GERMANY'S LESSON.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 8, Issue 117, 18 May 1916, Page 5

GERMANY'S LESSON.

% / THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS. BRITISH ATTACK IN FLANDERS. GERMAN TRENCHES CAPTURED. j\ ''• IT POGR OLD TURKS GALLED UP. * A NAVAL BRUSH OFF BELGIUM. GERMANY'S STRENGTH ESTIMATED. BMTAL TREATMENT OF BRITISH PRISONERS A PRODUCERS' AND TRADERS' CONFERENCE. BEING ORGANISED IN BRITAIN. (Reed. 9.20 a.m.). LONDON, May 17. The Empire Producers' Organisation is arranging a conference of industrial, agricultural and labour representatives at the Mansion House, on June 14th. ANOTHER GERMAN ATTACK ON MORT HOMME. COMPLETELY REPULSED BY THE FRENCH. . GERMAN BIVOUACS BOMBED BY AEROPLANES. (Reed. 9.20 a.m.). PARIS, May 17. A communique states that a German attempt to progress by grenade attacks on the edge of Mort Homme, completely failed. Our bombarding aeroplanes heavily bombed German bivouacs in the Chaumcnt and Damuillers districts; also railway stations at Brieulles, Apremon.t Glery, Metz, Arnaville, and the cantonment of Nantillois and Romagne. A German aeroplane was brought dewn northward of Vir Sur Aisne. GERMAN WARNING TO NEUTRALS. NOT PASSED ON BY AMERICA. L (Reed. 9.20 a.m). ■ ■ WASHINGTON, May 17. Mr. Lansing informed Bernstoff that the United States, probably would not issue a warning to neutrals as suggested by Germany. BRITISH SOLDIERS COMPELLED TO WORK. IN MINES CHIEFLY IN EAST PRUSSIA. ATROCIOUS TREATMENT BEING METED OUT. (Reed. 9.20 a.m). « HAGUE, May 17. British and other soldiers at Schneide Muchl camp ar e compelled to work on farms and in mines, chiefly in East Prussia and Poland. Many are deprived of letters and food, and parcels are not deliverable in absence of addressees. •,._.,•. • «WiSßswski'>■-5/;-~^ J; -^v* i ''*^**~' • " JV THE CASEMENT TREASON TRIAL. PRISONER BAILEY'S STATEMENT. ' HOW INFORMATION OF THE RISING LEAKED OUT. WAS BAILEY PROMISED LIBERATION? THE ARCH-TRAITORS LAND FROM SUBMARINE. (Reed. 9.20 a.m). \, LONDON, May 17. Sergt. Restwick, of the Irish Constabulary, gave evidence that Bailey as>ked that the superior officer be called as soon as possible, as he had important information concerning a ship that was about to land arms in Ireland. He offered to give information if he was released. Inspector Britten, who was summoned, gave evidence, that Bailey made his statement without any promise that he would be releasd, though lie (Britten) promised to bring the matter under the notice of the authorities. Bailey told the story that the "Wilson liner, captured at the commencement of the war, would arrive at Fenit. on Easter Monday, or earlier, with arms etc., and as the Attorney-General had narrated, there woudl be a simultaneous rising in Ireland and an attack on Dublin Castle. Bailey added that he landed with Casement and Monteith from a submarine. PROGRESS REPORT FROM WESTERN FRONT. A GERMAN AEROPLANE BROUGHT DOWN. THE ENEMY REPULSED AT ALL POINTS. LONDON, May 17. In the Argonne, at Lapillemorte mine, fighting was in our advantage. Left of the Meuse after bombardment of our first lines the enemy attempted a grenade progress; they approached Mort Homme, but were completely checked. ; On the right bank of the Meuse there is great artillery activity by both sides. In the region between Haudromoiit wood and Lake Vaux, northwest of Thiaumont farm, a grenade attack was made on our listening. posts which was successfully repulsed. There are artillery duels at several points, notably in Champagne.and Ipi the region of Butte des Mesnil. < ■m On Tuesday night thirteen bombing aeroplanes threw 24 shells on enemy bivouacs in the region of the Damvilersville front and Chaumont; 11 on stations at Breulles and Clery; 14 on cantonments of Natilois and Homages, and 21 on Apremont station and Grand Pre. Several fires were seen as a result. A French pilot brought down a German aeroplane north of Hissur on the Aisne, both wings of the enemy machine becoming- detached during the fall. |j£ - (Reed. 8.45 a.m.). Evidence fl&Bow street gives indications that maps for the Irish Rebellion emanated from the German "War Office. Bailey's military record is good and his eonduct good.

