KUROPATKIN ARRESTED,

Hokitika Guardian, 18 April 1917, Page 3

KUROPATKIN ARRESTED,

Democracy Uryeu to Support Government. (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association) PeTROGRAD, April 16 General KnropatkiD, Governor' General of Turkestan, and four othei Generals have been arrested at Tashkent by order of tbe local branch ol the Council of Workers’ and Soldiers’ Delegates on a charge of distributing arms to Russians for defence in the * event of an attack by natives. General Kuropatkm has telegraphed to the Premier askirg to command a grenadier corps at the front. The General Congress of the Connoil of Workmen's and Soldiers’ Delegates from all ports of Russia, has passed a motion appsaling to Democracy to support the Provisional Government a 3 long as it continues to consolidate and develop the gains of the revolution and does not base its foreign policy on aspirations of territorial expansion,

Mr Balfour’s Visit Boston, April 16 A committee of welcome to W Balfour who has arrived with hi Secretary, includes Rear Admin Fletcher, Commander Sellars, Colons Mitchell, Lieutenant Colonel Crosbj Captain Qaeckmeyer, and the Assist ant Secretary of State, Mr Long. America’s Welcome. New York-, April 17 There are elaborate patriotic pre parationa to entertain Hon A. J. Ba'four and other Commissioners. Thf Mayor of New York has appointed a distinguished committee headed by Mr Choate'. Beautiful private residences have been placed at the disposal of the Gomraissr.nors at Wash* ington, averting hotel publicity. • The Nivy Department p i -r‘ieabuly, are awaitinj. the arrival of the Nival members of Ik-.- C-m mission, It io-ti-mates there will b? a discussion of anti-subm trice measures and the speeding up of food shipments for tbe Allies, A Shot that SV3isßedNew York, April 17 An> enemy submarine fired a torpedo at an American patrol craft, bat missed. Enemy Submarine. Washington, April 17 The Navy Department confirms the presence of a German submarine. Submarine About Washington, April 17 A Boston telegram states a German submarine off Fire Island attempted to torpedo ths destroyer “Smith,” but missed aud disappeared. The destroyer was unable to tracs her assailant, American coastal shipping is alarmed. America ExcitedNew York, April 17 There is intense excitement at the' presence of the submarine, which places New York within tbe war zone, eoubled with satisfaction that Germany's first shot against America missed. It is unknown where the engagement occurred. It is reported a submarine is off New Jersey coast. The newspapers announce the Navy Department has taken precautions to guard shipping. Recent regulations for barred.zones and principal harbours are believed to be sufficient to safeguard New York ard other cities from bombardment. Little depredation is expected, there beiDg full confidence in the Navy’s ability to discover the secret base, if in existence.

In Appreciation. (Received Aprilj.lß at 32.45 a.m,) London, April 17 Every town in the United Kingdom was befhgged on Friday with the Starsand Stripe?, with patriotic demonstrations in all theatres and music halls.

Hon Lloyd George and Hon Curzon on Wednesday will move in tbe House of Commons and Lords respectively an appreciation of America’s joining the Allies.

Two thousand attended the reception to the Oversea Prime Ministers at the Imperial Institute.

A Good Reception.

Petkograd, April 17

Tbe British Labour Delegates had a rapturous reception by Congress and the Labour Soldiers' Committees, Ships Requisitioned. (Received April 18, at 12.30 p.m.) New York, April 17 The British Government have requisitioned 18 British shipa of Atlantic transport, Dominion and White Star lines. 36th Victim. London, April 17 A French communique reports that nine enemy aeroplanes were downed including Captain Gnynemer'a 36tb.

uerman Report. (Australian & N.Z Cable Aseociatio aud Reuter,) (Admiralty, per Wiieless Press.) 1 New York, April 17 • German official —Oneof the greatea : battles of this mighty war, and there ■ fore in the world’s history, .has beei 1 progressing on the Oise since the 6tl 1 April. The aiPlleryiog and mini throwing ia unprecedented. It donbled - in mass of intensity yesterday, when the French in deep columns attacked from Sopi to Bstheny. Daring the afternoon the French threw in fresh masses, carrying out literal attacks from Beyen, Oise and Condeasnraisne. The artillerying continued tc-day, levelling the positions and rendering obstica <, e defence no longer possible. The fighting is no longer against a line, but over a deep irregular fortified zone. The battle swayed backwards and forwards around the foremost position, our object being, even if war materiel were lost, to spare the lives cf our forces and inflict losses on the enemy. This was achieved thanks to heroic r meD. 8 The French attempt to break through failed and we inflicted san l a 1 guinary losses. » We prisonered over 2,100 where the ‘ enemy penetrate^The fighting continues and fresh attacks are expected, The fighting at Bsyen, Pruny end Auberive has developed on battle lines . and therefore is extending from the Oise into Chpmpagne. i We have entire confidence ia the coming heavy fighting. Life of Parliament (Received April 11, at 11,20 a m.) London, April 17 'ln moving the second reading of the Extension of Parliament Bill, Mr Bonar Law said “We are at the most critical phase of the war- Our puccpss had exceeded our expectations. We have proved our quality and with equipment and training are more than a match for our opponents. It would be highly disadvantageous for the country to plcnga into the turmoil of an election. It would divert the energy of the nat.oa from the supreme object, Mr Asquith said the recant byeelections showed that only 50 to of the e'eciors on the register were available. An election under such conditions would be a farce and sham. Pfiriiamenc would * possess no itySatEWBEWiMfUII—I Mill MIT II MU'——HM»