Austria

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 1, 2 January 1915, Page 5

Austria

ANTI-WAR DEMONSTRATIONS. United Press '-Association. London, December 31. Berne reports that riots and anti-war demonstrations have occurred in six Austro-Hungarian provinces. The police at Vienna dispersed a mob, and wounded thirty, several of the arresteds being court-martialled. Eightyseven men and eighteen women were arrested at Serajevo on a charge of sedition. Several State employees were executed for spying on behalf of Servians.

GENERAL. Vienna, December 31. Emperor Francis Joseph sent a message to the army and navy that he was confident that their proved warlike spirit would enable them to emerge with honor from any trial, however severe. Venice, December 31. One thousand wounded have arrived at Meran from Galicia in an indescribable condition, id most reduced to skeletons. They journeyed for five days in goods trucks, without warmth, almost without food, and without medical attention. They endeavoured to bind up each others’ wounds. Their suffering was aggravated by the intense cold and insufficient clothing. The majority of the ivounds are gangrenous, and wholesale computations will be necessary. Berlin, December 31. The Lokal Anzeiger interviewed General Von der Goltz, who said Turkey had done its full share in collaboration with her Allies, and could rest assured of her full share of the gains in the event of victory. A successful attack upon Egypt would be a stab in England’s heart. He expressed himself as pleased with the Turkish soldiers, and said it may be expected they wpuld accomplish all that is in any w T ay possible.