BRITISH & FOREIGN.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 15874, 13 July 1922, Page 3

BRITISH & FOREIGN.

.Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.. .Australian and fs.z caole Association. LONDON, July 12. The death of Sir Ueorgo Prothers is recorded. The London County Council has resolved that boating om tho, lakes and games in tho parks be permitted on Sundays. Lord Lee, in the Lords, announced that the Government was proceeding with the' construction of twoi capital ships sanctioned tinder the Washington agreement. It is possible to build them so that they will be reasonably proof against any attack. Hie cost would be eight millions each. (Received July 13, 10.5 a.m.) LONDON, July 12. (J'bituary: Thomas Glencoats, head of the cotton firm of Hans Irvine. The Houso of Commons read a first time the Empire Cotton-growing Corporation Bill, providing for a levy of sixpence on spinners for every sColbs weight of cotton towards the funds 'of the corporation. Mr Flanncry asked the Government to legislate to prevent ships sailing under the British nag unless officered and manned by Britishers, in view of the number of such Vessels owned and manned by foreigners, insured by British underwriters, being recently lost in circumstances suggesting intentional scuttling or stranding. Mr Baldwin said he had read reports of such cases, but insistence on complete British manning would drive the vessels from the British register, and this would not be of national advantage. A collection of Robert Louis-Steven-son's letters and manuscripts of a juvenile play, "Monmouth," have been sold at Christie's for £782, of which the play fetched £255. All were purchased on behalf of an American collector, with the exception of one letter. (Received July 13, 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, July 12.

A sensation has been caused in cricket, circles by the selection of Mann as England's captain for tho African tour. Mann became Middlesex captain after Warner's retirement. The Star asks why Tennyson was deposed. Tennyson, interviewed," said: "I suppose the authorities know best. However, I shall do my best, whether I am captain or whether I go in last." At tho tallow sales 1522 casks were offered and 1145 sold. There is a good demand at lato rates. Mutton is quoted at 41s to 36s;' beef 41s to 375. VIENNA, July 12.

Bevan, the ex bank director, was sentenced to three days' for giving a false name, lie was acquitted "on charges of using a false passport and resisting 1 the police. -WASHINGTON, July 12.

After one year's suspension recruiting far the navy has been resumed. Tho enlistment ,of sixty-five thousand men is noedod to maintain the navy at a strength of eighty-six thousand. President Harding, addressing tho Budget Bureau, emphasised the need of economy and the necessity to keep the budget within the estimated revenue, which, for 1924, is 3108. million dollars. The President said, "Our country is one of the few in tho world which is now paying l its way as it goes, and 1 must regard with disfavor any tendencies to interfere with this condition or to increase taxes."

Mr Hughes has announced' that the representative' political leaders of t lie Dominican republic have accepted the State Department's programme for the withdrawal of the United Stales troops from San Domingo. The plan is similar to Cuban arrangements and will bo put into force if the Dominican people accept it. MEXICO CITY, July 11.

Maria Moreno, who shot.the murderer of her father, has been sent to a reform school pending her trial. Society women are preparing a. memorial to President Obrogon asking for clemency for the girl. ROME, July 12. Following on the arrest of tho Mayor of Lentini, armed Communists there attacked tho troops and were repulsed after a- long fight, losing four killed and a, number wounded.

NEW YORK, July 12.

Investigation into the Herrin mine massacre will probably begin on July 17 when it. is expected that, a special grand jury will bo summoned.