GERMAN REPORT.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 April 1917, Page 2

GERMAN REPORT.

Of British Reprisal (Australian & N.Z. Cable Asscci.tion and tteuUr.) (Received April 18, at 1135 a.rn.) London, April 17 Beilin official—Twenty-three aeroplanes attackod Freiburg on Saturday. Eleven persona were killed and 27 injured. The university was considerably damaged. The Municipal Theatre and Institute for infirm areas were attacked.

Three British eeronlanes we r ß downed. The leader of the attack, a British Lieut Colonel, was taken prisoner. According to hie statements, and fly sheets thrown down, the attack was a reprisal for tbo topped > icg of the Gloucester C.B Is. The report combats such a justification and declares Britain must take the coasequerces of despising Germany’s warning against the misuse of hospiml pbips. A revengeful attack on the open town, wherein there are no military or important objects, is cheap glory.

Haig’s Report

(Australian & N.Z, Cable Association aud Reuter)

(Received April 18, at 11.40 a.ra.) London, April 17

General Haig reports in the neighborhood of Epehy we captured Tomboia Farm on ths Lempire-Vendhniie road. We progressed along a spur north-eastwards o? Eieby station. The weather is stormy. A Bogus Claim. London, April 17 The Halakite enquiry has c osed* The inventor is not further contesting the Crown’s allegation that the explosive was a bogus on®. In the Commons London, April 17 Iu the Commons, Mr Pringle supported by a large number of members secured leave to move the adjournment iD order to discuss tha prohibition of exportation of the “ Nation.”

Hon Bouar Law said Government considered the articles were calculated to help the enemy, who were widely using them for propaganda purposes. The adjournment wili be discussed this evening. At a meeting of the Nationalist Party, before the Bitting it was decided to oppose the second reading of the Bill to extend the life of Parliament. Reception to Overseas. London, April 16 The Victoria Laagae tenders a joint reception to the Overseas delegates at tha Imperial Institute on Tuesday. The address of weioome says on many * battlefields they had showed to the wo: Id that in fighting to the death, the eors of the Empire were not divided, while the presence of Overseas statesmen equally proves their councils wore undivided, We desire to register oar pride in partnership and confidence in ultimate victory. The King’s Revew. (Received April 18, at 12 35 p.m.) London, April 17 King George reviewed a large force of Australian training units at Salisbury Plains, in the presence of many Australians,

The march past at the saluting base occupied an hour and was a fine spectacle. The weather was bright though there was a bitter wind.

When the King inspected the various units he reoeived a great ovation, the troops cheering enthusiastically. After the march past, the KiDg invested fourteen officers and men with decorations gained at Gallipoli and Somme.

He conversed with several men in regard to the deeds for which they had gained their distinction.

Inquiry into Army Huts. London, April 16 Sir John Jackson led the inquiry re construction of Army huts, cabled on 12th October. The report states the first offer was bona fide from patriotic motives and an agreement was arranged at a oritical time, which prohibited excessive payments. An independent tribunal would probably have awarded much less than £150,700. America's Army. Washington, April 16 In the House, the Military Committee rejected the principal of selective draft, recommended by Mr Wilson for raising the Army. At Windsor. Lond April 16 Hon W. F. Massey has returned from a week end at Windsor. The King presented him with interesting mementoes of the visit. War Trophies. (Received April 18, at 9.8 a.m.) London, April 17 The War Office is setting np A Trophies Committee, to allocate captured guns and trophies. Many will be sent to the home districts of the troops which effected the captures. It •is hoped the oommittee will secure many trophies.