CRETE ISLAND SEIZED.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 8, Issue 77, 30 March 1916, Page 5

CRETE ISLAND SEIZED.

EMEMY SUBJEGTS ARRESTED. AN ALLIED. SQUADRON ASSISTING. BRITISH LANDED AT CANEA. THE HISTORIC CONFERENCE. %$■ " ! A CONFERENCE OF VICTORY. RUSSIAN DIFFICULTIES IN THE NORTH. FURTHER PROGRESS IN GALICIA. THE POLITICAL CLOVEN HOOF AGAIN. UNIONISTS DICTATE TO THE GOVERNMENT. •/, .. (Reed. Bils a.m.). LONDON, March 29. The Unionist War Committee, numbering 150 commoners, with Sir EdWard Carson as Chairman, demand that the. Government obtain men for .jAilitary service on a system enforcing equal sacrifices from all men of military age, and urges the Government to relieve married recruits from civil obligations. If the Government's answer is unsatisfactory Carson Will move in the House on the subject. I OUR ENEMIES WAX SARCASTIC. .'. ."WHY HUGHES IS WELCOMED IN ENGLAND. (Reed. 8.15 a,m.). 1 BERNE, March 29. The Frankfurter Zeitung says that Mr. Hughes is -popular in England "because in the country in which he rules demagogues with the loudest shouter ultimately become hoarse and the public welcomes, fresh voices. After Churchill, Lloyd George, French and Kitchener failed, a man from the Antipodes, gifted with a loud voice, is hailed as the saviour of the Empire. , ixm ' AN AUSTRO-ITALIAN DESPERATE STRUGGLE. ;"'/'" A POSITION LOST AND RECAPTURED. \\ (Reed. 8.15 a.m.). \ ■ , \ ' ROME, March 29. A communique states there has been fierce and desperate fighting for ' '4B hours north west of Goriza. The enemy on the 26th concentrated an intense 'artillery fire on our trenches at Grafenberg and launched the most silent of attacks, whereto our centre yielded. We counter-attacked the next evening and recaptured position after repeated sanguinary charges. - &?i A BIG RUSSIAN ADVANCE IMPOSSIBLE. m <f THE COUNTRY ALL UNDER WATER. • . DRIVING THE GERMANS FROM ELEVATIONS. FURTHER PROGRESS IN GALICIA. TEN VESSELS SUNK OFF ANATOLIA. (Reed. 8.15 a.m.). The Daily Chronicle's Petrograd correspondent says a big Russian advance is impossible as present floods would soon stop operations. They are merely clearing elevated ground in order that when the waters do subside the Germans will be unable to reoccupy. A communique states: The Germans made furious counterattacks north .. west of Postavy. { ]We exploded thirteen mines north or B'oyans in Galicia; we rushed two enemy trenches and killed the survivors, and destroyed five guns. Our torpedoes sunk ten sailers off the Anatolian coast and ignited a munition depot. SENSATIONAL NEWS FROM CRETE. BRITISH LANDING TROOPS AT CANEA. LARGE NUMBER OF WARSHIPS IN ATTENDANCE. iATTACHE OF BRITAIN'S CONSULAR SERVICE ARRESTED. . y '• IT • THE ISLAND IS NOW UNDER BLOCKADE. (Reed. 8.15 a.m.). ATHENS. March 29. The "Vesta" says that two British cruisers fillpd with troons have arrived at Suda, in Crete. Officers lan-ie'- ,orM visiter! + ho Consul at Canea. Ten more Allied were sigh*'" 1 off Allie* prft-nretwrHp" to land treon?. 'renorts Canea state tlr.it a personnsrp. attaelW to the British Consul?!* servie° -"isitpd the German consul, nrete'ndftfl +o he Germanophi 1 " f»nfi rfferprt f n German vij-ritor to ;th» Grppk authorities who him. *Mve ATled arrived jpn Sunday *»rid demanded .hi*? release also the surrender of the

