PRUSSIAN PRISONERS IN ENGLAND

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 64, 8 December 1917, Page 10

PRUSSIAN PRISONERS IN ENGLAND

FELLING TREES FOR THEIR PRISON CAMP. "Somewhere in-England," in a large wooded area covered with magnificent timber, a number of German prisoners (says the London "Daily News") are engaged in felling the trees, and from the wood thus obtained are constructing huts for their own accommodation. Many of the men now employed in treefelling were Prussian Guards, and even still wear their striking uniform. All the prisoners receive rates of pay eijual to those of the British soldiers similarly engaged.

The trees' which the men are felling are situated at tho top of a high hill overlooking a main road, and few who use the roadway are aware of the presence of the Germans. At present the men are living under canvas with their guards. Roadways are being made through the encampment, and a light railway is being laid. The whole is surrounded by barbed wire, and sentries are on guard. Although a few of the Prussian Guard declare that they would far rather be fighting than felling trees /or the English, by far the greater number prefer their life in captivity to that which they experienced iu the trenches. Generally speaking, after the first few days the men are inclined to bo friendly towards their guards, and appreciate any little liberties which are allowed them.