A GERMAN RAIDER.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 January 1917, Page 1

A GERMAN RAIDER.

In the Atlantic. (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association,) NEW YORK, Jan. 3. Arriving vessels report sighting a new armed German commerce dtestroyer equipped with torpedo tubes, She sank several freighters. A later report says there is anxiety about other overdue freighters and the Gorgie and the liner Voltaire. It is considered they are probably mined; Love for Britain V AMSTERDAM, Jan. 3. The “Koebenische Voiles Zcitung” stresses the importance of an Imperial Conference and opines that the Dominion representatives will obtain greater influence; also it is possible that in many matters their influence will prove decisive because Britain is dependent upon them for many things. The Dominions may secure a voice in the War Council; when it will he all over with specifically British interests. But the British Empire will develop into one organisation which must bring, gigantic changes, AMSTERDAM, Jan. 3. The “Volks Zcitung” admits there is a powerful wave of national feeling sweeping over the Dominions, supporting their blood relationship with Britain In Vienna LONDON, Jan. 3. The “Daily Telegraph’s” Milan correspondent reports that the Workmen's Association in Vienna on Thursday last organised a great peace demonstration, which concluded with cheers for peace, and imprecations against the military castes responsible for the war. The Catholics held a similar meeting on Friday, at which resolutions were passed urging the Government to formulate such a peace as would make its acceptance certain.

Roumanian Cerea's. LONDON, Jan. 3. The Austrian military authorities have authorised the announcement that Russian, Roumanian and English commissions have destroyed the Roumanian ceresils. The Aaislirian population is furious at the,, announcement. Enemy Conference, LONDON, Jan. 4. The Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Parliaments of enemy countries are called to a conference at Berlin on the 19th. PARIS-, Jan. 3. A German Imperial train has reached Constantinople to convey the Sultan of Turkey to Vienna to attend tho conference of enemy sovereigns. He will bo accommodated at tho Scliooniburn Palace. LONDON, Jan. A pamphlet published in Bavaria declares that the house of Hohenzollem is the main obstacle to peace. tff American Feeling. i WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 Tlie Allies’ Nots has been sent to Germany. It is believed that whatever the reply of the Allies may be President Wilson • will not drop the peace movement. WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. The Republicans opposed Mr Hitchcock’s resolution, which was postponed after a hitter light. Senator Lodge criticised Count.Bernstorff’s public approval of the Note which had created the impression that it was intended to help the Germans. To pass the resolution would be to project Congress into European politics. German Opinion. LONDON, Jan.-3. A. well-known German pastor, Herr Phillip, composed a New Year prayerin praise of the God of War. He says: “We came to praise the God of Peace, hut he has not yet come because only war can achieve the salvation of the

Gorman people. LONDON, Jan 3. The Rhenish Westphaliah Gazette says: It is plain to Germany that the Entente demands mean the handing back of all that we have conquered, the payment of the enemy’s expenses, and t-lie giving of guarantees which mean handing over the . German frontier territory. The ruthless refusal yf our offer, ought, if Americans really want peace, to cause a storm of indignation against the Entente, but we fear that the. storm won’t rise. A Russian Report. LONDON, Jan. 3. A wireless Russian official messags says the enemy offensive in the Zalogev region and from Koyumba to the Sulclia river valley was repulscr, anu portion of their trenches taken. The Roumanians are attacking to the north of Kazuro river, and also drove back file enemy eastwards towards Sopchan and tbe upper Inibiza river. The enemy was reinforced and press, ed back the. Roumanians to their former position. The Russians captured Gilianko and two other villages south-west of Ronnnik river. LONDON, Jan. 3. The latest Sinkings are the Norwegian ships Britannic and lEflic, and tlie British ship Baycraig. LONDON, Jan. 3. There is renewed activity in war loan hundred markings closed at 97-5. There are many conjectures about the terms of the new issue, of which nothing is definitely known.

In Poland

(Australia & N.Z. Cable Association) AMST IvIID AM, Jan. 4. Von Bossier, the Governor-General of Poland warned, the Poles that the German promise of independence does not mean that Poland is completely independent and exempt from war contribution. lie appeals for ready obedience to the regulations of the Germans, who presently will be representing the Polish authorities. Repatriation. COPENHAGEN, Jan. 4 An Anglo-German agreement repatriating all interned civilians over fortyyears of. age, except twenty on each side, has been completed. This applies to the whole Empire. Germany has agreed to the inclusion of retired navals and militaries not receiving pay, though receiving pensions. Commission’s Reooit LONDON, Jan. 3. The Dominions’ Commission report has been completed, bat it is doubtful < whether it can be published forthwith or reserved for the Imperial Conference, whence the Commission originated. V It is unlikely to he dealt with at the forthcoming War Conference. Not Scientific. LONDON, Jan. 3. Sir Alfred Keogh, in a speech to the 'London University, insisted on tho m*_ cessity of teaching classics; history, literature, and modem languages as well as science; but he deplored tho Cabinet Ministers and great administrators' ignorance of the elementary facts of nature and science. To work with them one would find that while discussing scientific questions it'was difficult to get low enough to leacli their level.

Canada’s Men. OTTAWA, Jan. 3. There were 180,00 q enlistments in Canada last year. December showed only 20 per cent of last January. The Grand Sheriff. LONDON, Jan. 3. The Grand Sheriff of Mecca has been notified that his assumption of the title of King Hezjaz is definitely recognised by Britain, France, and Italy. French Medal. LONDON, Jan. 8. Hon W. F. Massey presided when Bombardier B. W. White, of the New Zealand Howitzer Battalion, received the French Military Medal. It was., awarded for bravery ana courage in leading an attack at Gallipoli on August 21st, 1915. LONDON, Jan. 3. Sir Thomas Mackenzie entertained the staff of the hospital ship Marama. The Body Found. PETROGKAD, Jan. 3. Official.—'Rasputin’s body was found near the Petrovsky bridge at the mouth of the river Neva. A Big Fire. ' BERLIN, Jan. 3. The northern portion of Dresden continued 'afire for three days.-. The fire spread to the reserve store of shells and and explosions are constant. Several were killed and a panic prevails. LONDON, Jan. 3. The “Daily Express” believes tho New Year’s honours will include a new Imperial Order especially associated with the Empire. / Story of Carson. LONDON, Jan. 3rd. The “World” tells a good story of Sir Edward Carson’s energy in the Admiralty. He asked Admiral Jellicoe to ascertain what decisions, either of a

capital or departmental nature, were hung up. The report showed that twelve officials were concerned. Sir Edward Carson called them to a conference and said: Gentlemen, in my profession it is customary to summon twelve conversant with the facts and require them (to give an opinion on the merits of the case in a reasonable time. If not, we obtain twelve others. You are twelve to deal with. Admiralty matters which are delayed. If you are unable to arrive at a prompt decision we must adopt the legal procedure. Good morning.” All the hung up decisions were settled within two days. , Hon i. Al’en • X. NELSON, Jan 4, Hon Allen acting Premier and Defence Minister visited Nelson to take part in the farewell to the quota of the 24th Reinforcements raised voluntarily. The men were addressed by Mr Allen who congratulated them on their patriotism. , . , There would be no need for enforcing the ballot any where if all districts did as Nelson and Auckland had done. NELSON. Jan. 4th. The Hon. Mr Allen delivered a recruiting speech at Motueka last night. The 25th quota is also full, and the 2(sth is only thirty men short.