} CAPTAIN OF AN AUSTRIAN SHIP SEIZED. , GERMANS ARRESTED BY BRITISH SAILORS. ' SEARCH FOR SUSPECTED PETROL BASES. ATHENS, March 29. Allied warships landed men and blockaded Suda Bay, in the Gulf of Oanea (on the north coast of Crete). They demanded the surrender of the German Consul, and when this was refused seized the captain of an Austrian vessel. Landings were effected at Chalkis and Eubodia to search for suspected petrol bases. Greece protested. . .' The British landed saiiors at Patras and arrested two Germ'ans. Fort Psitalia,' outside Piraeus waters, fired blank shot at two British merchantmen who were carrying naval men searching the coast line. I GERMAN REPEATED ASSAULTS ON THE MEUSE. ALL REPULSED WITH HEAVY LOSSES. BRITISH CAPTURES ARE MAINTAINED. PARIS, March 28. . A communique says: After a violent bombardment of our position . from Avoncourt to Bethincourt the Germans at 3 o'clock in the afternoon I strongly attacked the Haucourt-Malancourt front with successive waves I of assault. All were repulsed with heavy enemy loss, by our curtain and infantry fire. Sir Doug'as Haig reports: In sp: : t e of heavy artillery fire, we held the ground captured yesterday at St. EJoi. We shelled enemy positions opposite Loos and Hulluch and facing Aix Nouleffe. ' '■ PEACE PROPOSALS MADE BY TURKEY. ALLIES REFUSE TO CONSIDER THEM. THE ALLIES WILL DICTATE TERMS. \ . ' LONDON, March 28. The "Daily News'" correspondent at Athens states that Rahzanacha, Vali of Smyrna, submitted peace proposals to the Allied Ministers at Athens. The Allies replied that they were not disposed to conclude separate peace, considering that Turkey is unabl e to seriously resist the attacks now progressing in many directions. The Allies added that they were unwilling to tie their hands at present by promises concerning the fate of Turkey after the war. ■ ■ . i - ■ I, ■ . • \ \ ' A FEARFUL BLIZZARD IN ENGLAND. LIFE LOST AND GREAT DAMAGE DONE. (Reed. 10.5 a.m). LONDON, March 29. After redoubling its intensity last night the blizzard exhausted itself this morning, after doing severe damage in all parts of Britain. Nine men and ' boys were found dead in the sr.ow on th e mountains of South Wales. There is widespread railway* disorganisation in England; some parts of the north be : ng cut off from London for 14 hours. Services are improving but slowly. Owing to widespread damage of signalling wires it is believed five sailing ships have been lost in the Bristol Channel. Serious floods are threatened in the Thames.;Valley, and there is much damage in London, where it is the worst storm since 1881. TESTIMONY OF INDIAN LOYALTY. FORTY THREE NEW ARMOURED AEROPLANES. PRESENTED TO BRITAIN. COSTING £90,000. • (Reed. 10.5 a.m). DELHI, March 29. The Punjab Aeroplane Fund is now closed with £90,000 sterling. The Government lias purchased forty three armoured aeroplanes. ENGLAND'S GRAND AND WONDERFUL EFFORTS. ITALIAN GENERALISSIMO'S GRATITUDE TO BRITAIN, LONDON, March 28. General Cadorna telegraphed to Lord Kitchener: I depart from your island full of gratitude for your warm reception. During my short stay I have been able to appreciate the grand 'and wounderful efforts England is making for the noble, Allied cause. Your firm belief in victory is also mine. . <■ ■.,'§■] THE GREAT HISTORIC MILITARY CONFERENCE. HAS FINISHED ITS DELIBERATIONS. V REGARDED AS A CONFERENCE OF VICTORY. COURSE OF ACTION UNANIMOUSLY AFFIRMED. ■ OTHER IMPORTANT BUSINESS TRANSACTED. f r> f •' PARIS, March 29. The great hisotric conference ha s closed. The delegates regard it as a conference of victory. Evidence of the complete unity of the Allies was afforded by the fact that schemes which the military authorities elaborated in the fullest detail during recent months were considered and ratified in a few hours. The conference unanimously affirmed measures to realise the unity of military, economic and diplomatic action, and instructed the Economic I Conference to co-ordinate economic action to prevent supplies reaching the enemy. A permanent committee is to be established in Paris at which all the Allies will be represented. *.; It was also resolved to take common action to secure an equitable dis- i tribution of maritime transports burdens and check the rise in freights. ALLIED PROGRESS ON THE WESTERN FRONT. ! SEVERAL MINOR ADVANCES MADE. VERY HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES., A NEW ENEMY FORCE SEVERELY HANDLED. LONDON, March 29. In the Argonne our battries bombarded German organisations and the ! borders of Cheppy wood. Grenade fighting in connection with neighbour- | ing attacks in this sector permitted notable progress against enemy branch I trenches north of Avecourt and prisoners were taken. ' West of the Meuse the enemy made no attempt in the course of the I night, against our position at Harcourt and Malancourt where the bombardment has taken on a certain character of intensity on our front at! Bethincourt, Morthomma and C'unii>es. This morning, after intend artillery preparation, our troops attacked the wood at Avoncourt with spirit, carrying the south east comer and also in important work called Avocourt redoubt which the Germans had «tooii» ly, fortified. A very violent counterattack by -a newly arrived, enemy bn f ! gade was completely repulsed, the enemy Sustaining heavy losses and' leaving about fifty prisoners. - .77.0 /.-,>.,- St °J the Meuse there is ea P artillery activity von-both side?., ala- -

TURKEY WANTS PEACE.

