Central Powers

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 65, 13 October 1916, Page 2

Central Powers

AFFAIRS IN THE REICHSTAG. GENERAL SITUATION HOPEFUL. . -- - \ PLEASED WITH TINO’S ATTITUDE. ENGLAND MUST BE DESTROYED! 1 i HONORABLE PEACE DESIRED. } Press Association—Copyright, Am Italian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 10.40 a.m.) Amsterdam, Octooer 12. I In the Reichstag, Herr Bassermanu, speaking as reporter for the Foreign Affairs’ Committee, said the 'general situation was satisfactory and hopeful. j The Committee appreciated King Constantine’s attitude, j The Committee discussed the submarine policy, but did not reach an agreement or make recommendations, and decided against public discussion for fear of damage to the country’s interests. The submarine successes in the Atlantic indicated Germany’s martial spirit. Commanders will follow their instructions not to give any opportunity for complaints. I Peace can ohly be expected when the enemy was defeated. __ Herr Spahn declared that Germany would conquer on the battlefield and in the economic war. England was | most cunning and calculating enemy land must be destroyed. ( Herr Scheidemann said the Government must organise for defence jjind endeavour to secure an honorable peace. FROM VARIOUS THEATRES SUCCESS EVERYWHERE! Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 11.15 a.m.) London, October 12. A German communique states: English attacks north-east of Thiepval from the Le Sars-Guendecourt line failed. 4’he enemy six times advanced fruitlessly. At Sally, repeated French attacks failed. South of the Somme, the enemy were unable' to resist an encircling attack in MaroS Valley, also retreating on tire eastern and northern front. Enemy i advances on boh sides of the ,)yulc£ip Pass were repulsed. Attacks on Cerna and west and east of the Yardar failed.