GENERAL NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 January 1920, Page 5

GENERAL NEWS.

THE ADRIATIC QUESTION. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyriebt. Received Jan. 23, 9.5 p.m. Paris. Jati. 20. It is understood Sigftor Nitti (the Premier of Italy) to-day demands the final settlement of the Adriatic question strictly on the terms of the Pact of London. Signor Nitti intends to return to Rome forthwith unless Serbia accepts that solution—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMANY AND HOLLAND. Received Jan. 23, 9.5 p.m. Copenhagen, Jan. 20.. In return for a loan of two hundred million florins promised by Holland, Germany proposes to give Holland preference in the purchase of foodstuff's and to supply her with increased ooal. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DISTURBANCES AT BUCHAREST. Received Jan. 23, 10.15 p.m. Paris, Jan. 20. A serious Communist rising in Bessarabia has spread to Bucharest, causing strikes and disturbances.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SILVER SHORTAGE IN GERMANY. Received Jan. 23, 10.55 p.m. Berlin, Jan. 20. Owing to the increased ptice of silver the Government is withdrawing silver coins, for which they arp paying notes six and a-half times the face value of the coins.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE SUPREME COUNCIL. Received Jan. 23, 10.55 p.m. Paris, Jan. 20. The interruption of the Supreme Council's sittings; owing to the French Ministerial situation, is generally deplored. The Adriatic deadlock is regarded as disquieting. .Apparently the conferences accomplished little. Delegates reassemble at. London two or "three weeks hence.—Aus,.-.N.Z. Catye Assn. VALUE OF GERMAN MARK. Received Jan. 23, 10.45 p.m. London, Jan. 20. The value of the German marl; has dropped to a penny.