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Samoanische Zeitung, Volume 23, Issue 33, 17 August 1923, Page 9

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Melbourne, August 3. Victorian floods reports from country districts state that the rivers.are rising in several towns, and that there is danger of being > cut off. Echuca is in a bad way, and is threatened with, isolation. Damage i£ Heavy, and a large amount of stock has been drowned. Rain still is falling. At Albury the River Murray is running bank high, and a further rise is likely. Country roads are impassable, and road mail services are seriously interrupted. t •- San Francisco, Aug. 4, President Harding's death took place on Thursday evening. He had ptomaine poisoning, and had a relapse early in the evening. At first this appeared to be only slight; however, he fell into a state of coma fifteen minutes later, and died. The end was extremely sudden. Death is attributed to apoplexy. It is feared that the shock may seriously his widow, who recently recovered from a grave illness which necessitated a surgical operation. President Coolidge is expected to follow precedent, and immediately convene an extraordinary session of Congress. , - The Wingfield Sculls were won, for; the year in succession, by Beresford. He def \)l ■■ .:„ The Gup . was won by 'Triumph, by twenty lengths; Buckhausar second. Sydney- Aug. 4 The Labour Council received an invitation to nominate a representative to the Geneva Labour Conference. The council decided to nominate Mr. Holloway, Of the Victorian Labour

Council. London, August 4. Lord Curzoo, In a statement to the House of Lords, state that the Franco-Belgian replies to the Bri tisb draft note did not contain material for sending an Allied reply to the German note • He added that the problem could not be evaded. .Sydney, August 4 The report fft the Commission which enquired into the loss of the ; New Guinea steamer "Sumatra" has been presented to the Federal '" fariiament of Australia TheVCommissioners* conclusion is that the vessel w? s seaworthy; on leavii g ;r^B^^.^ v O,the*rv|s»ls';icotiUo)led by the New Guinea Administration r will not be allowed to leave 'AuSi; ' tralia until prorounced safe. The statement was m ide by the Prime Minister yesterday. At stadium on Saturday Eagel (America) knocked out Morgan (England) in the seventh round. Hadfield, the New Zealand acnl- ' tar, Sidney to compete intbe/;> W Parramatta -tiver next Saturday. The world's champioWffp|^#l#iyi» > » co m " petitor. 1 , ;

Steeplechasers Flat Rare, Miraree 1, Stonemarteu 2. Geneva, August 4 Three men were killed when climbing the Jungtrau, through one slipping when they were ropsd together. They fell tour thousand feet . down the piecipice. London, August 5. The shipping trade is passing through a time of acute depression owing to foreign competition. Ves Sels out and on home voyages are 'just covering working expenses. ? Prince H?n,y bad a smal bone in his ankle fractured, and his kg bruised, through his horse fa I ng On thTprince'sleg when excising with a troop of hussars. Brisbane, August 5. . During a cruise of the warship '•Adelaide." the crew objected tendiHf. «od declled on a s •Iow M policy-

Melbourne, August 5. Id a sensational collision between a railway train and an electric tram ten people were injured The impact dislodged the tram irom the rails. The fact that the train was travelling at reduced speed prevented serious loss-of life. ■ A patty of eight police raided a boose in Collingwood on Saturday, and captured thirty-three men and boys who were congregated for the purpose of betting on horse races Strong interest is being displayed regarding the position of the Vic* torian Liberal Party At a further meeting to be held this week, the Premier will reply to a list of grievances. »nd may speak plainly to the malcontents. ♦•The Beggars Opera*'was opened at the Palace Theatre on Saturday. The performance was an artistic triumph. London, August 7. A valuable painting by Guido Reni has been stolen

