LATE WAR NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 April 1917, Page 4

LATE WAR NEWS.

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The Raider

(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter.)

BUENOS AYRES, April 20. It is reported that & German raider has been sighted off Monte Video. Th© delay in the arrival of several steamers is causing anxiety. A British cruiser is watching.

Brazil’s Rebels NEW YORK, April 20. The United Press correspondent reports that the German revolt in Braz.i is growing. There has been considerable fighting between tbe Germans and the Government forces near the Uruguayan border. Refugees are arriving at Urugliy. Austrian Crisis LONDON, April 21. The Central news correspondent at Rome reports that the Vatican learns thnrt a state of seige lias been proclaimed twenty-six towns including Buda Pesth A revolution is believed to bo imminent. AMSTERDAM, April 21. Tim Austrian crisis lias had the result of Emperor Charles determining to proclaim a German state and language in Bohemia, and to constitute Galicia an autonomous state, thus removng tbe Galician deputies' and assuring Germany of a majority in the Austrian Chamber. The Germans are most bitter over the failure of their scheme to accuse Emperor Charles of betraying the Germans. The general belief is that Emperor Charles is now convinced that tlio continuance of a pro-German policy would have renderered impossible any further peace negotiations! with the democratic regime in Russia Emperor Charles gave an audience to a deputation of German parliamentarians and promised shortly to convene the Reiclistratk. The resumption of party life is of extraordinary importance at the present moment. Three Chief Austrian trade unions have notified th© Government of their fullest sympathy with Count Czernin’s efforts for peace.

Experts Confer ROME, April 20. Official—Signor Boselli, (Baron Sonnino, Hon. Lloyd George, M. R.ibot Am hassadoVs and military experts! conferred at St. Jean Maurienne. There is the most cordial relations a]nd perfect understanding between the Allien. Lloyd George LONDON, April 21. Mr Lloyd George has returned to London after a series of conferences with the French and Italian Governments.

Ancient History LONDON, April 20. Mr John St. 'Loe Stachey, in an article in ifche “Spectator” says: “Tliere remains a remarkable revelation of the purpose of Prince Henry of Prussia’s visit .to the United States in 1902. The Kaiser became alarmed at the bitter feeling that was growing up between Great Britain and America and sent Prince Henry Ito capture American goodwill. The “Spectator” in an* article on March Ist, 1902, expressed the opinion that Prince Henry would make some political request. Mr John Hay, the then Secretary ol State for America, immediately wrote to Mr Stachey, who was a close personal friend, a letter of five words, which read: “You are a mind reader.” Mr Stachey adds “I had guessed that Prince Henry was a political bagman, and wanted some tangible souvenier of his visit in the form of concessions of territory. Mr Hay later told me he had received the German overtures witly disgust. During the SpanishAmerican war a German diplomatist in London asked Mr Hay to arrange the cession of a portion of tho Pliillipine Islands to the Kaiser, and said: “You have so many islands, why not give us some.” Mr Hay replied: “Not an island, not one.’ ”

Russian Conditions LONDON, April i*>. The Situation in Russia is developng most eatsfactorily. There is little doubt that the Austrian peace advances will be scornfully rejected. They have synchronised with tho studied inactivity on the Austrian front which the Russian Generals willingly accepted while their pleasant soldiers returned from tho villages, whence thoy rushed in large numbers after the revolution. The peasantry are repudisting the Petrograd and Mosoow extremists and even the extremist newspapers are disowning the peace proposals. The Government is pardoning all deserters who return oeroro the 14th. May.

Russian Position LONDON, April 20. The “Daily Telegraph’s” Petrograd correspondent lias had an interview with Prince Lunoff, who says:—“We regard tho future with complete confidence. The masses of the people support tho Democratic principles which the Provisional Government defends. The great majority of the working classes in Petrograd are now labouring assiduously The discipline of the Army is being gradually and fully reestablished. Wo knmV Roumania’s sufferings, and we have decided at all possible cost to assist her. Tho transport question is still being attended with great difficultes. Under the old regime only four wagons daily were sent to Rouinania to provision tho Army and cavil population. We are now seoiding twenty-five wagons daily. After the war Roumania will be ablo to prevent Germany again dominating her economic and political life.”

