10 APRIL 1925
The House of Commons, after discussing the industrial situation and the International Labour Conventions, rose for the Easter vacation until April 28.
M. Herriot replied in the French Chamber to criticisms of the Government’s financial policy. The Chamber accorded him a vote of confidence by a majority of 49 (291 to 242).
General Sikorski, the Polish Minister of War, said, in the course of an interview in Paris, that on the day on which a finger was laid on one inch of their national territory the whole of Poland would rise, and would fight without quarter.
Mr. Havenga, South African Minister of Finance, referring to the proposed Imperial Preference changes, said that in taking up this question they were never animated by any anti-British feeling, and that the preponderating factor was that of the interests of their own country first.
The Dutch steamer Jonge Catharina collided with the British steamer Clan Monroe in the Wielingen Channel, off Flushing. The Jonge Catharina sank, and six of her crew were drowned. Four others are reported to be missing.
The Royal yacht Victoria and Albert, with King George and Queen Mary on board, has arrived at Palermo from Syracuse.
The Prince of Wales had an enthusiastic reception when he landed at Takoradi, on the Gold Coast.