TREATMENT OF DEAD.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 April 1917, Page 1

TREATMENT OF DEAD.

Oil tor Be? maos (Australian & N 7 . Cab's Association). -LONDON, April 15. Tho “Lokal Anzieger’s” war correspondent publishes the first German aumission in regard to tho treatment ot their dead. Ho, says:—“As wo passed through EVorgncoiirt we became aware of a dun smell like burning .dime. It is the greet corpse exploitation establishment of -the Champagne Army Group. “Here the bodies are treated r.ncl the fat won is turned into lubricating oils 1 . “Everything else is ground by one of the bone mills into powder for pigs’ food and manure. Nothing must bo wasted.” Krupps’ Workers. COPENHAGEN, April 16. The workmen at Krupps’ works at Ivie-1 demanded an immediate increase in their food allowance, and a rise of thirty-three per cent *i wages and also a war bonus. The directors 'declared that they were only drawing thd same food allowance as tlic men, but the labourers being incredulous demanded, to be allowed to inspect their larders, whieh inti directors refused. Peace Meeting LONDON, April 16. A peace meeting, hold in the East Emd of London, was wrecked. Flags were torn up by indignant crowds, and t-w© Paoifiists hurled over the railings. The proceedings were concluded wire a meeting in aid of the Discharged Soldiers’ Fund and a largo .sum was realised., A Gallnit Airman. LONDON, April 16. The “Times” correspondent ac British headquarters relates that one of the most gallant deeds was that of a solitary airman. When returning from a distant trip lie was attacked by a largo party of enemy machines. He fought them all until his ammunition was exhausted, and himself a.nd Ins machine almost shot to hits. He nad one of his eyes literally shot out, a bullet in his body and his foot smashed, yot despite all, he made his report. He apologised for making a rough landing because his smashed foot impared his control. Then with his duty done he died. “No honor," says the correspondent, “whether the Victoria Cross or anything else coiuu be adequate measure for such a deed.”

Austrian Dissension. BERNE, April 15. The prorogation of the Hungarian Parliament caused an anti-Government demonstration at Budapest. The four Opposition leaders sent a joint note to the Emperor Charles, pointing out thait the' popular discontent made the result of .dangerous consequences. The Burgo-master of Vienna speakin at the City Couscil amidst applause stOi*d that the Government and the people were one in their desire for peace; He personally pleaded for a conference of the belligerents. He added: as soon as our enemies recognise our rights wo will proffer the hand of peaee. SOCIALISTS’ VISIT. Peacs Ttfcve (Australian & N.Z, Cable Ateaeiafioa and Reuter.) FETROGRAD, April 15. Th® Fra neo-British Socialist deputation conveying the Demoratic Party’s fraternal greetings, has arrived. The Britishers include Messrs Thorne, O’Ch’dy'and Bowerman, M.P’s. STOCKHOLM, April 15. The Russian Extreme Socialists formerly exiled in Switzerland, have arrived and are arranging a peace conference. Some German and French Socialists have accepted the invitation, hut the British refused. The British Government refused the exiles permission to visit England. They travelled to Switzerland through Germany in closed carriages. PARIS, April 15. 'Hie Allies have given the Russians a collective guarantee regarding Poland’s unity and its indpendence is foreshadowed in the Provisonal Government’s proclamation. Ships Lest- . April jo. ~Eighty-two. Norwegian ships of 130, 927 tons were lost in March and fortyone of a' tonnage of 31.,G5S tons added to the fleet which now consists of 3339 of a tonnage of 2,437,762. lei Srrvia LONDON. April 15. A French communique states: The Eastern army of the enemy made local attacks in the direction of Tirnova, west of Monastic, but failed. Bands of Comitadjis supported Austrian troops who attempted an offensive west of Koritza, but were repulsed. British aeroplanes successfully attacked an aerodrome at Drama. LONDON, April 15 Hon. Mr. Hodge, in a speech at Richmond. said when demobilisation comes all will get a: month’s holiday with Army pay and the usual separation allowances.

Torpedoed. LONDON, April 15. The British steamer Kittuvake was torpedoed off Holland. Seven wove Killed.