NEWS IN BRIEF.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 19 November 1924, Page 5

NEWS IN BRIEF.

IN AUSTRIA. BY CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT VIENNA, Nov. 17. Dr. Seipel (the Chancellor) has finally resigned in consequence of a conflict with his party in the provinces, which demands greater autonomy and obstructs his plans for the reconstruction of Austrian finances. Dr. Seipel tendered his resignation last week as the result of the deadlock arising out of the railwaymen’s strike, but later returned to office. THE WOOL MARKET. ' SYDNEY, Nov. 18. The Sydney fourth series of wool sales concluded to-day, when all the best features of the previous day’s sales were well maintained and the demand was keen throughout. Greasy merino sold to 42d. SPANIARDS WITHDRAW. MADRID, Nov. 17. It is officially announced that 10,000 Spanish troops in Moi’occo have been withdrawn in good order fromSheshuan •fco Deracobba, ten kilometres distant, despite great difficulties, losing only three killed. The despatch adds that, since General De Rivera was appointed head of the army 180 positions, which were continually in danger of falling into rebel hands, have been abandoned.

AEROPLANE CRASH. LONDON, Nov. 17. A new type of aeroplane was being tested at the Hawkings aerodrome, Kent, when it. collided with a fence whilst flying at 90 miles an hour. It then struck some trees and finally a farmhouse. The pilot was terribly injured, but was extricated from the wreckage alive. COMMUNISTS ARRESTED. BUDAPEST, Nov. 17. Two Communists have been arrested in connection with the plot to murder Admiral Horthv (Resent of Hungary) and Count Bethlen (Premier). BY AIR TO INDIA. LONDON. Nov. 17. The Daily Chronicle announces authoritativelv that the airshin R 33 will shortly embark on a test trip to India to collect data for future services.