BRAZIL'S REPLY TO THE HUNS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3003, 14 February 1917, Page 7

BRAZIL'S REPLY TO THE HUNS

(Rec. February 13, 8.55 p.m.) Brazil'sroply to the German tobmarino Note Xybiwkade as effective or regular, and will hold Germany responsible if Brazilian intorests aro affectcd.—Reuter. GARRANZA URGES BOYCOTT OF BELLIGERENTS. t> -j ,r. e -ir • Washington, February 12. i a OB , 1 , Garranza, of Mexico, is i.ssmjig a coimmmication designed to sboi-ten the war He is urging neutrals not to send supplies, including munitions, to any of the belligerents. This is generally nterproted as a pro-German move in-order to bring pressure to bear upon tho United States.-nAus.-N.Y. Cable Assn. CHINA ANXIOUS TO FIGHT GERMANY. Tokio, February 12. Ifc is announced thai; Japan avill not endeavour to prevent China supporting the United States. The Peking correspondent of American papers says that China has been anxious to entor the war over since tho outbreak, but has been prevented from doing so ownig to strong pressure by Japan.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. JOINT REPLY FROM SCANDINAVIA. , Copenhagen, February 12. Tho Scandinavian Governments have agreed to tho terms of a joint reply to Germany, protesting against tho submarine blockade as against, international law.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN PEOPLE "PEACE CRAZY" i ALL'HOPES NOW CENTRED IN PIRATE WAR. , (Rec. February 13, 5.5 'p.m.) n-u -i n- iii j , „f. London, February 12. Tho Daily News's" correspondent at Zurich states that a member of Mr. berard s party declares that the German people aro "peace-crazy " They want peace now at almost any price. The rejection of the Kaiser's peace offer seemed to break their spirit, hut tho submarino declaration revived their hopes, Everyouo now believes that the now sea war mil reduce England, and then the cause of tho Entente will collapse. People iu tho large cities aro hungry, but there is no famine now, nor will bo in the immediate future. Berlin people are pessimistic regarding America. Best informed' circles considor that war is me vita bio. —Aus.-N.Z. - Cable Assn. WHERE "COMMENT IS SUPERFLUOUS" ANOTHER ■ PREPOSTEROUS (PROPOSAL. (Rec. February 13, 7.15 p.m.) m t, r, , , riti London, February 13: Ihe I-ress Bureau states: Iho l'oreigu Office "After arraugctaeiits had been completed for the exchange of British and German incapacitated prisoners, Germany telegraphed, through tho American Embassy, prior to the rupture of diplomatic relations, that the departure of the British hospital ships with severely-wounded Germaus would no longer bo considered safe, and.suggested the transportation of the wounded to and from Eugland by Dutch paddle steamers, which would be guaranteed German safe conduct. The transport of severely-wounded English would bo suspended until Britain's reply was received. Future repatriations, including German' and English civil prisoners, would thereafter be effected in tho same manner." ° The Foreign Offico adds: "Comment on such communications is super-fluous."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. LATEST VICTIMS OF THE PIRATES London, Februarv 12. The British .steamer Netherke (4227 tons) has been sunk. The crew'of tho Greek steamer Vasilissa Olga (previously reported sunk) has been landed — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. February 13, 3.10 p.m.) t • i , ,' London, February 12. I ue British steamer Lycia has been sunk. The survivors of the torpedoed steamer Artist state that they were iu open boats in Arctic weather for five days. Seven men died and were thrown overboard. Two aro in hospital.. Their sufferings wore appalling.