THE HUNS IN TEARS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 3983, 16 July 1915, Page 5

THE HUNS IN TEARS.

OVER LOSS OF GERMAN SOUTH-

WEST AFRICA

“VICTORY WILL NOT AFFECT THE ULTIMATE RESULTS

SO THE GERMAN COLONIAL OFFICE SAYS.

LONDON, July 14. (United Press Association—dapyrif at.)

The German press is consternated at the news of the capitulation of South-West Africa, not mentioning it because forlornly hoping that the German Colonial Office would officially deuy it. The Colonial Office issued a guarded statement, saying that if the surrender had actually taken place it was due to the overwhelming superiority of the British forces, and that tho first British victory of tho war would have been won by a Boer general, uot affecting the ultimate result of tho war.

German people view the loss with particular dismay) becauso of the wealth of tho African diamond fields.

FUTURE DESIGNATION OF THE NEW TERRITORY.

SUGGESTION THAT IT SHOULD BE CALLED AFTER BOTHA.

LONDON, July 14. ui the House of Commons Sir E. A. Cornwall, in a question, suggested the association of General Botha’ name m the future designation of German South-West Africa. Mr Bonar Law Maid that history would always associate the conquered territory with Botha’s name. v Tho suggestion would be considered. (Cheers). PROPOSED HONOR FROsVI NEW ZEALAND. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING IN AUCKLAND. (PIIESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, July 15. A mooting convened by the Mayor to support a suggestion of a testimonial to General Botha was held in the Town Hall chamber, and was attended by a crowded gathering of representative citizens. Eloquent speeches were made, dealing with General Botha’s great victory, by Mr Gunsen. the Mayor,' tlie Hon. G. Fowlds, and other representative men. A resolution was carried with enthusiasm, inaugurating a subscription to provide suitable recognition of General Botha’s distinguished services to the Empire, requesting the Mayors of the chief centres of the Dominion to cooperate in creating a Dominion fund. A further resolution appointed a committee to give effect to the previous resolution, and, if practicable, to recognise the services of General. Smuts. SINKING OF THE KOENIGSBERG. KAISER AND CROWN PIDNCE SEND MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE. “SAVAGE ATTACK ON A DEFENCELESS CRAFT.” (United Press Assooiation—Ooviyright.) BERLIN, July 14. The newspapers angrily complain of the sinking of the Koenigsberg, whicii is described as a savage attack on a defenceless craft. The Kaiser sent condolences to Admiral Von Tirpitz and tlie Crown Prince sent a message of regret that the ship had unfortunately been shattered by a treacherous enemy. THE H ALDAN E=LLQYB GEORGE TROUBLE. GERMAN PRESS DEEPLY INTERESTED. FOLLY OF MAKING GERMANY FIGHT. (Times and Sydney Saa Services.) AMSTERDAM, July 14. The German press is deeply interested in Lord Haldane’s utterances, and consider his speech renders Air Lloyd George’s task more difficult. The “Fremdenblatt’ says Lord Haldane, knowing Germany _ intimately, should have "warned Britain. of the folly of making Germany fight for its existence.

THE GREEKS 3N TURKEY. EXTENSIVE SYSTEM OF PERSECUTION. (Received July IC. 1.20 a.m.) ATHENS, July 15. The Turkish persecution of the Greeks is spreading. Over thirty thousand Greeks were compelled to abandon their belongings, which have been dispersed among the Mussulman villagers in tlie interior. Thousands Were 3 imprisoned on various pretexts, gome wore accused of revictualling tne Allies' submarines. AUSTRIA AMD AMERICA. COMPLAINT THAT BRITAIN IS BEING FAVORED. \RE THE HUNS BEHIND THE ATTACK ? (Received July IG, 1.30 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, July 15. Austria has handed American Ambassador at Vienna a Note drawing attention to the large munitions supplies sent to Britain and her Allies while Austro-Germany are completely cut off. Austria is convinced the American Government desnes.to serve neutrality, hut iiulepe.ndent cases reverse the Government s intentions. It hints that the United States should take measures to secure strict neutu iity and prohibit the export of mumtions. FIGHTING 3N RHODESIA. .STRONG ENEMY ATTACK REPULSED. (Received July 15 8 p.m. ) LONDON, July 15. Advices received in London mdma e that Mari to escaped via. Grootfomtein with a small Boer following Rhodesia Farther reports from Northern Rhodesia are to the eftoct that liutish reinforcements were sent to bans . A strong enemy fore© attacked th Auglo-Belgians near the Samfu River. After a sharp engagement the Germans were repulsed. PRICE OF GOAL FIXED. STRINGENT PENALTIES TO BE INFLICTED. LONDON, July 14. Mr Runciman stated; that Ins B\U 'prohibits the sale of coal at tlie mouth at more than 4s above the rate at the corresponding date of the year ending June, 1914. The penalty is £IOO, or a fine not exceeding treble the amount by which the sum payable exceeds the maximum legally hxerl. The Board of Trade will decide questions regarding the corresponding price. The Bill' does not apply to exported or ship’s coal.

BLUE RIOO'K ON BRITISH SHIPPING.

