GERMAN DENIAL

Hokitika Guardian, 18 January 1917, Page 2

GERMAN DENIAL

Of Loss of Deutschland and Bremen (Received Jan 18, at 9 a m.) Gopenhagen, Jan 17

German newspapers deny the British aDd American reports of the loss of the Deutschland and Broraen.

They state that the Deutschland on Tuesday leffc for New York and the Bremen is stationed in the Gulf of Bothnia and Mediterranean with other ship and submarine squadrons.

The Submarine WarRotterdam, Jan 17 The Ptiu-German agitation for an increase of the submarine war is daily more vigorous,

la the Reichstag, Deputy Roescki, addressing Schleswig agriculturists Baid God had so ordered the woild’s harvests that England may be unable to feed herself. We must grasp the hand the Almighty had outstretched to help us, for if we allow England to find salvation in the unhindered arrival of wheat ships, another opportunity would not be offered.

German Report. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter.) London, Jan 17 A German communique states fighting has developed south of SmorgOD, Arming Merchantmen. Tokio, Jan 17 Japan is arming merchantmen engaged in the European trade.

Drastic Changes. [LONDON TIMES SERVICE.—COPYRIGHT.] London, Jan 17

Government proposes shopping changes, including the suspension of the credit system, the discontinuance of window dressing, and of tradesmen’s calls, customers to carry home purchases up to 14 pounds. Red Cross Fund. London, Jan 17 The Times Red Cross Fund exceeds six million sterling.