MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1920, Page 2

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

AUSTRALIAN iV N.Z. CAULK ASSOCIATION'! AMERICAN TORNADOS. NEW YORK, March 29 There are two hundred dead and three million sterling in damage ln>« been done as the result of the tornadoes. There were tornadoes in the States of Illinois, Ohio and Georgia. A LINER WRECKED. BOMBAY, March 28. The Harrison liner, Botanist, grounded ou the Komari reef. Her passengers were rescued. There is sixteen feet of water in the hold, and the salvage of the cargo is doubtful.'

KOUMANIA’S NEED. CAIRO, March 29. The Crown Prince of Roumania is en route to Japan. In an interview he stated he was turning to Japan for help to rebuild Roumania. He was aware one old and trusted friend—Britain—was unable to help any- more owing to her own war ravages. Roumania particularly needed ships and locomotives, which is hoped to secure in exchange for its corn crop and oil. Nearly all Roumania’s oil wells had been ropaiiecl Great oil supplies were available. The great- bulk of Roumanians lie asserted, abhorred Bolshevik doctrines, despite their proximity to Russia.

METAL MARKET. LONDON, March ‘_9 Copper is quoted,: Spot £lO4 12s 6d a ton; Forward £lO7 12s 6d; Electrolytic Copper £ll3 11s od; Lead, spot, £4O Os Forward £4l 15s; Spelter, spot £49 ss, Forward £sl 15s; Tin, spot £345 ss, Forward £346 10s; Silver 71 5-8 nence per ounce.

SOVIET COURIER’S DESPATCH. (Received This Day at 8 a.in.) WASHINGTON, March 00. Tlip, State Department announces having received news from Riga that a Soviet courier was captured, carrying document, signed by Zinoviev and urging the American Communist >- party to overthrow the bourgeoise. The courier was en route to United States. Tlie documents stated it was necessary that the American Federation of Labour should he dissolved and a Communist party established in the closest relation with the 1.W.W., and one big union movement.

ARABIAN PROCLAMATION

(Received this day at 8.40 a.m.) PARIS, • March 29.

Emir Feisul, in an interview, stated that in view of the constant aspiration of the Arabian people towards independence, action could not longer be postponed. The proclamation of independence and request for a withdrawal of French troops was, not intended as an ultimatum, but merely as an expression of Syria’s wishes. Tlie Emir intends to establish a constitutional Government, and hopes to • receive France’s aid and advice.

POLISH DESIRE FOR PEACE. (Received this day at 8.40 a.m.) PARIS, March 29. The Polish Government sent a' wireless message to Moscow' announcing its willingness to negotiate peace. EXCHANGE RATE. f Received " this dav at 9.20 a.m.) LONDON, March 29. Exchange on Paris is 5.705; Christiania 2.50; Stockholm 18.10; Calcutta 281.; Montreal 4.25; New York 3.92. There is a bettor tone on the Stock Exchange, and general improvement,, of gilt-edge securities. Consuls are £46. BUTTER QUESTION. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, March 29. Nothing has yet been settled regarding the Government’s purchase of Overseas’ blitter. The Food Ministry declines to remove control. Some dissatisfaction is expressed with the Government for removing restrictions on the importation of Trisli butter, while they refuse to give Overseas similar freedom on the market.

CHANGE OF RANK. (Received this day at 10.20 a.m LONDON, March 27. The War Office has abolished the rank of Brigadier-General and substituted titles of Colonel Commandant and Colonel on the Staff. Retired Brigadiers will retain the honorary rank.

ANZAC DAY. (Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, March 29. At a meeting of Australian and New Zealand authorities, it w’as decided to commemorate Anzae Day by a service at St. Clement Danes on 25th April, and a re-union of soldiers at. AustraliaHouse on the 26tli. SYRIA’S KING. PARIS, March England and, France have notified Emir Teisul that his declaration as King of Syria is null and void.