A BRIEF NAVAL ENCOUNTER. BETWEEN BRITISH AND GERMAN DESTROYERS. THE GERMANS RETIRE TO THEIR PORTS. (Reed. 8.45 a.m.). Official: A short engagement on the Belgian coast on Tuesday afternoon, between British destroyers and monitors and German destroyers. Th e enemy withdrew to their ports. There were no British casualties. POOR OLD TURKS CALLED UP. TO FACE THE RUSSIANS IN ASIA. (Reed. 8.45 a.m.). GENEVA, May 17. All Turks up to 62 years of age are called up for service. BRUTAL TREATMENT OF ALLIED PRISONERS. IN GERMAN PRISON CAMPS. MADE TO WORK IN WAR FACTORIES. (Reed. 8.45 a.m.). PARIS, May 17. A Bulletin Des Armees, published, states that a notice is placarded in German prison war camps, saying" that all work allotted to prisoners will be enforced even that connected with war operations. Refusal will be punished by deprivation of food and sleeping accommodation. They sire exposed to the wind or their rooms aralso beaten with the butts of rifles o e heated to 140 fahrenheit; they arer bayonets. Many British, French, Russian and Belgian prisoners are forced by threats to work in war factories. The French Government threatens retaliation. A BRITISH ATTACK IN FLANDERS. GERMANS LOSE 250 YARDS OF TRENCHES. LONDON, May 17. Sir Douglas Haig reports: The Lancashire Fusiliers, on Vimy ridge, after the explosion of mines, seized 250 yards of the enemy's forward line and inflicted considerable casualties. THE DAMAGE IN DUBLIN. TO BE PAID FOR BY THE GOVERNMENT. (Reed. 8.45 a.m.). I LONDON. May 17. An official statement has been made in Dublin that a State grant will be made, ex gratia, in respect to rebel damage, the maximum amount being the liabiliites insurance companies would hav e incurred if the damage had been accidental. The grant covers burning and looting, but persons guilty of complicity in the outbreak will not benefit. It is understood that insurance companies will voluntarily co-operate. THE GERMAN-AMERICAN NEGOTIATIONS. ttERNSTORFF WARNS NEUTRALS OF SHIPPING OBSERVANCE. (Reed. 8.45 a.m.). . WASHINGTON, May 17. Count Bernstorff has handed Mr. Lansing a communication warning neutral merchantmen that they incur danger if they turn towards or approach a submarine when signalled. PROTESTS IN GREAT BRITAIN. AGAINST HUGE NUMBER OF ALIENS. (Reed. 8.45 a.m.). '_ LONDON, May 17. A Bethnal Green tribunal strongly protested against the presence of 200,000 Allied aliens, of military age, in Britain. Apart from 22,000 enemy aliens, it was scandalous that Belgian, French and German aliens were allowed to steal British jobs. Allied aliens of military age refusing to join their armies were regarded as deserters, but there were no means of compelling them to return. <...-. r " ' ——~. ■ ■ AN ESTIMATE OF THE GERMAN POSITION. THE ENEMY'S RESERVES ARE INADEQUATE. CENTRAL POWERS STILL FORMIDABLY STRONG. ' LONDON, May 16. Colonel Repington points out that the British are holding up forty German divisions in the north of France Germany's plan was to overwhelm Verdun and then send the surplus divisions, with heavy batteries, against the British. That was a desperate strategy, but "beggars cannot be choosers." Germany has not moved a single man from the British front, despite the crying need for reinforcements at Verdun, so the second part of the programme may now be placed. Colonel Repington characterises Verdun as a German defeat, adding: They have a floating balance of some fifteen divisions, which they throw here and there in search of a decision, but such strategic reserves are quite insufficient for the situation. In the "Daily Chronicle," Mr. Philip Gibbs says: Despite the enemy's spring attacks on the British, which were designed to prevent help being sent to Verdun, our forces have been large enough to liberate a complete French army, with a. mass of guns, by taking over the French line whose centre was Arras. The enemy's present activity on the whole British front is difficult to fathom. Perhaps they consider the arrival of the Anzacs heralds an offensive. It is impossible to deny the enemy's formidable strength and enormous munitions. The troops are still courageous in attack and their industry in defensive work is indomitable. MR, BALFOUR INTERVIEWED BY AMERICAN JOURNALIST THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS DISCUSSED. GERMANY'S CONCEPTION OF FREEDOM. (Reed. 12.30 p.m.) ' LONDON, May 17. The official text of the American journalist Marshall's interview with Mr. Balfour, shows that he discussed the freedom of the seas. Britain had always fought for a freedom of the seas whereby America had been able to develop on her present lines. Grmany's conception is very different, she demands it, not because she loves freedom, but in order to give world wide extension to her ideal of a great autocratic and military state. The experience of this war proves that Germany would cast freedom of the seas to the winds, and destroy her enemies' trade at any moment it suited her. International law was powerless if unsupported by international authority. If substantial progress be made in securing world peace giving free national development, America and the British Empire j must explicitly recognise their share in common ideal. It is an unchang- j ing element in my political creed that thi s war is essentially a struggle for t two ancient ide;ils, in the outcome whereof America is equally concerned as the British Empire. Both should work together to ensure permanent triumph for the Anglo-Saxon ideal. Arbitrations do not go far enough; such precautions as scraps of paper are useless unless they can be enforced. We delude cm-selves if we think of doing good service by greedy passing of good resolutions; what is need until the German militarist is conquered, is machinery enforcing them, which must largely consist of a sea power lessen. Britain and America, instead of giving up their maritime powers, should .(organise them, they, are interested in a common ideal whereon their place in the world largely depends. '/■'•<..'.',.

