THE GERMAN RAIDER.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 January 1917, Page 2

THE GERMAN RAIDER.

Discovered in Time. (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.) New York, Jan 22 Two German ships interned at Rio Janiero were discovered preparing to etoape. It is staled that the raiders are safely defending their flight with needed supplies.

American Official Opinion. Washington, Jau 22 Officials opine that Germany may be attempting a lojphola to break the U boat pledge. It is believed that Germany contends that all annsd ships are warships, therefore those aboard cm be made prisoners.

Rio Janiero despatches sta'e that one hundred sailors of the gunboat Eber which was interned at Rio Janiero escaped to the raider. One nnconfiitned report which is generally not credited, says the raider has been sunk by the cruiser Glasgow.

Gross Cruelties by Germans [LONDON TIMES SERVICE. —COPYRIGHT.] London, Jan 22 Biiiish missionaries from East Africa confirm the cruelty of the Germans’ Catholic missionary at Tahora, It is estimated they killed 200,000 native porters whom they shot in cold blood when exhausted.

Greece Mobilising. [REUTER’S SERVICE. —COPYRIGHT.) Canea, Jan 22 The National Government have issued a mobilisation order to untrained Cretans born daring 1884-5. The general mobilisation of trained mßn is expected immediately.

Capture of Wheat and MaizeLondon, Jan 22 The Morning Post’s correspondent at Jassy states that the most generous estimate of wheat captured from Renmania is a. little over one million tons, and of n?a ; z3 a similar quantity. To Relieve Belgium. New York, Jan 22 Hons. Hoover has arrived at New York. He says it requires forty million pounds for Be’gian relief. The Belgian condition is the worst piece the beginning of the war. Business is suspended in Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges and Ghent.

Iron and Steel for Britain (Received Jan 23, at 9.45 a.m.) Melbourne, Jan 23 Replying to; a deputation of the Trades Hall protesting at the export of iron and steal to Great Britain, Hon Pearce said that Britain appealed to us for more steel and Government bad decided to send 50,000 out of 121,000 tGns. Accidentally Killed Pari?, Jan 22 Bernard, the French middle-weight thampion, hss been killed while praccising flying.

Russian Politics. (Received Jan 23. at 9.45 a.m.) Petrograd, Jan 22 Prince Sa'.ityin has promised that the Duma will not be farther postponed. There is remaikable unanimity of the press denouncing the delay and attention to M. Prutopopoff’s close association with Bishop Petirim, the Metropolitan of Petrograd, a notorious supporter of Raspuren. A New Decoration. Amsterdam, Jan 22 The Kaiser has decorated General Hindenburg and Count Hollweg with a new Cross for national auxilary services. Committee Appointed Copenhagen, Jan 22 The Norwegian" Parliament has appointed a committee, ten Liberals, three Conservatives, and four Socialists, to assist in the foreign policy.

A Happy Germany. London Jan 22 The Daily Telegraph’s Rotterdam correspondents states the Geimao press is hysterical with jubilation over the raider’s successes. It is stated the Yarrowdale’s commander was formerly a leading seaman named Badewitz. He was promoted to Lieutenant when he w s aboard the Moewe. Ho took ihe British steamer Westburg to TeuerifEe and landed prisoners which were taken from the Audfm and other of the Mo3we’s victim?, and eaut th 9 Westburg. Badewitz was interned in Spam, but escaped to Germany, ,

German Attack Repulsed London; Jan 22 A French communique states after a violent bombardment the Germans yß?tereve attacked north of Carrqera Wood on the right bank of the Meuse. Our artillei y and machine gunfire twice broke the attacks. We held the whole of our front. There was active artillerying during the night along tha sector of Popper Uilh

Honors for New Zealanders 1

(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter.) London, Jan 22 Seven Military Mathis have b-en awarded to New Zealanders. The Coming Conference London, Jan 22 The Seoietary of State for India has selected Sir Jamea .Jetton aad Sir S-tyen lrasinba, the Mahar*jt of Bikanir, to assist him to represent India at the special sittings of the War Cabinet.

Trade After War, (Received Jan 23, at 12.5 p.m ) London, Jan 22 Lord Balfour of Buileigb’s committee dealing with trade and commerce after the war is accelerating its proceedings iu ordsr to subm’t a report to the Imperial War Conference,

The Russian Campaign (Admiralty per Wireless Press) London, Jan 22 A Russian official message statei in the direction of Kovel the enemy took the offensive aud entered the Rii3eian trenches. S-uthward c<£ Kudkamirmabaic the Ruesiau reserv a drove out the enemy and attempt* to advance up Oitny Valley were arrested. Oar submarines sunk a steamer and nine schooners in the Bosphorous.

Dropping Bombs. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter.) London, Jan 22 An official message from Mesopotamia states that oar aeroplanes dropped six 100 pound bombs on a munition factory at Bagdad. News From Ea3t Africa.

London, Jan 22 Official news from East Africa declares that considerable progress has been made by all columns engaged in encircling the enemy on the Lower Rufir and Delta. We entered Deita Pemba and Mohoro and drove out the enemy. Southward of Kidimauo Colonel Northey's columns dislodged the enemy eastwards of Lupem.be, and is pursuing him towards Maheng. The London Explosion. (Received Jau 23, at 1.50 p.m.) London, Jan 22 The force of the explosion cansed a great gasometer on tbs opposite side of the river, one of the largest in Europe to cant sideways and then split open. Millions of cubic feet of gas shot up and appatently ignited high in the air by flamiug particles from the chemical factoi y. This produce! an awe inspiring spectacle.