Spain’s New Premier

MADRID, April 20.

iSonor Garica Prieto tlio President of the Senate has been sworn in as Premier.

MADRID, April 20.

’The general expectation is that ExPremier Roma.nones will shortly return to power and Spain will fall into line with Entente. Rom an ones announces that while Spain keeps its present war l>o 1 icy it is impossible to defend tlio lives and interests of Spaniards. MADRID, April 21 Official—Tlio Government will maintain a policy of neutrality.

Doctors Called Up

LONDON, April 20.

The Press Bureau states that Lord Derby on behalf of tbe War Cabinet in a letter to the Medical profession says the enemy totally disregarding the universal tenets of civilised warlare has dolberatoly instituted the submarine campaign hence it is essential to est ablisli many hospitals at the various theatres of war and it is therefore necessary to secure the services of every doctor who can be spared. The Government tis,- in possession of figures showing that the number of doctors available ds more than sufficient, if their work in Brtaiu is undertaken by doctors over military age. The war Cabinet has therefore decided to call up every doctor of military age forthwith. It is disclosed that a squadron of enemy aeroplanes, submarines and torpedoers made an attack in force on Venice. French and Italian air craft rendered the attempt futile.

Baltour Arrives WELLINGTON, April 21. 'Hie High Commissioner reports from London on 20th April at 1-30 a.m.: It is officially announced that Hon. J. A. Balfour, at the request of the War Cabinet, has undertaken a special mission to America. ’He arrived yesterday at Halifax. LONDON, April 20. The Press Bureau announces that at the War Cabinet’s request the Hon A. J. Balfour has undertaken * special mission to the United States and ariyed at Halifax with Lord Clinch ffe’ Rear Admiral De Chair, Major General Bridges and their respective staffs. WASHINGTON, April 21. A drastic Espionage Bill has passed the Scnalte. Clauses affecting newspaper criticism were softened after a vdgorour debate. Shipping 1 osee-s LONDON April 20. A French official message statey that tho shipping arrivals during th© week ending April 15th numbered 750 and sailings SO3. Four vessels were sunk and fivo unsuccessfully attacked. CHRISTIANA, April 21. The torpedoings have cost Norway since the war started one-third of its mercantile fleet, and tho lives of three hundred sailors. The losses are now averaging daily two ships and live lives. Tlie arming of merchant ships is the only preventive, hut this means' war with Germany.

. In Mesopotamia. Substantial Success LONDON, April 20. Mesopotamia: On the night of Tuesday and Wednesday, we forced tho passage of the Shat el Adhaim, held by a detachment of the 18tli. Turkish Army Corps. On the morning of Wednesday we attacked their main position covering Istabulat, station, 12 miles south-east of Samdra, on the'right ban* of tho Tigris. Operations were carried out with great vigour and dash, resulting in the complete rout of the enemy. On Thursday General Maude reports that 27 and 1217 men were captured. More were coming in and only the exhausted condition of our horses prevented the capture of the enemy’s guns. Our casualitios were "only 73. Egyptian report: On Wednesday wo advanced north of Wadignzzeh capturing Turkish advanced positions oil a front of six-and-a-half miles. The attack was assisted by fire from the war ships. Tho position gained was consolidated. Fighting is still proceeding.

Oil Factory Denial AMSTERDAM, April 21. A German wireless report says the authorities repudiate the loathsome and ridiculous report that they are using soldiers bodies to extract oils and hog food. It was based on a report of the “Lokal Anzeiger,” describing a mill where the carcases of animals are transformed into oil. It says that they use animals, but never human bodies. The “Lokal Anzeiger” declares this anti-German propaganda to be tne acme of stupidity. Denial is also given to the reports of strikes and riots, and declares they are not fighting and tliere are no wounded. \