TERRIBLE EXPLOSION IN GERMANY.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 February 1917, Page 3

TERRIBLE EXPLOSION IN GERMANY.

Two Factories Destroyed

Copenhagen, Feb 13

The Hamburg Machrichten announces a terrible exploaion near

Hamburg. Two large ammunition factories

were destroyed

There were 63 persons killed and 63 injured.

Latest Sinkings

(United Service—Copyright.) London, Feb 13 Eleven of (he Eiavore’a orew have landed. The Norwegian motorship West Britiab and trawler Atbenan, have been BDnk. The crews have landed. The smack Victoria has been sunk; The crew are missing. A Visit to Vienna. London. Fab 13 The Kaiser i-s visiting ferring with "Emperor Charles.

A Significant Measure

(REUTER’S SERVICE. —COPYRIGHT.)

Washington, Feb 13

A War Bill introduced into Congress opens pork to belligerent ahips» affected by the fr'ghtfuloees. It is planned to prevent violations of international law, without a declaration of war.

Congress passed the Naval Appropriation Bill of' eighty millions sterling.

Mr Gerard’s Movements

(Received Feb 14, at 1.40 p.m.) Berne, Feb 13

Mr Gerard remains in Switzerland for five days aod will stay some time in Paris, before going to Spain.

In Explanation.

Copenhagen Feb 13

Regarding the statement that Germany desired, through Switzerland, to notify America of her willingness to exempt American ships from tha blockade, German newspapers explain that Germany merely asked whether America still accepted the 1799 Treaty, whereby Geroun-American-citizens were to be allowed to return to Germany in the event of warNava! Attacks In Adriatic. [LONDON TIMES SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] (Received Feb 14, at 2.30 p.m.) London, Feb 13 An Italian squadron bombed Pola Arsenal and ships were damaged. Fires broke out. Later an Austrian squadron attacked Brindisi, bombs falling on a hospital train and houses. Socialists Called Up [REUTER'S SERVICE.—COPYRIGHT.} Berne. Fob 13 Germany has suddenly called up 100 officials of the pro-war Socialist Party who had hitherto been exempted. Officials of the Opposition and Socialist parties were called up long ago.