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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11931, 30 October 1919, Page 4

Senator Poindexter is announced as a Presidential candidate. The House of 'Commons unanimously accepted the Government's revised aliens proposal. Mr Chamberlain mentioned in the House of Commons that the railwas' strike cost the State approximately ten'millions. The Government's publicity campaign had cost £32,000.

The Seme Socialists' Federation refused to nominate Deputies who voted war credits and for the ratification of the Versailles Treaty. Their decision splits the French Socialist party. The Chancellor of the Exchequer's statement shows that the National Debt is now 8075 millions, of which 2626 are recoverable from war assets, including loans to Allies and the Dominions. The debt due to America is 842 millions. The Ministry of Public Health announces a sifght gradual increase in influenza ceaths in England due to weather conditions. The possibility of a fresh outbreak cannot be excluded, but there are no indications of a recrudescence in epidemic form.

Addressing the Civic Club at Honolulu, Lord Jollicoe • said that Britain owedla debt of gra tifcude to the late Admir&l Mahan'swork on sea power. The United States and Britain were as brother and sinter in time of need. Both ought to honour the great work of Admiral Mahan.

A Vienna message says there are r«ports that the Roumanians have suddenly stopped the evacuation of Budapest. Roumnaian Government maintains that the Paris Conference is incompetent to decide the question of peace between Hungary and Roumania, because Roumania carred on the war without the Allies, and is therefore entitled to make her own peace.

In !the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law, in explaining the Goverment's proposal in reference to the adverse vote on the Aliens' Bill, said it had been decided to move an amendment enabling French pilots to bring ships to Newhaven and Grimsby. He said the adverse vote was a curious vote because the Government was beaten by its own friends. If uncertain on this point, the Government have resigned. Mr Bonar Law, speaking in the House of Commons, announced the extension of the Cabinet membership to 20 following the dissolution of the War Cabinet. The Prime Minister had invited the following to become'* members:—Mr Balfour, Lord .Birkenhead, Mr Barnes, Dr. Addison, Mr Bonar Law, Mr Chamberlain, Mr Churchill, Lord Carzon, Lord French, Lord Fisher, Sir Eric Geddes, Sir Auckland Ged des, Mr Home, Lord Lee, Hon. Walter Long, Lord Milner, Lord Montagu, Mr Munro, and Mr Short.

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The United States has decided to purchase the British airship R3B now in course of construction in lUngland. *

In riots involving the New York Longshoremen on strike, scores were injured, sonie of whom have bullet wounds.

A Washington cable states that after the ransom had been paid, Mr Jenkins, the kidnapped Mexican consul, was released by the bandits.

The Manchester Guardian states it is likely Sir William Birdwood will be appointed Commander inChief in India.

A letter from "Labour and Business," Bulls, did not arrive in for publication yesterday, and the occasion is now past. 2t is a notable fact that, whereas six naval commanders lost their lives in the Battle of Jutland, niae naval chaplains died in the same engagement.

At Wanganui yesterday, William John'; Moses Coleman charged with theft of parts of a milking machine, pleaded guilty and was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence.

The Congregational Union at Melbourne approved of the basis of union with the Methodist and Presbyterian Church, but final decision rests with a vote of the members of the churches.

Australian military authorities point out -chat the Tower is the normal place for officers under arrest in London. O'Donnell spent only last night in the Tower. It lias not yet been decided whether he is to be courtmartialled.

Mr Byan, the Queensland Premier, opened his Federal election campaign at West Sydney. He declared that the real issue of the campaign was profiteering. A bitter newspaper campaign is proceeding between Mr Hughes and Mr Ryan. The degree examinations conducted by the New Zealand University commence'on Tuesday. For examination tor the section of Bachelor of Arts there are nearly 500 candidates, more than double last year's entries. In every faculty there is also a considerable increase.

