THE WAR LOAN

Hokitika Guardian, 27 February 1917, Page 3

THE WAR LOAN

Exceeds 1,000 Millions London, Fab 26 Hon A. Bonav Law stated in the House of Commons that the War Loan final exceeds one thousand millions. Destroyers Bombard MargateWellington, Feb 27 The High Commissioner reports, London 26tb, at 6 20 p,m.: In the House of Commons, Sir Edward Carson stated that the enemy destroyers had bombarded Broadstaira and Margate early this morning, A woman and a child were killed. The destroyers wore engaged but there were no British casualties and any enemy looses were not ascertained. The Destroyer Raid(Received Feb 27, at 11.30 a.m.) London, Feb 26 The Pre.u> Bureau states enemy destroyers approached the Kentish coast at 12,15 yesterday night oxd fired shells on the unfortified towns of Broadstair and Morgate. The firing lasted for ten minutes, but the material damage was alight. Two houses, one unoccupnd, were wrecked and ten others damaged. A woman and a child were killed and two childien reriously injured. Austria-Hungary Feeling. Zorich, Feb 26 An Austrian semi-official report admits the failure to renew the AustroHungarian compromise. It adds that a provisional agreement has been j reached, enabling ths governments to i engage in pourparlers with Germany i and other Powere, respecting an economic customs union.

French Report.

, Loudon, Feb 26 * A French ooramunique says we raided the German line near Ville'sir' towike and destroyed many dag-outs. The enemy oonp de main north-east of Soissohs, west of Astaeourt, failed. Our air squadrons W9re successfully active.

Submarinings.

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Loudon, Feb 26 The British steamer Dorothy of 3706 tons was sunk. The Zaudjik and Eimland have been towed to port.

The Kaiser.

(Received Feb 27, at 12.50 a.m.) New York, Feb 26 Edgar Moore, who has returned from Germany, gays the Kaieer is considered a madmßD. Ha is a physical wreck and hopelessly addicted to drngs be* cause of the pain of the throat and ear troubles. Ha ia in constant fear of assassination and there are most remarkable precautions while travelling. He learned from excellent authority when the Kaiser was informed of the result of the Jutland Battle he exclaimed : —“My God, my last hope is truly gone.” Waking Her OwnNew York, Feb 26 The New York World’s correspondent in Mexico City states that Mexico is establishing her 0/?n ammunition and arms factories. 28 Arresist!. [REUTER’S SERVICE. —COPYRIGHT.] London. Feb 26 In the Commons in reply to Mr Dillon, Hon Dake stated that 28 had been arrested iu Ireland under the Defence of the Realm Act on suspicion that they were acting prejudioally to the public safety. They did not propose to try them, but had piohibited them from residing in Ireland. Dardanelles Evidence. London, Feb 26 In the Commons Hon Bonar Law stated that the Dardanelles Commission evidence would not be published at present. Liberal Free Traders are organising opposition to Imperial preference. Colored Boys. Pretoria, Feb 26 At the request ,of the War Office 2,400 colored boys are being recruited for service in France aa transport

drivers.

German Report

(Australian &N.Z. Cable Association am! Reuter), (Admiralty per Wireless Press). London, Feb £6 German official —The French attacks wexe unsuccessful to the southward of Oornay. The enemy yesterday lost eight, aeroplanes. We repulsed tho Russians westward of the Aa river and southward of Brzezany. Strong Russian attaclca northward of the Tartar Pass fail d. A German Refusal. Rio de Janiero, Fsb 26 Germany bao replied to Brazil’s declaration refusing to recognise ths submarine blockade, that the blockade will net be abandoned and suggesting diplomatic negotiations in the case of less of Brazilian ships, in—riwn.Pti j.iwn .< n ■— >