invitation mile race at Dunedin on Saturday. Both New Zealanders had beaten Backhouse at Wellington the previous Saturday. In the race at Dunedin, Backhouse beat Boot by a good five yards, and Pullar finished 10 yards behind Boot. Backhouse’s time was 4mln 19sec. HAPUKU BRIDGE CONTRACT The amount of the accepted tender of the Williamson Construction Company for the long bridge across the Hapuku river for the South Island Main Trunk railway is £38,489. WIGRAM EXTENSIONS Several tenders for extensions to the Air Force buildings at Wigram and for the building of an 11,000-gallon petrol tank have been passed by the Public Works Department. FIRE ABOARD RIMUTAKA A dramatic account of the fire which broke out on the liner Rimutaka was given by her officers when the vessel reached Auckland. In addition to damaging cargo, the fire also spread to a group of cabins. There was a complete absence of panic among the passengers—some of whom had to shift from their cabins—and while the fire was being fought a concert, was held. A letter expressing appreciation of the manner In which the outbreak was handled was presented by the passengers to tite captain. POWER FROM LAKE TEKAPO A denial of the authenticity of reports that an early beginning was to be made on the new power station and water conservation dam at Lake Tekapo was given by the Minister for Public Works. A tunnel is now being driven through morainic country ns part of the exploratory work before the major schemes are authorised. SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Two records, one provincial and one New Zealand, were broken at the Canterbury swimming championships on Saturday. The Dominion champion, L. Newell, was beaten in the 220 yards event by A. T. F. Stokes, who was competing In the championships for the first time for five years. TWO MEN DROWNED Two men were drowned when a sailing boat capsized in Lyttelton harbour on Saturday afternoon. MEAT CARGO ENDANGERED Because of a blockage in the brine pipes in a freezing chamber containing 4200 carcases of lamb, the City of Delhi, bound from Sydney for Halifax, has been diverted to Auckland. The frozen lamb has .been unloaded and placed in cold storage In Auckland until another freezing chamber can be prepared for It on the ship. RIVER EROSION PROTECTION Government control of all rivers causing damage to land and highways is proposed in a bill to be drafted by the Hon. R. Semple for the first (session of Parliament. Many of the river boards will disappear, a river protection engineering branch of the Public Works Department will be set up, and provision will be made for the liability of payment towards the cost of the works by the local bodies and owners of properties affected. DOCTORS FROM ABROAD A group of seven young doctors, fre England, Scotland, and Ireland, arriv at Auckland by the Rtmutaka on Salt day. They will take appointments In t State mental hospitals, under contract the Health Department. BRAWL IN AUCKLAND STREET Seven young men were Involved in a brawl in Upper Queen street. Auckland, early on Saturday night. Four of them w £re taken to hospital after the fight, which was broken up by eight constables. Two of the youths were admitted to the hospital and two treated as out-patients. APPRENTICESHIP LAWS New Zealand was in need of 10.000 trained builders, said the Minister for Labour, the Hon. P. C. Webb, announcing in an interview his desire that the apprenticeship laws should be overhauled by the Industries affected. The position would be referred to the new Industrial advisory councils, said the Minister. INDEX TO NEWS LEADING ARTICLES NEWS BY PICTURES GENERAL NEWS PERSONAL ITEMS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Page 8 14 8 8 5 SPORTING 12, 13 FINANCE AND COMMERCE 11, CABLE MESSAGES .. 9 GENERAL— Swimming .. 5 Magistrate's Court .. 5 Cricket 6. 7 Athletics .. 7 Rifle Shooting .. 7 British Interests in the Pacific .. 8 Two Men Drowned .. 8 " State Highway Deviation 8 Air Station at Wigram .. 8 Power Scheme c.t Tekapo 8 Accidents .. 10 Obituary .. 10 Fire Aboard Rimutaka .. 10 River Erosion Control .. 10 Meat Cargo in Danger .. 10 Yachting .. 11 Sailing .. 11 Import Regulations .. 13 South Island Holiday Motorists 14 Broadcasting 14 SHIPPING AND WEATHER 15 MAIL NOTICES .. 15 NEWS FOR WC*EN .. 2