ROOSEVELT DEAD.

Taihape Daily Times, 7 January 1919, Page 5

ROOSEVELT DEAD.

PASSES PEACEEDLLY AWAY.

Rule of Chaos in Russia

Peasants in Despair.

SLAVS MOVING NORTH. PARIS, January 5. The “Echo de Paris/’ Geneva correspondent states that Entente troops Shave ocupied Cetinje, the capital of Montenegro. Italian troops have rcjffiaeed the French at Monastir. The {Serbians have begun the occupation of Dalmatia. Jugoslav forces are approaching Klagenfurth, the capital of the Duchy of Carinthia. AN ARCHBISHOP HANEGD. WITH CATHEDRAL BELL-ROPE PARISI, Jan. 5 A Zurich telegram reports that the communists at Munich decreed the execution of the Archbishop of Munich, and carried it out, using the cathedral bell-rope to hang him, MACKENSEN REMOVED TO SALONIKA. Received 9.5 a.m. COPENHAGEN, Jan. 6. General Mackensen has been removed to Salonika, despite his pro—tests W- . HOLLAND BECOMING REASONABLE. CONCESSIONS TO BRITAIN. Received 9.5 a.m. AMSTERDAM, Jan. 6. Holland has not only agreed to the use of the Scheldt for provisioning the the British Army, hut has decided to allow British troops to return via the Scheldt preparatory to 'demobilisation, provided they do not carry arms and ammunition. Permission must not be accepted as a precedent, and transports must fly the commercial flag.

IRISH-AME RICANS WISH TO CUT THE PAINTER.

BETWEEN IRELAND AND BRITISH EMPIRE.

Received 9.5 a.m

NEW YORK. Jan. 6

An Irisli mass meeting passed a resolution asking President Wilson to support the principle of self-determin-ation for Ireland at the Peace Conference. Seme speakers declared an Irish Republic was already established. Sinn Reiners do not want Ireland to remain within the British Empire.

SHIPPING NEWS.

LONDON, Jan. 6

Arrivals from San Francisco: James Johnson, Concordia, Whoarston, Panama, City of Karach. Remuera, Lan'dskrona, Indiana, Colombo, and Joanis. Departures for Sydney. Berma,’ Karmala, Olympic, Amasis, Fremantle, and Morvadt. BRITISH CABINET RESIGNS.

Received 9.50 a.m

LONDON, Jan, 6.

The Express has announced that the Cabinet has resigned in order not to complicate Lloyd George’s selection of a new Ministry.

WILSON HONOURS COLUMBUS

Received 11.30 a.m ¥

NEW YORK, Jan. 6. President Wilson laid a wreath on / the Statute of Columbus. A driving ft hailstorm spoiled the reception. J Nevertheless thousands greeted him , and sought to shake hands. In a epeeeh from the Columbus statute Mr Wilson said, “Being free, America desires to show others how they may also share in the world's freedom.’ 1

Cmnany’s Loss in Submarines.

Fighting in Riga and Reval.

THE EX-KAiSER.

MINE-SWEEPING.

FIRST SEA LORD.

WHAT THE KAISER MIGHT HAVE DONE.

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 5

Dr. lanz states that the Kaiser intended to remain with the Germafa troops at the front to the lefet, hut this plan was rendered futile by the revolution among the troops on the lines of communication, including Brussels, Liege, and Aix la Chapelle. When the garrisqSns along the Rhine joined the movement, the Kaiser was cut off from the rest of Germany. He could have gathered faithful troops and marched to Berlin in orde?"to reestablish himself, hut would have had to capture Coblenz, Cologne, and other towns, which would have meant civil war. The Kaiser therefore consulted Hindebburg and others. They unanimously said, “Go to Holland."

GERMANS' NEWEST BATTLESHIP,

LONDON, Jan. 5

The Baden, the newest German battleship, is shortly to be given over under the armistice terras. GERMANY’S LOST SUBMARINES. LONDON, Jan. 5. It is authoritatively stated that over two hundred German submarines were sunk during the war, of which number the Germans destroyed fourteen. CARBONISED WOOL PRICES. Received 10.30 a.m. NEW YORK, Jan. 6. At the Boston Sixth Government Wool Sales fine carbonised Australian wool sold from 144 to 145 cents.