being the second theft of works by the old masters perpetrated in the district during the last two weeks. /Auckland, August 8. Shortage of coal has delayed three large steamers* Acute shortage for local requirements has been caused through the Newcastle labour trouble, . The influenza epidemic has incapacitated half of the coal miners at Westport and Greymouth. "Sydney, August 7. The N.S,W. State Parliament was opened with the usual ceremony. It is feared that a crisis may develop owing to the attitude of the Progressive Party, which holds the balance of power. The government will not hesitate to appeal to the country should the situation demand it. A delegation of distinguished members of the Japanese House of Peers has arrived in Sydney to observe economic and social conditions. The tour is being made with the object of promoting good relations —between Australia and Japan. The party disclaims agressive intentions towards Australia on the part of Japan. The worst snowstorm experienced for twelve years is affecting the Blue Mountains, N.S.W. In some places the snow lies twelve inches deep. The local beauty spots presented a unique sight. August 7. The Budget debate was continued in the House of Representatives. The Hon Mr Pratten stated that the Budget showed evidence of an attempt to simplify and cheapen the cost of Government. Auckland, August 8. A careless taxi-driver who killed a woman* in the street has been sentenced to one year's imprisonment. London, August 8. According to a Paris rumour, Germany has discovered means of dipelling aeroplanes in mid-air, compelling them to descend. Sullivan (American) swam the English Channel, from Dover to Calais (56 miles) and covered the distance in twenty-six hours. Melbourne, August 8. A feature of the Budget debate was a bitter speech by Mr W. M, Hughes, attacking the Treasurer. Mr Hughes said that a great part of the expenditure charged last year was not authorised by Parliament and could not now be discussed. Was this; he asked, the Treasurer's method. of restoring control of the public purse, about which the Treasurer talked so glibly ? Sydney, August 8. At the opening, of the State Parliament, the Governor's Speech indicated Government encouragement fc*co-operative . marketing, proposals relating to rural credit, community settlement, fodder cjajaervation, and the introducing of a bill safeguarding legal '-mar.

riage from allegations of inv* Hetty, The; Beard of Trade is to be abolished*. It is understood that the Leader of the Labor Party will more a motion of.eeusnie against the Government. s The Australian Federal Government has decided to appoint a Judge,of the High Court to investigate certain sugar transactions, and the suggestions of improper conduct made, which were considered by a committee which could not complete its enquiry. London, August 9. * The French i Government has reconstituted its "naval power in the Far East The establishment of the British naval base at Singapore is believed to be the reason prompting this action.

Carr (Australian) brilliantly won the one hundred and two hundred meters races at Charlottenburg, Germany. l£rs Corson (American) attempted to swim the English Channel, but abandoned the attempt after twelve hours. Wellington, August 10. Statements were made in the New Zealand Parliament that German boots were being dumped into the dominion, and it was alleged that Germany was getting practically a finished product into New Zealand under the preferential tariff.Sydney, August 10.. The Leader of the Opposition continued the debate on the Address-in-Reply. He attacked the Government on its administration of affairs during the recess. He then moved an additiou to the Ad-dress-in-Reply, censuring the Government on three subjects mentioned (conveyance of children to school, land settlement, and payment to the wheat pool). The Premier, replying to the censure amendment, denied the charges.

A majority of the Parliamentary special committee has recommended payment of /"200 compensation to Gminer Yates, for inaccurate statements- made by the Defence Department. '-„ -.',." London, August % s x sbe Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Express" States that the fall in the German mark is very likly to sirecft>itate a general uprising. Hall-adbzen adventurers jtoc ay were openly advocating revolution; 'l offering themselves as leaders, and inciting the public, by posters and leaflets, to attend/ a meeting to arrange for overthrow of the Government Chaos and general unrest is growing hourly. Motor lorries filled with police today guarded the ■•■■° i -',..'.'■, Mass w'ekcting of London '., docks is preventing many dockers from returning to jmh Tteuakn declares tbar

dockers are anxious to resume, but that the picketing amounts to sheer terrorism. Tilbury dock is working normally. Brisbane, August 9. Em. Waddy, 12st 51bs, South Australian holder of the title, defeated Charlie Taylor 12st 6fbs, champion of Queensland, in the second rouud for,, the heavyweight championship of Australia. In the first round the gong saved Taylor being counted out, and in the second round, after Taylor had been floored six times, the police intervened. Patrons wildly cheered the winner. Randwick races: Steeplechase: Blue 1, Morns 2. Bank Handicap-Indigo 1, Corncrake 2. High weight Handicap.—Danger Zone 1, Labenos 2, A dying woman was conveyed from London to Brussels by aerial ambulance, accompanied by a doctor and a nurse. Hobart, August 9. A meeting of the Ministerial Party, attended by thirteen out of seventeen members, took a dramatic turn, and the Government consequently decided to resign. 'Sydney, August 10.

