GERMAN FINANCE.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 January 1917, Page 2

GERMAN FINANCE.

Budget Figures, (Received Jan 18, ut 11.10 a.m ) Amsterdam, Jan 17

Doctor Ler z, Prussian Minister of Finance, when introducing the Badget, Baid the balance ehown was only apparent. Onr isolation wes increasingly hard oa the country, food difficulties causing the greatest distreess, but measures had been taken to ensure that none would be starved. Hard months were still ahead.

Direot taxation yielded sixty million marks above the estimated increase of a hundred million.

The Budget estimates a largo increase of direct taxation. _ The sum of 690 million marks was paid for indemnification of the devastation of East Prussia.

Cologne Rioi. Geneva, Jan 17 The Cologne station was closed for three days in consequence of disturbances which the troops quelled. French Report. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter.)

London, Jan 17 A French communique says w© repulsed small enemy attacks east of Clery and south of Biaches and Leeparges. Our patrols penetrated the enemy lines at ssviral points on the heights of the Meuse aud forest of ApremontRussian Report. (Admiralty per Wireless Press.), London, ~“Jau 1? A Russian official report states tfie enetny attacked the Roumanians south west of Predea. Our counter-attacks drove him back.

At night we attacked and drove the Germans at Gerleschi, A counterattack compelled us to withdraw. We stormed and captured Yadeni. A dense counter-attack failed. Allies Terms Accepted. [reuteu’s service.—copyright.) London, Jan 17’ Mr Elliott, British Consul who returned to his post at Athens telegraph* definitely announcing the entire acception of the Allies demands. Loss of Life. Toenq, Jan 17 It is now estimated that 200 werelost in the explosion of the battleship Tehkuba. The ship sank uk twenty minutes, the cause being unknown.

Tisza Must be Shot., ' [REUTER’S SERVICE.—COPYfcJsHT.J London, Jan 13 A Geneva telegram states that the Hungarian Parliament opening was of the rowdiest character. There was an unprecedented number of interpellations,

Deputy Lovoszy declared that Count Tisza must bo shot to ensure peace. Count Apponyi said if Count Tisza failed to resign we must force him,”

British Loan in America. (Received Jan 18, at 1.50 p.m.) New York, Jan 1? ' Pierpont Morgan announces a new" British loan of fifty million pounds at

Casualty List

Wellington, Jan 18 The following ia the finding of a Coartanf Enquiry— Previously reported missing, now reported killed in action —Lance-Corpl Gray. Previously reported missinsf, now reported died of wounds —LaocO’Corpl A G E sis. Previously reported wounded, now reported mining—Private Tt P Butler Reported killed in action—Rifleman E McKinnon. Reported died of wonnds — Private J Cartwright. Corpl W Weir. Rifleman V Fleming. Reported died of disease —Capt J Bishop.

WOUNDED. Private J G Humphrey. Private J E l Latimer Private J Merrileee. Private J Boswell Private R E vans Private W Gimm&ll Private O Mcllroy Private H Morton Lance-Carpi D Scott Private J C Wilson . Lance-Corpl Fntis Sharrock R. flyman W E Ksrrean Liuoe-Oorpl R B Loma Laucs-Oorpl D I Ma ! e Riflaman A E Harris Corporal A B Holloway Rifleman N McGillicuddy Lunce-Oorpl R Y Porter Rifleman F S Tims Rifleman M. Daianey Rifleman J J Jackson Rifleman F Kelly Sargfc W N McNinn Rifleman F N Rowe Rifleman J. B' Baker Rifleman W F Douglas The fo'lowiog reported wounded dmitted to hospital:— Private E Crooka Riflaman H H Mitchell Private W H Gudgeon Driver A McCauaeland Gunner J 0 Smith Trooper H Samuels, Private H K Osborne. Private T C Adams, Privata W B Grienon. Private A G Perry. Corrections— The following pre* iously reported wourded, now reorted slighvl/ wounded and remainigwith unit—Major H S Witheron, lieutenant A C Fialayson. Repoited miseiog, believed to be illed, now reported killed in action— AUCKLAND INFANTRY BATTALION. Private H. S Hamilton. Lance-Corpora! J. R. Smith. Private G H Bennett Private J Lie well Private T B Oars too Reported died of disease—Private l Shaw The following reported eligh ly rounded, remaining with unit—Rifleaan M Giovas