THE WIDE WORLD.

Wairarapa Age, 7 May 1924, Page 5

THE WIDE WORLD.

CABLES FROMJVERYWHERE. (Press Association —Copyright.) Boxer Dies of Injuries. Mendies,- who was taken to hospital after being knocked out by Harry Gordon, has died. Protection for India. The Government of India announces that it is proposed to introduce during the May session of the Assembly legislation on the lines of the recommendation contained in the Tariff Board’s report. Swimming. Miss Hilda James swam the 100yds breast stroke in 89 3-5 secs in the Southport baths, beating the world’s record of 94secs, held by Miss May Spencer. Bellbird Colliery. A party who entered the Bellbird colliery yesterday report that they saw no signs of fire and met with no falls of coal, which means that prospects of investigating the position are bright. About an hour was spent underground. To Rebuild Tokio. Twenty-six insurance companies have commenced payment of 10 per cent on policies held by losers in the earthquakes and fire. Great crowds were at each office. The distribution involves yen borrowed from the Government, most being immediately reinvestablc in permanent construction. British Goods.

A Government luncheon was given on the occasion of the British Industries Fair. Most of the High Commissioners were present. Sir Sidney Webb, who presided, urged the British Dominions to take part more prominently in the fair, and quoted figures to show that British trade was the most successful in tho world. Sir James Allen said that so long as the excellence of British manufactures was maintained the Dominions would always be open to receive British goods. Ulster Boundary. Mr J. H. Thomas, Colonial Secretary, says that following the appointment by the Free State of a representative to the Irish Boundary Commission, His Majesty’s Government has requested the Government of the North of Ireland to make a similar appointment, and that steps were being taken to appoint a chairman. Firming Reciprocity.

The Danish Socialist Government has suggested an Anglo-Danish exchange of agricultural labour with a view.to improving the nation’s knowledge of farming in both nations.

United States Unprepared. Representative Britten, a Republican on the Naval announced that he would introduce a resolution in the House to ascertain the strength of the United States Navy as compared with Britain find Japan. He said that he would call the attention of the country to the shocking state of its unpreparedness in a naval sense. Chinese Pirates Again. A Portuguese captain and an Indian guard, in a- motor boat going to Kongmoon from were shot dead by pirates on May 1. The pirates kidnapped 40 passengers after looting the vessel.

Western Hypocrisy. Twenty Nationals were represented at the Moslem festival at the Woking (England) Mosque. A priest, speaking on religion and peace, said that none but those who lived in country could appreciate the meaning of pious hypocrisy. The Church and State in the' west had become a miserable combine!

Motor Accident. Sir Aston Webb, a well-known architect, and Sir Luke Fildes, artist and portrait were motoring home from the Royal Academy banquet when their car collided with a motor lorry. Sir A. Webb is suffering from a broken pelvis, and Sir L. Fildes from concussion, both being in a serious condition.