When the debate on the censure motion of the Labour Party was resumed, the leader of the Progressive Party contended that there had been no, overpayment to farmers, and that wheatgrowers had not re ceived compensation due to them. He declared that uuless the Government proved he was wrong, he would get a member of his part}' to move an amendment that would test the feeling of the House. If this threat be given effect, it will precipitate a crisis in State politics, and possibly bring about a dissolution.

London, August 10. Mr H. H. Asquith, speaking at Cambridge, said that English- pnblic opinion was opposed ~to the British supporting the French policy in the Ruhr. Aust&lian delegates to the League of Nations Assembly leave London for Geneva on Ist September. London dock strikers boast that with relief they can remain out for another six months. Sydney, August 11. At a meeting of the Australian Labour Party, the "Committee, on Fradulent Ballot Boxes" made a report which recommended expulsion of Alderman Branston and Messrs Buckley, Gavin, Sutherland, Bailey, Smith and Minahan. The executive adopted the committee's report. A lighter laden with nitrate of soda .hurst into flames, with an explosion, yesterday. The cargo was destroyed, and the lighter sunk.

London, Aug. 11, Chancellor Cuno offered hU resignation to President Kbert, who refuted to accept it. A rilftfrt ttom fttrtin, rl* JLondou, t*ya

that there are symptoms of revolution in Germany, consisting of a succession of strikes, ugly disposition of labour, currency problems, looting. All the indications point towards the fact that Germany now is on the crest of a volcano. The food situation is critical, with actual shortage. President. Ebert has issued a proclamation calling on the people to remain loyal to the republic. The United Socialist Party has withdrawn confidence from Chancellor Cuno. Sydney, Aug, 12. ._ A record price of £2,225 per foot was paid for a George-street property at an auction sale. Wellington, Ang. 10. The inquiry into the Ongarue train \nt ck baa been concluded. Evidence was given by a geologist that he. did not think the ganger could have detected the unsatisfactory condition .of tbe track. The chairman closed the inquiry and said that the commissioners would now consider their finding. . • •, Melbourne, Aug. 12. The Australian Handicap was won by Let Paddington; Agar second, Saoma thir.l At the Melbourne stadium, on Saturday night, Grime defeated Spargo on poiuU in a 20-round contest. Sydney, Aug. 12. The Chinese v. N. 8. VV. State "soccer" football match resulted in a draw, with three goals each. There were 400,000 (*) spectators present. ' In the £U% a o u 11 i n g bandicao Hadfidd was first. * Baic * p

At the Sydney Stadium,.Leitch of_ Australia knocked out Herman of America in the first round. The bout lasted only three aud half minutes. Rosohill races: August Handicaps.At Hockey,. New. Zealand retained the goose, defeating^'Australia by two goals to ono. London, Aug. 13. Widespread strikes caused by absence of wageaare reported from Germany. Socialists and Communists are active. Mr Lloyd George states that Europo may soon witness the development of a I.hintland Republic^ Tiraboscbi, an Argentinian,' swam tlic English channel in eighteen and ahalf hours. In the Australian Commonwealth Purlinmcnt, this Minister of Defence stated that a sum of £1,000,000 would have to be spent' on munitions during the next two or tin < > yean. This year's vote is £260,000. Witl.m a few years' time, he said, 18-pound i-r ammunition . would be manufactured in Australia. Sydney, Aug. 13. Two-street meetings in Sydney were stopped by the polios last night: one a Salvation Army mooting, the other a gathering of Communists. The death is announced of a notal'le personality, in Judge Docker. It i» unlikely that the vote on the consul motion in the N 8 W Parliament will ■><• taken within two weeks from the mr u date. The Progressive Party mefflb#,V> abstain from voting, > ... •