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New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9789, 12 October 1917, Page 6

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INTERESTING DISCLOSURES CAMPAIGN OF SABOTAGE PROPOSED. By Telegraph—'Press Association-—Copyright Australian and TI.Z ruble A j-tociatloa, WASHINGTON, October 19. 'flic State Department has published cablegrams sent to Count Bornstortt (late German Ambassador to the united States) shoeing that Germany, in 1910, proposed the destruction of the Canadian-Pacific railway and a campaign of sabotage in the United States. Among them are tho follow“January 3rd, 1916. “Secret; Tho General Staff desire* Energetic action for tbo destruction ol the Canadian-Pacific at several points, in 'order to completely interrupt traffic. Captain Boehm lias been instructed to. inform , the -Military Attache to provide tho necessary funds. (Signed) Zimmerman.” “January 22nd. “Obtain particulars of persons suitable for carrying out'sabotage in tne ’ United States - and- Canada from the following”; Then follow three names, including that-of Jeremiah O Deary, of New York, who is described as reliable, but always discreet. these persons wore indicated by Sir Kogei Casement (who was executed for treason on August 4th 1916). The cable continued; Sabotage can ho carried out at every kind of munition factory. The Embassy must not in any circumstances ho comp remised. Similar precautions must ho taken a to Irish pro-Gorman P (Signed) Representative of tho Genoiai Staff.” ; UEfIT FAMINE POSSIBLE SACRIFICES EXPECTED FROM FARMERS. By Toleeraph—Press Association— Copyrinrhs Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn, and Kcuter. LONDON, October 10. The Press Bureau reports; Lord Rhondda, Food Controller, replying to ' ’'an' agricultural deputation, dealt with ■ a, complaint that the fixed prices for moat are unremuncratiye to the farmer. Ho referred to the danger of a world famine of meat in 1918. If the appeal for voluntary economy failed, he would not hesitate to put tho country on compulsory rations. Ho agreed to postpone the fixing of the lowest maximum price for cattle, but refused further concessions. The nation was entitled to ask for sacrifices from all classes, including the farmers. AMERICA AND ALLIES ' ‘ FURTHER LOANS FROM UNITED STATES. , By Tolcgraph—Press Association— Copy rich) Australian and N.Z. Cable A»»oolatlon. WASHINGTON, October 10. Further loans of 40,000,000 dollars (£8 000,000) each are being made to ‘ Britain and France. The total of loans by the United States to Britain m now 1280 million dollars (over £206,000,000)., ■ TURMEL’SJiREfIGHERY IMPLICATION OF HIS WIFE. Py Teleeraph—Press Association —Copyright Australian add N.Z. Cabla Association. PARIS, October 10. Madame Turmel was suspected of changing the Swiss notes which her husband brought from Switzerland. During the examination she was identified by tho bank officials. She hotly denied the accusation, hut her arrest was ordered. SOLDIERS AND SAILORS INCREASED PAY URGED BY ■ TRADE UNIONS. folecraph—Pres* Association —Copyright Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn, and Renter. LONDON, October 10. A joint committee of trade unions , I and members of Parliament has urged ■ Mr. Lloyd George immediately to insreaso..tha. pay of soldiers and sailors by LOQ per cent.*, with increases for all ranks below officers. Mr Lloyd George pointed out that wha.t had already been done had cost between fifty and sixty millions. He , sympathised with the objects of tbo deputation, and would refer the matter back to Sir Edward Carson’s Cabinet Committee. ARMY OF COMMONWEALTH TROOPS ABROAD AND IN TRAINING. United Press Association—Copyright MELBOURNE, October 11. Official returns show that there are 515,000 Australians on active service abroad, and 18,000. in training in Australia. ganadlanjolltigs A UNION GOVERNMENT BEING .FORMED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrigbl Australian and N.Z Cable Association. OTTAWA, October 10. If. is Understood that Sir Wilfrid Lauricr will not resign the leadership of tho Libera! Party at present. A Union Government is on the eve of accomplishment.