GERMAN SLIMNESS.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 September 1917, Page 3

GERMAN SLIMNESS.

EFFORT TO THROW DUST

(Received, This Dav at 8.50. a.m,) LONDON, Sept. 16.

All tho leading newspapors in London point out that Kulilmaun was the originator of the story of Britain’s alleged peace overture, wishing to prepare the Gorman public for the concessions embodied in the Austro-Gorman reply to the Pope. Another.of Knhlmann’s objects was to insinuate that Britain was onvisignbig a poace which would serve her ends, and ignoring tho interests of her Al* lies. _ . He with equal cunning suggests for the. bonefit of tho German public, the prospect of a famine. Besides the war weariness, there is an underlying motive. The latest movo lyingly attributed to us, is similarly in connection with the Argentine affair.

Goman nowpapors are officially in-, spired to express indignation at Luxberg’s conduct, tho German Government hoping, if he is made the scapegoat, that the question will be buried.

A GERMAN FABLE. OF PELAGE ADVANCES. AMSTERDAM, Sep. 15. The “Vosßische Zeitung” says that it is asserted that Britain has made

peace advances to Germany. The paper declares that tho announcement explains the violent movements on the 'Berlin Bourse and suggests that .1 - ciers sold their stock to small holders, who are the more guceptible to tho rumour.

ABSOLUTELY UNFOUNDED. LONDON, September 15. Th e German newspaper statement that Britain has made overtures of peace to Germany is officially dec to be .Absolutely unfounded.