Geneva, July 11 New Zealand has officially advised 'M, Joseph Avenol, Secretary-Generat of the League of Nations, that she wishes to be a candidate for the League Council seat next September, replacing Australia whose mandate expires on that date, New Zealand's "election is considered practically assured, since Bngland and all of the Dominions are understood to be in agreement the matter—Havas Montreal, July 16.
Four passenger liners, convoyed by two Canadian warships, sailed from Montreal to-day for Havre, carrying more than 5,000. Canadian war veterans with' their wives and families.
The party is due to arrive at Havre on July 25, and will go to Vimy Ridge for the unveiling of the Canadian War Memorial. As the group sailed to-day, large crowds gathered at the dock to bid them farewell, military bands blared and the ships in the harbour dipped their flags in salute—United Press,
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