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TO-DAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF OVERSEAS GERMAN REPLY TO POLAND A statement published in the Nazi afficial organ. the "Voelkischer Beobachter," attacks the credibility of the recent speech by the Polish Foreign Minister (Colonel Josef Beck). It states that Germany denounced the 1934 pact because the new alliance with Britain created a situation in which Poland would be bound to attack Germany if ever Germany became involved in a conflict with Britain in any part of the world. ITALY’S POLICY’ It is officially staled in Berlin that at the conclusion of their talks in Rome, Herr von Ribbentrop and Count Ciano signed a military pact. An article by Dr. V. Gayda, however, on the “axis peace policy.” gives the impression of Italian reluctance to he dragged in on rash adventures with Germany. He says the present moment is not propitious for new initiatives, and that no act of general or particular importance will arise from the talks. ROYAL VOYAGE TO CANADA Tlie King and Queen attended Divine service on board the Empress of Australia on Sunday when the ship was sailing in bright sunshine. Afterwards they put on lifebelts and attended boat drill •exercises. Atlantic trawlers greeted the liner with their sirens when it passed them yesterday. BRITAIN AND RUSSIA "The Times" says the British reply to Russia’s proposals has been sent. The "Daily Herald" suggests that Mr Chamberlain has rejected the Russian plan for an alliance in favour of a unilateral Russian guarantee to Eastern European States, and insists that he promptly clarify the situation. The “News Chronicle,’’ which urges an alliance, suspects British diplomacy of halting, and forsees the danger of a deadlock in the negotiations. CHINESE NEAR CANTON The Japanese proclaimed martial law in Canton after the Chinese entered Sankai, 13 miles to the north. The Hong Kong correspondent of the ‘‘Daily Telegraph” says that for the first time in eight months fierce fighting continued at Canton throughout the night. Large forces of Chinese guerrilla troops broke Into the northern sector. The Japanese rushed up all available forces and the conflict died down early in the morning. The Japanese are still standing by because Chinese Irregulars are reported to be within three miles of the city. NEW ZEALAND ART UNION RESULTS The first prize, £2OOO, in the "You Never Know’ 1 art union, was drawn by a Whangarei ticket. The second prize, £IOOO. went to Takaka, Nelson, the third to Warkworth, North Auckland, and the fourth to Springston. THE PRICE OF SUGAR If an investigation at present being made in New Zealand indicates that action by the Government is warranted to control undue increases in sugar prices, either wholesale or retail, §uch action will be taken, according to a statement by the Minister for Industries and Commerce (the Hon. D. G. Sullivan) in Christchurch yesterday. The Minister was commenting on a letter headvd "Sugar Rises.” which appeared in “Tne Press” yesterday morning. ADMISSION OF REFUGEES If the British Dominions do not receive some European refugees, the name of those Dominions "will be mud in Europe,” according to the Rev. Dr. R. C. Gillie, a former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of England, who is visiting Auckland. Dr. Gillie based his remarks on information received from a friend, who is a foreign newspaper correspondent. CHRISTCHURCH SOUTH Miss Mabel Howard announced yestei day that as a result of having receive hundreds of requests she is considerlr standing as an Independent Labour car didate for the Christchurch South sea rendered vacant by the death of hi father. Mr E. J. Howard. M.P. MATERNITY benefits The Minister for Health (the Ron. P. Fraser) announced yesterday that maternity benefits under the Social Security Act would be available on and after May 15. IMPORT CONTROL It was reported to a meeting of the Auckland Hospital Board that some of the contractors supplying food and disinfectant to the board were having difficulty in fulfilling their contracts through the operation of the import control regulations. The board decided that if it was proved to the satisfaction of the finance committee that inability to supply was caused by the operation of the regulations the contractor should be relieved of his responsibilities. CITY’S MILK SUPPLY The Christchurch City Council decided last evening that a bill aiming at the municipalisation of the city’s milk supply be prepared for submission to Parliament. INDEX l!o NEWS Page LEADING ARTICLES .. 8 Subsidies in Industry. Teachers’ Grading. \ y Canterbury’s Power Supply. GENERAL NEWS .. 8 PERSONAL ITEMS 8 NEWS BY PICTURES .. 14 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR .. 13 SPORTING .. 12 FINANCE AND COMMERCE 11 late advertisement DEATH. JOn May 9, at Christchu Eileen Margaret Allen (nee Hole daughter of the late William Hoi aged 24 years.