GERMAN EVASIONS.
SHIPS SOLD TO HOLLAND. (Received 11.33 a.m.) PARIS, October 22. I A Supreme Council Note draws attention to Germany's attempts to evade the terms of the armistice, and demands the handing over of five German merchantmen, of a total tonnage of 00,000, which Germany admits were transferred to Holland in 1016, the transfer being invalid. Of this Germany and Holland were aware, consequently the ships never put to sea, fearing capture.— (A. and N.Z.) LENOIR'S DEATH SENTENCE. PRESIDENT HIS LAST HOPE. PARIS, October 22. The Revision Court has refused Lenoir's appeal from sentence of death for treason. His only hope now is for a commutation of the sentence by the President.— (A. and N.Z. Cable.) DRISCOLL'S RETIREMENT. (Received 11.35 a.m.) LONDON, October 22. Prominent sportsmen contributed £1175 at the National Sporting Club immediately after last night's match, toi wards a national testimonial to Jim , Driscoll on his retirement from boxing. (A. and N.Z. Cable.)
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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 252, 23 October 1919, Page 5
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