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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
5
In Havre, a large crowd of dockers demanded the release of their imprisoned leader. Chasseurs dispersed the crowd as dynamiters damaged the Paris Bordeaux railway near Tours. The General Confederation of Labour appeals to International Socialists to halt suppression and has ordered a general strike for Friday.
London May 13 The Labour Party launches a Shilling Fund aimed at raising 2 000 000 pounds as a political fighting fund. Fifty thousand volunteers canvass towns and villages. The appeal labels the Coalition Government an unholy alliance and vows a campaign to defeat the Labour Party.
In Auckland on May 14 119 mild and 10 severe influenza cases were reported in the last 24 hours and 182 mild and 9 severe since yesterday. The Health Officer advised the Education Board to keep most schools closed except Coromandel and Mercury Bay where reopening is planned Monday.
No new influenza cases reported. Women cases cited at Ashburton Hospital Board between yesterday noon and today. District Health Officer reactions received to reopen all eat on Monday. Due to the Prince of Wales visit, schools will not reopen until Tuesday.
Wellington reports Dr J G Hyde of Tarras vanishes from the steamer Wahine after a voyage from Lyttelton this morning. Dargaville notes a flood wrecking two horses and endangering Lyric Concert members, with nearby residents aiding the surviving travelers. Greymouth details a trap capsize near Ten Mile Creek injuring party members and losing money, with calls for bridge work to prevent further accidents.
Senator Thomas warns the Democratic Party faces defeat if ratification of the Treaty is pursued as currently stands. Senator Hitchcock mocks Republicans for pushing Knox’s peace resolution, saying it will be vetoed. Lodge removes a provision calling for direct talks with Germany. Debate on the peace resolution continues.
May 13 Washington report on Admiral Sims testimony over a telegram about convoying ships. Daniels contends the telegram was produced earlier while Sims says he did not know the document. Sims says receipt of the message made him feel ready to jump overboard.
The Prince of Wales arrived in Christchurch with a twenty one gun salute as his standard was raised at the Royal residence in Worcester Street. Crowds braved mist and rain for Latimer Square addressings and the Freedom of the City ceremony. He toured Hagley Park, spoke to wounded veterans, and attended a citizens ball with 3000 to 4000 guests, later visiting the Canterbury Jockey Club and Anglican Cathedral services.
The Parliamentary Labour Party recommends to the Premier that no honours be granted during or after the Prince of Wales visit. The Labour Council declines to participate in the welcome to the Prince.
The Ashburton district will host a Domain singalong Monday during the Prince of Wales visit. School children will perform the old hymn God Bless the Prince of Wales with two verses and chorus.
A fragmentary hymn expresses patriotic prayer for Britain and the Prince of Wales. It recalls ancient mountains and valleys, asking God to protect the realm, keep England’s throne secure, and a longing for divine blessing over the nation and its rulers.
In Wellington a press association report states that Sir William Herries will assume the Labour portfolio, replacing Mr Massey. The announcement came tonight as part of government reshuffles.
Ashburton prepares for the Prince of Wales visit with a dais, carpets, and a railway station run, aiming for smooth proceedings despite last minute details. Sixty sailors from H M S Renown will attend. 30 in Ashburton and 60 en route to Timaru, with a school-focused guest policy and possible cinema coverage.
At Riccarton the Canterbury Jockey Club's Royal meeting drew a large crowd in fine weather. Welcome Hurdles saw Gaylight first by four lengths ahead of Hylans with Seadown third. Marlborough Stakes went to Amythag ahead of Arrowsmith and Karo. Royal Handicap crowned Royal Star by half a length over Smart with Kilrush third. Scratches noted for several runners.
A British style habit of wearing slippers for evening relaxation is highlighted. Couch and Son offer cucede leather slippers with leather soles at 9s 11d, with prices rising to at least 15s later. Men camel hair slippers cost 1s 6d, ordinary camel hair slippers 8s 6d to 8s 1d for women, while stock in hand at Gough and Lone provides lower prices to avoid future increases.
In a coordinated wave of attacks in Ireland a group destroyed police barracks at Ballybrook Bexssborough Kellegrange Carrickbeg Carrigan and Camlough cut telegraphs seized mail and police correspondence burned Bantry Customs offices and attacked the Belfast and Londonderry offices. A clergyman was shot in the thigh during a Down Patrick raid and no arrests were made.
Report describes intensified Irish outrages including burning police barracks in Cork suburbs and raids on Downpatrick excise office. Masked assailants seized passing mail between Nenagh and Thurles, explosives used, and a Sinn Fein element blamed as local ratepayers face costs. A clergyman was shot in the thigh while trying to halt a raid. Bodies and severed remains reported.
Lord Birkenhead announced at the Newspaper Press Fund that the government will reinforce the Royal Irish Constabulary with additional soldiers. The move aims to deter nightly killings and determine if Mayo Ireland murderers threaten the Empire as a military guard is considered for each officer.