ZEPPELIN SHEDS SAFE.

GERMANS BECOMING UNEASY.

AMSTERDAM, March 28. There are increasing German fears that Turkey is inclined to sue for peace. George Bernhard, writing in the "Vossische Zeiturig," recognises that such a step is possible, and attempts to console his readers by-stat-ing that British statesmen ought to realise that the Central Powers will not be greatly disadvantaged if Turkey concludes peace with the Entente.

COPENHAGEN,; March 28. The "Politiken" states that British seaplanes failed to destroy Tondern Zeppelin sheds.

THE AURORA.

THE FOOD SUPPLY. LONDON, March 28. x\n Aurora wireless states that %wo months' stores were left at Hutt Point, The Aurora's diet is penguin and seals.

AMERICAN RAILWAY ACCIDENTS.

CONSIDERABLE LOSS OF LIFE. , (Reed. 11.35 a.m.). . NEW YORK, March 29. A Twentieth Century Ltd. train, during a fog, collided with a passenger train, which had been previouslywrecked. Another collision occurred on the Lake Shore Railroad. Thirty persons are reported to be dead and forty injured.

AUSTRIA'S CASUALTY LIST.

LONDON, March 29. The Hungarian Statistician estimates the Austrian losses to date at 720,000 kifted, and 2,600,000 wounded and sick, in addition to 750,000 prisoners. -

He further estimates that Austria still has four million men under arms while 60 per cent of the wounded have returned to the firing line.

INCREASING THE CENSORSHIP.

LONDON, March 28

It is officially announced that owing .'to military necessity, in future casualty lists will not disclose either the theatre of war or the battalion to which the men belonged.

WOOL SALES.

LONDON, March 28. The fourth series of the wool sales will open on May 16th. The list closes on the Ist, or when 80,000 bales have arrived. The wool importers' committee decided, owing to the shortage of railway facilities, to allow buyers 'an extra seven days' free storage for purchases made at the third series sales and for cash prompt in fourteen days.

THE GLASGOW STRIKE.

A SETTLEMENT EXPECTED

LONDON, March 29. Trade Union circles in Glasgow expect an early settlement. A number resumed on Monday and many others in the two largest factories returned to-day.

THE ROME CONFERENCE.

MR. ASQUITH AND LORD KITCHENER LEAVE. ~ PARIS, March 29. Mr. Asquith and Lord Kitchener are accompanying the Italian delegates to Rome.

OUR AERIAL SERVICE.

GOVERNMENT ACCUSED OF MURDERING PILOTS. LONDON, March 28. Mr. Pemberton Billings accused the Government of the murder of pilots by providing unsuitable and unsafe aeroplanes with . inferior engines. Within twenty miles of London aeroplanes were obtainable superior to anything produced in Germany, yet the authorities had been contented with rubbish from Government factories. Our air service casualties were 150 killed, 160 wounded and 150 missing. Jmpropejrly armed aeroplanes, from which it w'as impossible to see or shoot were sent up in pursuit of Zeppelins. The airmen were 'i.e'pless. '

ENEMY FIRMS IN THE COLONIES.

A POLICY OF LIQUIDATION.

LONDON, March 28

In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law announced that he was communicating with the Governments of the Colonies with a view to the fAnpvgi adoption of a Dolicy for the "Ti-Mzon of enemy firms and sell-

THE ANTARCTIC MISFORTUNE.

