Second Edition THE WAR

Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 January 1915, Page 3

Second Edition THE WAR

Latest Cables [eLKUXKIO XHI.EGRAPH—COVYEIOHI.] [PBtt fHKM ASdOOIAIION.J (Received Thk Day W. 45 a.m.) GERMAN ANGEIf. London, Jan. 26

Danish messages state that feeling iii Berlin against the United States is very bitter. The Germans hotly resent American criticism of the air raid and accuse tho United States of wholesale trading with the Allies. GERMAN PROTESTS. Washington, Jan. 20. Germany has vigorously (protested ugainst America shipping hydroplanes to the Allies. Germany relies on The Hague Convention, article 8. Germany has decided to intern the collier at Porto Rico for which a British cruiser has been waiting outside. (Received This Day 8.45 a.m.) THE RECENT NAVAL FIGHT. London., Jan. 2(3. Sailors returned to Grinisby state that a British destroyer sighted the enemy oif Dogger Bank. The fastest British and small vessels exchanged shots with the German light criusere, while tho battle cruisers endeavoured to bring the large ships into actiom. A running fight continued for 100 miles. The Blucher caught fire. Another battle cruiser was also on fire, and the whole of another's above deck was shot away. The British ships have been ceaselessly watching Yarmouth since the Germans escaped from Scarborough. Sailors returned to Leith state the chase began when the German turned. The Lion led the linej but «'id not fire for a considerable time. At last the sighter secured l !the range, mid a thunderous roar followed, announcing the discharge ol her thirteen inchurs. The' Liu.ii took on all 'the fighting. Her speed exceeded expectations. AUSTRA'IZrDAY. London, Jan. 26. The only celebration, on Australia ! Day was a thanksgiving service at St. Dunstan's, East End. There was a largo congregation. Bishop Mercer preached and referred to Australia's unalloyed pride in her soldiers now serving the Empire. Arthur 'Mason played the voluntary. GERMAN CRUISER TORPEDOED. Router states that the German cruiser Gazelle, torpedoed and damaged near Ruegen, returned to security at Sassnitz. KARLSRUHE AT WORK. London, Jan. 20. German advices state that-during the past fortnight the Karlsruhe has sunk lev en merchantmen. WHAT GERMANY HAS PAID FOR VIOLATION. •uondon, Jan. 20. Up to the present x Germany has paid Luxembourg 2,000,000 marks (about Iβ 1,000) as an indemnity for the pasbage ol' hor troops through that country. THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN EGYPT. Sydney, This Day. A member of the Expeditionary Force, writing home, says they are having a great time in, Egypt. On the desert, where they aro camped, it is bitterly cold at night. Several accidents have occurred, while trooper's were exploring the Pyramids'. Oui'istmas Eve was kept very quietis, TIRPfIZ'S PLANS. London, January 25. The Times' naval correspondent says '.he Durward is the fifth of the Allies' muiehantinen to be torpedoed, but it does not mark the beginning of a new phase in the German operations. The desire to carry out Admiral von Tirpitz's threat* nas not been wanting, although at present its expression is not strikingly successful. BRITISH STEAMER LOST. OFF THE NORTH COAST OF IRELAND. ; London, Jan. 26. Tho Admiralty reports that the British armed merchantman Vikuor has ft/en lost with all hands either in a gale or through striking a mine, north of Ireland, where bodies and wreckage Lave been found. AUSTRIAN PREMIER RESIGNS. iteports from Rome state that Vienna telegrams announce the resignation of the Austrian Premier, Count Graf K. Stuergkh. FATHER AND SON AT LOGGERHEADS. Amsterdam, Jan. 25. Neutrals from Germany state that at the instance of Lieut.-General von Falkonhayn (who has lately resigned his portfolio as Minister for War), the Kaiser vetoed the Crown Prince's instructions to his generals. This resulted in a scene between the Kaiser and the Crown Prince. THE BELGIAN KING. London, Jan. 20. The Vancouver newspaper the Daily Province, in an editorial paying a triITute to the Belgian King's bravery and chivalry adds: Maybe he will be called to; rule a far larger country. It is whispered' that France roused to enthusiasm by his gallantry and anxito honour him, may offer him a crown.