THE UNITED STATES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3525, 4 October 1921, Page 20

THE UNITED STATES.

CALIFORNIA’S RICHEST FIND. NEW YORK, September 24. Leading assayers at San Francisco describe the recent gold find in the Santa Monica Mountains as the greatest in Cali forma's history, surpassing even the discoveries of 1849. The ore averages high values, with millions of tons visible in a vein three miles long, with a width varying from 25ft to 300 ft. EX-PRESIDENT WILSON. WASHINGTON, September 26. Two years ago to-day Dr Wilson, the ex-President, suffered a relapse. He i still regarded as an invalid, but does considerable work in connection with his law practice w.ith Mr Colby, and in writing. He attends personally to a large daily mail, being particularly punctilious in acknowledging letters from, persons showing interest in his welfare, and in inter viewing clients. It is also said that he i in consultation with Democratic senators concerning a substitute German Treaty, hut otherwise he leads a quiet life, taking a daily ride in his automobile. He attends the theatre every Saturday night. He is still lame, and suffers occasionally from indigestion, due to a lack of exercise, but otherwise his health is better than at any time since his breakdown. ABSCON DIXG AUSTRALIAN. NEW YORK. September 28. At San Francisco, Thomas O. C. Kerby, said to be a former millionaire miller, of Australia, lost a fight against an extradition application heard before United States Commissioner Krull. 0. C. Kerby was arrested on arrival from Australia several weeks ago on a charge of misappropriation of the funds of a milling firm in Australia. Commissioner Krull decided (hat O. C. Kerby should be detained, saving that he would recommend his deportation. THE GERMAN PEACE TREATY. WASHINGTON. September 27. It is anticipated that the Democratic opposition in the Senate against the German Treaty will be solid. Dr Wilson’s friends will offer reservations, one of which will compe 1 the United States to participate in the Reparations Commission. September 29. Senator Understood, addressing the Democratic Senatorial Caucus, pointed out that the country would not tolerate continued opposition to the German and Associated Treaties, suggesting that the Democrats should have until October 15 to present their views in connection with the treaty. The Republicans Inter accepted the suggestion. AMERICA MUST PLAY HEP, PART. XEW YORK, September 29. Professor 11. C*. Butler, in a speech at the opening of the 168th academic year of Columbia University, said : “ In the task of the reconstruction of Europe, America has her part to play, both honourable and selfish. It is honourable for American people to give support in rebuilding a. , broken world in which they are the chief , factor, it is selfish because the widely prevailing economic disorganisation can be j satisfactorily dealt with, speedily restoring the producing, and therefore the consum- , mg, power of the millions of Europe. He ; who says that this is no concern of ours, . and that we must not become involved in the problems of other nations and conti I nents, is blind to the most obvious facts and the plainest teachings in American history.”

IN MEMORIAM. WASHINGTON, September 30. President Harding has issued a proclamation calling on the entire nation to pause in silent prayer for two minutes at noon on Armistice Day as a tribute to the unknown soldier who will be buried at the Arlington National Cemetery.