WITH THE ENEMY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16144, 23 February 1918, Page 9

WITH THE ENEMY.

PAN-GERMAN DEMANDS. VON TIRPITZ ON BELGIUM'S FUTURE. (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received February 22nd, 8.20 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, February 21. Grand Admiral von Tirpitz, speakI ing at a pan-German meeting in Mannheim, said that whatever the results on the East front were, the only thing that mattered to Germany was the defeat of Anglo-Americanism. This was onlv possible by insisting that in future Germany, instead of England, should protect Belgium. If Germany surrendered Belgium she would be Ihe laughing stock of the world. \ AUSTRIAN SOCIALISTS DEMAND PEACE. i (Received February 22nd, 8.20 p.m.) BERNE, February 21. The Socialists in the Austrian Reichsrath demand the Government to accept the peaco principles of President Wilson's speech and forthwith begin negotiations for a general peace. UPROAR IN THE REICHSRATH. COPENHAGEN. February 21. Vienna telegrams report a tumultuous session of the Reichsrath. In a crowded House, the President began the reading of the Emperor's congratulations oil the conclusion of peace with the Ukraine, when the Poles rjuittcd the Chamber, singing the Polish anthem. The Czechs demanded a cessation of hostilities with Russia, and a great uproar followed, the Czechs shouting, "Down with von Seidler!" VON SEIDLER'S REPLY. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received February 22nd, 8.20 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, February 21. Ritter von Seidler, in the Reichsrath. said that the Ukraine was convulsed with civil war. The whole of Russia was in a state of anarchy. Chaos reigned everywhere, and was constantly extending. Every man's hand was against his fellow. All prophecies of the transport of foodstuffs were futila.