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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 10, 1920
Page
5
Two hundred men attacked the Cloyne police barracks with rifles shotguns and bombs. A sergeant and five constables repelled the raid but bombs demolished the building and the barracks were set on fire. One constable seriously injured and one assailant believed killed.
May 7 37 Sinn Fein prisoners released in Belfast after hunger strikes. By May 9 twenty two more hunger strikers freed from Bel fast gaol thirteen from Cork gaol and forty two from Wormwood Scrubbs had been released. The Wormwood Scrubbs inmates had been foodless for two weeks.
London report says Detective-Sergeant Revell was shot while cycling in a Dublin suburb. He is in serious condition with wounds to arm leg and neck. Revell wore steel under his waistcoat. Curfew in Dublin to be lifted at month end. First fruits of Sir Hamar Greenwood's tenure as Chief Secretary of Ireland.
The Empire Press Union debated extending wireless telegraphy for newspapers. The Marcoui Company outlined a scheme to link Dominions with Britain by wireless, forming an Imperial firm with government oversight and imperial shareholding. Australasian Wireless would join. Marconi would focus on press services with lower tariffs.
In Parliament Mr C W Lyle asked for per capita direct taxation 1914 to 1920 for Great Britain France Italy and the United States. The Chancellor provided approximate figures with currency converted, noting British figure would be 987s under the 1920 21 Budget. Mr Chamberlain reserved responsibility for inferences.
In New York on May 8 Theodore, Premier of Queensland, attended a Socialist Party of America convention. Hillquit praised him as a Prime Minister of Labour while songs including the Internationale were sung. Eugene Debs’ espionage imprisonment was noted as a feature. Hillquit predicted 2,000,000 votes for Socialists in the coming presidential race.
Washington May 7 the Senate plans to resume discussion on a Knox Peace resolution on May 1t an amendment may seek approval of the League of Nations as the best means to avoid costly war but Republicans are expected to defeat this and other amendments
Berlin reports a semi official estimate of German losses under the Peace Treaty. Items listed include Saar coal mines at 1.0 billion marks, surrendered state property 7.0 billion, building material live stock and machinery 1.817 billion, coal 740 million, railway material 750 million, military material in France and Belgium 7.0 billion, unrecoverable Austrian Bulgarian and Turkish debts 7.0 billion, and maintenance of occupation armies from January to April totaling 2.908 billion marks. Value of commercial shipping is listed as incalculable.
Paris May 9 Labour Confederation calls for a general strike to operate on Monday. Newspapers question whether the order will gain full obedience as the government concentrates on arrests.
Paris reports miners in Pas de Calais have begun a strike with Nord district miners inclined to join. A nationwide French miners strike could bring serious developments.
May 8 Rome reports farm labourers besieged Baron Monti di Brescia estate to stop feeding livestock as stock starved. Carabinieri opened fire killing two strikers and wounding ten. A parallel siege at Villa Franca on Marchese di Caneséa’s estate left ten Carabinieri and twenty peasants wounded.
Fifty percent of the building employees who went on strike resumed work on Saturday in Melbourne as of May 10.
Six hundred delegates attended a National Liberal Federation gathering at Leamington amid a rift between Asquithian and Coalition Liberals. The Federation backed a resolution rejecting Lloyd George fusion plans, signaling a clear coalition split and plans for a London mass meeting to present the Coalition Ministers’ case.
The Sunderland by election on May 7 returns Sir Hamar Greenwood of the Liberal party with 22 813 votes, defeating Labour candidate Rutherford who has 14 379 and Liberal Howe with 5 065. The contest arose after Greenwood’s appointment as Chief Secretary for Ireland.
The Sunday Express reports that the oil combine limits British control to a moderate portion of its properties. Key sites include Russia, Venezuela, North China, and Mexico where British protection is valued. The Royal Dutch Company holds full control in East Indies and California, regions supplying most petroleum.
Melbourne May 9 indications of rifts among building workers in the no Saturday work drive. On several sites men including unionists worked yesterday signaling a shift or division within the movement.
Sydney May 9 The Premier Mr John Storey addressed workers warning against forty hour week agitation. He said the country faces enormous debt and urged not to fear work, noting two must work where one did before. He cautioned the next year or two could bring only thirty hours of work.
