THE DEMAND FOR THE KAISER

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 54, 28 November 1918, Page 5

THE DEMAND FOR THE KAISER

HOLLAND'S ATTITUDE CRITICISED

"A PRELIMINARY WARNING"

BREACH OF THE HAGUE

CONVENTION

Paris, November 2C. The French Government has been legally advised that Holland is entitled to order the ex-Kaiser's extradition, or, alternatively, if he has not abdicated, lie is not entitled to claim sanctuary as a civilian.

It is setni-odicially denied that the Untente Ministers at The Hague agreed to the passage of German troops through Limburg.

The "Matin," commenting on the French Governments reply to the Dutch Note,.savs:—"The sojourn of the ex-Kai-ser and the Crown Prince imposes upon Dutch neutrality a more scrupulous degree of prudence that in other countries; but unfortunately this has not' been shown to be contrary to The Hague Convention. The Dutch Cabinet, in addition to approving of the German retreat through Limburg, allowed torpedo-boats interned in Dutch ports to bo towed to Germany through Dutch waters; also tlio Dutch Foreign Minister pleaded Ger. many's cause, and asked for an amelioration of the armistice." The "Matin" conclu le's':—"The French Note is a preliminary warning."—AusN.Z. Cable Assn. THE EX-CROWN PRINCE AN INTERVIEW. London, November .20, The "Daily News" correspondent at Rotterdam states that a. number of Dutch journalists boarded the train conveying the ex-Crown Prince to his placn of internment on the island of Wieringen, in the Zuyder Zee. He showed no trace of hardship or depression, and chatted freely. He said he did not know how long he would be kept at Wieringen. Asked, "Do you think of going back to Germany?" he said;' "That depends upon what may happen there."' Asked, "Have you seen your father?" he replied; "No; nor heard from him, either, for some weeks." The ex-Crown Prince added that his wife was staying on in Germany.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable. Assn.. THE ETERNAL CHEAT GERMAN RESTAURANTS PRODUCE THEIR HOARDED STOCKS. ißec. November 27, 10.30 p.m.) The Hague, November 2G. The Berlin restaurants are filled to overflowing with slocks of food which had been hidden, but which have been now brought out because of the prospect of receiving supplies from the Allies. Generous meals are being served, and German champagne is flowing like water. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable jVssn. DEMAND FOR PUNISHMENT OF ROYAL CRIMINALS (Ree. November 27, 10.30 p.m.) . London, November 26. ' The "Morning. Post's" Paris correspondent states that public opinion in France is hardening in favour of the Allies informing Holland that it is essential that she should give up the Kaiser and the Crown Prince in order that they shall be definitely punished for their monstrous crimes—A ys.-N.Z., Cable Assn. CHARGE OF THEFTS FROM THE • NATION. (Rec. November 27, 10.30 p.m.) The Hague, November 26. The "Neu Leipziger Volkszeitung" accuses the Kaiser of taking gold, silver, and securities belonging to the nation, and demands the restitution of the national property.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable' Assn. ■