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TO-DAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF * OVERSEAS POLAND WARNED The German newspaper “Diplomatische Korrespondenz,” the official organ of the Foreign Office, warns Poland against a continuance of the alleged ill-treatment of German citizens, and makes ominous reference to the “peculiar geographical position of the State.” Great uneasiness is reported in Danzig. In the meantime the Government is making great efforts to prevent anti-German demonstrations in any part of the country. BRITISH FINANCIAL YEAR The British financial year will end at midnight on Friday. Until Saturday last the total ordinary revenue was £38,500,000 short of the Budget estimate—partly due to death duties being below the estimated return. The total, however, was nearly £48,000,000 more than last year. CANADA’S PART IN WAR Canada’s status in the event of war Is likely to produce a crisis in the House of Commons. The Leader of the Opposition, Dr. R. J. Manion, has expressed opposition to any conscription of Canadian youth for fighting outside of Canada. A full-dress debate on foreign affairs is shortly to be held. FRONT AGAINST AGGRESSION It is reported that the British attitude Is stiffening against aggression, and that the steps to be taken in Europe may go a good deal further than mere consultation. It is stated that Russia is prepared to enter an automatic anti-aggression pad. applicable either to Eastern or Western Europe. It is believed that Britain is also favourably considering giving Poland the necessary guarantees. Mr Chamberlain refused to make a statement, at present saying that this could only be done when Britain was in possession of the views of the otner Governments concerned. SHIPPING SUBSIDIES Subsidies to shipping and shipbuilding were announced in the House of Commons by the President of the Board of Trade (Mr Oliver Stanley). The provisions Include a subsidy to tramp shipping of £2,750,000 a year for five years, a loan of £10,000,000 for building tramp ships and cargo liners in Britain, and a grant of £2,000,000 for the purchase of British vessels which would otherwise be sold to foreign buyers or broken up. NEW WARSHIPS FOR U.S. M t Roosevelt has approved plans for the construction of two 45,000-ton battleships. The approval was given on the basis of Information that foreign Powers were laying down vessels exceeding 35,000 tons. NEW ZEALAND THIRD PARTY INSURANCE The following new rates for third party insurance premiums have been announced by the Minister for Transport (the Hon. R. Semple):—Taxis, from 150 sto 200 s: trade motors, from 30s to 38s; business cars, from 48s to 535; private cars, from 20s to 265: contract motor vehicles, rental cars, etc., from 45s to 60s (with a maximum of £4 12s). The Minister said that, because of their excellent safety record, third party rates on omnibuses and service cars would be reduced. On motor-cycles, dealers' vehicles, tractors, fire-engines, trailers, and ambulances, the premiums would remain unaltered. CiTY BUSINESSMAN’S DEATH The death occurred last evening of Mr Robert Tonkin Tosswill, a well-known figure not only in the business life of the city, but also in sport and horticulture. His death was sudden and unexpected. ONE BIG UNION _ The formation of one big union of semi-skilled and- unskilled workers in the Dominion has been proposed by the New Zealand Workers’ Union. If formed, the new union will have a membership of 70,000. MINISTERS’ PORTFOLIOS Consequent on the departure of the Hon. F. Langstone for Geneva, a redistribution of his portfolios has been made by the Prime Minister. The Minister for Agriculture (the Hon. W. Lee Martin) takes the portfolio of Lands. FARM WORKERS’ WAGES Negotiations between the Workers’ Union, the Sheepowners’ Federation, and the Farmers' Union for a new agreement covering wages and conditions have broken down. The old agreement made oy Order-in-Council continues until a new order is Issued. DAMAGE DONE BY FIRE .Investigations made yesterday in Wellington confirm the estimate that the damage caused by the fire in the city on Tuesday night was aoout £IOO,OOO. All that remains of Victoria House, the seal of the fire, is the shell of the building. Ib is also reported that the pilfering from shops was much more widespread than had been realised. CHANGES TO COURT STAFFS Promotions and transfers among Magistrate’s Court and Supreme Court staffs in New Zealand, caused, by recent retirements. were announced last night by the Public Service Commissioner, Mr T. Mark. LAND FOR SETTLEMENT The Government had In mind the revolutionising of the preparation of land for settlement, said the Prime Minister (the Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage), commenting on the demonstrations -of high-powered landclearing machinery on the West Coast. He said that as soon as the Government was satisfied that the machinery was suitable, it would have to acquire land adjacent to railways and highways, and proceed to clear it. INDEX TO NEWS Page. LEADING ARTICLES .. 10 Madrid Falls. Dominion Sea Fisheries. I Clearing Land by Machinery. NEWS BY PICTURES .. 16 GENERAL NEWS .. 10 PERSONAL ITEMS .. 10 . CABLE MESSAGES .. 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FINANCE AND COMMERCE SPORTING GENERAL— Magistrate’s Court Fish Stocks Depleted Radio Receiving Licences Czech Consulate in Christchurch Swimming North Otago Ram Fair .. Addington Market Report Third Party Insurance End of Czechoslovakia .. Conference at Lake Tekapo Wages for Farm Workers The Highland Regiment .. Poverty and Wealth Lack of Rain in Marlborough Accidents i Canterbury in Replica Industrial Area at Woolston Sailing Times Delayed .. Golf Athletics Inspection of Reserves .. Riccarton Library Broadcasting Cricket Lawn Tennis Hockey, Bowls New Hospitals in Melbourne THE WEATHER SHIPPING MAIL NOTICES NEWS, FOR WOMEN 3 13 14 4 4 4 4 4 8 8 10 10 10 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 16 16 18 18 18 18 15 15 15 2