DOMINION NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 September 1918, Page 2

DOMINION NEWS.

THE ESGAiP.ES FROM SOMES XSDAKD. liv Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, August 31. The Commissioners' inquiry into the escape of four German. prisoners from Somes Island at the end of July has found that the escape -vvas not attributable to any neglect on the part of any officer, N.C.0., or soldier. Tho Court was impressed with tho great care and thoroughness of the commandant. The Minister of Defence is investigating the need of improving the accommodation at Soines Island and Motuihi WATERED MIIX Christchurcl), August 31. In the .Magistrate's Court, "before Mr. M'Carthy, f?jM., Ann Gallagher and Frank Thome wore each fined £SO for yelling watered milk. ANOTHER METE WASHED ASHORE. Wellington, August 31. The >7aval Adviser states that it is reported an enemy mine has heen washed ashore on the west coast of the North Island, about 15 miles south-east of Cape Maria van Dicmen. Tho necessary steps have 'been taken. MODIFIED RUGFK RULES. Wellington, August 31. The local Rugby Union applied to tho New Zealand Union (for permission to play Auckland under the modified Tiiles which were used at the Hitter place and formed the subject of discussion at the last meeting of the New Zealand Union. Tho latter has replied that it has no option hut to adhere strictly to the constitution and cannot agree to the request. It .pointed out that one of tho suggested modifications were expressly rejected by the delegates to the New Zealand Union last year.