SPLIT BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND GERMANY

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 131, 20 February 1918, Page 7

SPLIT BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND GERMANY

OVER RENEWAL OF WAR WITH RUSSIA

COUNT CZERNIN LEANS TO PRESIDENT

WILSON

By Teleuranh-Prcsa Aeeociation-Copiriffht London, February 18. j Austrian newspapers threaten that 'Austria will refuse to renow the war again st Russia. I'he "Daily Telegraph" Milan correspondent states that Count Czernin will i.hortly reply to President AYilson, and will adopt a friendly tone of discus;us)' n . —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. X message from Copenhagen states that the resumption of a state of war between the Central Powers and Russia has produced a cleavage between Austria and Germany. Tho Austrian newspapers warn Germany ngainst ichostilities in which Austria does not dosiro to t'ako part. The "Neij& Freie Presso" (Vienna) points out that Austria no longer borders upon llussia, and is therefore not compelled to resume hostilities, though she might undertake to protect the communications of the Ukraine '.';|s)ie Zeit" says that aa far as Austria is concerned, the war is practically fijiished. On tho other hand, America lias scarcely begun. Thinking peoplo [now look to Count Czernin and President Wilson, and Germany must not intt urupt tho negotiations.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . , THE GERMANS AND THE ARMISTICE. (Eec. February 19, 11.5 p.m.) Amsterdam, February 18. An Official message from Berlin states that the Petrograd Government's conduct taps, in effect terminated the armistice. Thoreforo the German Government $l»ims that its hands are free in every respect.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN-OFFENSIVE IN THE BALTIC PROVINCES. ' (Rec. February 19, 7.35 p.m.) London, February 18. Gerir.al iy is attacking in Livonia and Esthonia (the Baltio provinces).— Eeuter. GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT (Rec. Februa*!< 20, 0.55 a.m.) London, February 19. A Germjfni official report states: "Hostilities on the Russian front began at noon: yesterday. Wo crossed the Dvina towards Dvinsk without a fight, and aU to commenced to advance towards Kovel, in response to the Ukraine's ai} >peal."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.-Reuter. OPERATIONS IN THE SOUTH /tiLEXIEFF DEVELOPING HIS OFFENSIVE. (Rec. February 19, 7.35 p.m.) Petrograd, Fcbronry 18. General jWlexioff's operations are developing in the region of Taganrog. There was av j olent encounter near Rost-off, wiiilo near Voroiietz the Bolsheviki are siji rrounded. Two outstanding forces are now arrayed against the- -Alexieff's army and tho Church. The followers of Alexieff ntid Korniloff are apparently increasing. It is reported that the Bolsheviki are sending an . army of 100,000 under General Krylenko against General Alexieff.—Reutg r.

UKRAINE APPEALS TO GERMANY

FOR PROI ACTION AGAINST MAXIMALIST "HOLY WAR."

Amsterdam, February 18.

A German s! 'mi-official statement sets out that the Ukrainian delegation at Brest Litovsk 1 -equested the German Government to make tho following announcement to fib 9 Gorman people:—"The Maximalists have -undertaken a Holy War agnintS the Ukrainian Socialists. This barbaric invasion seeks to destroy our inrH >endonco. We aro concbntrating new forces in order to oppose the NortlwiM i hordes. Wo look for help to the German Army in our struggle for cxistW nco by protecting the Northern frontier. Wo know our voicu will be hcautl ."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. UKRAINIANS IE N CANADA DENOUNCE THE PEACEMAKERS. (Rec. February 19, 8.25 p.m.) Ottawa, February IS. A mooting of # wo thousand Ukrainians, one-quarter of a. million of the race- population in Canada, have denounced the separate peace with Germany, amft resolved to carry on the war. The meeting issued a statement to the EUmimkm Government, offering to mobilise Ukrainian labour to carry on war dWities, provided that the Government will remove the stigma "that they aitji alien enemies. Sir Robert Bon son lias given a favourable icply, declaring that the olter is entitled to consiiffl3ration.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. BOLSHEVIKI BURNING THE GRAIN. Amsterdam, February IS. The "Germania"' disserts thafc the Bolsheviki aro burning stocks of grain in tbo Ukraine as f:Vr, as possible—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. POLA IP PROCLAIMS HER WRONGS TERHITOfIU BARTERED FOR U KRAINE PEACE. Copenhagen, February IS. The Polish Governr h ent has issued a proclamation, in which it protests befoic God and the history,of tho world against the new partition by tho separation of Kholm. '''The Central 'Poivers promised us independence. Now they have bought ■ ..peace with tho Ukruine by selling n Polish province." The German newsp: liper "Lokalanzeiger" says that the proclamation is equivalent to a declarat iibn of war against the Central Powers, which liberated Poiaml from the y b.fce of the Tear.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE WAR LN FINLAND

RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS AGAINST FINLAND,

Petrograd, February 18. The "Bourgeois Evening Post" slalii-tUhat the 42nd Russian Army Corps has b en ordered to begin operations aßn..*t the White Guards in Urn and. li-r<?H flpi-iphiiipiits of Petrograd troops .are en route to Viljorg. The bnckt£ o ffi not« 1 Mnerheim's W,ito' G ; v:nrds Ls composed of several thousand Finns from Germany, who are well suppluvi with artillery. General Mannerheiiii commands about 60.000 men.—Reutiß r.