LONDON, Jan. 5,

Mine-sweeping is proceeding on a large scale. Some minefields are hundreds of miles in extent. It is stimated that 100,000 mines, including drifters, have to be removed.

THE COMMERCIAL WAR. GERMANS SHOWING THE WAY. LONDON, Jan. 6. The Times’ Hague correspondent reports that leading German commercial firms are scouring Holland, hooking orders. British neglect is as great as before the war. There is not a commercial attache at the Legation.

LONDON. Jan. 6

It is announced Admiral Beatty has accepted the position of First Sea Lord in place of Admiral Wemyss, who desires other employment.

CHINO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE

NEW YORK, Jan. 6

The New York Times has received a Peking message which states that the Chinese Government has agreed to the principle of the repatriation of Germans. Liquidation of Gorman property is being considered. The correspondent adds: A distinguished Japanese publicist; has published an article advocating a defensive ChinoJapanese alliance, in view of the growing strength of the American and Franco-British fleets and armies )

AMERICA CUP. | SUGGESTED RESUMPTION OF / RACES. i NEW YORK, January 5. The New York World’s correspondent states that Sir Thomas Lipton has accepted the New York Yacht Club’s suggestion that the America Cup races should be held in 1920. Sir Thomas Lipton will visit New York shortly to examine Shamrock IV.

A REASONABLE CLAIM.

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.

Speaking at Buffalo, Secrctaiy Bakter Jsaid American fathers £ind mothers surely have a right to some high assurances of future peace as consolation for their sacrifices

TO MAKE GERMANY PAY. NEW YORK, Jan. 5. Mr Paul Clay, the noted statistician, estimates that 2700 million dollars’ indemnity annually can be collected from Germany without breaking down industries. The indemnity can gradually be increased to 3000 millions. SNOWSTORMS AT HOME. LONDON, January 5. There 'arc heavy snowstorms in the north of England and Scotland Australian soldiers on leave are revcLlng in the unusual experience. SOLDIER SETTLERS. LANCASHIRE REGIMENT’S INTENTIONS

LONDON, Jan. 6,

The officer commanding the Lancashire regiment is asking agencies in Australia, Africa, New Zealand, and British Columbia for information regarding emigration. He says that practically the .whole unit wishes to emigrate after demobilisation and engage in fruit-growing and mixed farming.

A GOLDEN DREAM. BRITAIN’S ENGINEERING OPPOR TUNITY.

LONDON, Jan. 6,

A golden avenue is opening for British iron, steel, and engineering industries, if Labour co-operates. Orders are pouring in from all parts of the world at high speed. Re-adaptation of plants is proceeding. Particular attention is being paid towards specialisation The greatest danger ahead lies in unreasonable cost of fuel, due to inflated wages and inadequate output.

THE DEMOBILISATION PERIOD.

LONDON, January 5,

Newspapers arc gratified at the restraint of the authorities and the good sense shown by the men, which prevented a serious situation regarding dmobilisation. The position is not developing discontented outcries. It is insisted that the Dominions are short of men, also that there are heaps of work for men at Home. The men add that they arc only waiting their time in France and emphasise the fact that the trouble would not have arisen if the war w r as still on. Leave boats are now running as usual.

THE POLISH MOVEMENT

HOSTILITIES CEASE

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 5

The B’crliner Zcitung reports that a meeting of representatives of the towns of Posen, Hohonsalza and Bromberg with the Poles, reached an agreement, and all hostilities between the Poles and Gormans immediately stopped. The Poles hold the districts already occupied; but will not advance.

AMERICANS IN FRANCS

NEW YORK, Jan. 5

United Press messages from Metz, states that General Pctain declared that France will welcome American soldiers who wish fo remain and build up devastated districts.

PRESIDENT YvHLSON,

ROME VISIT HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL.

NEW YORK, Jan. 5,

The New York “Sun’s” Rome correspondent says President Wilson’s visit to Rome has been highly successful, so far as can be judged, It is understood a complete agreement has been reached with the Italian Government regarding tEc League of Nations.