LATE MESSAGES

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 May 1935, Page 6

LATE MESSAGES

LONDON, May 8. The Australian Press Association says: The meat negotiations are threatened with failure unless the British attitude is quickly modified. No further meeting of Ministers is arranged, as in the present situation, discussion would be pointless, unless either side retreats from the present position. Regarding a long teim agreement obstacle after obstacle confronts the delegation, the main issues being the fact that Mr Runciman having negotiated the Argentine treaty. This tends to make him implacable towards the Dominions seeking a modification of that Treaty. Mr Thomas is clearly unwilling to concede much, while Mr Elliot’s views are so intertwined with the political ramifications of his policy that there is little hope even in that rationalistic quarter. Indeed, the Australians feel there is little prospect of a new deal for the Commonwealth exports, pending a reconstruction of the British Cabinet. WELLINGTON. May 9. Maurice William Baker was found guilty, with a strong recommendation to mercy, on charges in the Supreme Court of obtaining £2OO from a retired solicitor, by false pretences. Judge Blair remanded the prisoner for sentence.

The trial is proceeding against Her bert John Craig Parker. on eight charges of assault on girls under 16. Accused was a teacher at the Petone Central school.