MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 December 1918, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

[AUSTRALIAN it N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION]

CHI LI AN R ESO DUTTON

NEW YORK. Dee. 2,

Dispatches from Santiago say that a great patriotic demonstration has been held there.

A resolution was carried demanding that the Chilian Government should incorporate the towns of Tacna and Africa, (on the Chili-Peru border), in Chili.

, RETURNING TROOPS

PARIS, Dec. 1

Tlie German troops who have beei occupying Russia are returning t< Germany. They are under great difficulties. Hall a million men are being forced ti march homo in snow and rain. They : are unable to use the railways, because 1 the returning Russians have taken ovet all tlie rolling stock. The Germans are robbing villages, and the inhabitants are fleeing when tlie soldiers approach. THE GUILTY ONES. LONDON, Dec. 1. Continuing his speech at Newcastle, Air Lloyd George declared that he intended to see that the persons who liaa inhumanely treated our prisoners were held responsible. He did not wish to pursue a policy of vengeance after the war, but we must now make an example of the rulers who had plunged the world into war. It was intended to make a fair but stern investigation as to the authorship of tlie war, and they must pursue this up to the final reckoning. Submarine piracy must be punished, and also thoUt* responsible for the devastations.

Regarding the responsibility for the invasion of Belgium, some of the great est jurists have unanimously advised the Government that the Kaiser was guilty of an indictable offence, for which he ought to be held.responsible.

WELCOME TO FOCH. ’APBt-r LIAN <fc N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION it REUTER.] (Received this day at 9.25 a.m.) LONDON, Dec. 1. Despite the discouraging weather unprecedented crowds welcomed Marshal Each and Premier Clemenceau. Unparalleled enthusiasm was displayed. Prominent English statesmen, Naval and -Military men awaited the visitors at Charing Cross, where there was a guard of Honour.

FOCH DECOR ATED.. (Received This Day at 11.15 a.m.l LONDON, Dec. 2. King George decorated Marshal Foeh with the Order of Merit.

FRANCE AND BRITAIN,

(Received This Dav at 9.25 a.m.) LONDON, Dec. 2

King George in thanking President Poincaire for Franco’s welcome said lie regarded it as an appreciation of the Empires’ efforts in the common ,cauae. Henceforth the bonds would be unbreakable.

President- Poincaire replied that France would be faithful to the Alliance in peace as in war. STRIKE THREATS. (Received this day at 9.25 a.m.) LONDON November d Railway engineers threaten an early strike for an eight hour day. Cotton spinners have given notice to strike on the 7th for increased wages.