A FIERCE BATTLE

Wanganui Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15671, 23 November 1918, Page 5

A FIERCE BATTLE

CZECHS V. MACKENSEN’S TROOPS Australian and N.Z. Cable Association Received November 23, 9.25 a.m. PARIS. November 22. A fierce battle took place at Silloin station between Czech forces and Mackenesn’s troops, whom the Czechs tried to forcibly disarm. Large numbers on both sides were killed and wounded. THE ARMISTICE 100,000 ITALIAN PEISONEES RELEASED. ROME, November 22. Official.—The armistice released one hundred thousand Italian prisoners, who were discharged without food or clothing. AUSTRIAN TEERITORY OCCUPIED. ROME, November 22. The Allies have occupied all territories stipulated in the armistice. THE PEACE CONFERENCE POINTS FOR DECISION. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association NEW YORK, November 21. The Chicago News states that before the Peace Conference is convened the Allies must be in agreement on the following points: (1) Shall the conference be open or secret ? (2) Equality in the economic treatment of all nations. (3) A league of nations with reduction of armaments. Thereafter the conference will proceed with the discussion of al the remaining questions, including the disposition of the territory on the west bank of the Tiiiine, the future status of the German colonies, shall small States he encouraged to federalist?, new boundaries of the restored nationalities, and how restoration and indemnities will ho effected GERMAN CRIMINALS Australian and N.Z Cable Association LONDON, November 22. Lord Curzon, in the House of Lords, replying to the suggestion, that the Germans guilty of crimes against our prisoners should be made personally responsible, said the Government was giving the matter attention and consulting with the law officers. BOLSHEVIKS AND FINNS Australian and N.Z. Cable Association COPENHAGEN, Nowmber 21. Three Russian warsliipt cannonaded Yitikalla, Finland, for three hours. The Finnish Government, fearing a Bolshevik invasion, has ordered the evacuation of the frontier districts.