From Various Sources

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 118, 12 October 1914, Page 5

From Various Sources

ARGENTINE OONSUL SHOT. ANOTHER BILL FOR GERMANY. Received 11, 3.30 p.m. Buenos Aires, Oct. 9. Messages from Amsterdam state that the Germans at Dinant shot Himmer, the Argentine Vice-Consul, on his own doorstep, and also 20 of his workmen, although they were unarmed, the (Argentine flag being thrown into the street. Tlio public is incensed at the Argentine Government's delay in obtaining satisfaction. MESSENGERS OP MERCY. Received 11, 3.30 p.m. Rome, October 10. The Vatican estimates that 63,000 priests are serving in the various armies, mostly in hospital work. They include seven bishops and 19 prelates. Rome, October 9. General Spingardi, the Minister for War, has resigned. WHERE GERMANY'S OIL OOMES FROM. Received 11, 3.30 pjn. New Ysrk, October 10. The average shipment of oil to Scandinavian countries has increased twofold since the war. It is believed that Germany is obtaining supplies this way. GERMAN OFFICER FOR SYRIANS. Received 11, 3.30 p.m. London, October 10. Tho Daily News' Athens correspondent reports that General von Gock arrived at Damascus and assumed the direction of the Syrian troops. He is also recruiting Bedouins. Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, October 9. The University College of London has offered free tuition to 200 Paris University students. London, October 9. Britain Ihas prohibited aliens, _ after October 12, assuming names not in übo „ by them at the outbreak of the war. pEXERAL Printing in all its branches neatly «d promptly txeeateJ » ; wierate ntfe# at the Daily News <ko- \ enl Printing House. "Phone U» '■•* Btratfffri.