MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1920, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

j (By Electric Telegraph—C v . oy right., i AMUNDSEN’S TRIALS. LONDON May 1. The “Times” publishes a message from Amundsen, probably written at Christmas. He describes the wintering at Chelyuskin, the most northerly part of the .Asiatic mainland, and the piercing of the Dordenskiold Sea. He was ■baffled, by the pack ice, voyaging in darkness until he reached Aion Islands Attempts to get into contact with Siberia were baffled by war conditions. He intended, after a visit t.o Alaska to re-enter the pack at Wrangle Island and drift across the Polar Sea.

AMUNDSEN’S JOURNEY. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, May 1. A message has been received from Amundsen. It states lie proposes wintering in Alaska, and thence will go to Wrangle Island, to enter the pack ice and drift across the Polar Sea, taking live years. AUSTRALASIAN WOOL. ' LONDON,* April 30. In the House of Commons, M r Hope | stated the British Government had still possession of unsold stocks of Australian and Now Zealand wool at the 31st of March totalling approximately 527,000 bales and the quantity then afloat was 272,000 bales, while 1,800,000 bales was waiting shipment. . BUS WORKERS WAGES. (Received this day at 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, May 1. An abortive conference between workmen and employers to consider Bus workers demands for increase of 10/weekl.v. Tlie employers refuse to make an advance on the previous offer of 5/- with an immediate rise of an extra shilling in Jtine . POLISH 'ADVANCE. (Received this day at 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, May 1. The Polish Ukranian advance yesterday reached within .thirty miles of Kieff, with cavalry screens well ahead. FATAL RIOT. (Received this day, at 9.30 a.m.) ' PARIS, May 2. Four civilians were killed and twelve wounded in a riot in- the Palace de la Republique. A WAR SENTENCE. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) PARIS, April 30. Sensational evidence was given at the trial of Genera} Fourier and subordinate for surrendering Mauheuge ill September 1914. GeperM Pan gave evidence that Messimy, Minister of War ip August, was indignant af Fourier’s insistant demands for assistance, He ordered Pan to take command and shoot Fournier, Pan inspected thy fortress and agreed .with Fourier respect jug the defective defences of the fortress, which could not stand a siege for ten days. Instead of shooting him, Pau recommended Fourier for promotion.

A FRENCH STRIKE. (Received This Lay at 8 a.m.) PARIS, May 1

French dockers and ships crews have decided to strike in sympathy with the railwaymen. The general impression is that the strike will by a failure unless the Confederation of Labour supports it by declaring a- general strike, when the position wiU become acute, unless there is a great conflict of opinion amongst railwaymen. Thousands are. resigning from the unions as a protest against Extremists. Tile general Federation of Labour supports the French railwayman's decision to strike for the nationalisation of transport and is considering steps to assist the railwaymen. It appeals for the solidarity and discipline of all workers.

FRENCH RAILWAY STRIKE. (Received This Day gf 8 tpm.).

PARIS, May 1

The French newspapers almost unanimously condemn the strike, and consider it doomed'to failure. The Minister of Public Works is optimistic that the movement will collapse. Government is assured "of the essential services. It is reported three Secretary? oAthe Railwaymen’s Federation were arrested for Intimidation. There are. divisions within the Federation 5 and several Unions have separated from it and formed now organisation!). Many Parisians have left the city fearing riots. PROGRESS OF'' STRIKE. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) . . PARIS, May 1. Contrary to expectations, morning and afternoon with a single exception passed quietly. The strike on the city railways is practically complete, hub other railways are running normal services. " Reports from the provinces state all is calm. A restricted service in Paris underground and by motor bus- j es was maintained by students. The police were reinforced and armed, and military in strength are within call, if needod. ' HUNGARIAN TREATY. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) PARIS, April 30. The Hungarian delegates receive the draft of the? Treaty to-morrow, for signature next week. FRANCO-GERMAN MOVE. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) PARIS, May I. M. Millerand announced in the Senate. that he had pecepfpd the German proposal for an exchange of views of French and German economists, to consider a renewal of more active iudus--1 trial and commercial relations. The : Senate loudly applauded the mentSTRIKE IN SPAIN. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) MADRID, April 30A weueral strike in Spain is spreading and the situation is becoming more serious. Several disturbances have occurred,

STRIKE IN ITALY. i (Received this day at 8 a.m.) ! ROME, May 1. ■ No newspapers are published and it is not known yet whether the railway etrike will be general.

PIUGUJfii ACTION

(Received this day at 8 a.m.) PRAGUE, May- 1

Government forestalled strikers by proclaiming a general holiday in Czechoslovakia.

FIZZLING OUT,

'Received this day at 9.20 a.m.)

a. LONDON, May 1

The Railway’s “work to rule” threat has fizzled out in London, except among a few extremists in the goods staff of Paddington and Easton /stations. An overwind nii.iig innjorjlty particiiilarly men engaged in suburban lines, and underground seemed determined to accelerate the service. The threat also proved a fiasco in the provinces. All the main line trains arrived and departed from London terminus punctually. It is believed the rail way men recognise ciennery methods are unpopular and merely prejudiced the executive’s wages negotiations. CROWN PRINCESS’ DEATH. (Received this day, at 0.30 a.m.) STOCKHOLM, May Ist. Obituary—The Crown Princess Margaret of Connaught. Death was due to blood poisoning, following a. disease of the ear. /

LONDON, May 2

There were many pulpit reference to the depth Princess Margaret. Pastor Hillerstrom of the Swedish church in London paid a tribute to her noble wont among the people of Sweden. Many condolences wore received bv the Duke of Connaught who was greatly distressed, but he personally' sent a message ro the King and Queen and Lady Patricia Ramsay. The latter is in Paris.

LLOYD GEORGE BIPROVING. (Received this day at 9.20 a.m.) LONDON, May 1. Hon. Lloyd George, who is in bed with a severe bronchial cold contracted while travelling is now -mproving. HAIG AND AMERICANS. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) NEW YORK, May 1. The New York “American’s” London correspondent interviewed General Haig, who said, I cannot understand how it came to have been possible to suggest that 1 failed to appreciate and publicly acknowledge the immense value of America’s co-operation in the war. I ,yield to none in my admiration for ‘the I great American!armies, which fought side by side with us. They were imbued with a spirit and desire to render the utmost service and especially admirable in my estimation, was the self effacement they were ready to display, and the desire they at all times showed to learn from the armies which had been for years ip the field, Stress is laid on my omission in Newcastle and Glasgow speeches of any reference to the part played by United States soldiers in France, Let me point out that in each of these cases I had just received the Freedom of the City and was addressing demobilised soldiers and it was natural I should devote iuy\ to a eulogy of our own yountry regiments. COAL MIXERS PROTEST. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) OTTAWA, May 1. On May Day 15 thousand coal miners in Novia Scotia district struck as a protest against the. authorities refusal to release the Winnipeg strike leaders on bail.