PLANS FOR 1919

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 304, 12 September 1918, Page 5

PLANS FOR 1919

(Rec. September 12, 0.40 a.m.) London, September 11. Colonel Repington, writing from Franco, urges that the recent great improvement in our position in France demand a reconsideration of our plans lor 1919. Ho says;—" Franco is preparing for her maximum effort to secure victory in 1919, but. I cannot find Britain doing the same." He declares that vast arrays of tanks and aeroplanes are not substitutes for infantry, which must bo kept up to strength. "If wo really intend to go all outPtfor victory in 1919 we must socuro the utmost possible increase in our infantry strength."—Aus.-N.Z.. Cable Assn. GERMANY WITHIN PEOPLE IN IGNORANCE OF THE MILITARY CRISIS. (R-cc. September 11, 8.40 p.m.) Washington, September 10. . The State Department has sanctioned the following statement by Mr. Morris, United States Minister to Sweden"The German people still believe in the invincibility of the German Army. They are kept in ignorance regarding the reverses on the AVest front and of the significance of America's entry into the war. The people are reduced to minimum rations, but have a sufficiency. Conditions liave improved in the southern parts of Germany. Tho hotels and resorts serve meals at moderate prices. It is a mistake to believe that the internal conditions are lessening the people's loyalty."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. '

THE BRITON'S WORD OF HONOUR INCIDENT IN A WAR APPEAL CASE. (Rec. September 11, 8.40 p.m.) London, September 10. The Court Of Appeal has reversed lie Magistrate's decision making one E. King liable for military service. JKing was interned in Germany, but released on parole on undertaking not to bear arms against Germany. Mr. Justice Darling, in reversing the decision, said: "We are dealing with Germany, whose plighted word is worth nothing, so we must be careful that no Briton breaks his plighted word."— Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. MORE AIRCRAFT TO FRANCE KING GEORGE'S HOPE FROM AMERICA. (Reo. September 11, 8.40 p.m.) New York, September 10. Tho New York "Herald's" Washington correspondent states that Representative Farr, a member of the House Naval Affairs Committee, has returned from Europe. . Interviewed, he Baid that King George had told the members of tho committee that ho hoped the United States would send more aircraft to France.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Asbq. BRITISH DESTROYER SUNK IN COLLISION • (Rec. September 11, 8.40 p.m.) London, September 10. Tho Admiralty reports that a destroyer was sunk on September 8 as a result of a collision in a fog. Thero were no casualties.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. GUN-RUNNING IN IRELAND BREAKING UP A SMUGGLING CONSPIRACY. (Rec. September 11, 7.30 p.m.) London, September 10. At the trial of Michael Gallagher, Mary Fullerton, and sis others on a charge of attempting to smuggle firms from Scotland to Ireland, purchased on behalf of Liberty Hall, Dublin, Callagiian, tho leading spirit in tho movement, was ■ sentencecl to three years' imprisonment, Galiagher and anotaer man to six months,. and another man and two girls to three months' imprisonment. A PREMIUM FOR OUR SECURITY MR, MASSEY ON IMPERIAL PREFERENCE. ' London, September 10. _ Mr. W. F. Massey, in an article in the "Pall Mall Gazette," . says that while tlie adoption of moderate Imperial preference might mean a slight ■l'iso in tho prices of a few commodities, this increase rightly viowed is merely tlie premium the nation would pay for its security. The only measure of protection that preference involves would be the protection of the Empire, and not of specially favoured industries. Surely the security of the Empire transcended any fiscal creed or policy. Unless we achieved unity in commerce tho Empire would bo gravely pre-judiced.—Aus.-iJ.Z. Cable Assn. AMERICAN TRADE BEFORE AND AFTER THE WAR (Rec. September 11, 8.40 p.m.) New York, September 10. According to the National City Bank the United States foreign trade amounted to 29,232,000,000 dollars (£5,840,000,000) in the last four years. Before the war it amounted to 15,972,000,000 dollars (£3,194,400,000).—Au5.N.Z. Cable Assn. AN UNPOPULAR BETROTHAL RUPPRECIIT THE HANGMAN TO A • LUXEMBOURG DUCHESS. (Rec. September 12, 0.40 a.m.) Amsterdam, September 11. The engagement of Prince Rnppreeht to Antoinette, ' sister of the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, had a bitter reception in Luxembourg, whore Prince Rupprecht is known as "the Luxembourg hangman." The Parliamentary opposition insisted on questioning the Government. The Chamber supported the interpellation by 26 votes to 24. The Government has now resigned.— Aus.-N.Z'. Cable Assn. 5 . THE CHINESE PRESIDENCY NORTH AND SOUTH DIVIDED. (Rec. September 12, 1.35 a.m.) , Shanghai, September 11. Parliament has almost unanimously confirmed Hsu. Shi Chang's nomination for tho Presidency. The southern Press declines to recognise him, declaring that he is only the northern Presi-dent.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PROHIBITION ZONES IN AMERICA HOUND WAR INDUSTRY CENTRES. Washington, September 9. Tho House passed unanimously tho "leoate resolution empowering tho Preident to establish prohibition- zones •: round .munition factories, mines, and ;ther places of war production. —Aus.- \ T .Z. Cable Assn. ITALY OBJECTS TO THE WINE ' EMBARGO. Washington, September 9. The Italian Government lias protested to tho United States against the prohibition amendment' providing lor tlie barring of imported ivincs. Tho Italian Ambassador declares that suoli an embargo will gravely damago Italy's wine trade.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. (Tlie cablo new 6 In tlib 166U0 accredited to tlie Tjondon "Tlnuw" has appeared In that .journal, but enly where eipreealy utated is such nu'wii the editorial opinion 1 »{ th» "Times."!

