AMERICA'S "LAST WORD" TO THE PIRATES

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2941, 29 November 1916, Page 7

AMERICA'S "LAST WORD" TO THE PIRATES

A LUNCHEON WITH COUNT BER.NSTORFF "NO MORE WAITING" Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. Washington, November 27. Mr. Robert Lansing, Secretary of State, and Mr. Gerard, United States Ambassador to Berlin, had luncheon with Count Benistorff. It is understood that they exhaustively discussed German-American relations previous to Mr. Gerard's return to Berlin next week. The United Press announces that Mr. Gerard will carry America's last word in referenco to tho submarine campaign, including a notice that there will be no more waiting. If further violations of Germany's pledges occur, America will break off relations. U-BOATPIRATESOFF AMERICA Australian-New Zealand. Oablo Association. New York, November 27. There are persistent reports of tho proximity of Gorman submarines to the coast. Incoming steamers are being warned by wireless to keep a sharp look-out, not to show lights, and to avoid the regular sea lanes. There is a widespread belief that U53 .has not left American shores. BRITISH ADMIRALTYBUSY WITH THE PROBLEM (Eeuter's Telegram.) London, November 27. In. the House of Commons, replying to a question, Mr. 'Asmiith (the Prime Minister) assured the House that the renewed submarine operations were engaging the unremitting attention of the authorities. AH possible steps wore being taken to deal with' it. THE ARMING OP MBROH'ANTMBN. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. London, November 27. Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge doubts the feasibility of armine merchantmen. He considers that the choice is between th dissipation of guns, ammunition, and gun crews over a thousand ships, and the concentration of them upon a, plan of seeking and destroying the submarines. T9N-FOR-TON REPRISALS TO MAKE THE GERMANS PAY FOE THEIR OUTRAGES. AU3tralifln-Uew Zealand Cable Association. London, November 27, The popular demand is spreading for full recompense for_ Germany's attacks on .shipping. Meetings are being promoted in London and the provinces to insist on "ton for ton." GERMAN MINES ALONG THE FRENCH COAST AustraL'an-KW Zealand Cable Association. Paris, Sfovemher 27. Vice-Admiral Pivet, Governor of Brest, has notified navigators that the enemy has laid mines along the French coasts. Measures aie being taken to remove the mines. SAFE CONDUCT? AUSTRIA'S NEW AMBASSADOR 'AT ■WASHINGTON. fßeuter's Telpsram.) (Rec. November 29, 1.30 a.m.) Washington, November 28. 'Diplomatic circles are surprised at Britain's refusal of a safe conduct to the new Austrian Ambassador to the United States. The Administration resents Britain's decision, and the officials intimate that it may he regarded as an affront. It is possible that an American vessel will he sent for the Ambassador. Washington, November 28. Britain's action in regard to the Austrian Ambassador has not yet been reported officially. | _ HUNS' WAR SLAVES FATE OF LIEGE POPULATION. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. Amsterdam, November 27. The Germans have warned the population of Liege to prepare for deportation next week. VERITABLE WORKING ARMIES. ("Tho Times.") London, November 27. Mi-. Bourchier, writing to "The Times" from Bucharest, says that tho Germans are now developing tho mineral resources of the conquered terri-' tories with remarkable energy. They are vigorously workihg the Serbian copper mines and the .iron. mines in Asia Minor with German machinery. They are producing a plentiful supply of copper, which was previously extremely short. There are' veritable working armies of deportees everywhere, including numerous women. CONVICT BATTALIONS URGED BY GERMAN PRESS. (Rcc. November 28, 8.20 p.m.) London, November 27. The "Times" says that the German Press is deprecating the shedding of the blood of. the leaders of .their economic and intellectual life while one hundred thousand convicts are safe behind lock and key, and advocates the utilisation of these in the labour battalions, strictly controlled for dangerous work behind tho front or in the. ; munition factories, . THE AUSTRIAN THRONE KAISER TO ATTEND THE CORONATION. AJustralian-New Zealand Cable Association. Amsterdam, November 27. Tho Kaiser will attend'tho coronation of the Emporor Charles. ■■ WAR ON FOOD SPECULATORS I _ CAMPAIGN IN LONDON. AuElralian-New Zealand Cable Association. New York, November 27. - Wholesale and retail dealers axe cooperating with tho housewives against food speculators. Tho Socialists are joining the Consumers' League, and propose that 100,000 people should participate in a "famine parade" to the City_ Hall and to demand the right to continue their existence. At several churches potato collections are held on Sunday for the poor. The potatoes are dropped into barrels in the church porches.