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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIII, Issue 73, 27 March 1919, Page 1

LOST. LOST, Yellow Sheep Dog,, from Pokororo. Reward. H. D. PATON. ]7\OUXD, in the country, plain Gold , Bund Ring; initialled. Apply Mail Office. SECOND EDITIOh HUH6AHY REVOLUTION A SERIOUS MENACE PEACE CONFERENCE EXPECTED TO MOVE BOLSHEVIST ARMY ON THE MOVE GERMANY EXPLOITING CRISIS. (Australian & j N.Z. Cable Association/ {Rec. March 27, 1.30 p.m.) PARIS, March 25. The Hungarian episode has spurred the Peace Conference into activity. It has now suddenly discovered that it possesses sufficient data to produce a wo kable, altnough leas ambitious, treaty than originally contemplated, one good enough, at any rate, to enable the world to resume normal business.

'The leaders, in conjunction with military experts, are considering how-to remedy the dangerous situation arising out of the Hungarian revolution. While the military® aspect can,, in a measure, be met from the south, more concern is felt that Hungary may become the avenue through which Bolshevism - will spread westward. It is considered imperative that the Allies should erect a barrier against the Red armies’ forces. At Salonika, aided by Roumania and Serbia they might act as a checK, but could not operate, aggressively. , The crisis is likely to hasten the d*3patcn of Polish divisions from to PolandBerne r eports that the Bolshevik nnhy is reported at Brody, marching to Efimgary. ' ■ • • - • - The Czech press declares that Allied intervention is necessary. D’spatohes from Budapest indicate that the revolutionists are rapidly organising a new reg line, including separation of the church and State, the constitution -of revolutionary tribunals, socialization of homesteads and enterprises. Martial law was proclaimed and the death 'penalty prescribed for looting, with fines of 15,000 crowns for selling alcohol and 1000 crowns for drinking.it. Hundreds of Hungarian prisoners a*e returning daily, bringing Bolshevik ‘ literature.

i Two British mooters which reached 1 Budapest, were fired at on the journey. J The chief personalities in the revolution are Alexander Garhia. ; a skilled labourer.. ifad Stergfi l, ,o?rt’‘9.lhnjs financ'd, is n Communist. ; Bel*kun. w a i well-known Communist and iff' close' | associaiton with Lenin and Trotsky... ' Joseph Pogeny, wa" commissioner, iv>,g formerly an orderly in the ai*mv. ; He is considered the,, strongest man ..ift” i the country .and had the' upper hand ov“v Karolyi’s Government. German newspapers are, exploitir-g the H-nnrarCn revol-tbn. Berlin is placarded with appeals for volunteers a Bolshevism. shake th° rrta v oi I* I *- shevism' before their enemies’ eves, and declare that Hungary should be a sajUr tarv warning, Great public pvot°sts are being against the Polish claims and the partition ot Germany . ~~THE WHARVES. SPECIAL MEETING OF HARBOU& WMKiV A special meeting of the Nelson Harbour Board was held this afternoon, to consider ma ters in connection with the taking over of the wharves. There were present: —Messrs- H. R. -Duncan iCha'.nnan); 11. F. Wash bourn, 1. Tunnidi If, T. N-- Edwards, H. B. - Jackwa, A. P. Albert. An apology was receive.* for the absence of Mr W. W. Snodgrass. . , . , The Chairman reported on the interview he had had with the General Manager of Railways. (The report is p«b* lished on page 5 of this issue). It was resolved, op tfie mot:on of Mr Jackson, seconded b y Mr Macnaahon, that a letter be sent embodying the report of the deputation; and asking the General Manager of -Railways , to confirm the report. ‘ , . It was resolved that the April meeting of the Board be held on the Bth, instead pf the Ist. Air Edwards moved that Ifc recommendation to the new E.hjSrd , pav special attention to .the -tariffv£3f view of the expansion of the dustry and the requirements Thereof. Air Jackson seconded the remarking that in a few years the BMW would have to make arrangements-aw-the shipment of a million cases of apples . j The motion war carried. In moving a vote of thank* to M, Duncan for his reoor Mr Mb*"t the information contained therein was verv important and valuable fhe only noint he was not oleased with wa» the statement by Mr Hiley that U-e »harfage clung" should be increased. Mr Alltjvl this would not bo «««WThe motion w»s seconded by *' iac " mahon. and carried. , On the motion of Air Washbouru. seconded by Mr Edwards, the acLon of the deputation in arranging for the Department to carry on for . three months was confirmed. _ ,* On the motion of Mr Jackson seconded bv Air Allpovt, it was resolved that the Chairman be authorised to, ascertain the Board’s' liability m respect of fire and accident between ’lst Maich and Ist of July, and act accordingly-. The Board then _ LATE SPORTING. (United Press Association! BULLS, This Day.. Sandon Hurdles: AVilly’s Knight T, Hushman 2, Gumvale 3. All started. Vacuum (favourite) losfiiis rider, lime, 2.49 4-5. ' _ CRICKET. following is the team to represent Ison in a match against- the Motueka sociation to be played at Bnghtwater Saturday next, play to start- at* 10 lock ;p — Kerr, Wells,. Kemwtz, i, Brad stock, Langbein, * Eden, Max, ies, Knapp, Ford, and Hall. ' J