GENERAL NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 January 1920, Page 7

GENERAL NEWS.

JAPANESE AFFAIRS. By Teleerapli.—Press Assn.—Copyright, Washington, Jan. 14. Mr. It. Lansing (Secretary for State) has announced that the Japanese Government has issued an Imperial rescript exhorting all Japanese to work for the attainment of a durable peace which the League of- Nations contemplated, to abide by the principle of universal justice, and to follow the path of the world's progress. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. POSSESSION OF IvIAOCHAU. Washington, Jan. 14. It is announced that negotiations between China and Japan for the return of Kiaoehau will shortly be opened, since Britain and France have pointed out to China that it was advisable to enter into such negotiations. It is believed the new Chinese Premier is favorably disposed towards negotiations, which will probably hasten China's ratification of the Peace Treaty.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE FRENCH NAVY. ' paris, Jan. 13. It is proposed to build five battleships of the Normandie class, six scout cruisers, and 12 scout destroyers.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN VULGARITY. - London, Jan. 13. ■' Viscount Grey has arrived at Southampton from New York. A curious episode occurred during the voyage. Two Germans talked loudly and offensively during a speech which Viscount Grey delivered on behalf of the Seamen's Benevolent. Fund. The passenger.3 organised an impromptu court-martial and forced 1 the Germans to attend and sign an abject apology.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO. Mexico City,.. Jan. 14. Explorers have discovered that as a result of the earthquake the volcano of Popoaatapetl is completely altered by huge fissures,. The death roll exceeds 3000.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.