SIMMERING REVOLT

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 113, 30 January 1918, Page 5

SIMMERING REVOLT

REMARKABLE OUTBURST IN GERMAN PRESS NEWS FROM THE NEW ZEALAND FRONT The political ferment in Germany over the peßce issues is spread-' ing, with an intensifying of the feeling against the pan-Germans and their annexationist aims. Count von Hertling, the German Chancellor, is expected to deliver a further pronouncement on tho country's war aims, with a, definite statement on tho subject of Belgium. Some indication of the bitterness of feeling which tho prolongation of the war by tho Junkers is causing is given in a remarkable outburst by a pan-German newspaper, which talks hysterically of "a Judas in our midst." Tho allusion ii said to bo to tho Kaiser himself!' Tho situation in Austria is, if anything, worse. Count Czernin, by his speech, has evoked the wrath of tho Gorman Press. Tho latest news from Russia discloses a state of war between tho Bolsheviki and the Ukraine. 1 With regard to the Bolshcyiki and the Germans, the policy of tho former _to tho latter is now stated to be that of the passive resibter. Thoy will neither sign pence nor fight. Mr. N. D. Baker, United States Secretary for War, has made an important statement to the Senate on the subject of America's war efforts and tho man-power prospects. '

UNPRECEDENTED TUMULT IN GERMANY .LEADERS IN THE LIMELIGHT MARKED EFFECT OF COUNT CZERNIN'S SPEECH By Telegraph-Press Aesociation-CopirigiU Amsterdam, January 28. The "Frankfurter Zeitung" reports- unprecedented tumult in political circles in Berlin. The pan-Germans are kicking up n tremendous row, and are again declaring that Von Hindenburg and Von Ludendorlf threaten to The "Deutsche Tageszeitung , ' , assails Dr. von Kuhlmann, Count Czernin, Count Hertling, Count Rodern, and the Finance Minister. The "Tageszeitung" begs the confederated German Princes to intervene energetically to prevent Germany sinking into tlio abyss which four men are preparing, adding that tho King of Bavaria has already approached the Kaiser on the matter. While Count Czornin's declaration that lie sent a copy of his speech to President Wilson was cheered in the Austrian House, the announcement was greeted with howls of rago by the- Gorman annexationists. The "Deutsche ° Tageszeitung" says that Count Czernin's speech raises serious questions regarding tho Austrian alliance.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ANOTHER STATEMENT BY VON HERTLING FORESHADOWED tßcc. January 28, 8.15 p.m.) Amsterdam, January 28. The "Frankfurter Zeitung" states that Count von Hertling will shorts ly make an additional statement, with a positive declaration regarding Belgium.—"The Times." "A JUDAS AMONG US" REMARKABLE OUTBURST IN PAN-GERMAN JOURNAL. (Rec. January 29, 8.15 p.m.) Amsterdam, January 28. Tlie "Tageszeitung," a pan-German organ, oponlj summons the German people to rise in revolt. It says: "We have a Judas among us, who appears in tho red court mantle of Germany's hangmaa." The paper asks: "Who will save Germany from this traitor, if not the German people?" Adding: "Germans! Help yourselves, and God will help you!" It is understood that tho phrase "Germany's hangman" refers to tho Kaiser.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. TUMULTUOUS SCENES AT PAN-GERMAN MEETINGS (Rcc. January 29, 11.45 p.m.) Berne, January 28. Tumultuous scenes took place at pan-German meetings at Bonn, Cologne, and Dortmund.. There was strong dissent when the orators advocated annexations, and tho proceedings ended in stormy platform lighting.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. KAISER'S BIRTHDAY HOPES THE USUAL BLASPHEMOUS HEROICS. Amsterdam, January 28. In acknowledging the birthday greoting of the Court preacher, the Kaiser—who was 59 years of age on Sunday—telegraphed: "Deep 'thankfulness. I commemorate to-day God's great deeds for the German people. Ho lias given historical successes to our colours, has removed many sorrows, and has Kept the Fatherland through distress and privation. I hope our Church will help me, after we have victoriously finished the war, to heal tho wounds, conciliate the controversies, nnd unita and strengthen our people in enthusiastic and unselfish devotion to the Fatherland. My special sympathy is with tho great tasks set equally before tho_ Church and the Stato in the reconstruction of family life and the education of a God-fearing and healthy young generation worthy of their fathers."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ' COUNT CZERNIN UNDER FIRE i COMMENT IN THE GERMAN PRESS. Amsterdam, January 28. Tho newspapers continuo to comment on the speeches of Count Hertling and Count Czornin, Hen- Harden, in "Die Zukunft," virtually endorses tho programmes of President Wilson and Mr. Lloyd George. Ho admits the justice of the Entente's claim regarding Alsace-Lorraine, condemns tho German Government's Russian schemes, and asserts his belief that peace is possible. Count Reventlow declares that Count Czernin's offer to open separate negotiations with America endangers Germany's life interests. The "Frankfurter Zeitung" says that Austria is to bo envied for having a Czernin. "Tho Austrian egg has been laid. AVe must see-what sort of bird comes out of it." The moderate newspapers comment angrily upon si telegram sent by the King of Saxony to a pan-German mooting that "tho whole German people demand a military peace."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. WAS THE SPEECH SENT TO AMERICA] Washington, January '28. Considerable interest has been excited by the statement of the "Cologne Gazetto" that Count Czernin forwarded his speech to President Wilson, but the Stute Department denies that the speech has boon received.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. \ fit was stated in a cablegram yesterday that Count Czernin's speech was sent to Washington before it was delivered.] GERMAN FOOD LOAN TO AUSTftIA. (Rcc. January 29, 8.15 p.m.) Amsterdam, January 28. The German and Austrian Governments are settling upon a scheme b.y which Germany will lend Austria food. It is understood that half a miilion tons of flour will be supplied, the loan to be returnable after the harvest. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

