Relief Ship Sunk

Hokitika Guardian, 23 April 1917, Page 2

Relief Ship Sunk

AMSTERDAM, April 91

The Norwegian relief ship Kongsli bound t<> - Rotterdam with eight thousand tons of wheat has been sunk in the so-called safety zone. The second mate is missing but tu« remainder of the crew including nineteen Americans were rescued. It is unlcnown whether the ship wa* mined or torpedoed. LONDON, April 21.

Harry Elsmore Howard, a seconulieut. in the Northumberland Fusiliers, who served with the New Zealander* at Gallipoli, has died of wounds.

Miscellaneous

LONDON, April 21

The Army Council lias temporarily prohibited the buying and selling of raw wool, except under permit. AMSTERDAM, April 22.

Tho “Berlin” Tageblatt” says that most of the measures duringg Von Bissing’s governorship of Belgium, which created wide-spread protests, were .carried out under instructions from the Kaiser’s headquarters, despite Von Bissing’s efforts to prevent them.”

LISBON, April 21

The Cabinet has resigned owing to the Chamber’s rejection of the decree instituting a national economic council to deal with economic and industrial problems duo to the war. LONDON, April 20.

A Committee from the Butter trade interviewed the Food Controller (Lord Devonport) and discussed the prices for commandeered butter . In all probability there will be three grades quoted at 186 s. 1745. and 180 s. per cwt irrespective of the State of origin. The market is stagnant, but the tone is strong. LONDON, April 21.

Hon Lloyd George’s absence interferes with the sittings of the Imperial War Cabinet. The Oversea delegates have been occupied on sectional committees on various subjects. NEW YORK, April 21. Sarah Bernhardt is recovering. The operation was successful.

Suffering Roumania. (Admiralty, per Wiielsßa Press.) Rome, April 22 The burning jpf Roumanian towns continues. Revolts jiro spreading throughout Wallaehiii,

Russians CaptureParis, April 22 A FreDoh semi-qfliciaJ report describes the Firet Russian Brigade’s capture of the powerfully fortified village of Gouroy, after a fierce struggle of two days against machine guns, installed in the cellars, There were 760 prieoners taken.

A Safe Conduct. Washington, April 22 The British have granted a safe jonduet to Count Tarnowiki, It is expected that he will depart nest week. A Steamer Safe. Amsterdam, April 22 A later report states the Kongsli has been towed into harbour. Norway’s Pdicy. Christiania, April 22 The Storthing has concluded secret sittings to discuss questions formed by the dangers of navigating the sefti in relation to the foreign polioy. It was decided that a strict neutrality must still be observed. The report that Norway is about to arm merchantmen is denied. Internal Russia-

(Received April 23, at 9.10 a.m.) London, April 22 The Observer’s Petrograd correspondent states LouiD, leader of the exiles, cabled on the 14th, delivered an inflammatory speech demanding commune peace and abolition of the Government. He was coldly received by the majority of Russian Ssoialists. The Labour Gazette points out that Extremists, are the best friends of the reactionaries. The Congress of Soldiers and Workers’ delegates support Government in the demand for the establishment of arbitration courts, safeguards for women and children’s labour, abolition of contract labour, and eight hour day, except for munitions. Interned Ships. Washington, April 22 The Shipping Board reports that interned German ships are repairable at a cost of ten thousand sterling. They will begin carrying food to the Allies by midsummer.