NEW PEACE OFFER

Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1917, Page 2

NEW PEACE OFFER

To be Made. .London, May l The Berliner Tageblatf. states Count Hollweg makes a new, peace offer in the Reichstag on Thursday, *

Dockers Resume

[BSDTEB’S SEBVIOE. —COPYBIGETiT.] London, May 1 Tilbury dockers have resumed pending negotiations. . Russians to Report. May 1 • Ths Russian Government has ordered Russian eligibles in Britain to report by May 28 b, / ______ QUESTIONS IN COMMONS Unable to Explain. London, May 1 In the Commons MrDalz : ell asked why the enemy attacks were possible on the Kent coast, While British naval attacks on Zeebrugge were apparently

impossible’ . <s Sir E, Carson said it must b 8 remembered that' although the loss oElife by these raids was regrettable, they do not possess military value. He assured the House that continuous attention was given to this area, Mr Houston asked —Can you explain how enemy destroyers pass through our minefields with impunity. Sir B, parson—l cannot explain. Zeppelins at Work Amsterdam, May 2 A trawler arrived at Ymuden states it saw Zeppelins capture the Norwegian barque Royal. They defended to the water and lowered a boat and prize crew and took the vessel in the direction of Germany. ■i ' ’ - Germany’s Aims. (Received May 3, at 8.45 a.m,) New York, May 2 The New York Times states that Hague ParHamor-tAr*- circles expect thp German Cbaocelioc to deal with the military situation and war aims.

The Tageblatt says that Germany demands a peace which will protect her eoonomic interests abroad whether in Antwerp, Yokohama or Sydney.

Imperial Conference Resolutions. London, May 2 The resolutions of the Imperial Conference are being published shortly. It is understood they mark a striking advance in the development of the Imperial system, declaring for a new and far reaching Imperial economic policy, aiming at the idea of a self supporting Empire. The resolutions helude the conservation o f tbc : atural resources of the Empire and independence of foreign supplies of food and raw material, also for&iga shipping.

AT THE ADMIRALTY. Reorganisation Effecting. Carstfn’s Resignation Denied (Received May 3, at 10 10 a rr.) London, May 2 The Dewspapors state that as a result of Hoi Lloyd George’s inquiries, an important reorganise im of the Admiralty staff, and methods will eboUly be effected to couu'er submarines, ohrit fly afLcLag ibe Liven* tions Board and depaitment directing eta traffic. Romors of Sir E. Carson's res tion are declared to be baseless. [LONDON TIMES SEP VICE.—-COPYRIGHT.) : London, May 2 Commenting on Btories of impending Admir lty changes bnd rnmonrs .of C.trson’s redgnation, tbe Times says it may b 3 well.'to authoratively state that no d-fferenca bat arisen between Sir E Cars in and his Admiralty colleagues. If he leaves the Admiralty, which Is likely enough, it will be because he would gladly resign et any v momeot, if be thought it would strengthen the Gove; nine it’s haudi, or f»ci!ita*e the work of his nival colleagues. National Rationing/ " . . London May 2 Colonel Bathurst, in the Commcis, Btated that a National rationing soheme was impending. Budget Speech.

London, May 2 Hon Boaar Law delivered bis Budget speech in which he sia'ed there would be no new taxes proposed, -only increases. Tobacco woaid be increased 22 pence per pound. Excess profits would be increased to 80 per cent. Entertainments would yield another million aud a half. Ah Important Meeting Odessa, May 2 A great mass meeting of peasaats is announced to assemble here at the end of May. It will probably be of immense importance to Russia's future, as it will constitute threefourths of the Russian nation and furnish at least 80 per cent of the troops, Russia's-"fate lies largely in a their hands, but they are still unorganised and unconscious of their power. X , The land question is the most prominent topic of, discußßSion, Agitators demand the confiscation of all land. The agitation threatens to divide the peasants themselves in the struggle for possession. A Turkish Report.

(Australian &N.Z. Cable Association) and Ranter.) > (Received May 3, at 12.25 p.m.) - London, May 2 A Turkish communique states we have occupied Mush. The Russians retired northwards. Russian Report. (Admiralty, per Wireless Press.}} London, May 2 A Russian report states we attacked southward or Gumishkane, also north* westward of Ognot. A Russian submarine in the Boar phorus sank a thousand ton sailer and silenced the ehore bittlery, German Report. ( Australian & N.Z. .Cable Association - and Reuter.) (Admiralty—per Wireless Piess) (Received May 3 at I p.m) London, May 2 A German official states the English advance westward of Lena, near Monchy and Fontaine failed. We repulsed the French at Cemy and Aisne. There is artillery intensity on the whole front.f We repulsed French thrusts at Chemindesdames Ridge. “ During rhe Champagne fighting on. 30th Apri*, we prisoaered over 400. Tbo enemy yesterday lost fourtesta aeroplanes. ; We repulsed with heavy lease* Russian attacks northward, of Ortog Valley. lighting continues in the Oerua bend, on the west bank of the. Vardar. 1. v 4 Trench Report London, May French communique reports greatreciprocal artillerying in the region, of Chemin Dis Dimes on the Ceroyv, Hurtesne-Craonne front. Our maohioa guns and grenades repulsed the enemy's partial attack ©a our trenches. ~ ' There was a violcnii struggle at night on sectors of Montrorniale and Monthanfc, in Champagne, and lively grenade fighting in the? woods west of Mont Comillet, wherein we progressed.

Detachments penetrated the German lines at different points at Lesparges. Our air squadrons on the night of the 30th bombed several railway stations and military establishments in the region of Liao, Voayier and Bethel, oiusing fires.