At the half yearly meeting of the Colonial Sugar Company at Sydney, it was announced that the profits were £107,472, with £22,589 dividend from the Fiji-New Zealand Company, bringing the total profits up to £130,001 and the dividend to 6>£ per cent. The drought affected crops in Australia and Fiji. A recent Nelson message states that at the inquest on Alfred Kenneth Bradley, the victim of the Ngatimoti sawmill accident a verdict of accidental death was returned. Although tne revolving saw cut into the unfortunate man's head, penetrating the brain to a depth of two inches, he remained conscious till shortly before his death on Friday, and was able to converse.

Mr "Chamberlain announced that Germany will pay the Allies before next May twenty thousand millions of gold marks. The first charges on the sum -will be the cost of th 9 armies of occupation, also food and raw materials considered necessary to enable Germany to meet obligations. The Preparations Committee will determine the amounts and the times of subsequent payments. A special feature at the Gisborne A. and P. Show yesterday, was the jumping competition over a course of seven fences, prize being £IOO. There were 51 entries from adjacent provinces. Only thirtyfour competed. Only one minor accident occurred. The wincer was Mr Budge Gordon's Utility, from Dannevirke. Miss Grant's Kia Ora was second, Mr C. Hart's Playboy third, and Mr A. Stephen's Mabel fourth.

The annual report of the New South Wales Government " m Savings Bank shows that depositors' balances have increased by over three millions, compared with the previous vear, and make the largest increase in the history of the bank. The number of accounts increased by 37,583, making a total of 821,498, with an average balance of £6O lis sd, an increase of £2 9s Id. The Homes Department advanced £531, - 000 to build homes.

Definition of the word "Soviet" is necessary to an understanding of Russian events. Charles Edward Russell, in "Bolshevism and the United States," writes:—"This somewhat formidable word means merely a legislative and governing assembly of elected delegates. A City Council, a Board of County Commissioners, a State Legislature, or the Congress of United States might be a Soviet. Soviets quickly took the place of the old Municipal Councils in the towns and cities. Every Government (or province) has its Soviet, ostensibly elected by the vote of the people." Three brothers, all ministers of the Presbyterian Church, were present at a recent meeting of-the. Auckland Presbytery. They were, the Eevs. W. M'Neur of Whakatane, D. M'Neur of Kaurihohore, and A. M'Neur, who hap just returned from Palestine, where he served in the ranks. The moderator, the Rev. G. Budd, in referring to .the fact, said that two other brothers were ministers of the Church, one being stationed" in Winton and the other in Canton, where he was the senior Presbyterian missionary. Mr Budd stated that Mr A. M'Neur, who had just returned from Palestine, had been appointed to the important position of "rough rider, on the ridges of Canterbury," the work being in connection with the shepherds and men of the high country.

A great reception was accorded Lieut. Grant, V.U., at Hawera yesterday. The streets were decorated, and a large crowd met , the train. Speeches were delivered by the Mayor and others, congratulating the winifer of the coveted distinction. There were also present Lieut. Laurent, V.C., and Sergeant Lovoday, winner of the King's Prize at Bisley. The Mayor presented Lieut. Grant wish a gold watch from the citizens. Afterwards there was a march to the Tower Grounds, two hands and the Fire Brigade, of which Lieut. Grant was a member, taking part. At the grounds a third Victory Oak Tree was ; planted by Lieut. Grant. ■* The proceedings throughout were marked with enthusiasm, and after planting the oak, Lieut. Grant was escorted home by the procession. Sheetings are;always wanted. For the best value in these make straight for MaGruer's.- This firm can ejive you a splendid double bed hoavy white twill sheeting at 4s lid a yard.* . u,

Hon. R . McKenzie has Intimated that he does not intend to contest Motueka as has been reported.

Snapshots at the Auckland Trotr ting Club's record spring meeting and the Wellington Racing Club's gathering comprise, an attractive portion of the illustration in this week's issue of'the "Sporting and Dramatic Review". Noteworthy Rowing and Tennis contests ' ly decided at Home, and Peace scenes in Paris and London together with a miscellaneous section of local interest, make up a publication 01 high value. .

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