EX-KAISER'S TRIAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 244, 9 July 1919, Page 7

EX-KAISER'S TRIAL

QUESTION IN BRITISH PARLIAMENT AN ELEVENTH-HOUR . COMPROMISE By Tflleeraph-Prasß Association-Copyright. . ' London, July 7. Mr. Bonar Law stated in the House of Commons that the Allies had not yet made formal representations for the extradition of the ex-Kaiser, hit were taking the necessary steps.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable jlesn. INDICTMENT MODIFIED COMPROMISE WITH PRESIDENT WILSON. London, July 7. As an eleventh hour compromise with President Wilson, the indictment of tho ex-Kaiser will be limited to charges connected with tho violation of Belgium and Luxemburg, so as to avoid a capital sen■tence. It will exclude serious crimes. As in other cases, Franco is becoming cooler. America never desired that, the ex-Kniscr should bo prosecuted. Somo of the leading papers are discontented with the indictment as insufficiently comprehensive, and others comjilain that it will make William a martyr, and create a "Ilohonzollero Legend." —Aus.-N.Z. Cable- Assn. COMMENT IN HOLLAND. , Rotterdam, July 7. ■' The Dutch remain unexcited over the surrender of the cx-Kaiser. Some consider that Mr. Lloyd' George is merely bidding for popularity, 'ihe newspapers generally question the possibility of a, fair trial. Some suggest r.s a compromise that the Kaiser should bo banished to a distant island—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PLENTY OF SUBSTITUTES OFFERING. (Itee. July 8, 11.55 p.m.) ] London, July 7. According to telegrams from Copenhagen, von Ilindonburg has announced that he will hold himself at the Allies' disposal, and declares that every German officer will do likewise, rather" then permit the ex-Kaiser's extradition.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.