ENEMY WAR CRIMINALS.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 February 1920, Page 3

ENEMY WAR CRIMINALS.

[by Electric; Telegraph-Copyright.) NOT THE COUNT. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, February 9. Bernstorff, mentioned in the “Black List” ijs not' the ax-Ambassador at Washington. - THE BLACK LIST. ■' (Received this clay at 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, February 7. It is now stated that one of the reasons for Lord Birkenhead’s hurried visit'to Paris, was the British Government’s desire to alter the terms of the covering note accompanying the “Black List.” Despite semi-official explanation, regarding the actual lists, the “Daily News” asserts the British representatives, strove to amend the other lists, but failed. It is understood the matter is not yet concluded and negotia tions will proceed further. The British Cabinet will discuss the subject today.

THE BLACK LIST.

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(Received this day at 12.25 p.m) PARIS, February 8.

The “Black List” modifications are so slight that they do not affect the principle of personages. Hon. Lloyd George’s subjection to the inclusion of General Hindenburg and General Ludendorff has been over-ruled, on the ground that as the British demand Admiral Tirpitz and von Capelle the French have the right to the Army leaders. They are charged with the systematic destruction of-the whole of northern France, the pillage and deportation of women and other offences. Von Buelow is charged with the bombardment of Rheims and von Buelow with pillage of Lille and Douai; Von ,Gloss with .pillage of Cambrai tuid numerous charges concern pillage, extortations and deportations from occupied areas, A Berlin correspondent learns that a note covering the list is not couched in threatening language. The ultimatum admits a preliminary enquiry will be conducted in Germany before a mixed tribunal, and appeals be permitted. Germans think the Note opens the prospect of a week’s negotiations, thus deferring the crisis.

the crown prince. ((Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) WASHINGTON, February 10. It is announced that President W ilson has received a cable from the eix. Crown Prince of Germans offering himself for trial in place of 180 Germans demanded in the “Black List” presented bv,-the Allies.