From Capetown May 7 reports say Rhodesian elections returned 12 government candidates and one independent, showing hostility to joining the Union. Pre union candidates were defeated. An assured council majority favors a move to responsible government. without it the Chartered Government could persist for years with limited reforms.
London May 7 Bonar Law told a Primrose League gathering that the choice between private enterprise and nationalisation must be decided in the Cabinet. He argued Britain’s prosperity rests on individual initiative and warned equality as a goal is impossible.
Report from Brussels dated May 8 states 40 British soldiers were found dead in a cellar at the Grand Place Ypres. They appear to have suffocated by gas and lie with heads on arms. The tragedy is linked to events in the summer of 1915 when a platoon vanished nearby after a German 15 inch shell burst.
A report states one oyster can yield 16 900 000 eggs with about 400 000 likely to mature. The figures highlight the prolific but selective reproductive capacity of oysters.
An old advertisement touts N A Z the scientific preparation for coughs colds sore throats and chest troubles. It claims effectiveness and lists a price of 6d for a 60 dose package.
New York reports post armistice trade, with US exports to Germany valued at 147 million dollars while Germany’s exports to the United States total 26 million dollars.
A bomb was thrown at Hussien Bey as he rode home with two judges. The chauffeur was injured and a nearby student was fatally wounded. The student is believed to have thrown the device. a fellow student was arrested. An Italian was killed in a disturbance in the native quarter.
Appointments announced for the Ashburton Winter Show under the Poultry Pigeon and Canary Society. Judges cover dogs poultry dairy produce cookery grain vegetables and other divisions with listed officials and areas of oversight.
London reports government plans to resume price control and distribution for all imported meat to relieve oversupply of Australian and New Zealand mutton. Mood Controller to set prices. decision due next week. Prices may fall about 30 percent. home killed pork prices down 40 percent.
The Evening Globe reports arrangements for delivery of 36,000,000 lbs of New Zealand lamb and mutton over six months. The steamer Armagh has arrived with 290,666 lbs and the Suffolk will arrive soon. Lamb sold wholesale at twenty and a half cents, domestic wholesale lamb at 34 cents.
The Press reports a meat price surge as cattle flood the market due to drought across grazing areas. Wholesale meat sells for 3d to 62d per pound while retail ranges 8d to 2s, with NSW cold storage full and about 500000 carcases queued for shipment. Grazers warn drought may endanger lambing if rains do not arrive this month, predicting a serious outlook and major price reductions.
The Trieste dispatch says Serbia conspired with Austria in February 1915 to reduce attacks and free Austrian troops for the Italian front, betraying the Allied cause.
The steamer Aughinish, listing to port, was rescued from a dangerous position at Corunna Bay New South Wales and steamed into Sydney on April 13 convoyed by Bermagui. A diver found a fractured plate under No 1 hold and rivets loose elsewhere. Underwriters valued the ship at £137,000 with cargo protection between £12,000 and £16,000. salvage chief Captain Marr earned praise for the operation.
London listener Sir William Duke cautions that India remains tense despite peace, noting excitement may rise until the Turkish Treaty is published and moslems react to the Caliphate issue. He says no evidence of Bolshevik propaganda in India yet, but Russian influence is suspected.
In Paris the Peace Treaty is to be handed to the Turkish delegates on Tuesday. Turkey will have a month to submit observations on the proposed conditions.
New York May 8 reports 1200 Marines ordered to be in readiness to proceed to Mexico to safeguard American interests. El Paso messages say three state capitals have joined the revolution and communications between Mexico City and the United States are cut off.
Incoming dispatches from El Paso report Vera Cruz garrison joining the revolt. Rebels seize Sampass and block lines to Mexico City. Saltillo Zacatecas Agua Scelen tientes Morreon Oaxaca appear fallen. several generals join. Carranza allegedly departs for Vera Cruz. Obregon said to enter Mexico City with rebels. embassy doubts report. government defenses remain strong.
Paris reports indicate Germany asks postponement of the Spa Conference until after the Reichstag election. Disillusionment spreads as Allies correct the belief of treaty revision. Berlin notes the Finance Minister says Germany will attend to show solidarity but will not attend if merely to learn already decided Entente terms.
The French commander at Frankfurt fined the Chief of Police 10000 marks for failing to report an arms depot and also fined the chairman of the Municipal Council 10000 marks for protesting against the occupation of the city.
