Germany’s Food Problem.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 April 1917, Page 3

Germany’s Food Problem.

Amsterdam, April 15 Travellers from Germany emphasis tha seriousness of the food situa' tion. Government ha? nob allowed the publication of details of the reoent riot?, which were graver than those ol 1916. They indie ito tha weakness of the nation's morale. Berne, April 15 An inspired message states England? brutal bloak.vde is the main sense of the food shortage. Mexican Neutrality Mexico City, April 16 The first Constitutional Congres9 has met. General Carranza announced a movement to maintain neutrality In the war between United States and Germany. After the War (Received April 17, at 8.45 a.m.) London, April 16 The Manchester Guardian states it is probable the Imperial Conference will recommend the Dominion Governments to hold aa Imperial Conference after the war. From Austria (Received April 17, at 9.35 a m.) Zurich, April 16 Eighty Americano from Vienna have arrived here. They include eeveral Embassy official?. They believe that all races in Austria-Hungary desire peace. Austrian Wishes. Copenhagen, April 16 Reports from Vienna indicate that Count Czsrnin has openly invited Russia to negotiate peace.. Reviving Peace Move. Copenhagen, April 16 A correspondent states tbat Ger- * many is the peace plot on a world-wide scale, and is Utilising the German Socialists to approach the

Russian Socialists, A Mob Attack Buenos Ayres, April 16 Germans used fire-arms to resist the mob’s attack ou the Consulate. There were serious casualties, including at least five killed. The authorities have suppressed the details. Mr Bryan’s Offer Washington, April 16 Mr Bryan has offered bis services to President Wilson in any capacity, even as a private in the firing-line. Mr Wilson has suggested that Bryan engage in a recruiting campaign throughout the omotry, urging citizens to do their duty. The Senate Committee has favorably reported on the Bond Bill. THE MONK RASPUTIN Stranga Burial Episodes London, April 15 Strange details are given of the iebnrial of Monk Raaputin. After the body was flung into the Neva, the Court commanded its racovery and it was buried 'with great solemnity at Tsarskoeaels, where it is currently believed, its spirit is as potent aa Rasputin had been, in life.

The Provincial Government, fear- ' ing the body would become the centre of a mischievous Quit, ordered the re* burial in Veborg Forest. Four trustworthy men w6re entrusted with the task of removing it on a motor lorry, which stuck in a Snowdrift. The local militia then arrived and they made a bonfire and consumed Rasputin's remains. Spanish Boat Sunk. Madrid April 16 Premier Eomanoesiß consulting the political leaders over the torpedoing of the steamer San Fulgenico, bound for England. The crew were saved. German Purchases Buenos Ayres, April 16 The Gorman Government has purchased 60,000 tons of wheat and oats. The purchases continue. Cost of War Amsterdam, April 16 A Vienna report estimates the cost of the war to the end of March is seventeen thousand million, whereof j Britain has borne one q Barter.

BOMBARDING rheims. A Suffering City. (Received April 17, at 12.35 p.m.) Paris, April 16 Eight thousand shells pour into Rheims daily. They caused 25 fires on Friday and similarly on Saturday. When a fire breaks out, the Germans put an artillery barrage around the buildings, to prevent the fire being extinguished, Austria’s Peace Move. London, April 16 Italian Dutch telegrams show that Austria is active in efforts for peace with Russia. Count (Jzernin has submitted definite proposals to the Provincial Government and has aIBO appealed to the Pope to institute peace proposals. Czernin has given the Secialistg’ deputation special passports to go to Stockholm,