REPRISALS FOR GERMAN • VANDALISM TOWN FOR TOWN SHOULD BE SACKED. (Rec. September 11, 7.30 p.m.) London, September 10. The enemy's wanton devastation of evacuated territory and historic buildings is evoking many Anglo-French demands for retaliation. It is suggested that the Allies should announce that for every town, or village sacked or burned a German town or village should be treated similarly. Berlin would bo responsible for Brussels, Hamburg for Antwerp, Cologne for Ghent, and Frankfurt for Bruges—United Service. BRUTAL HUN SEA CRIME • NORWAY ABLAZE WITH ANGER. (Rec. September 12, 1.85 a.m.) Christiania, September 11. The whole country is indignant over the story told by the sole survivor of a Norwegian sailing vessel, the Eglantine. which was sunk by a submarine. Tlie submarine shelled the raft on whioh were the captain and five of tho orew. They died or wounds. The mate became insane.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. HUGE MUNITIONS EXPLOSION HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE MISSING. (Reo, Soptember 11, 8.40 p.m.) London) September 10. A huge explosion lias occurred at Odessa. Hundreds are miss-ing.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. September 11, 10.15 p.m.) Berne, September 10. The explosion at the "Ukraine munitions depot in the Dalnik quarter of Odessa resulted in a great fire which lasted two days, and destroyed the sugar refinery, and thousands of buildings. Hundreds of people are missing. Owing: to tho danger of an explosion at the poison bomb factory, ten thousand gas masks were distributed to the inhabitants, and all prisoners were liberated.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ARE WE TO EXCHANGE PRISONERS? BOLSHEVIK TERMS TO THE ALLIES. (Rec. September 11, 7.30 p.m.) ' Copenhagen, September 10. Hie Bolshevik authorities have informed tho Swedish, and Norwegian Consuls that the Soviet Government is willing to exchange the British Consul and his suite if the safety of M. Litvinoff and all Russians in England is guaranteed by Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Holland. WINTER COMFORTS FOR WAR PRISONERS IN TURKEY (Rec. September 11, 10.40 p.m.) London, September 10. Tho Prisoners of War Committee has arranged for a special train from France to Geneva and Constantinople with scaled wagons containing large supplies of warm clothing, in view of the doplorable mortality amongst the prisoners in Turkey last winter—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. FRESH TROUBLE WITH THE LONDON POLICE DISPUTE- WITH NEW CHIEF. (Rec. September 12, i.35 a.m.) London, September 11. , The police trouble; has taken a turn for the worse. The union resents General Macready's action in outlining a schemo for a new representative body which will exclude the union.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. TROUBLE WITH THE GAS WORKERS THREAT OF NATIONAL STRIKE .IN BRITAIN. London, September 10. As a result of a dispute as to the employment of non-unionists the gas employees in South-West London have struck, forcing a number of gas-power factories to close. The National Union threatens that unless the demands are conceded throughout London to-day thero will bo a general stoppage forth-with—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. Soptember 12, 1.30 a.m.) London, September 11. The gas Btrike has been settled. It is understood that the companies will recognise the union.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. " BOLSHIES " IN BRITISH LABOUR WARNING BY MR. HAVELOOK WILSON. (Rec. Sept-ember 11, 7.30 p.m.) London, September 10. Mr. Hftvelock Wilson (secretary of the Seamen's Union) appeals for funds to enable tho Merchant Seamen's League to fight the general election and opposo every "Bolshie" dofeatist or pacifist, whether ho belongs to. Labour or any other party. He adds: '"Hoishies' control the Labour Party machinery and its political funds."—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMANY'S NINTH WAR LOAN London, September 10. Germany will issue the ninth War Loan on September 23 in 5 per cent, bonds at 98. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SIR GEORGE REID'S ILLNESS London, September 10. Sir George lleid's condition is unchanged.— Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. P, & O. STOCK (Rec. September 11, 7.30 p.m.) London, September 10. P. and O. stock is quoted at 440.— Aub.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.