DOMINION NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 March 1919, Page 4

DOMINION NEWS.

HOROBATA DELAYED BY GALE By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. A wireless message has been: named. by the Defence authorities this evening which stated that the Hororata, carrying the main body draft, had run into a south-west gale, and was being delayed, and it was doubtful if the Teasel could reach Wellington before 7 pjm. tomorrow. NAVAL PRIZE MONEY. Wellington, Last Night. In view of the inquiries that are being received from ex-naval ratings and their relatives regarding the payment of prize money, the authorities desire to say that no definite information has yet been received from England on the subject. A VESSEL HELD UP.

Christchureh, Last Night. After the arrival of the Westport Coal Company's steamer Canopus from Timam to-day the entire stokehold crew gave 24 hours' notice to sign off the Teasel's articles. On being questioned by the chief engineer the men stated that they had no grievance against the vessel, but simply wished to get signed off. The vessel will be held up until a new stokehold crew can be obtained. There is a cargo of coal at present awaiting the Canopus at Westport. SELF-INFLICTED WOUNDS. Dunedin, Last Night. In regard to McCartney's admission concerning the alleged assault at Roxburgh, the details show that after inspection of the wounds the detectives concluded that the injuries were selfinflicted, and an examination by Dr. Evans confirmed this theory. McCartney then made a statement that he had been suffering from mental strain; that |he had been subject to fits for some years; that the recent stabbing affray at Roxburgh had preyed on his mind: that having made addresses when not accustomed to public speaking had upset him, and that he had had a heavy day preparing matter for the address, adding that when he found himself lying on the road he concluded that he had been attacked by a man. He had no recollection of inflicting injuries on himself. He had a pair of scissors and a nail clipper in his possession.