MISCELLANEOUS.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 August 1917, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS.

FRENCH SOCIALISTS’ DEMAND.

" ' ' LONDON, Aug. II; The French Socialists’ statement of peace terms demands the restoration of AWWhorraine. provided the inhabitants, except German immigrants, are consulted on the question. The statement also demands the

evacuation of the invaded countr.es, ' reparation for devastation and for the Violation of the Hague Conventions and the complete indemnification vu Belgium and Luxembourg for the violation of their neutrality. ,v WILL NOT PARTICIPATE. STOCKHOLM, Aug. 10. The Italian and Belgian Socialists have tesolved not to participate in the conference, PAN-OERMANS DENOUNCED.

GENEfVA, Sug. IU. The Karlsruhe “Volks Freunu states: “It is recognised that it will bo impossible for Germany to compel her enemies to pay indemnities or to surrender territory. " A continuation of the war will lead to the complete, exhaustion of all the nations. If-the result enables our enemies to demand an indemnity and territory it is too terrible to contemplate. The ptrv-trei-man aims are the sheerest madness, leading to inevitable ruin. The conquered will die in time. The majority of the Reichstag urged peace by reconciliation.”

central powers disagree,

NEW YORK, Aug. 11

The “(New York Times” Washington correspondent states that authenticated information in diplomatic circles says that trouble is threatening be-, tween Austria and Bulgaria arer the peace terms in the event of a Teutonic victory or a draw. Austria 1 proposes to offer Bulgaria Serbia, instead of Bosnia and Herzegovina and part of Macedonia, which, according to the AustroBulgarian alliance, is duo to, Bulgaria. There is also a possibility of a Ger-mano-Bulgar friction owing to Germany's irritation over ' the Bulgarian refusal to declare war on the United States.' A confidential dispatch received in Washington states both Bulgaria ana Turkey, aro distrustful of Germany, and intend to-cast off the Teutonic influence at the conclusion of the war. Patau explosion. LONDON, Aug. jU. An explosion has occurred at tho chemical works at Barking. Thirteen bodies, all females, have been recover'd. EMPIRE SETTLEMENT. LONDON, Aug. 11. The Empire Settlement Committee recommends the appointment of a central board of control for the emigration of ex-service men, consisting or V chairman, who shall devote his whole time to the subject, the Home Government' to nominate five members and the Overseas Dominions four, with an aditional two representing the States of Australia and the provinces of Canada, arid five unofficial members. a white Taper. (Received, This Day at 8.50. a.m.) LONDON, Aug. 12. A White Paper ha s been issued, containing Mr. Barnes’ summary of the reports of the Commission of Industrial Unrpst. Mr Barnes says the Commissions found a strong patriotic feeling, employers and employed throughout the country’ being determined to help the State in the present crisis. The reTcJotionary feeling is not entertained hy the bulk of men. On the contrary they appreciate the national difficulties. A HARROWING TALE. FROM ‘A NEUTRAL STATE (Received This Day at 10.15. NEW YORK, August 11. An official cable from a neutral country contiguous to Germany states the economic conditions of Germany and Austria-Hungary is most serious. The newspapers express Tegrot thatj the Prisoners in Austria-Hungary are permitted to die of starvation, in ever increasing numbers, owing to the inability of their keepers to obtain foou for them. HARMONISING PLANS. NEW YORK, August H. The New York “Times” Washington correspondent has learned that the Allies will soon begin a series of conferences for the purpose of harmonising plans for the co-ordination of elfortrf op all fronts and also the securing of more aggressive naval action. REGIMENTS FIGHTING. (Received This Day at 11.25. a.m.) , PETROGRAD, Aug. 12. A Ukraine regiment, when entraining at Kieff for the front, fired on cuirassiers guarding the stations. After a fight, in which fourteen were killed and fifty wounded, the Ukraincrs surrendered. AN ODESSA DENIAL. PETROGRAD, Aug. 12. An official telegram from Odessa denies that the evacuation of the town is imminent. FRENCH report. I LONDON August 12. I A French communique says wo completely recovered elements of trenches captured by the Germans on the 9tli. east of Favet., Two enemy attacks south of Aillea were repulsed. We hold *%£ill positions and renewed our positions. SIIBMARIM WARIARI A JUDGE’S OPINION. (Received This Day at 10.15. a.:n.) LONDON, Aug. 12. The Lord Chancellor has expressed ppinion that Germany’s submarine methods aro absolutely illegal. A 1 though international law is suspended it ia not dead. When the Allies dictate peace terms they should insisl that Germany’* commands should noi be defence for those who perpetratec the piratical outrages, and the person! gvjflty should xn®®t the fate 9? piratm