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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
5
The forecast predicts southerly winds and fair to cloudy weather with a falling barometer. Health notices report two influenza cases in Hampstead and a fined chemist in Masterton for adulterated iodine. Traffic, court, rates, and show items cover road traffic, a burglary case, salary talks, wage pledges, and the Ashburton A and P Association show next Thursday.
In the House of Commons Hon. Mr Rowell warns that if the United States adopts the Ottawa reservations and Wilson accepts them Canada may withhold consent to US joining the League of Nations. He says Canada supports US entry but cannot accept terms that imperil its ties to Britain.
The British ship HMS Renown will sail on March 16. The Times notes a likely New Zealand arrival around April 24. The House of Commons approved £20,000 for Prince of Wales’s Australasian expedition expenses.
London report states 12 of 13 nations not signing the Treaty of Versailles have accepted the League invitation. The March 11 notice notes the significant diplomatic move as invited powers align with the League.
The Mayor received a telegram from Sir Francis Jiell of Internal Affairs indicating the Prince of Wales may require a three day West Coast tour from Nelson to Christchurch. If so the Royal visit would reach Christchurch on Thursday, narrowing Christchurch events to Friday and Saturday.
Wellington March 12 The Royal special timetable for the Prince of Wales North Island tour has been issued with travel from Christchurch to Dunedin Invercargill and Lyttelton listed. It notes delays and a later departure from England for HMS Renown and includes May 17 to May 21 schedule details and arrival times for key stops.
The Paris Press questions President Wilson's authority and seeks clarity on his leadership in the crisis. It notes Wilson's reception of Hoyne's Rhine letter and cites the June 28 Rhine convention with Germany, arguing France moderated its aims and criticizing Wilson for failing to keep promises.
The Supreme Council met and announced measures to protect Armenians and minorities in Turkey. Attendees included Churchill Long Hart Beatty Kwaites and M Venezelos. The council ordered disciplinary occupations of Constantinople and key areas in Asiatic and European Turkey, with urging America to help and possible military steps to prevent Turkish and Arab collaboration in Syria. General Desperey to assume command in Constantinople.
The State Department refused to admit American responsibility for delays in the Turkish settlement, citing that the Supreme Council has not informed the United States of its decisions or asked for its opinion.
Paris reports frequent hostility toward Allied officers as British Colonel and French Belgian officers were attacked in Brandenburg during a German demobilisation. In Bremen German prisoners allegedly maltreated three officers from France and Italy. Berlin urges dignified conduct toward foreign missions and vows to curb aggressors.
Official apology from Berlin notes extreme tension over the Adlon brutality and other incidents. General Wallett disputes German claims as outrages extend to attacks on three uniformed Allied officers at Preuglan Barracks Brandenburg and mob violence against Nash and international officers in Bremen.
The Japanese crisis features prolonged popular agitation, ferocious attacks, and government resistance. Premier Hara defends universal suffrage while dissolving the Diet. The steel strike cripples the economy with 30,000 idle workers as Yawata ironworks halt amid rioting and troop deployments.
In the House of Lords Lord Bryce condemns Turkish gains in Cilicia and lectures that frontiers must not extend toward Persia or Mesopotamia. He calls for troops and warships to Asia Minor and criticizes government disclosures to India’s Viceroy before Parliament.
Australia news notes France challenges for the Davis Cup as a committee meets after entries closed. Melbourne reports the Federal Ministry reviews Germany trade policy. Sydney records Labour Council plans a April 3 trades union congress to seek a 44 hour week. Kensington pony race course lease tied to a defamation suit against Tweed Daily writer. Holman seeks £5000 damages.
Capetown reports Labour gains creating an extraordinary political position with early indications a non election will be needed. Ministers elected include De Wet, Burton and Creswell while Hertzog the Nationalist leader was returned. Unionists hold 21 seats Labour 21 South African Party 3 Nationalists 83 dependents 35.
Admiral Sims testified that the Navy Department failed to use forces properly, costing Allied shipping 2,500,000 tons by submarine attack. He said adoption of the British convoy system was delayed until pressure from Admiral Jellicoe urged participation and a shift from a self manufactured plan.
Mr Asquith has given notice to move the rejection of the Home Rule Bill. The measure would deny national unity by establishing two legislatures and indefinitely postponing Parliament for Ireland.
Sergeant Neazer was shot dead and Constable Doyle wounded while protecting a boycotted farmer at Rathkeale in County Limerick. The attack occurred during tensions surrounding the boycott.
Mr A F Lowe to be clerk of the Legislative Council after years in service as clerk to BB Heiss of Representatives. E Kone may become clerk of the House. W J Cartwright, Springburn headmaster, has cable advice of BA degree completion. Sir Richard Watkins Richard, Lord Mayor of Sydney, is dead. W B Morris, Post Office secretary, named Chief Public Service Commissioner replacing retiring Donald Robertson.
