Russia’s Intentions.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1917, Page 2

Russia’s Intentions.

Christiania, April 11 Milinkoff, in au interview with the “ Aften Post,” states Russia's relations with Scandinavia will be most cordial. There is no fear that Russia will attempt to tako the Swedish end Norwegian northern harbour?, Russia’s way to sea was through the Dardanelles passage. Constantinople was a necessary condition to Russia's life. A Paper Banned. London, April il The Pall Mall G zatte sfa es prohibition of the export of the periodical “ Nation ” m due to the action of the Army Council, on the gcouod that the enemy used extracts fer propaganda purpose?. Tho paper adds that Hon Lloyd Georgs has asked for information on all the facts relative 1 hereto. The Evacuation. (Australian & N.Z, Cable Association and Reuter). London, April 11 Admiral da Robecfe and Wemyas despatches on the naval operations at the evacuating cf Gallipoli are published, They do oot throw fresh light oa the subject. French Report. London, April 11 A French communique Mutes there was arfcillerying. activity in the region of the Somme and Otse. Lively gren. ade fighting occurred at night towards Masons de Chfimpsgne and a somewhat violent artillery duel in Bois Le Petre. Captured Schooner [HEUTEa’s SEItVICE. COPYRIGHT.] New York, April 11 United States destroyers chased a schooner near San Diego, carrying munitions to a Mexisan port. The ' schooner was beached and the munitions captured.

Food Shortage

Copenhagen, April 11

The flood situation is growing worse throughout Scandinavia. ThaSwedigh Government seized oils, maiza and rice, and has further cut dawn the rations of bread and flour.

American Losses

Washington, April 11

During the war the Germans sunk sixteen American ships and attacked eight unsuccessfully. A Great Loan. Washington, April 11 The bill for the greatest loan in history provides specifically to aid the Ententp. The cost of flotation is estimated at twelve million dollars. Naval Conference. Washington, April 11 , A series of naval conferences are now proceeding between American and Allies representatives with a view to guarding shipments to Allied countries. Canadian Captures. Washington. April 11 Simms, the United Press correspondent, states the Canadians have taken 3,600 prisoners and 23 guns. A. Suggestion. v Washington. April II The Agricultural Conference at St Lonia recommends that men rejected fer the Army and Navy ba conscripted as farmers under a military orginisation and sent wherever a shortage of agriculturists prevails. Relief Ship Sunk. ♦ Amsterdam, April 11 The Belgian relief ship AnafostaDß has been sunk.