MANY EXPERT OPINIONS. FAVOUR SHACKLETON'S SAFETY. (Reed." 8.5. a.m). LONDON, March 29. Lieut. Gran, a member of Scott's Antarctic expedition offered to join the relief ship for Ross Sea. The Daily Chronicle publishes messages from various explorers; Amundsen says, if Shackleton reaches Mcmurdo sound he will be safe'for another year. Considering there are two parties and their commanders, he does not think they should ba over anxious about them. He thinks a powerful vessel should be sent in December. Peary assumes that Macintosh will obtain a supply of seal meat during the summer sufficient for the party until next year. If Shackleton crossed the Antarctic his experience and resourcefulness should ensure safety in all the Ross Sea region. The relief ship must be fitted to remain in the south until next season. ■ He was not inclined, to be pessimistic. Naiisen says it is too late in the season to send a new ship south this spring." He thinks they cannot be rescued before next season. He sees no risk in wintering, as, beside provisions, there are plenty of'seals. Therefore, he looks With confidence to Shackleton's safe return next season.

GRAVE LABOUR CRISIS.

STRIKES ON THE CLYDE'. MILITARY ARREST STRIKE LEADERS. j LONDON - ; March 2S. A sensation was caused in the House of Commons when it was announced that the Government had removed six strike leaders owing to 'a recrudescence of trouble on the Clyde, where a grave crisis had arisen. The dilution policy was successfully inaugurated in January with the cooperation of union leaders and employers. 'Last week a number of strikes were organised in some of the most important munition works, and strikers proceeded to systematically in succession bring out workers. The trade union executive repudiated the strike, and called on the men to return to work, but they were unsuccessful. It was evident on Friday that the situation Called for immediate action. Mr. Lloyd George reauested the military to remove six ringleaders. (Cheers). Mr. Addison, referring to the removal of the six Clyde strike leaders, said the Government had the support of the vast majority of trade unionists. and expected the support of Parlia ment and the nation if it were necessary to enforce the full powers of the Executive in maintaining the production of war materials. (Cheers). Mr. Carson asked if the six men were not guilty of treason. Mr. Addison replied that deportation was chosen because criminal proceedings would require some weeks. CLYDE STRIKERS. ORDERED TO EDINBURGH. • (Reed. 8.15 a.m.). LONDON, March 29. The ringleaders in the Clyde strike have been ordered to reside in Edinburgh.

WAR AND TRADE.

QUESTIONS FOR SETTLEMENT

DANGER OF POSTPONEMENT. LONDON. March 2S. The Hon. Thos. Mackenzie, H:.?h Commissioner for New Zealand, in a sneech at the Painters"\and Stainers Company luncheon, said he thought settlement of trade questions ought not to he postponed till after the war. He feared people would forget the pasC and be lured by dangerous generosity. He advocated the nationalisation of industries, whereof war material was chiefly produced within the Empire, for example wool. Interviewed regarding Mr. Hughes' speeches, Mr. Mackenzie said Mr. Massey had expressed confidence in Mr. Huerhes, who in several ways represented New Zealand.

FINANCIAL t?.t?.tjbp FOR SOLDIERS.

CHARGES. (Reed. 8.15 a.m.). ' LONDON, March 29. Th e Government has decided to make retrospective the provision to relieve soldiers of rent,' rates, and insurance, and in -other contracts during war time whereto State contributions are substantial.

MR. BILLINGS'- AERIAL CHARGES.

JUDICIAL INQUIRY PROMISED. (Reed. 8.15 a.m.). LONDON. March ?9. IIL-UlC—Hmig.6 of Commons Mr., Ten

A SURGICAL TRIUMPH.

! BULLET REMOVED FROM SOLDIER'S HEART. LONDON, March 28. ! .Major Scott Srkirving* a Sydneyite, I has won a high tribute in surgical circles by extracting a bullet from a soldier's heart. The patient accepted 1 the operation though he was warned | that he had only a hundred to one J chance. "He is progressing satisfactorily.

EXTRAVAGANT WOMEN.

GERMANS PROHIBIT WIDE SKIRTS. .'" LONDON, March 28. .The German military authorities have prohibited wide skirts to be worn by women, as such is profligate extravagance considering that the army is in crying need of clothes.

THE SUSSEX.

AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND MAILS ON, BOARD. r , LONDON, March 29. The Sussex had Australian and New Zealand mails posted between the 20th 'and 24th, including registers. It is unknown what portion of the mails has been saved.

INCULCATION OP PATRIOTISM.

ITS PLACE IN SCHOOLS. LONDON. March 2fi. The President of the Beard of Education received a deputation, headed by Lord • Sydenham, urging the Board to make patriotism an integral part of School teaching, emphasising the duty of citizenship and the responsibilities of Enipi^e. Mr. Henderson said the Bo?rd was fully alive to the importance of the subject and would carefully consider any practical proposals. He added that teaehfrs' had admirably responded to the country's call. Eleven thousand were serving and eight thousand had attested.- -