THE WAR.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 January 1917, Page 2

THE WAR.

(Per United Press Association] Not Satisfied, f London, Jaa 12 The newspapers point oat that Greece’a reply apparently accepts the ultimatum, bat the phraseology is argumentary and whether it amounts to a conditional acceptance cannot be dotermined until the fall text is examined, but General Sarrail, who has complete control, is unlikely to tolerate equivocation for the purpose of gaining time. LONDON, Jail. 12 Reuter announces that the Allies consider the Greek reply insufficiently procise. The Greek Government will he told that the reply gives pleasure so far as it goes, but more definite acquiea cenco is necessary. The Allies do not intend to raise the blockade until their full demands are conceded .The Allies’ representative will remain at Athens.

PARIS, Jan. 12th

Tiles newspapers, commenting on the Greek reply, opine that a complete rupture is preferable to the present situation

French Satisfaction

Paris, Jan 12

Tim newspap'ra enthusiastically approve of the Allies’ reply, and ask will tha enemy show the fame frankness. The document was the moat important and complete of the war period. It demonstrates ihat unless the Allies’ aims are attaiued Germany will be a perpetual menace to Europe.

German Report. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter.)

(Admiralty per Wireless Press.)

London, Jan 12 German official—'The English twice vainly attacked north of Ancre.

Oar counter attack north of Theacouit thrust them back from their positions on both sides of Oituz road, capturing booty and prisoners. We'pushed back the Russians between Braila and Galatz towards the Sereth and captured Laburma. Armed enemy vessels attempted on the night of the 10th to pass Isaccea, We sank one and another grounded. The enemy fruitlessly attacked the Austro-Bulgariuns behind Cernava, south of Like Oohrida.

A Dashing Trench Raid.

Wellington, Jan 12

The following special message has been received from the New Zealand Official War Correspondent Captain Malcolm Ross) —

January 8

Last evening New Zealanders again successfully raided the enemy’s trenches, causing him considerable damage. They returned with 19 prisoners, including one wounded man. They found that opposite our sector is the 65th Prussian Infantry Regiment. Oar casualties were only one killed and three wonnded, all of whom were brought back. The raid was carried oat with dash and bravery..

A Punishment.

(•Received Jan 15, at 9,25 a m.) Paris, Jan 14

The Senate passed a Bill confiscating the property of Army and Navy deserters and defaulters.

Food Riot?.

Berne, Jan 14

There was serious rioticg at Gratz. Huge crowds in the streets demanded increased rations and shouted—“ We want peace.” The troops were o die 1, bat refused to attack the populace and returned to the barracks. The police were unable to cope with the disturbances.

A Statement Denied.

(Australian Cable Association ' ' and Reuter.)

London, Jan 14

A Gorman wireless report states a British crniser of the Juno type, was destroyed by a direct hit. The British Admiralty states no British cruiser has been sunk. Presumably the message refers to the loss of the seaplane carrier Benmyehree.

Germany and Holland. The Hague, Jan 12 The German note replying to Holand’e protest, declares the deportations are in accordance with the Haguo Convention but she undertakes to repatriate Belgians who fled to Holland and subsequently leturned to Belgium.

Poland’s Army. LONDON, Jan. 12. Tlio last evidence of Germany’s continued efforts to raise a Polish army comes from sixty Russian Polish officers, who wct'o prisoners in Germany. They wcro sent to Warsaw on a month’s leave, at tlio end of which they had the choice of joining tlio Polish army, or returning as prisoners to camp. The Germfui authorities banquetted them and declared that they would bo expected to influence the spirit of tlio people, who were displaying no enthusiasm in the army scheme.

Russian Report.

(Admralty per Wireless Press.)

London, Jan 12

Russian official —The enemy pressed us back shortly, south of Oituz River.

Roumanians repulsed an attack west of Mociastir and Kacrinul and threw back the enemy two versts to the southward.

No Reinforcements

Sydney, Jan 13

Professor Maclntyre, speaking at the Millions Club luncheon, condemned the policy of keeping the public in ignorance of the facia and he declared that no reinforcements hud left AuV tralia during December.

Italian Capture. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter.)

