GENERAL NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 January 1920, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

SOCIALISTS NOT WANTED. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright, New York, Jan. 13. The action of the New York State Legislature in refusing by a virtually unanimous vote to permit five Socialist members to take their seats, on the ground that they were members of a party which wag opposed to the war, has caused a national storm of protest. Prominent Democrats and Republicans, many Governors, Federal Congressmen And publicists have sent letters to the Legislature protesting against the action on the ground that it contravenes the principle of representative Government. The Legislature defeated a resolution to reconsider its action, but the ousted members will be given a hearing. •— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FRENCH ELECTIONS. Paris, Jan. 12. The Senate elections resulted in a triumph for the Clemencean Party. M. Poincare is among the successful candidates, but the validation of his election will be postponed until he surrenders the presidency. There is every indication that M. Clemenceau will be unanimously chosen President.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. MASSACRE OF JEWS. Washington, Jan. 13. Mr. R, Lansing (Secretary for State) announced that 29,000 Jews were killed in pogroms in Ukraine up to September, 1919—Aus.-N.Z. Coble Assn. MISSIONARY HELD BY BANDITS. Peking, Jan. 12. It is reported that Doctor Sheldon, the missionary, has been captured by bandits in Looyakuan and is held for ransom.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. LORD JELLICOE'S TOUR. Havana, Jan. 12. Admiral Lord Jellicoe and Sir Robert Borden left aboard the New Zealand. Their destination was not announced, but it is understood the vessel will receive sailing orders by wireless.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. MARTIAL LAW IN BERLIN. Berlin, Jan. 14. Martial law has been declared throughout Germany. Other outbreaks are threatened.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

' SOUTH AFRICAN UNION. Capetown, Jan. 13. Peace having been formally established, proclamations have been issued bringing- amnesty to rebels into operation. Amnesty, however, has been virtually in force for some lime. General fijmuts is also appealing to the people of the Union to extend charity to the Aus-trians.—Aus.-N.Z. Caaie Assn. THE FIUME QUESTION. Paris, Jan. 13. A Jugo-Slav delegation submitted its views regarding the Adriatic to the Supreme Council on Saturday and to-day the delegation adheres to' its claim to Fiume. Representatives of D'Annunzio and the Fiume National Council respectively have arrived but have not yet been received by the Supreme Council.— Reuter. THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS. Paris, Jan. 13. The League of Nations will not yet attempt to define details of Dominion mandates, preferring to await America's participation after she has ratified the treatv.

THE SIBERIAN QUESTION. Tokio, Jan. 13. An important Cabinet meeting .thrashed out the Siberian question, but the decision is not announced. Opposition to intervention, however, is reported to he growing. THE MODERN BLUEBEARD. 1 Paris, Jan. 13. After confessing that she impersonated two victims to enable Landru to draw their savings, Madame Landru burst into tears, crying: "I am a. martyr, not a criminal. My only fault is that I love my husband too well." Landru, when confronted with his wife's confession, admitted its truth, but still denied the murders. He curtly refused to answer questions. AUSTRIAN WARSHIPS. Rome, Jan. 13. The tugs sent to Cattaro to take over the surrendered Austrian warships, notably three battleships, four destroyers, and 12 torpedo boats, fonnd them damaged almost beyond repair.—Reuter.