GENERAL NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 October 1919, Page 5

GENERAL NEWS.

CAPTURED CONSUL RELEASED. By Telegraph.—Press Aasn.—Copyright. Received Oct. 30,. 12.45 a.m. Washington, Oct. 27. After the ransom was paid, Mr. Jenkins, the kidnapped Mexican Consul, was released by the bandits.—Aus.-N-Z. Cable Assn. RIOTS IN NEW YORK. Received Oct. 30, 12.45 a.m. New York, Oct. 27. In'riots ■'involving the longshoremen on strike scores "were injured, some_ of whom have bullet wounds.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A ROYAL ENGAGEMENT. Received Oct. 30,12.10 a.m. London, Oct. 27. Luxemburg advices confirm the engagement of the Grand Duches3 Charlotte of Luxemburg to Prince Sixte Bourbon Pasta.—Times Service. TSE PEACE TREATY. Rio de Janeiro, Oct. 27. A committee of the Chamber of Deputies has framed a report in favor of the Peace Treaty with Germany, except the part relating to the trial of the Kaiser. AIRSHIP FOR AMERICA, Received Oct. 30, 12.45 a.m. Washington, Oct. 27. The. United States has decided to purchase the British airship R3'S, now in course of construction in England.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. FRENCH SOCIALISTS' SPLIT. Received Oct. 29, 9.30 p.m. Paris, Oct. 27The Seine Socialists' Federation refused to nominate Deputies who voted for the war credits and for the ratification of the Versailles Treaty.. Their decision splits the Socialist Party.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.