Central Powers

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 49, 25 September 1916, Page 5

Central Powers

BRITAIN TO BE LAID LOW.

GERMAN PLEA FOR VICTORY

Press Association —Copyright, Australia! 1 and N.Z. Cable Association. Amsterdam, September 23. Leading Berlin newspapers giv< prominence to h manifesto from tin

I'.-ople's Committee for the speedy defeat of England. It says: "The military and economical investment. of our people is every growing more stringent. New countries are openlv joining our enemies, and we must be prepared to see other States doing the same. .Ventral States, who do not commit military hostilities, are being forced to economic hostilities. Peace is now further off than ever. England's strength is still unbroken. and this prevents the Allies from seeking a separate peace. The only way to conquer England will be a sharper application of war on sea and in the air. Wehn England is laid low the war will be brought to a speedy and victorious end.

APPEAL TO GERMANS ABROAD

Amsterdam, September 23

The Kaiser has appealed to Germans abroad to report to the Consuls with a view to military employment. EtCHT NORWEGIAN SHIPS SUNK. Press Association— Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. London, September 23. Between the Bth and the 11th inst., German submarines sank eight Norwegian ships, with an aggregate tonnage of 19,733 tons. GERMAN PEACE MOVEMENT. THE RECENT HEAVY LOSSES. BRITISH WILL SEE IT THROUCH. Press Association— Copyright, Austra lian and N.Z. Cable Association. New York, September 22. The United Tress has received the following London despatch : "Germany; will., make another attempt to fly a peace kite about the middle of October, according to expectations of the British military and civilian authorities. Apparently well authenticated rum ors have reached London that Germany suffered immense losses in the recent Allied offensive, and is endeavoring to suggest an armistice through Spain or the United States. It is understood that King Alfonso was not responsive. The Germans now hope to tempt President Wilson, on the ground that, if successful, it will favorably affect his re-election. "Americans conversant with, inside British sentiment are certain that such a move through Washington can only fail, also that it will be bitterly* resented by the Allies and will permanently eliminate "Washington as a possible mediator. " "Every indication points tb the fact that not only are the Allies unified for the purpose of continuing the war until a decisive peace is obtainable, but also the army, navy, and political leaders are united in their determination to assume the responsibility, if necessary, for the war's continuation after Germany is willing to quit, fhe British soldiers' only present worry h the possible over-optimism* of civilians because of the recent and coming sue cesses. The' soldiers realise that the Germans are not yet beaten, and that a long and arduous task confront? them."