SIR GEORGE CLIFFORD.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19999, 15 July 1920, Page 4

SIR GEORGE CLIFFORD.

[Pie Press Association.! BLENHEIM, Jul'y 14. Sir George Clifford was in Blenheim to-day, with the intention of going on to Pictou. Approached by an “Express ” representative, and asked if he wished to make reference to his holding up at Lyttelton, Sir George declined to discuss the matter, and stated UiatT he preferred to say nothing at all. FROM PICTON BA 7 MOTOR-BOAT. WELLINGTON, July 14. Sir George Clifford, who was unable to leave Lyttelton hy the Mokoia, on Monday night, owing to the firemen’s refusal to sail with - him, arrived in Welliugtoij f this afternoon hy motor launch froinPickm. He will preside at the* Racing- Conference to-morrow. • . There wore tumours in Lyttelton yesterday afternoon that Sir George Clifford had heefiteen in Christchurch yesterday morning, and that he intended to make'|Sg; trip to Wellington by the Maori las|£eyemng. The.ro was consequently unusual interest taken in the that vessel last night, as there was some speculation whether the firemen would take her to sea, had Sir George boarded the ship. Alongside the Maori’s saloon gangway were to be seen about half a dozen firemen keenly watching passengers as they stepped on to the vessel, but as there was no appearance pf Sir George the Maori left at the usiial time without incident