FATAL TRAIN ACCIDENT.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 February 1917, Page 2

FATAL TRAIN ACCIDENT.

65 Germans Burnt

(Australia & N.Z. Cable Association)

(Received Feb 28, at 9.55 a.m.) Stockholm, Feb 27

A Swedish Red Cross train, conveying exchanged German prisoners from Russia, left the rails at Nornland. Four carriages were wrecked and 65 Germans were burnt in tbe debris. I® is believed all were killed except six,

Peace Move

BUENO'S AYRES, Feb. 26,

It is reported that the Argentine has initiated negotations with tlio LatinAmerican Republics with the view of jointly offering mediation. No Conscription. (Received Feb 28. at 9.25 a.m.) Sydney, Feb 28

The official Labour Party, in opening the campaign, mads it clear that no conscription would be the principal plank of the platform.

Military Medal

Sydney, Feb 28

Lieutenant Carmichael, a member of the Assembly, has been awarded the Military Gross. /

A German Move

Copenhagen, Feb 27

The reorganisation of the conetitutirn of AubLo- Hungary has com. menced at Germany’s instigation. It aims at paralysing the national Czech movement. It divides Bohemia into twelve counties, four of pure German, five Czech and three mixed. It reduces the authority of the Bohemian Land tag. German iB to be the State language.

Steamer Bombed,

Athens, Feb 27

Tbe newspaper Paron states German aeroplanes bombed the Greek steamer Mykade, transporting infantry from Peloponnesus. Ten were killed.

French Report.

(Austral) m & N,Z. Cable Association

and Reuter.)

London, Feb 26

A French communique says a raid on German Hues south-east of Vailly, brought back prisoners, There were patrol encounters in the region of Bczonwaux and Vosges.

Russian Report.

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London, Feb 27

Russian official—ln the region of SmorgoD, the enemy discharged eight gas waves in seven hours, We repulsed a Turkish attaok north of Sinassky.

Irish Recruits Wanted

London, Feb 27

There is a proposal that the Nationalists undertake to recruit 40,000 to fill the gaps in Irish regiments.

merman Report

(Australian & N.Z. Oabio Association

and Reuter),

(Admiralty per Wireless Press).

(Received Feb 28, at 12.20 p.m.) London, Feb 27

German official—Numerous English advances, were made between Ypres and the Somme, but only one reaohed the trenches east of Arras. A counter attack aiove them out.

Activity on the east front has increased with the decreasing cold.

Cry Against Hollweg

[LONDON TIMES SEBVICE. —COP VBIGHT.’j Copenhagen, Feb 27 Count Hollwsg’s antagonists wrote to ths Kaiser demanding a new Chancellor and accusing Hollweg of allying himself with Scbeidmann. griifwi——iwir Call for Hinaenburg Copenhagen, Feb 72 Thirty of Admiral Tirpitz’s leading supporters have organised a newspaper and platform campaign, demanding that Hindenburg become Chancellor, Socialists and Liberals ridioule the movement. Ton uf Explosives. Rome, Feb 27 An airship dropped a ton of explosives on PyJa,

FURTHER TIGRIS SUCCESS

Another Advance

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London, Feb 2?

In the House of Lords, Lord Cuizon read a telegram frem General Maude, stating on the morning of 25tb Feb., cavalry and infantry moved westward pursuit of the repeating enemy.

Strong Tarkish rearguards, supported fcy artillery,, occupied fresh positions fifteen mile* west, northwest . of Knt el Amara, evidently covering the withdrawal from Bughorlab. •- After an intense bombardment, oar infantry assaulted the position and obtained a footing tbr-roin, while our *

cavalry operated round the Tutkish northern flank.

Many prisoners, numerous flocks, equipment and stores were captured,

German Chagrin

Hague, Feb 27

German militarists are ebagtined at the loss of Kut-el-Amara and censure tbe Turks.

The newspapers assure the public that it dees not matter, because the decision is beiag reached on the sea and in France.

Tarkish Ambas'adora have pessimistically reported the condition of Turkey, requesting assistance.