POWER FOR PRESIDENT

Hokitika Guardian, 1 March 1917, Page 3

POWER FOR PRESIDENT

To Arm Merchantmen

(Received Marth 1, nt 12.30 p.m.) New York, Feb 2 8 In the House the Foreign Affa'r Committee decided to report a Bili empowering the President to providf guns and gunneis for American raer cbantmen and on appropriation of £ hundred million dollars for ihe President’s use. The Bill-does not specifically oonfei blanket powerp, but the appropriation oarries this implication 1 Anticipated Proves. (United Service—Copyright.) Paris, Feb 28 Some French experts anticipate a strong German resistineo west of Bapaurae. Others a retirement to Arras-Cambrai line, after a delaying battle on the Bapaume section. The Matin states the enemy are established along a new line of bills west and south-west oFßapaume. They blew up p, number of heavy guns during the retreat.

Not a Success. [LONDON TIMES SERVICE.—COPYRIGHT.] Amsterdam, Feb 28 A Mastrioht correspond jat says the Germans ate abandoning the deportations from Belgium, because, despite menaces and tortures ninety per cent of the deportees refuse to work. An Air Raid. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Aeeooiation and Beater), (Received March 1, at 11.45 a.tn.) London, Feb 28 The Admiralty reports that naval aeroplanes raided the iron works at Brebach, south-oast of Saarbrncken. They had several air fights. German Hopes. Amsterdam, Feb 28 In the Reichstag, Herr Spahn, leader of the Catholic?, said he was delighted at the result of the submarining. Herr Scheidernann said he hoped the submarinings would soon bring peace, bnt the nation must be frankly told by government not to make extreme demands. Herr Westarp said it was absolutely essential for Germany to demand a large indemnity. He added that Gourland and Lithuania offered facilities for Ga min colonisation. Brieg and Locgwy were essential to Germany, owing to their iron ores and coal and Antwerp was indispensible for its important hold on the whole Flemish coast, providing defensive and offensive positions against England. All Germans regretted the loss of the Dutch Bbipe. England was responsible because sh 9 prevented their departure in the stipulated period.

Indian Defence

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Bengal, Feb 28

The Legislative Con cil passed the Indian Defence Bill aud it i?now law

Servian Heroes.

RcMe, Feb 28

Amongst the lost on the torpedoed Italian transport Minas were the Servian, General Goibovicb and three Dolonelf, They refused to leavOj ahouting—“ Soldiers first.”