NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO : 23 March 1925

23 MARCH 1925

M. Herriot had conversations on the security problem with Lord Crewe, British Ambassador in Paris, and M. de Fleurian, French Ambassador in London.

The Cape-Natal Express fell into the river near Harishill. The accident was due to the collapse of the bridge over the river at this point. The driver and the fireman and several natives lost their lives.

In the Indian Legislative Assembly Sir Alexander Muddiman, the leader of the House, said that India owed the late Lord Curzon a great debt of gratitude for bringing to a triumphant issue his policy regarding the memorials of India’s great and varied history. Sir Frederick Whyte, President of the Assembly, associated himself with the tribute paid by Sir Alexander Muddiman.

The Government resolution approving of the contract with Sir Wm. Petersen to establish and operate a steamship service in the North Atlantic was passed by the Canadian House of Commons. It was later referred to a Special Committee of Investigation, who will report on the matter.

Another earthquake shock has been felt in the Quebec district, but no damage is reported.

The personnel of the British delegation to the Empire Press Conference to be held in Australia in the autumn is announced.

A new famine is spreading all over Soviet Russia.

The sixth anniversary of the foundation of Fascism was celebrated in Italy. Signor Mussolini made his first public appearance in Rome since his illness, and was enthusiastically acclaimed.