ITALIAN SENSATION

Hokitika Guardian, 12 March 1917, Page 2

ITALIAN SENSATION

Spy . Revelations. Rome, March 11 The Socialist Deputy, Deflice assarted in the Chamber, that a German, Professor Herman, was employed in the Scats archives, with access to most important documents. Professor Ba!och lives undisturbed at heme, although he openly expresses pre-Ger-man sentiments. A porter at the Grand Hotel is an Austrian of military age, and evidently a spy. 1 Tbs revelations caused an enormous sensation, the Deputies clamoring for immediate anti-spy measures. Russia’s Food [LONDON TIMES SEBVICE.—COPYRIGHT.] Petrograd, March 11 In the Duma there was a prolonged discussion on tbe food crisis. Women of the poorer classes are hunger demonstrating, marching through the v streets and demanding bread. Official proclamations are posted stating that fliur transports are arriving uninterruptedly, and that braau supplies are assured. Approaching Normal. [REUTEE’S SEBVICE.—COPYRIGHT.] Petrograd March 11 Semi-official.—Owing to very heavy snowfalls hindering the arrival of. foodstuffs, some inhabitants at Petrograd' became panicked and raided thejbread supplies’ creating a shortage. Energetic measures prevented the disturbances becoming serious. There are Municipal sales of bread and other exceptional steps taken. The railways are gradually clearing of snow and the arrivals of food stuffs is ra-approaoh* ing normal, Labor Wanted. Melbourne, March 12 Mr Pearce has announced that he has received a message that a farther labor supply is urgently required by the Imperial authorities. Government has decided to send additional navies and laborero to Britain. For Valour. (Australian & N.Z, Cable Association and Renter).

London, March 11 Victoria Crosses have been awarded to:— Capt Henry William Murray of : Australian Infantry, for most con-- , spicaous bravery in an attack. He< led the company with great skill and: courage and the position was quiokly captured after fighting of the ssveresfe nature. Then followed three heavy counter attacks, which were beaten off, due to Murray's wonderful work. Through the night the company Buff.ruf. heavy casualties through concentrated enemy shell fire. On onet occasion they gave ground for a short way, but Mutray gallantly rallied his command and saved the situation by sherr valour encouraging the men,., heading the bombing parties, leading bayonet charges, and carrying the wounded to places of safety. Hismagnificent example inspired the men. throughout. Sergfc Mott of the Border Regiment—When his oompany were held up by machine gun fire, although severely wounded in the eye, he made 1 - a rush at the gun and after a fierce straggle seized the gunner and prison--ared him and captured the gun.