MISCELLANEOUS.
GERMAN CONSTITUTION. A REACTIONARY MOVEMENT. (By Telegraph—Press Association). LONDON, Sept. 25. The Berlin correspondent of the Times states: The German Nationalists announce their willingness to cooperate with the “Steel Helmets” tore form the German Constitution, they regarding the proposed referendum there on as a step towards a definite policy.'Fascists will support the movement, but the People’s Party under Dr S'tresemann is unlikely to assist because the moment when German foreign affairs are not going well is not the time to stimulate partisanship at home. Though the German Nationalists and the Stresemannites are equally disappointed concerning the Geneva results, they consider that, in view of the F ranco-li ri t ish naval com prom ise. France has duped Britain into surrendering her European independanco. The yargue that no other form of Government in Germany could have done moro during the past few years, and that any change must be gradual.
AMERICAN WARNING. LONDON, Sept. 26. “British statesmen appear to have a far greater fear of a limited number of American cruisers than unlimited French submarines. This AngloFrench understanding is at the back of the somersault of British statesmanslip’’ declared Frank Britten (Chairman of the Naval Committee of the United States representaives) who are at Cherburg on the eve of leaving for home. It infers that the combination is designed to submerge American naval influence. Perhaps tlie friendship of France is more valuable to Britain and the Dominions than the whole-hearted co-operation and friendship of United States. If the old-fash-ioned statesmanship reappears, Europe will become a volcano as before the war. BARON HUFNFELD. FLIGHT ACROSS ASI A. DELHI, September 25. The German airman, Baron Von Huenfeld (Atlantic flier) who is flying to Tokyo, has arrived at Karachi after a night flight from the Persian Gulf. RICE SHORTAGE TOKIO, Sept 26 Government estimates of the Korea rice show a twenty-one per cent, shortage, which is attributable to- excessive rains. ' ,
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Hokitika Guardian, 27 September 1928, Page 6
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