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Hokitika Guardian, 26 September 1939, Page 6

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ATTITUDE OF ARABS. (United Press Association —By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright). RUGBY, September 24. More evidence came to-day that the Arabs in the Middle East and specially in Palestine, have ranged themselves completely on the : side of the British Empire in this war. The High Commissioner in Palestine reports that he has just been entertained at Beisaw by Sheik Mohammad Zauati, who delivered an address of loyalty toe th Government, and to the Allied cause in the present struggle. The guests, who to the number of 500 or 600, all the tribes and villages of J[ie.isa>\ T and sub-districts, included of municipal councils and other notables. PALESTINE SERVICE. LONDON, September 24. The Associated Press of America Jerusalem correspondent states that over 25 per cent of Palestine’s Jewish population have registered for emergency service, either at home or overseas. This : embraces 135,000. men and including 100,000 men of. military age, representing 85 per ?ent of' those eligible. Several divisons are al/eady 'in training. CREDITS FOR. N.Z. LONDON, September 25. The announcement is made by Mr A. Hudson that an agreement has been; entered into with. the New Zealand Government, under which the Government of Britain will guarantee exports to the Dominion up to a total of four million sterling. The guarantee will operate until June 30, 1940, with a provision for its extension. The British Government’s liability will be limited to seventy-five cent of each debt. The goods covered will be those wholly or partly produced in the United Kingdom in respect of which deposits have already been made in New Zealand. BUTTER IN BRITAIN. LONDON, September 25. In Britain, the maximum price for butter has been revised. All kinds of butter —TQnglisb, Empire and Continental—are now to be prieed at 1.45 s per cwt. ex-store. The retail price will be 1/6 per lb. When tlie rationing of butter,is introduced, the consumers are to receive a definite amount of butter and also of margarine. There is a temporary shortage. This is ascribed to a diminution in supplies from the Continent of Europe, and the dislocation of shipments from other sources.

The next few days will show whether one standard maximum price is workable or desirable. *'"" '*<*•' w

TAXATION IN BRITAIN. RUGBY, September 24. Parliament will reassemble this Tuesday, and on Wednesday Sir John Simon will announce his proposals for the financing of Britain’s gigantic war effort. It is recognised; that it will be exceedingly unpleasant, but it will contain no surprises for everyone, including business circles, are prepared for the severe measures " which are required, and the only concern manifest is that the methods adopted for raising the huge sums which must be raised shall be such as will cause the least dislocation of industry, since even temporary unemployment of resources would cause waste, which must be avoided when every ounce of the country’s strength should be available for the struggle. HITLER’S COFFEE. RUGBY, September 22. Some amusement has been caused by a story obtained from an authoritative source, that the Contraband Committee has ordered the seizure for judgment by the Prize Court of 20 bags of coffee, weighing more than two tons, consigned, “Aden to .Hamburg, August 12,’’ sind addressed: ‘‘His Excellency, Herr Hitler. President of the Republic of Great Germany. Freight paid.” There is justification for the Fuehrer’s foresight in ordering ample supplies of coffee “for the duration,” as coffee is a commodity which the mass of the German public now have to do without in the interests of the Nazi State. ITALIAN FEARS. ROME. September 25. Fascist circles consider that the British and French reaction to Signor Mussolini’s peace appeal is discouraging, audibly blame the democracies for eontinuiij|r| tbe7 war at the risk of a general conflagration. DAY OF PRAYER. Hfe 'WELLINGTON. September 26. r . F. W. Horner. President of the, Union, has requested all BapH^Khii relics to observe next- Sunday’ of intercession following the Hiven by Archbishop Averili. |j||g|»: TIP OF HIS TONGUE ! jHHXjjSBjSHknt the tip of oiv' tongue,’’. mv throat. It’s harmful bactubes from membranes. - K’ Pulmonas—■■ :l/6 - •' Pul morns.