LONDON, July 14, A Blue Book for 1913-14 shows the cost of British combatant ships on the strength at £174,000,000. Thirty submarines were being constructed and seven navy airships, the dearest oosting £32,44,

GENERAL WAR NEWS.

THE CONQUEST OF THE GERMAN COLONIES.

(Received July 15, 8.15 p.m.) LONDON, JuK 15. Air. Bonar Law, in tlie House of Commons, saidl that out of 1,100,000 square miles of German colonies, the Allies had conquered 450,200. LORD HALDANE HONORED. Unofficial: Parliamentarians presented Lord Haldane private!v with an address of appreciation of his vicesLord Haldane, in reply, insisted on the developing of technical and scientific education, wherein wo are much behind! other nations. It was particularly necessary in view of the inevitable commercial competition after the war. TREATMENT OF BRITISH PRISONERS. Mr. Steen, a Norwegian banker who visited tho German prison camps in April, states that ten thousand are confined at Merseburg. Tlie re is a row of cannons on the ramparts, trained inward!, in case of mutiny. Bloodhounds are employed to track escapees. BRUTAL EFFRONTERY OF THE HUNS. NEW YORK, July 14. The “New York Herald” protests against tho brutal effrontery of the commander of a German submarine in compelling the American barque Norman by to act as a mask while Russian merchantmen were sunk. It demands prompt disavowal and an apology for the: Normanby’s temporary arrest.

NEW ZEPPELIN FLEET READY

COPENHAGEN, Jul- 14

Six new Zeppelins have completed tlieir trials and are ready for a British raid 1 when the weather is favorable. AGITATION FOR HOME RULE „ REVIVED. (Received July 16, 12.5 a.m.) LONDON, July 15. The Dublin Corporation had before it a motion demanding Home Rule to operate on September 17 next. There was considerable uproar. It- was negatived in favor of a resolution of confidence in ilr. Redmond. A meeting in the Merthyr district of colliery workers decided to carry out the Conference’s decision not to resume work. Mr. McKenna, in the House of Commons, agreed it was necessary for an extra tax to meet the cost of the war. As far as possible the taxation should bo direct. PLEA FOR FURTHER ECONOMIES. Mr. Markman, in the House of Commons, suggested the stopping of salaries of independent Commoners who should set an example of national economy. He queried whether the Cabinet had considered retrenchments in the Public Service. Mr. Asquith replied he did not believe there vras a-general desire to reopen the salaries question. The Government was establishing a committee, with Mr. Mackenzie presiding, and other competent persons outside ‘ue Government, to consider the question of retrenchments in the Public Service. (Received July 16, 12.30 a.m.) LONDON, July JoOwing to the heavy rains damaging the crops on the winter wheat-belt, there is an active Chicago market. July options, 110 to 116; September, 103';!, 109 J. , ■ Lord Lausdowne stated that there are 22 or 23 British divisions in France and Belgium. ACTIVITIES OF ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION. LONDON, July 14. Replying to New Zealand inquiries. Lord Raufurlv, on behalf of tiie Red Cross and St.‘ John Ambulance Association, stated they were working unitedly, and have sent to the Mediterranean a Commissioner with £20,400 in cash and £93,200 in stores. The latter wore beyond price at the beginning in helping the wounded. Many ambulances' had been sent, also one hundred nurses, twenty voluntary 'helpers, a detachment of fourteen doctors, and nineteen orderlies, besides o ffice it-. FRENCH NATIONAL RELIEF FUND. Fifteen thousand women and girls and many boy scouts in London are selling miniature tricolor flags in aid of the French national relief fuud. Australian and New Zealand ladies operated on the Strand and lieet Street. Sir Newton Moore, Mr. McBride, and Mr. McCall assisted. DEAD COMPOSER OF MARSEILLAISE HONORED. PARIS, July 14. Itougot de Lisle’s remains were convoyed from Cli-oisyJeroi to tire Aic do Triomphe, where- his great song, ‘•The Marseillaise,” was sung by many thousands. M. Poincare and. Ministers participated m the procession thence to the Invaudes, wliero the remains were placed next to Napoleon’s. , The Marseillaise was sung along the whole front. . ~ , Hundreds of thousands thronged the streets, 25 aeroplanes circling above, as the coffin containing Do Lisle’s remains passed. - At a given signal all the troops from, the Vosges to the North Sea, forming an impenetrable barrier to the German invasion, sang “Inc Marseillaise” with astounding effect y! Poincare, speaking at the-inva-lides, said: “We are innocent victims of tho most- brutal and savage premeditated aggression. Since we have, been compelledl to draw the sword, wc have no right to sheath it before we have avenged our dead, before the victory of the Allies permits us to guard effectively against- a. periodical of provocations* Do not let our enemies deceive themselves. It is not in order to sign a short trued before a terrible war that Franco liuvs risen } tlirillcrt by Xhe Marseillaise.’ ” ARREST OF SPIES IN BRITAIN. LONDON, July 1L The Press Bureau states that two 'alleged spies have -been arrested and will be cou rt-in art la 1! c d on Friday on a, charge of collecting and attempting to> communicate information regarding tho fleet to the, enemy.