THE WAR

Levin Daily Chronicle, 27 January 1917, Page 3

THE WAR

THE '18-YEAiR-OLDS. London, Jian. 24. A large number of 18-year-old' youths \ are rallying to the colours, thou'gh a proclamation has not yet been isV sued'. y THE GERMAN VERSION. w r London, January 24. A German official message, states: — 1 - Our torpedcers encountered English off the coast of Holland. We sank one destroyer, and by aeroplane observed another sinking. One of our torpedoers was damaged, and unseaworthyi and ran into Yumiden. All • the other Ships returned with slight losses. WAR'S OUJINOUS WASTE. New York, January 25. The Pittsburg, National Trade Commission reports that the losses of European property as a result of the war, excluding shipping are 5,985,000,000 dollars (£1,197,000,000). This is mostly readily repairable. Germany will be at a serious disadvantage after bccause she will bo compelled to import raw materials before she recommences exports. (Received This Day 9.15 a.m.) "NEW MAN; NEW METHODS." Ottawa, January 26. Senator Pope introduced a motion in the Senate, that only nations participating in the war participate in the peace negotiations. His view was that the nations which had; taken no part in l the war were taking a liberty in suggesting a settlement. He thought Canada should express an opinion as to who was entitled to sit at the peace negotiations. Unlless President Wilson's effort for peace met with greater success than his efforts in. Mexico, the world would have to look for a new man with new methods. KILLED IN ACTION. London, January 26. Lieut. Selwyn Coldham Williams, of the Field Artillery, a son of Mr George Williams, of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand has been hililed in action. INDIAN SERVICE COMMISSION. London, January 26. The report of .Lord Islington's Indian commission) appointed in 1912, ' which has been published recommends changes whereby the Indians receive a far greater number of executive post® in various administrative branches. A notable change in recruiting Indian civil servants in England con- < sisits in a lowering of the eligible age by five years to enable recruits to receive a, longer specialized training. FORBNOH SECRET SESSION.

Paris, Jan. 26. The Chamber of Deputies has approved a secret session to discuss Macedonia and the events at Athens on Ist Decemebr. WAR LOAN TOTAL. (United Cable Service). London January 26. Bankers predict an amazing War Loan total. The Carnegie Trust has invested 61 millions in the loan. GERMAN I NAVAL LOSSES. ' The 'Daily Mail correspondent states that the petty officers and men of Y69 admit that the German smaller craft are being rapidly used up. Last year at Jutland the submarine losses were heavy, necessitating much replacement, but the latteir is regarded as being worth while. FINANCE. ("Times" Service.) London, January 26. An Order-in-iCouneil makes compulthe hitherto-voluntary sale of. forsecurities. This is requirexchange. The Treasshortly serequired. great Bucharest. Doubtless to the American Legation saneinvestigation! and the disoovpackages of explosives and mir crobes of dangerous diseases. Neutrals' presence also is undesired pending a meeting of the Kaiser with his Allies. JAPANESE FINANCE. (Router's Cable Service). Tokio, January 26. The Budget introduced in the Diet provides for the application of eight millions sterling to the foreign market, from the sinking fund, and the issue of nearly fourteen millions of domestic loans and 1J million as a supplementary naval vote. 'Last year's fortign trade was a record. The exports were 112 millions, and the imports *75 millions sterling.