Germany

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 298, 15 December 1914, Page 5

Germany

SIDE-TRACKING OF VON MOLTKE GERMAN PRESS DISPLEASED AT THE CHANCE. United Press Association. (Received 0.0 a.m.) London, December 14. Germans newspapers show that though the press were strictly prohibited from criticising the acts of the Government, there is much displeasure at the sudden change in military leadership. It is stated that Von Moltke was politely side-tracked, and the supreme command given to Von Falkenhcyn.

Thb Tageblatt states that the latter was appointed temporary chief of staff on 25th October, and has therefore held the leadership since the fall of Antwerp, since when he has been uniting all the functions which in 1870 were divided between Von Moltke and Von Roon. It is stated that the Kaiser opposed Von Moltke’s proposal to concern tratel on the Verdun.Toule line, because of the possibility of a hostile enveloping movement braking the wedgb which Von Moltke proposed to advance upon.

MYSTERY concerning end of FAMOUS BARRACKS.

(Received 9.0 a.m.) Paris, December 14

Copenhagen has reported that the great Goltorp barracks near Kiel have been destroyed. The cause is being kept secret.

THE CHANCELLOR’S SON WOUNDED AND A PRISONER.

(Received 11.45 a.m.) Berne, December 14

Newspapers state that Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg’s sou was badly wounded and taken prisoner at Petrokav. TliE KAISER’S SORE THROAT." CROWN PRINCE RECALLED TO BERLIN. (Received 11.45 a.m.) | v Berne, December 14. A telegram from Munich states it has been decided to operate on the Kaiser’s throat when the feverish conditions abate. The Crown Prince’s recall to Berlin is confirmed.