Peace Proposals

Horowhenua Chronicle, 13 December 1916, Page 3

Peace Proposals

♦- GERMANY AND HER ALLIES. London, Dec. 12. An official wrrelees message states that Count Von Hollweg lias announced in tlio Reichstag that Gerniay with the Allies is conscious of its responsibility before God, before man, before nations and before humanity. He proposed this morning that the 'hostile powers should enter into peace negotiations. Crunt Von Hollweg this morning received the American, Spanish and Swiss representatives and presented them with a note proposing peace, and asked them to transmit the note to the hostile Governments. Vienna, Constantinople and Sofia simultaneously issued an identical note, the text whereof was . communicated to the Holy See and all neutrals. The contents are not yet disclosed. The wireless message adds that the four allied powers have put forth a proposition wliioh according to their firm belief is on an appropriate basis for the establishment of a lasting pence. GERMAN PEACE PROPOSALS t" j--. ; fiij. Vancouver, Dec. 12. Advices from Berlin state that the Reichstag met amid tremendous excitement. Prince von Bethmann 'Hollweg conferred with representatives of the neutral powers and ihanded them a Note containing Germany's peace proposal*, which it is understood are to form the basis of a lasting peace Prince von. Hollweg formally proposed peace negotiations. He began with the representatives of Switzer- , land. United States and Spain. Ger- < many has offered to give up all con- ( ' 1

quered territory and return to the unto beKum status. (Received Thin Day 11.5 a.m.) VON HOLLiWifiG *S Si'KEUi New York, Doc. 12. Newspaper despatches from Berlin state the Reichstag galleries were crowded. 'Prince* Ton Bethmann Mollwog, after announcing the peaci propoxate, added tliat Rumania had on to red the war in order to roll up tin position in the East. The Allies' offensive on the Solium; had as its object the piercing of the west front. Both had failed. 'Hindenburg gave 110 rest with the military operations, while at the same time firm foundations .were laid lor our economic needs. Great stocks- of grain, victuals and oils were captured in Rumania, the transport of which had hegun. Great deeds also had been accomplished by German submarines. "The German empire isn't a besieged fortress, but a gigantic and firmly 'iis_ cipiined campi with inexliaustib'c resources." Received This Day 10.40 a.m. A FR FA CH COil (" XIQ CE. Lo:idun, l)eccilib:>r 12. A French communique states: — "A 'German attack on iioi<s de holes, north or Lassigny, was broken up ] y «"T barrage. Enemy detachment's ;hat set foot in our advanced trendies were driven out with grenades, j ind our lines entirely re-established, j iVe carried live small Bulgarian outlasts south of the River Hojumnijca, )n the right bank of the Va.rdar. ' n °w checked operations in the whole •eginn north of iMonastir. A violent irtillery duel continues. N.Z. FftGH OOJDE'ISSION'BR.'S REPORT. London, December 12. The High Commissioner for New Zealand reports: —"The Right Hon. ). Lloyd George, Primo Minister, is nuch better. Doctor's orders renaiu indoors day or two." ■ ''At a secret session of the Reichtag. the German Chancellor submited a proposal for peace negotiations nth the hostile powers." (Received This Day 9.14 a.m.) THE CALEDONIA'S CAPTAIN. London, Dec. 12. In connection with the taking iri.soner of the Caledonia's captain, Slailvts, it has been suggested that re Government warn Germany that i 'German army or submarine officer nil be shot if Blaikes is shot. The lewspapers demand that the Governnent act before it is too late. Retorts from America indicate that the uestion is arousing interest there and nany-people expect that Sir Edward Jarson will use the opportunity to h'Dw firmness and strength. THE REICH STG. The Central News Agency points out bat the German announcements of the neeting of the Reichstag have been liven wou-ld-wide circulation through levious channels, but they bear a textual similarity. There is an indi- ' ■ntion that the German Government ia« been sedulously advertising the ession hitherto for some obscure moive. ( 1 THE FRENCH COMMAND. ' New York, Dec. 12. Advices from diplomatic circles in France support the reports that Gen- ' ■ral Joffre may retire, and that a £ omplete re-organization of the con- * luet of the war is under considera- < ion. Generals Petain and Novell e 1' ire named as possible successors, but 1 'eta in wanted overlarge powers and v herefore Nevelle is the more likely. ' a . 1 < (Received This Day 11.2 a.m.) ( GENERAL JOFFRE RE- 3 TIRING. £ t London, Dec. 12. i The Manchester Guardian's corres- j pondent at Paris says that General c Joffre is retiring and will he appointed g president of tlio military council of the t Allies, retaiing the title of command- t er-in-chief. . I t DAYS OF ABSTINENCE. , Rome, December 12. Official.—Thursday and Friday of each week have been declared meat- , less days throughout Italy. ;

GERMAN" ADMIRAL'S HOPIO. The Idea Naziona.le's coiTe.'.poii;i. lit at Berne says that Admiral Capelie, addressing a conference of naval officers at Kiel, glorifying in the work of the submarine*, said he confidently hoped to break not only the British blockade lint the -British dominion Of the sea. Germany intended to intensify her submarine operations despite President Wilson's and other neutrals' protests. Germ any. if energetic, could destroy the world's mercantile marine before the end of 1917. GREEKS MOBILISING. King: Constantino lias ordered a general mobilization. GERMAN .STAFF AT IU'JiTA REST. Amsterdam, Doc. '12. General von Stilzeiiburg has brer appointed chief of the General Stafl at Buchare-t. • DUTQH SOCIALISTS PROTEST. Dutch Socialists passed a resolution unanimously condemning the deportations and telegraphed urging tlio Gorman Socialists to protest at Tuesday's meeting of • the Reichstag. THE KAISEII'S TRAVELS. Alilan, December 12. [ Tlio Secolo' says that the Kaiser is shortly visiting Bucharest.