LIVELY SCENES IN THE REICHSTAG

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2743, 11 April 1916, Page 5

LIVELY SCENES IN THE REICHSTAG

GERMAN CHANCELLOR GIVEN THE LIE HERR LIEBKNECHT MAKES TROUBLE By Telegraph-Prees Association-Copyright Copenhagen, April 9. . The organ of the Schleswig Danes at Flensburg publishes the full report of the Reichstag proceedings. When the Imperial Chancellor (Herr IJethmanu-Hollwcg) declared that Germany's enemies chose war, Dr. Liehknecht (Socialist leader) shouted "Lies. Yon choso it." There was a tremendous uproar and cries of ''Chuck him out," ."Blackguard," "Dirty Dog." Herr Hollweg declared: "We want neighbours with whom we can co-oper-ate with mutual advantage." Herr Liebknecht interposed: "You therefore suddenly assail and strangle them." There -was a deafening din; The strongest epithets were hurled at Herr ' Liebknecht, a member shouting "Hit him on the head." Herr Liebknecht, later during the naval debate, tried to discuss the submarine question, but was forbidden to continue ".. FURTHER HEATED SCENES ' . SIR ROGER. CASEMENTS: TREACHERY. //"';•. Later. There have been further heated scenes in the Reichstag. Herr Liebknecht declared that he .held documents showing an agreement with Herr Zimmerman and Sir Roger Casement for drilling British prisoners to fight against land. _'.-■■ -Despite repeated callis to order, and' cries of "Traitor!" Herr Liebknecht denounced the official encouragement of such treasonable propaganda, also the misleading Government memorandum attempting to prove that British merchantmen were armed to attack German submarines. _He ' Eaid the war began with, a cry against Tsarism, which was soon directed against England. ■ ....... ' - Eventually tho House refused.to heal Herr Liebknecht. CHANCELLOR'S OLIVE BRANCH : GERMAN' OFFICIAL PRESS COMMENTS. (Rec. April 10, 10.30 p.m.) . " ■ London, April 10. The "Cologne Gazette" (semi-official) complains of the Ames* in not wishing' to 'consider Herr von' Beth-manii-Hollweg's .peace. terms~?eriously. "Germany now," says , this journal, "will only make peace on her ■•. own ■ terras. If tlie Allies do not abandon their plans to destroy Germany, then '■ the latter will fight.to the.end.", ..-., ! The "Frankfurter/ Gazette" pub- . lishes a similar inspired, article,