The German Colonial Society passes a resolution demanding revision of the Peace Treaty to restore Germany’s colonial status and urges the Federal and State governments to educate schoolchildren on the importance of a colonial empire.
Paris reports advices from Hungary stating all newspapers oppose the signing of the Hungarian Treaty. Government resignation is hinted as possible.
The Hungarian Government, per Rome and Paris messages, will not sign the peace treaty and states it will resign if terms are not modified. The notice emphasizes a potential government resignation over the treaty terms.
Handley Page's arcocad design for aeroplane wings has passed official tests. It will increase loads by 20 to 40 percent and allow aircraft to ascend and alight within smaller grounds. The improvement can fit existing wings and is seen as a major advance improving strength safety and comfort.
Reports from Vera Cruz say Obregon and Gonzales led their forces into Mexico City. The Saltillo city regime under Carranza surrendered, and rebels claim Carranza was captured when the capital fell.
Fifty fresh influenza cases were reported to the Public Health Department for the 24 hours ended noon Saturday. Readings include North Canterbury 42 South Canterbury 7 Ashburton 1. Christchurch recorded 31 new cases with one pneumonic case. Two pneumonia cases were reported in Christchurch.
General Booth discusses Prohibition with a cautious stance while Mary questions imposing one community’s will on others. A May 10 Brisbane dispatch notes a rich iron ore find at Riva siding on the Kingary line with samples up to 73 percent. J King named to Australia’s Olympic cycling team.
Melbourne reports the Wool Council weighing a PM backed sale of half a million bales of low grade wool to Central Powers at triples the appraised price with payment split in gold and borfey, repayable in three years. British cheese purchases reportedly halted. A King’s message to General Booth praises Allied efforts and urges Christian civilization.
Two new cases reported to the Ashburton Hospital Board since Saturday noon. One inf luenza and one pneumonia identified in Borough area residents. Both cases notified to the board between Saturday and noon today.
Mr William Smart, superintending engineer since 1903, retires. Mr James Smith, formerly Sydney based superintending engineer, is named to fill Smart's post. Mr John Henry Bureh, Bay of Plenty land valuer, died at Notérua from gastritis and pneumonia. Ashburton students excel in University examinations with multiple degrees and honors.
An old advertisement touts Nazol as a safe and economical cold remedy for both children and adults. It claims 60 doses cost $4 and emphasizes ease of use and rapid relief.
The Ukrainian Commission confirms Kiril's capture and Pavlenko's troops occupy Odessa. Galician resistance grows against Bolsheviks and a Ukrainian Romanian alliance is claimed. Polish forces threaten Kiev's rail line while Bolshevik reports say Red troops clash near Kiev and withdraw to the Dnieper.
A Moscow wireless message claims Russia is invading Poland and that 120000 troops are marching from Moscow toward the Dnieper.
The German steamer Senator Schroeder of 242 tons, carrying 60 delegates from Independent Socialist groups, arrives at Archangel from Cuxhaven after overpow ering officers and sailing to Murmansk. The crew surrendered officers, and the vessel is now at the disposal of Soviet Russia.
A May Berlin report notes the Independent Socialists rally for Soviet Russia. The manifesto claims Entente plans to circle Russia again and cites increased attacking forces. References to Serbia Romania Hungary appear as participants or influences.
A May report from Budapest, via Reuters, says Roumania seeks a Polish alliance to oppose Russia. The Roumanian Premier reportedly traveled to Warsaw to negotiate the pact as tensions rise in the region.
The Government and ARS have agreed on a chairman for the conciliation tribunal. If the chairman accepts, sittings will begin early next week, per press association.
May reports note William Reynolds killed in Ngatimet when his car rolled. Christchurch inquest returns into John Charles Mann’s death at Springfield injuries from a dray and rail truck with heart failure from rib fracture. Robert Cochrane Wilson found dead near Puke Anna Bush Raya bullet in forehead after a hunting trip. coroner’s inquest returns a personal safety related rifle wound verdict with unclear intent.
Cryptic notice notes the borough and Allenton school will reopen on Tuesday May 18. Children are to assemble Thursday next in the school grounds for reniving instructions in con aghien with the visit of the Prince of ales.
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