German Regret

Horowhenua Chronicle, 10 November 1915, Page 3

German Regret

— 1 Washington, November 8. Mr Robert Lansing (United States Secretary lor States) announces that the German military authorities in Belgium have expressed their regret tlia: tJie published reports made it appear that Mr Brand TVliitlpck (iimerican Minister a£ Brussels) is 'leaving lieigium as the result of objections made by German}'. No objection lias been taken to" Mr Whitlock. (It was reported that Mr , Brand "Whifclock is returning to America ostensibly on the ground of .ill-health. The publication of his report in tho Nurse Cavell case caused that gentleman much embarrassment. Mr Whitiock aserted that he did not accuse the Germans anywhere of breaking faith with 'him, as his diplomatic status Hid not give him any authority save to plead for mercy). .-■ .■imill■■■mi, niiiiiiiii|,iiL«