NEWS OF THE WORLD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 68, 11 September 1911, Page 5

NEWS OF THE WORLD.

DRAMATIC SUICIDE. THRILLING A GARDEN PARTY'. WHAT THE GUESTS WERE DCVITED TO SEE. Vienna, September 1. An army officer, Captain Werigen, committed suicide in a dramatic fashionlast night. He invited a large company to nn evening garden party, which, as the cards of invitation set forth, was intended to celebrate "an especially important event' in his life. The fete was quite a brilliant affair, and a great success. One of the beet bands was in attendance, and a feature of the entertainment was a grand exhibition of fireworks.

At Hie e!o?e of the pyrotcchnical display Captain Werigen went on to a balcony, and, attracting the attention of those present, announced that ho wan going to make a speech. All thgjruests moved towards the balcony and stoodtwaiting for their host t» make a start, when the latter suddenly raised his hands and plunged headlong o* to the lawn below. '

There was a rush to spot where the captain lay, but when picked up his ibody was quite lifeless. His neck was broke* and death had been instantaneous.

_.X DASH FOR HONOLULU. STARTLING WAR GAME. DEFECTING A PACIFIC OUTPOST. U.S. NAVY TO SHOW HOW IT BE DONE. San Francisco, September 1. President Taft has ordered preparations to be made for what is described as the most startling game of war ever attempted by the United States Naw. The entire Pacific fleet, from "the heaviest battleship to the fleetest destroyer, will take part in the manoeuvres, which will represent an effort to duplicate the conditions that would exist in actual war. Concentrating at San Francisco, the ships will make a dash for Honolulu, "arrvin" (lie full number of marines and five additional regiments with which to bring the Hawaiian garrison up to its war strength. It is said thnt the President wishes to demonstrate how quickly the three units—the navy,'coast defences, and the marin,c service—can co-operate for the defence of a Pncifiic outpost. Orders have been received by the naval authorities in 'Frisco for the" immediate, installation of the fire-control system on the flagship California. Of the ships here three cruisers are' ready to sail at any time, but nil the others have their engines torn up for repairs, and the officers are wondering how it will be possible to get away by September 15.