GENERAL NEWS.
INFLUENZA SWEEPS VIENNA. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Vienna, Feb. IS. There are 40,000 cases of influenza and the number is increasing. The "hospitals are choked. It is believed the lack of coal has encouraged the spread of infection. An all night service of electric coffin cars has been inaugurated. The tramears are specially fitted so as to carry 32 coffins.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. MASSACRE OF ARMENIANS. Athens, Feb. 17. Latest reports from Cilicia show that serious massacres continue. The population protested to General (lourand, the French Commander-in-Chief, asking him to allow the formation of an Armenian militia, the abolition of the Turkish police, and the right, to arm themselves against the Turks.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable As*, sociation. SALE OF GERMAN SHIPS. Washington, Feb. 19. Tho Supreme Court has issued to Mr. Hearst a temporary injunction prohibiting the Governmental sale of German ships.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. BRITISH POSTAL RATES. London, Feb. IS. In view of the increased railway charges and the postal employees' demands it ia expected the Budget will announce higher postage, while parcel post rates will be increased SO per cent.
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Taranaki Daily News, 21 February 1920, Page 3
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