Germany

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 72, 1 March 1916, Page 5

Germany

VARIOUS PRESS COMMENT.

r United Press Association. 3 London, February 28

I The Berliner Tagehlatt reveals that 'General Hindenburg ha s practically been shelved, stating that, though people are hoping everything is for the best, they are -astonished that the great leader has been tied to duties that could b e performed by another. The German press has evidently been instructed at present to adopt the 1 most cautious attitude about the Verdun battle. j The Frankfurter Zeituiig says that French reports admit that the Germans have initiated a big and successful operation. The Cologne Gazette claims a great German success The press is angry at the latest American development. The Cologne Gazette says: "We have reached the limits of patience towards America and are now uuliflerent whether the English intrigues in Washington are successful or otherwise.” THE LACK OF FAT. j London, February 28. j Germans visiting Copenhagen describe the seriousness ol the lack of fat and butter. Thousands of people are staying in bed by their doctors’ orders for the sake of extra warmth The factories are using all the lard and margarine for the manufacture of (dveerine