(Received Jan 15, at 10 84 a.m.) London Jan 14

An Italian naval communique states two Austrian submarines have been captured, and one whereof has been incorporated in the Italian Navy. Italo-French seaplanes raided Pola on January 12tb, bombed the Austrian Fleet, drove off enemy aeroplanes, and returned safely. . Enemy aeroplanes uucucceßsfully bombed Italian terpedosre.

From Athens

(Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.)

London, Jan 14

Two hundred members of the British Colony at Athens have arrived in London. Many suffered hardships throughout the war. Some broke up their homes at Constantinople, and others in Smyrna, before taking refuge in Greece.

Captain Butler, Secretary of the British Chamber of Commerce at Athens stated that whßn the Colony left, the rationing of the population had begun, with half a pound of bread daily to eaoh person of the population. They had sufficient fsod for three mouths.

A German Desire.

Amsterdam, Jan 14

The Krenz Zeitung admits that the Anglo-French have found means of foiling Zeppelins and urged an immediate submarine warfare of the utmost cruelty, and lack of consideration, lest the delay enable the Entente to find means for protection against submarines. In Bulgaria

(Received Jan 15, at 11.25 a.m.) New York, Jan 14

Doctor Elmeroourt. who was for four years in Sofia, says Bulgarians urgently demand peace, as they badly needed food. A high official said Bulgaria was forced to enter the war and did not want further hostilities. She refused to participate in the campaign outside of Bulgaria.

The Kaiser Denounced

New York, Jan 14

The New York Times scathingly denounces the Kaiser’s proclamation. It adds that it is time that Germany dropped the mask. Their need of peace is extreme, being ou the verge of financial collapse and not far from actual starvation, They will forfeit the last vestige of neutral goodwill if they do not state peace terms.

German Preparations

New York, Jan 14

.Berlin correspondents point out that while Germany is seeking peace sho is also pieparicg to meet what she expects to baa tremendous Allied offensive in the Spriug. Thoy believe the German method will be to hold the line in the west, while General Hindenburg strikes a blow in the east.

American Cruiser Wreck

Washington, Jan 14

The cruiser Milwaukee Went ashore in California, while attending to the salvage of a submarine. Thtee hundred of a crew were removed ia a raging eurf, and the others are still aboard. Tho cruiser may be a total loss.

Surprised

Washington, Jan 14

The officials will be surprised if Mr Gerard was correct'y reported. The incident has creaced a difficult situation and may lead to a statement of Mr Wilson’s attitude on submarining.

Armoured Cars. [REUTER’S SERVICE. —COPYRIGHT.]} (Received Jan 15, at 11.45 p.m.) London. Jan 14

Bast African light armoured cars came in contact with the enemy on the third. Though they were plastered with machine gun ballets, they did great execution and - silenced the enemy’r fire, but were eventually forced to retire owing to a wrecked radiator. There were noeftFualtiea to the crew.

Investigating. Washington, Jan 14 The police are investigating reports that German plotters are responsible for the explosions,

The German Colonies

(United Service— Copyright.)

Rcjie, Jan 14

Mr Gar win, writing in thaObierver, commenting on the silence of the Allies’ reply on the subject of the German colonies, says South A’rica, Australia and New Zealand aie Lea communities, each with their own Monroe doctrine. They would never allow the German menace to reappear in iheir ne’ghoonrhood. As r-garda tha other German colonies, meeb depends on the regime which may ex st in Derma: y iteilf, arid the value of guarantees for the future peace. Ha ridicules the German demand for a great African Empire, but be suggests the creation in th 9 Ottoman Empire and Africa of an iDteinational domain open equally to Germany and other countries.

Reported ill. Rome, Jan 14 It is reported from Berne that General Hindenburg is seriously ill. imperial Federation. . Rome, Jan 14 Viscount Hythe, addressing thousands of Canadians at Hastings, said tbe problems of Empite forecasted the realisation of an Imperial federation. The foreign policy could no longer be allowed to be directed exclusively by an English Parliament. He advocated preference to the Dominions m g order to keep Britishers under the Bri- f fish flag,

Austrian Politics. (Received Jan 15, at 10.5 a.m ) Zorich, Jan 14 The newspaper Preati Hirlap of Budapest, states the Emperor is dividing the Ministry of Foreign ™ Affairs, so that he can personally direct the foreign policy under cover of the name of his friend and intimate adviser, Prince Hoffenlohe.