SERIOUS RIOTS IN BOHEMIA VIENNA RESTAURANTS ALL CLOSE J. o • . ~ , . _, London, January 28. il-i-ti r S *i nO fl " S M ? ,rrc ? "' !' a ?r U0 <? ohon »<0 i" Protest against the reaction (jl the flour ration by one-half. Shops wero looted. Tne polico disoTS.&^H«^i^a™ Vienna m closed owins t0 lack RELENTLESS WAR: WITH THE UKRAINE GENERAL ENGAGEMENT PENDING A CORRESPONDENT'S SURVEY OF THE POSITION T , f , London, January 28. Jelegrams from Vienna, report that, heavy fighting continued for "several days between Ukrainian and Bolshevik troops at Luslt, which tho Ukrainians are endeavouring to capture. The Austrian commander of the troops in tne district refused the Bolshevik request for assistance—Reuter. (Roc. January 29, 9 p.m.) T . r , Petrograd, Januarv 28. llie Government announces that it will not further negotiate with tho Ukrainian Eada Tlir only possible course is a relentless struggle with tho Wada until the Ukrainian Soviets are completely victorious. The papers state that the Ukrainians and Bolsheviki aro both mobilising. ;uid that a "enera i engagement is expected ".within a few days, near KiefE.—Router. BOLSHEVIK PARTY IN PARLOUS STATE ■ A BRITISH PRESS CORRESPONDENT'S VIEW. v n „ t, , London, January 28. . iW. Bansome, the Petrograd correspondent of the "Daily News" insists that the position of the Bolsheviki is critical. The Conference of Sonets on Saturday night discussed the question of peace or a holy war against the bourgeoisies of tho world. Mr. Ransomo urges that the Allied Governments should join with M. Trotsky, so as to prevent the Central Powers irom making a separate peaco with the Ukraine. If the Allies joined M irotsky at the peace conference it would havo an overwhelming effect on tho German people Meanwhile the band of idealists who are striving to overcome the apathy of tho masses and the active resistance of tho privileged and propertied classes are forced into an'impossiblo position. Owing to their non-recognition of the Bolsheviki, tho Allies have put a weapon into the hands of the anti-Bolshevik section, and weakened tho influence of the Bolheviki upon the proletariats of tho Central Empires. This iion-rrcognition has strengthened the Ukra nain Assembly, which is bourgeois, ami which leais the Bolsheviki more than tho Anstrians. The Assembly is unhampore<l by uncompromising idenls, and is ready to conclude separate peace with Austria on business terms, as opposed to tho idealistic terms of the Petrograd Jiolshevika, <nn, B Mr f R r some w. of. opinion that there is a. split among tho Bolsheviks, some of whom now believe that Russia is compelled to make peace owinc to her military weakness. Nevertheless, the majority of the leaders aro still ready to take up Germany's challenge. The ultimate decision will lio with irotsky, who will do what is best to servo a universal resolution Trotsky is ready to-sacrifice Russia to save Europe, and to sacrifice Europe to save the world. Jhe whole question now depends on whether the Ukraine Assembly will succeed in securing peace with Austria before tho ever-growing Soviet movement ,n the Ukraine displaces it, and brings the Ukraine into lino with the rest of Russia in support of Trotsky's policy. Trotsky has iJ/°J I " 11 »H «> tho negotiations in order to allow'the Soviets to conquer the Ukraine If tho Rada makes a separate peace, the Ukrainian nor,, W h lc h would prevent starvation in Petrograd, where spotted typhus is already rife, will be diverted to Austria. Tin's would bring about "Trotsky s downfall and anarchy of an appalling kiud.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn WILL NEITHER' SIGN PEACE NOR FIGHT (Rec. January 29, 11.45 p.m.) » ~ , .... . . T , Petrograd, January 28. Jno Maximalists' and the Left Social Revolutionaries' General Committees have adopted a formula refusing to sign peace and refusing to wa"e war Jhe Bolsheviki intend to ofler passive resistance towards Germany.-Aus - i>.//. oaule Assn. VON KUHLMANN AND CZERN.IN AT BREST LITOVSK. (Rec. January 29, 8.15 p.m.) _. . ~ ~ , „ „ Amsterdam, Januarv 28. Dr. vou Kuhlmann and Count Czernin (the German and Austrian Foreign Ministers) have proceeded to Brest Litovsk.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FINLAND ISOLATED (lice. January 28, 8.15 p.m.) .' , Stockholm, January 28. lelegraphio communication with Petrograa has been interrupted since Sunday morning. It is reported that tho Red Guards have cut tho lines. The whole of Finland is telegraphically isolated, and' complete anarchy reigns there.—Router. FINLAND TO BE REPRESENTED AT BREST LITOVSK. (Rec. January 30, 1 a.m.) Copenhagen, January 28. The Finnish Diet has appointed five delegates to proceed to Brest Litovsk to safeguard Finland's interests.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.