GERMANS URGED TO GIVE UP THEIR GOLD.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 141, 17 February 1915, Page 2

GERMANS URGED TO GIVE UP THEIR GOLD.

The Munster correspondent of the Telegraph states that the General Commanding at Munster, in Westphalia has addressed the following summons to the burghers: “Who will give to the. Fatherland gold for silver and paper money? Change all the gold you possess at the post offices aril railway stations, or any other public office. “It is a sacred God-imposed duty for every one to help to strengthen our war preparations. Great sums of gold still lie continually useless, especially in the country regions. Let nobody believe that paper is less valuable than chinking metal. That it is not so the General Commanding formally and solemnly assures every one, and the holder shall not experience one penny of less now or ever.

“Therefore open your purses,chests, and drawers, and bring that gold you have instantly to a public office. Just new at Christmas time so many gold pieces creep from concealment. Go, therefore, and change them, not for self-indulgence in the shops, but at the post office or railway. Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s. This command is also valid here. Let every one beware lest his negligence at this serious time should brand his scul.” Freni another quarter the clergy are requested to use their influence to induce the country population to surrender their gold.