21 SEPTEMBER 1926
The Executive of the Miners’ Federation met in London to consider the Government’s proposals for district settlements and a resumption of work with a National Appeal Tribunal established by legislation after the return to work. No decision was arrived at by the Executive, who adjourned until this morning, when the discussion will be resumed. A member of the Executive stated that they had so far expressed no opinions either for or against the Government’s scheme.
A Court of Investigation has been set up to deal with the differences which have arisen regarding the national coal trimming tariff.
Latest reports confirm the appalling extent of the catastrophe which has befallen the pleasure cities of the East Coast of Florida. Miami and its consort towns have been razed to the ground, the dead number more than a thousand, and the whole area is isolated, making relief difficult and slow.
M. Briand is said to be confident of the approval of his tentative agreement with Dr Stresemann by his Ministerial colleagues, who meet to-day to consider it.
Messages from China state that the position of foreigners in Chunking, on the Yangste, further inland than Hankow and Ichang, is serious. Houses have been looted, and it has been decided to begin the evacuation of foreigners to Ichang. The two British boats seized at Wanhsien are to be surrendered, following negotiations at Ichang. The Cantonese Government have intimated to the British Consul-General at Canton that the boycott of British goods will end on October 10. The strikers will be compensated out of the proceeds from special taxes to be imposed.
Satisfaction was expressed in Australia at the announcement of the proposed visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to open the Federal Parliament at Canberra.
Racecourse bookmakers from all parts of the country, at a meeting in London to consider the collection of the Betting Tax, decided that the backer should be charged two per cent. on winning bets and winning stakes combined.