A GLIMPSE OP BERLIN AND VIENNA

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2598, 21 October 1915, Page 5

A GLIMPSE OP BERLIN AND VIENNA

"GAY AND CONFIDENT" By Telegraph—Press Association—Oojiyrir' London, October 19. A trustworthy neutral correspondent describes Vienna as being very gay. The obsession of victory has succeeded the agonies of depression. The Austrian are absolutely confident. They rely on Germany, though they disliket t-lie Germans moro than ever. They complain that Austro-Hungary does all tho work and Germany gets all tho praise

Berlin is openly exultant. The better | classes in Germany are concentrated on finishing the war. Conferences of bankers, manufacturers, and agriculturists are preparing a post-bellum organisation. Whether the war ends in one, two, or ten years, Germany will instantly commence to recover her commerce. ■ - The people of Berlin lelieve that England is terrified, and 1 that London has been partly ruined by the Zeppelins. The Government eleverlj spreads, whispers that the British Ministers havo made approaches for peace. The only shortages are in indiarubber, wool garments, and Havana cigars. Germany is obviously importiug supplies through neutrals. An Amsterdam correspondent states that the Dutch banks contributed £162,000,000 to the last German war loan. The Grand Duke of Baden quietened his duchy last week by announcing that the war would soon bo over, and that thero would be 110 winter campaign. THE GOLD TIDE IN THE UNITED STATES * ANOTHER FIVE MILLIONS ARRIVE. Ely Telegraph—Press Association—Oopyrl^lit (Rec. October 20, 8.40 p.m.) New YOCk, October 19. A further five million sterling in gold l ias arrived under warship escort, consigned to the Morgan Company. THE COTTON BLOCKADE FURTHER RESTRICTIONS ON EXPORTS. ; By Telegraph—Press Association—Conyrielit London, October 19. The export of all cotton products except lace and cotton-waste is prohibited cxcept to Allied Spain and Portugal.. Cottoo,jiussin mutt not ■he seat via ,«ic Sea* 1