Central Powers

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 35, 8 September 1916, Page 5

Central Powers

THE LOSS OF TRANSYLVANIA. i HUNGARY MOURNS. HYSTERICAL POPULAR FEELING Press Association—Copyright, Aussra'■•f lian and N.Z. Cable Association. W (Received 8.15 a.m.j Milan, September 7. Hungarian papers; indulge in melodramatic descriptions of v the heroic resistance of the peasants of Transylvania, i The Pestinaplo solemnly relates that in Szkeley and other villages l , men marched armed only with axes to meet the Roumanians and annihilated an entire trqop, the writer forgetting that 1 •according to the German war code, art these villages should be hangea, • and shot. <. . The same journal/vpices the hysterical state of popular feeling when it declares: "We have lost Transylvania, which for. centuries has, been the star of our liberty. Now, -Roumanians tread the sacred soil of Bar,- , casaz. We want a terrible revenge for every town, house, haystaclc, blade of grass, every fugitive's i sufferings, and every broken heart." NEWSPAPER SUSPENDED. Amsterdam, September 7. The Deutsche Tages Zeitung, Count Reventlow's paper, has been suspended.

SCENE IN PARLIAMENT. GOVERNMENT HECKLED BY ANGRY DEPUTIES. THE UNEXPECTED INVASION. Preia Association -Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 8.55 a.m.) • Amsterdam, September 7. There i was a sensation in the Hungarian Diet on Tuesday, Count An- ' drassy scathingly criticised the Government for its unreadiness to cope with Roumania's, intervention. He , declared that the confidence of the leader's had disappeared, and though the situation was not absolutely precarious, undoubtedly it was serious, and it was essential to have newleadership. Count Apponyi said Hungary's full energy must be concentrated on the defence of the country. Grave errors had been committed, and the present dictatorial methods of the Government could not longer be tolerated. Other deputies made similar speeches. Count Tisza (Premier) replied that it was only natural the refugees would" cause exei|»ment, but calmness and - unity necessary. Hie inras:cn, was unexpected, and it was impossible to warn the inhabitants to evacuate their homes. Count Tisza, who was constantly interrupted' by angry deputies, proceeded s " "We were aware of Roumania's preparations, but thought the alliances of Bulgaria and Turkey #ould be sufficient guarantee, against Roumauia intervening. lie begged the House to show a calm strong, spirit." ■; '...::■' i :

THE SUBMARINE POLICY. REASONS FOR ABANDONMENT. PRENEWAL OF CONFIDENCE IN HOLLWEG. Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z, Cable Association. (Received 11.45 a.m.) Berne, September 7. Definite information has reached Switzerland that the German Chancellor (Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg) at a meeting of the Federal Council, in justifying the abandonment of the torpedoing of merchantmen, said it would cause a war with America; moreover, it was impossible to eifectively blockade, England and cut oif her food- supplies. : Germany was unable to build submarines sufficiently rapidly to keep pace with the losses due to the British anti-submarine operations. As the result of the statement, the ' Council passed a vote of confidence in Hollweg.

MUTINOUS BULCAR REGIMENT. Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 11.55 a.m.) Athens, September 7. It is reported that the 52nd Bulgarian regiment mutinied anc l were removed from the front. The leaders were shot. AEROPLANE FACTORY BURNED. Press Association—Copyright, Router's Telegrams (Received 11.55 a.m.) ' Copenhagen, September 7. A large aeroplane factory at Alderdhof, near Berlin, was burned. An . explosion caused tho destruction, and ten machines were destroyed. ANOTHER GENERAL DISMISSED. Amsterdam, September 7. The Kaiser has dismissed General von Deinling, who was commanding the right wing of the Crown Prince's army at Verdun. .