Czecho-Slovak Victory.

Taihape Daily Times, 3 January 1919, Page 5

Czecho-Slovak Victory.

U-BOATS INTERNED IN SPAIN. TO BE TAKEN OVEE BY BRITAIN. SANTANDER, (Spain) Jan. 2. • British destroyers have arrived to take over the German submarines inin Cadiz, Ferrol, Vigo and other ports BRAZILIAN FLEET TO VISIT ENGLAND. Received 8.55 a.m. NEW YORK, Jan. 2. A United Press Rio de Janiero message states that the Brazilian fleet now in European waters will visit England at the invitation of the British Government. MARITIME DISASTER. 270 BRITISH SAILORS DROWNED NEW YORK, January 2 Two hundred and seventy British sailors were drowned off the Scotch coast. The sailors drowned off the Scotch coast were on leave. They were aboard the yacht lolaine. The yacht Instruct a rock off Stornoway. Most of survivors were injured in attempting to reach the shore. All the officers and crew were lost. POPE'S MESSAGE TO AMERICA. Received 8.55 a.m.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2, \. New York papers publish a New ./Year's message to the American people from the Pope, saying: We are glad to send our most .cordial greetings to the American people, who are the champions of the principles which have '.been proclaimed by President Wilson at the Holy See, insuring a world of justice, peace, and Christian love. Out of the Peace Conference may there be born a league of nations which, by abolishing conscription, will reduce armaments and establish international tribunals to eliminate or settle disputes.

Received 11.35 am. NEW YORK, Jan. 2. The Pope sent his message to the United States through the American agency. Referring to the noble pages written in the history of human progress, the Pope hoped the conference would place peace on a foundation of solid rock by guaranteeing everyone Independence and equality of Tights. CROWN PRINCE TIRED OF EXILE , v- Received 8.55 a.m. V NEW YORK, Jan. 2. The United Press Wirengen correspondent states it is reported the Crown Prince unsuccessfully attempted to escape from exile. THE KAISER ILL. Received 8.55 a.m. LONDON, January 2. Reports from Holland state the Kaiser has a cold, high fever, and is unable to leave his bed. HONOURS FOR NEW ZEALANDERS. Received 9.20 a.m. LONDON, January 1. ' A Bar to the Military Cross has "ben awarded to the following New Zealanders:—Engineers: Captains Daldy, M.C., and Newbold; [Medical Corps: Captains A. D. Westye and N. N. Demanster: infantry: Lieut. A. Faster; Maori Contingent: Captain 7& Tingey; Machine-gun Corps: Lieut. {A. W. Brown; Chaplains: D. C. Hereon and C. Walls. Royal Red Xhoss: Sister B. M. Huddleston. m_ Meritorious SoMee Medal has been awarded to Corpofal D. T). Miller. Seventeen New Zealanders have I>eei awarded D.C.M.'s.,

BOLSHEVIKS UTTERLYCROUTED ■ 30,000 PRISONERS CAPTURED. LENIN NARROWLY ESCARES. I%i .mi C»n#w^ Peace Conference Meets on 13th. British Delegates Appointed.

OCCUPATION OF TURKEY LONDON, January 2. French transports, with two battalions of Turcos, Arabs and Algerians have arrived at Odessa. French and Italians will occupy Stamboul. The British will occupy Warsaw. RUGBY FOOTBALL. WALES AND NEW ZEALAND (LONDON, January 1. At football Wales drew with a New Zealand team, jeach side scoring a try. HOLLAND AND THE ALLIES.' AN UNFRIENDLY ACTION. NEW YORK, Jan. 1, A United Press London correspondent learns that Holland refused to permit the Allies to use Dutch railways and waterways for the transport of the troops and materials except on those portions of the Scheldt and Rhine running through Dutch territory.

JAPAN'S NAVY WASHINGTON, Jan. 2. Mr. Daniels gave the naval committee a statement of Japan's strength. She has thirteen, battleships and four uuilding; seven battlecruisers; ten cruisers; sixteen light cruisers, and seven projected; sixty six destroyers and twenty-three building; and 16 submarines and 27 building. BRIDE FOR THE PRINCE OP WALES. AMERICAN GIEL SUGGESTED. LONDON, January 1. The London Express suggests the possibility of the marriage of the Prince of Wales with an American girl, and points out that enthusiasm on both sides of the Atlantic for such a marriage would be unbounded.