Bernstorff Nonplussed. Washington, Jan 14 Count Bernstorff shows evidence of being nonplussed by tbe widespread nature of the Allies demands, and baa ceased conferences with the reporters, apparently due to tbe fear of a repri* mand by Mr Wilson, who is known to be most indignant at some of Count Bsrnstorff’s insinnaiiona under the cloak of anonymity, concerning Mr Wilson’s assistance to the German peace drive.

More Sinkings. [United Service.—Copyright.] London, Jan 14 Farther sinkings include the British steamers Excellent, Brentwood and Beaufront, the Greek Evtcglos and Danish Tnbboarg. A Turkish Levy. London, Jan 14 The Turkish Government has made a levy on all men for the front replacing with them females and ehil- gm dren labour.

A Hero’s Death- ' London, Jan 14 Selocs, thß hunter, was wounded while leading an attack against Bhobeho, He continued to encourage his men till be was killed. War Babies. [LONDON TIMES SERVICE.—COPYEIGHT.T^^ London, Jan 14 Berlin has established official bateaus for the adoption of war babies. Ten thousand are ou slock and inspec* tion is invited. Thousands have already been placed.

Turkey’s Sultan. London, Jan 14 The Saltan of Turkey has refused to attend the forthcoming conference of enemy sovereigns as a protest against the policy in Poland. Djamid Pasha attends as the bearer of the Sultan’s autograph letter.

Cooperation. London, Jan 14 English and Scottish co-operative wholesale societies Have purchased ten thousand acres in Saskatchewan for wheat growing for cooperative mills and are also purchasing land in India and Ceylon.

A British Hero. [reuteu’s service.—copyright.J Paris, Jan 14 .. The French General at the has presented the military medal cross of the war to a British private. His battalion was relieving the French trenches when the Germans attacked. The private awaited till the Ger- " man wave was thirty yards distant and then fired, killing six. A second wav6 advanced but was similarly received, but the Germans gradually eerrounded the post. The private then dashed out, shouting “Come on, meD,’’ as if leading A troops amt the Germans retired hut- ■ riedly. They returned when they saw they were fooled, but were mowed down by seventy-fives which the private’s bravery had enabled to arrive, Subsequently tho private was found at his post wounded.

For Valour (Australian A N CaMa Association London, Jan 14 The Gazette announces tha follow ing Victoria Crosses. — Private John Cunningham, of Eis Yorks, when the rest of tha bombing eection became casualties, ha collect ed the bomba and proceeded alone He letarnod for ft fresh supply anc - again advanced and met and kixlec ten Germans and olerrsd a trench. Private David Ross Linder, of (he Scottish Fusiliers, who placed bis fool on a fallen bomb. His foot was blown off but the party was saved. A General’s Thanks. Petrograd Jan 14 Genera! Dimitgieff in an order to the troops participating in thß successful offensive on the Riga front, says — “Yon have pierced fortifications that have taken fifteen months to construct, despite the firß of hundreds of machine guns, and cleared a passage with the awe inspiring silence of the bayonet, economising thousands of sheila. I salute yon bumbly, and thank you for the fine New Year gift.” The great booty includes thirty guns and fifteen thousand rifles. Treaties Renewed. (Received Jan 15, at 9 55 a.m,) Rome Jan 14 Italy has renewed commercial treaties with Japan, Roumania,Russia, Sui Via, Spain and Switzerland which lapse at the end of 1917. A Statement. Copenhagen, Jan 14 According to the Berlin St'dende, a prominent official of the German Foreign Office declared that the submarining of neutral shipping will not be increased. German Scandal. Copenhagen, Jan 14 German newspapers are appealing to the public to assist tba parliamentary committee in investigating gigantic swindles connected with army contracts. Contractors made huge profits throughout the war and suspicion is suggested that the army had been the victim of foul play. The Reichstag decided to bring the scandal to light by a committee representing every pariy.

JAPANESE BATTLESHIP

Blown Up in Harbor. (Received Jan 15, at 1.45 p.m.) London Jan 14 The battleship Tsukuba, of L. 3,750 tons, was sunk by an explosion at Yokosuka. There were 300 casualties.