Barry sails by the Orsova for Australia early in April taking the boat he rowed against Felton and two new shells. He plans to race Paddon or any other Australian scullers and hopes to meet them. He has been in poor health since the Felton race but is now fairly ill.
General Cable News from Tokio and Washington detail the Governor-General ordering American Methodist Mission Schools closed for Independence Day celebrations. Sir Thomas Mackenzie discusses easing meat trade controls to move surplus mutton and lamb. In Washington, earthquakes in Uiokaie caused fires and rail destruction with mass homelessness and starvation. London notes a delegation from Russian Co operatives may visit, Litvinoff’s return, and a Daily Express item on tax exemptions and bachelor discrimination proposals.
In the House of Commons Major Tyron outlines Air Estimates showing air force personnel reduced from 164000 to 34000 with a normal strength around 31500. He praises service on the north west frontier and other colonies, notes future equipment, and mentions non rigid airships for colonial patrols. He also cites global aviation links from England.
Mr Purnell notes the largest ratepayer against the sewerage system, a longtime foe of the water system, while Mr T Bullock, the borough’s biggest ratepayer, endorses underground drainage and urges residents to support the sewerage proposal citing his vested interests and long standing support.
The week favors harvesting with Mills and farmers advancing. Wheat supplies are moving to mills. some batch conditions were uneven but improving with good weather. Oats offerings are lighter than expected as growers hold for higher prices. Algerians seed at 4s 6d to 6s and Gartons at 4s 8d to 4s 9d. Chaff bright quality values range £6 to £7 per ton on trucks, equivalent to 4s 6d to 5s for oats.
Boots prices are rising as boot manufacturers report factory price increases up to 75 percent. Retail prices are expected to double soon, despite early warnings from Gough and Son who advise buying now while old prices hold.
The notice advertises weekly services every Sunday at 11 00 a m and 630 pm at Mission Hall Wills Street It invites people who never attend church to join an undenomination al mission event aimed at broad participation.
Sir Harry Brittain chaired a Commons meeting with Dominion and American representatives to form a Hospitality League for the summer visitor influx. About 500,000 arrivals are expected with 100000 passes applied in Britain and 50,000 in Canada and 40,000 in Australia. The league will coordinate hotels and private homes to cover emergencies. Attention also turned to University crews training at Putney and Oxford as they smooth arrivals. the King attended the final.
A Trades Union Congress gathering in London on March 11 debated methods to compel mine nationalisation. President Thomas presided as delegates totaling over five million workers cast 3 870 000 to 1 050 000 against direct action. Later the group approved continuing political action by 3 732 000 to 1 015 000.
In London on March 11 delegates from the Rank and File Convention organized by shop stewards voted for a nationalisation strike in mines and for creation of soviets in Britain. Delegates plan meetings on March 12 to set up soviets across the country.
Auckland March 12 Taupiri Coal Company's Rotowaro mine halted as truckers refused to work citing grease shortages despite oil substitution. No explanation given by drivers left other miners idle. normal output is about 300 tons daily.
The South Wales steel strike has ended, allowing the tin-plate industry to resume operations. The settlement enables production to restart and stabilize supply chains for manufacturers and workers.
In Paris on March 11 the General Confederation of Labour protested the anti Socialist tone of a play at the Ambigu Theatre threatening a strike by theatre workers and securing the withdrawal of the production.
The London General Omnibus Company dismisses five hundred conductors as returning soldiers flood the job market. The Union bans strap-hanging from Tuesday to force all passengers to sit, affecting about 130 000 daily riders amid a severe bus shortage.
Madrid reports the Portuguese government yielding to labour protests after threats of dismissal for strikers not returning within 48 hours. Strikers' delegates urge a return. trains are running and normal conditions expected tomorrow as the postal strike collapses.
At Geneva the first general conference of the League of Red Cross Societies concluded with delegates from twenty seven countries in attendance. The chairman urged a world wide plan through Red Cross societies to relieve millions unable to help themselves. Sir David Henderson outlined the league’s work since founding, noting aid to Poland and Czechoslovakia with medicines food clothing and typhus control efforts.
Hospitals rugby match drew thousands of students in gaudy dress as Guy's Hospital beat St Bartholomew's by six points and claimed the Hospitals' Association Cup. In Paris March rugby noted the French Army defeating the British Army by 15 to 6 with M Déschaneh present.
London reports on March 12 that Distinguished Conduct Medals were awarded to 530 New Zealanders for notable feats. A Dar es Salaam message notes Chalmers and Jebels are ill and in hospital but recovering. In Cairo on March 1 the Emir Feisal was proclaimed King of Syria.
A Labour Party delegation led by J A Thomas and Sidney Webb travels to Russia for a two month study on economic and political conditions. Other members include McDonald, Stowdon, Arthur, and Margaret Bonfield. passports have been supplied for the trip.
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