A Belfast inquest heard how a boy was shot in a field with two horses also killed. The boy named neighbors as the killers but did not disclose names. The father sought aid, was refused water, and help was finally sought. the boy died at home. Verdict: murder by persons unknown.
A county program arranged by Mr F E Perriman through Hon W Neaworthy will take two boys from each school to view the warship H M S Renown on Tuesday. Free tickets are available at the railway station before the 7 18 am departure. A train carrying 48 wagons with railway huts passed Ashburton this afternoon for temporary housing for workers at crossings during the Royal train progress.
London’s Cleopatra's Needle rises 70 feet tall and weighs 186 tons as a single massive obelisk on the Thames Embankment. In Germany the ratio shows 818 men per 1000 women aged 20 to 30, highlighting gender balance differences.
A Daily Express Moscow dispatch reports a large fire and multiple explosions on Moscow outskirts amid Polish hostilities. Troops and students cordon the area. ammunition dumps exploded with few casualties. A government inquiry commission is named and Winland may join a Polish Asthonian offensive against the Bolshéviks.
The State Department received a Chinese note denying any agreement with the Soviet government and stating no steps have been taken toward recognizing the Soviets. The note stresses China did not enter into any formal pact or political recognition with the Soviet Prussian government.
The Conciliation Committee begins inquiry into pay and conditions for the Railways Second Division with G B Bullock chairing. Government and union representatives are named. proceedings today were private and the Prime Minister attended, with further sessions planned tomorrow.
Mr E A Shrimpton, new Telegraph Superintendent, to supervise submarine cable work connecting North and South Islands by telephone. Cables weigh 15 tons per mile. cost at least £1900 per mile. total capital likely over £100,000. Telegraph Dept buys land in Dowling Street to build a wholly automatic exchange, aimed for completion in a year and operation within two and a half years.
Mr Massey says the government has arrangements to lock in butter supplies for several months at a consumer price only slightly above current levels to ease anxiety over rising retail prices.
The New Zealand Mariners Co operative Association acting for the Public Trustee offered at auction the estate of the late James Brown of Wakanui. It includes 3 acres 6 perches with a six room house and outbuildings. The property sold to Mr G Brown for £1086 as one acre. Another portion was sold to Mr D Smith for £63.
Sir James Mills chaired a luncheon honoring Hon. W. A. Watt, Commonwealth Treasurer, with guests including Lord Aghfield, High Commissioners, and Anglo-Australians. Watt praised Australian resolve in war, urged unity, and discussed wool trade, emigration, and Britain’s role in the empire. Watt to be sworn as Privy Councillor. royal entertainments planned.
A San Antonio report says Carranza escaped through rebels by clipping beard and moustache. Obregon controls the Gulf by capturing all gulf steamers. Carranza fled Mexico City with 27,000,000 pesos but rebels recaptured funds as trains carrying his forces were halted. Rebels push artillery and expect Obregon to become president, with provisional Huerta Brone and July elections anticipated. Despatches from El Paso say Carranza is surrounded for three days and unable to stand much longer. rebels order his escape to be allowed.
Reports from El Paso indicate Carranza’s revolutionist forces trap him between Mexico City and Vera Cruz. Carranza refuses to surrender and secures safety and freedom of movement. The last Carranza garrison reportedly surrenders today.
Cable reports in Sydney announce the death of Dr Arthur Wellesley Pain Bishop of Gippsland. The Hon EB P Lee Minister for Justice arrived in Christchurch yesterday and will travel with the Prince to Gamara. Minister Nosworthy plans to attend the reception in Ashburton then join the Prince.
An advertisement touts Nazol nasal inhaler as delivering instant relief for coughs and colds. It emphasizes quick nasal decongestion and immediate soothing effect for congested passages.
Wellington May 14. Education Minister C J Parr outlined reform ideas to recast the primary system. Proposals include ending primary education around age 12, preparing pupils for secondary schools, central schools for non secondary paths, extended primary instruction, and daylight education to age 18, with a plan to expand schools and teachers.
May reports say M Millerand will visit England to discuss reparations and munitions disposal with Britain and France before confronting Germany at Spa. Paris notes the Excelsist interview with Herr Schiffer saying the War Criminal Tribunal won’t try military charges. Copenhagen reports Neurath proposing Schleswig minority guarantees with later Danish ministerial reactions.
Reports from Constantinople say Mustafa Kemal has formed a government at Ancora and sent a stelegraph to the Peace Conference declaring that any acceptance of peace terms by the Turkish delegation will be null and void. In Washington the Senate unanimously asks President Wilson to send a warship to Batoum to protect American interests in Armenia.
The German Cabinet decided not to participate in the Spa conference unless French troops are withdrawn from the Frankfort district before the conference is called. The note was received May 15 at 1.5 p.m. in Berlin.
W R Hammond of Ashburton convicted by Magistrate W R McKean for failing to notify the change of ownership of a motor car. The case was heard yesterday with costs awarded. Weather forecast today predicts southerly winds moderate to fresh with veering to northwest and eventual gale, cooling and changeable conditions expected as barometer shows falling readings.
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