THE WAR

Levin Daily Chronicle, 3 May 1917, Page 3

THE WAR

4 -— (Austral a-N'ew Zealand Cable Service) (Received This Day 8.45 a.m.) GERMAN CHANCELLOR, .New York, May 2. The New York Times states that at The Hague, in .Parliamentary circles, it is expected that the German Chancellor will deal with the military situa"tion and war aims. The Tageblatt says that Germany demands a peace which will protect economic interests abroad, whether at Antwerp, Yokohama or Sydney. THE BRITISH BUDGET. 1 London, May 2. . The Hon. Mr Bntburst, in the House of Commons, stated that a national rationing scheme was impending. The Hon. A. Bonar Law delivered the Budget. No new taxes were "proposed; the only increases are: Tobacco, increased 22d per pound; excess profits, 80 per cent. Entertainments yield another million and a half. IMPERIAL OONEEREN'OE.

Resolutions passed by the Imperial Conference are to he published shortly. Tt is understood that they will mark a striking advance in the development of the Imperial system, declaring for a new and far-reaching Imperial economic policy, aiming at the ideal of a self-supporting empire. The resolutions include conservation of the natural resources of the Empire, and its inc'epondence of foreign supplies of fno;l and raw material; also foreign shipping. RUSSIAN" PEASANTS. Odessa, May 2. A groat mass meeting of peasants is rnn-u"c?d to assemble here in Slajr. It probably will be of immense importance to the Russian future, as it will constitute three-fourths of the Russian nation and furnish at least 80 per cent of .the trcops. Russia's fate lies largely in their hands, but they still are utu rganized and unconscious of their power. The land question is the most prominent topic for discussion. Agitators demand confiscation of all lands. The agitation threatens to divide the pea ; asts themselves in the straggle for possession. (Received This Day 9.5 a.m.) ATR FIGHTING. London, May 2. This has 'open a record month for air activity. Statistics compiled from communiques show that 714 machines were brought down on the western froi.t: 366 German, 147 British, 201 Fre ic-h. Of the German victims, the British downecl 269, all excepting six by airmen. The previous highest totals were 163 in last July, 189 in August. 322 in September.

ZEPPELIN CAPTURES BARQUE. Amsterdam, May 2. A' trawler arrived at Ynuiiden states that tho crow saw a Zeppelin capture the Norwegian barque Royale. The flying machine descended to the water, loivered a boat, and sent a prize crew on board, which took the vessel in the direction of Germany. GERMANY AND CHILE. Buenos Ayrcs, May 2. The magazine Revista says there is the strongest evidence that Germany and Chile concluded a secret treaty in 1913, whereby Chile guaranteed Germany a foothold in South America, Germany guaranteeing aid to maintain Chili's supremacy in South America, and the seizure of Patagonia. The article concludes :—"This treaty explains Chili's unwillingness to follow America's lead, fearing Germany will reveal the terms of the treaty." LABOR TROUBES AT COLOGNE. Amsterdam, May 2. There are sensational rumors of labor troubles at Cologne, and rioting resulting in heavy casualties. The severity of the censorship prevents confirmation. ITALIAN MISSION TO U.S.A. Rome, May 2. The Italian mission going to the U.S.A. is headed by Prince Udina. DEATH TO KAISER ! Petrograd, May 1. $

A procession of 500 maimed soldiers who carried) banners "War to tho death with the Kaiser!" attracted much attention on the 29th. A STATEMENT. A Continental steamship eervico between Holland and Soutlnvold (Suffolk) guaranteed a sal's conduct by 'Germany was inaugurated yesterday morning.