GOING BADLY FOB, THE "REDS."

(flee. February 10, 7.5") p'.m.)

Petrograd, February 18. The White Guards have captured Tammwtfors, which is burning.—"The Times "

(Rec. February 19, 7.6*5 p.m.) , Stockholm, February 18. Advices from Petrograd state that the Leninists have telegraphed to the Revo uti nary Government at■ Holringfors that troops and artillery are being sent, and urging them to hold out.-Aus.-N.ZM Cable Assn.

NO CHANGE IN THE OUTLOOKI'IN PETROGRAD

London, February 18. Tele-rams from Petrograd disclose ilwt thfe- situation is unchanged. Famine !s imminent. There is bitter digress, amongaU classes. Typhus has appeared ia Petrograd, and there has oceil au outbreak of plague in Southern Russia—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

LOSS OF LIFE IN.-STREET MOTS. Wayhington, February 18. Advices from Petrograd staie that nearly a hundred people were killed during rioting in Petrograd, where anarchy prevails The White Guards at Petchersk massacred WOO Red Guards.—Aus.-N.Z.- Cable Assn.

BOLSHEVIK QUEST FOR FOOD

(Rec. February 19, 11.6 p.m.) London, February 18._ The "Daily Chronicle" Petrograd correspondent states that a Socialist delegation visited the south, with a view to obtaining i'oorl, and found a vast quantity of corn which was selling at 6d. and id. per pound., but tlm Ukrainians refused to supply, saying that if. sent at all it must be addressed to the Constitueut Assembly, not to Leninists. The delegation retused to accept the condition. A pro-Austria feeling has arisen in Southern Russia owing to a Bolshevik attack upon tho bourgeoisie.—Aus.-In.Z. Cable Assn.

A WARNING TO THE BOLSHEVIEI

THE REPUDIATED WAR LOANS

(Rec. February 19, 11.5 p.m.) Londjin, February 18. The text of tho repudiation of the National Debt cancels all Government debts of every description, from December 14. All foreign loans are cancelled unconditionally and without exception— Aus.-A./. Gable Assn.

(Hoc. February 20, 1.30 a.m.)

: Petrogracl, February 18. Representatives of nineteen Allied and- neutral Governments have presented tho Bolshevik authorities with a note refusing to recognise tho decrees which repudiated Uio SMo loans and confiscated property in so iar as foreign lubiects were affected. Tho Note warned fKe Bolslieviki that the signatories would at a later date insist on satisfaction for all losses sustained under these "aecrees.—Renter.

COUNTER-ATTACKS IN THE CHAMPAGNE

VIOLENT GUNFIRE ON THE VERDUN FRONT

(Ilea February 19, 7.55 p.m.)

London, February 18. A French official communique states:- "There is violent artillory firing in the region of Verdun. Wβ repulsed air. enemy attack on the positions e pS on February 13 at Butte du MesnuV'-Aiis.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

(Rec February 20, 0.55 a.m.)

London, February 19. A Frouch official communique states:—"A second attack this afternoon on our positions south-west of the Butte du Mesnil was broken by our firo before reaching tho lines. The morning attack was. made by three battalions The enemy everywhere was repelled with heavy losses. Air activty continues. AVe dropped thirteen tons of «xp osives in the Mete reg.on, causing several fires and explosmus.-Aus.-iYA. Cable Ansu.-Reuter.

RAIDS BY THE BRITISH AND PORTUGUESE.

London, February 18. Sir Dentins Haig report*:—"Vβ drovo off raiders in the neighbourhood of Gavrelle.° The Portuguefie troops took a few prisoners in the neighbourhood of Kcuvo Chapelle. The enemy 'Buffered casualties in patrol encounters in the Mcssines sector »-Aus.-N.Z ; Cable Assn.-Heuter.

(Kec. February 20, 0.55 a.m.)

London, February 19. fir£ rted Our sqffins to-day raided in daylight with excellent reCable Assn.-lteuter.

THE GERMAN BLOW

COLOSSAL BATTLE MOMENTARILY EXPECTED,

(Eec. February 20, 1.80 a.m.) London, February 19. Tim United Press correspondent states that civilisation is on the « ii l r h! most colossal battle or the fiirsc time mil use tanks, some iko In 1 mom XGermans for the first time will use tanks some like ?rtS«wSuS'TTiirmortars, and othem with macn.ue-gtms and a speed tho British, eqwipM ™ ' T] ' in baMy attempt to .smash 'the Bntm& blows elsewhere. N.Z. Cabie Assn.

BRITISH ARMY OF FIVE MILLION MEN

(Rμ. February 20, 0.55 a.m.) London, February 10 The British Army estimates provide for five million men.-Reuter.

NAVAL AIR 11AID IN FLANDERS.

London, February 18. The Admiralty r^^«£" ft O t JS SAr^Alfot^tooflSrned.»-A«s.-N.Z. Cable Assn.