—Tho "Times." (Rcc. February 13, 8.55 p.m.) The Greek steamer Aghiosspyridon has been suuA""^l° —"» BUT BRITISH TRADE GOES ON ' t • ,i , . ~ , London. February 12. In view of the submarine blockade, the Board of Trade figures of the imports of foreign and colonial corn to tho United Kingdom lalt week are particularly interesting, namely: Wheat, 2,766,200 cwts.: maize, 1,069 300 cwts 1,111,800 and 405,800 cwts. respectively for the samo week last BRITAIN'S -WAR. ■ EXPENDITURE HUGE VOTE UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED "WE WILL GO FORWARD TO THE END" (Rec. February 13, 7 p.m.) In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law (ChauceHor "the chequer), mtroducing the Credit Vote for £550,000,000 .to cover the war expenditure to May 31, said that the total votes of credit lor the current finan- ■ cial year would amount to £1,950,000,000. The expenditure on the Army and iVayy and munitions had increased by ono million a day, compared with the sixty-threo days of the financial year, owing to the increased expenditure on munitions and food Financial dealings with tho Dominions had reoently been much less than the average for tho year. The Dominions were still able to finance themselves very largely. The increase in th o expenditure on munitions was as continuous as ever. The smallest increase in the production of any kind of shell, compared with the first year of the war, was 28 per ccnt. The advances to our Allies and to the Dominions, up to March 31, would total £850,000,000 He felt, confident m the future. He did not know whether the now war loan would be a success, but the apphcations would bo certainlv more numerous and he believed tho amount applied for would be greater than ever before Tho troops actually engaged on tho fighting front were now fourteen-fold the.number engaged at the outbreak of tho war, and wore not only superior to tho enemy man for man but also m eqmpmont. This superiority was shown in results in the constantly successful, raids, which would have been impossible half a year ago-aud these results gave good reason for the hope that most satisfactory results would accrue when more important operations were undertaken., Ihe total daily expenditure on all services was £5,790,000, and •the total amount which had been voted for the war was £3,732 000 000 Wifti the ordinary,expenditure there would be a debit at tho end of the financial year of- between £4,800,000 mff £4,900,000,- tho bulk of which would not burden the United Kingdom when the war was won. "We Can Bear the Strain." expenditure could not continuo indefinitely, but Britain could heir the strain longer than her enemies. "We will not -be forced into a disastrous peace. For financial reasons the Government's predecessors li'td now taxation estimated to yield £300,000,000 during the current mr Iv beheved that this amount would be exce ded. If it iea«e™sU^tomat tain it, the peace taxation would bp on the samo level. "We shall hav« ll,n means, even when the Excess Profits Tax ceases, with wbifb t to meet the Sinking Fund payments for wiping out tho himlmi in crest tively short time. Ihere isVnjost difficult °ahead,° morTsS fices will bo necessary, but neither «w regards finance, courage, or endurance will wo go back till wo reach tho end wo have set ourselves " Mr. M'Kenna (Chancellor of the Exchequer in the \irovinus emphasised the fact that none would grudge tho expenditure, but the bLt use should bo made of our resources. Our effective man-power iould be bettor employed in campaigns near homo than on distant frontiers ueucr Sir J. Walton urged the stopping of waste 'iiul r™++i™ ti ti value for the money expended.. If the war loan did n& proiuco one hlmdS milhons, there must be another in a few months-prob'ably a compulsory Sir. J. Ramsay Macdonald supported a comnnlsmv 1„.„, ti, -m i zst jsst: cassr

THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT

INTERNAL DISORDER IN

London, February 12. Tho "Times" states tliat the Duko of Counaught has boon, appoiutcd Inspre-tor-Gennral of Ororsou Troops.—Tiie "Times." (Rec. February 13, 8.55 p.m.) London, February 13. The Dulte of Connaught has been appointed Colonol-in-Chief of tho New Zealand Rifle Brigade.—Aua.-N.JS. Cable Assn. fTIio cable news in this issue accredited to the London "Timoa" has appeared in that journal, but only whore eipresßly stated Is buoli news the editorial opinion I of "The'

GERMANY

Rome, February 12. bravo disorders have broken out at Leipzig. The city has been isolated. — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

GIFT TO WAR ORPHANS

(lieo February 13, 7 p.m.)

Paris, February 12. Mr.^,Tames Stilhuan, the American financier, has sent President Poincaro a. million francs io assist the orphans of men who have been awarded the Lesion of Honour.—Aus.-N.Z.. Gable Assri,