RUSSIA’S FRONT.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 January 1917, Page 2

RUSSIA’S FRONT.

Heavy Fighting. (Australia & N.Z. Cablo Association) Copenhagen, Jan 9 German correspondents mto the Russians on the Riga front are evi* dently in possession of great quantities of munitions and fresh reserves, Thf y are prapar’ng for a new offensive at New Mittan and southward of Rigs, At cillery was vio’enc cu both sides. Dari eg a g:eat suowsiorm on Sunday, masses of Rofiaiaus with white sheets over their uniforms, in order to escape defection, succeeded in entering the German trenches on a thousand metres front, between Mungsl and Bus do*', with a view to breaking through :ho Mittan Rig« ro.d. The Germans realised the danger and despatched all their available reserves, and aftor violent bomb and .bayonet fighting the Rusaians teiired. A Teutonic Alliance. (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.) Amsterdam, «ku 8 It ia reported that the betrothal of the Crown Prinoa of Bulgaria fo the PrincsHS Victoria of Schleswig Holstein, od6 of the wealthiest princesses in Germany, will be announced shortly. Appeal for Conciliation. (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association) London, Jan 8 Mr J. Hodge, Minister of Labour, has circularised the trade unions that in view of the gravity of tha national situation and the danger to the Allied cause if there are strikes, tha Ministry of Labor wi l inaugurate a policy of impartial investigation with a view to deciding equitably the conflicting claims, that it is impossible to investigate and conciliate successfully after the cassation of work. Therefore ha earnestly appeals to the leaders, work* men, and employers to consult him before a crisis is reached. Exchange of Civilians Melbourne, Jan 9 Instructions have been received from the Imperial Government fo carry cut the agreement between Britain and Germany for the exchange uf interned civilians over the age of 45, Gerard's Speech. (Received • Jan 10, at 9 5 a.m.) Washington, Jau 9 There is great interest in Mr Gerard’s speech. It is eemi-officially stated that if it was correctly reported, it may have undesirable results, inasmuch as it will be interpreted in Allied countries as showing United States playing for Germany’s friendship. Quitting Athens Washington, Jan 9 Vem-zalists are quitting Athena ini large numbers for Salonika and the* Islands. Price of Food. Rome Jan 9 ! A letter from the Papal Nuncio at Vienna states eggs co*fc 20/ per dozen, and most and other commodities are proportionately dear. The Conference. • Paris, Jan 9 M, Briand, in an interview, said the conference at Rome was of the utmost utility. Many difficulties were dealt with that bad arisen since the last conference especially in the last few weeks, and the attempts made to disturb thr Allies’ relations, therefore it was necessary to dissipate the clouds to solve the difficulties. Ail were undertaken with goodwill, the conference being a complete buccsss.

Short of Cash.

Hague, Jan 9 Tbs Sultan of Turkey has sent Diah Bay on an urgent financial mission to Berlin for the purpose of raising money to pay the troops who have not received allowances for many weeks. An Offer Accepted. London, Jan 8 Sir W, Botden hss written to Hon W. F. Massey accepting the Now Zealand Govern m.eut'e offer of a panel with New Zealand timbers for portion of the new Parliament House at Ottawa. Mr .Borden suggests that the Prime Minister's room be so treated. Torpedoed. [IiONDON TIMES SKS.VIOE. —COPYRIGHT.] London, Jan 8 The Russian-, collier Ssemel and Norwegian Lrmp&r, have been submarined.