INFORMATION WANTED. TWO SOLDIERS KILLED IN ACTION. Two soldiers R. O. Coppell and P. Lorin of the Australian Imperial Forces, have been killed in action. The next of kin of these soldiers are said to be resident in New Zealand, but they cannot b e located at the addresses recorded in Melbourne and the Base Records Office, Wellnigton, will be glad to have information on the subject. APPOINTMENT OF STATUTORY COMMITTEE. LONDON, May 17. The "Chronicle" states that political circles are discussing the appointment of a statutory commission (on which General Botha, Sir R. P. Borden and Mr. Hughes would sit) to work out details for the settlement of Ireland, as the settlement of Ireland is a matter of Imperal moment. GERMANY'S FOOD PLIGHT. AN AMERICAN VIEW. LONDON, May 17. The New York "World," in a remarkable two-column article on "Germany's food plight," states that this is no longer a chivalrous war of arms, but a war of the German stomach against the British hunger noose around Germany's throat. The butter ration is a quarter of a pound weekly. Many states are apprehensive of the proposed centralised food control, each fearing that Berliners will filch its reserve. ECONOMY IN ENGLAND. BEER BREWING TO BE CUT DOWN SWEETMEATS MAY SHARE SAME FATE. LONDON, May 17. Mr. Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, introduced a Bill to cut down the brewing of beer by 15 per cent. He is also conferring with manufacturers to prevent an undue amount of sugar being used in sweetmeats. RATION SYSTEM SUGGESTED LONDON, May 17. Newspapers are devoting much attion to the possibility of a system of rations being introduced in Britain. The desirability of this is not du e to a great shortage, but to the difficulties of distribution owin gto the number of men in the army, and the large profits of the middlemen. HUGE PROFITS. WHITE STAR COMPANY'S GOLDEN YEAR. LONDON, May 17. The White Star Line's profits for the year were £1,068,285. After paying the war tax a dividend of 65 per cent was declared and huge amounts transferred to the depreciation and reserve funds. A WORTHY PROPOSAL. LONDON, May 17. The "Daily Mail" initiates a campaign to force the Government to issue medals to the survivors of the original expeditionary force to France and to Gallipoli which operations have been completed. The paper points out that many were afterwards killed without proof of their country's recognition of their services. It is absurd to wait till the end of the war. A medal to all men who have done six months' fighting would be greatly appreciated at the front. COMPULSION CARRIED. BILL READ THIRD TIME BY 250 TO 35. Received 0.5 p.m.. May 17. LONDON, May 17. The Military Service Bill was read a third time by 250 to 35. A THRILLING STORY. Received 0.5 p.m., May 17. LONDON, May 17 Jaequet's story is one of the striking narratives of the war. Despite the death poialfy, -when German savagery was at its hcighest, he unflinchingly fed and hid dozen s of English and French soldier s till an opportunity came to smuggle them in twos and threes to the British lines. "Ir is felt thate the Governments gift is insufficient to express the country's gratitude. ENGLISH BY-ELECTION. A COALITION VICTORY'. Received 8.45 a.m.. May IS, LONDON, May .17. The Fewkesbuiy election, resulted in a coalitionist victory. Hick:? Beach, </o- i ahtionist 7.127; Boosey, Independent. 34SS.

BILLING CHARGED WITH RUNNING AWAY. Received 11.45 p.m, May 17. LONDON, May 17. j The newspapers emphasise the fact ! that Mr Billing has run a.way from his ! charges Correspondence published slunvs tlir.it Mr. Billing- was invited to attend the inquiry on Thursday, but refused because it is a, non-expert committee. ME BILLING EXLAINS. I Received 5.25 p.m. May 17. LONDON, May 1(5. I Mr Pemberton Billing states that Ihe did not receive an invitation to j attend the Bailhaclie Commission. jHe asks whate guarantee would ae ! have, if he appeared before the Coiaj mission, that -his charges and cor- | roboration would not be heard in I camera. GERMAN MINE LAYER. j HOIST BY ITS OAVN PETARD. I ! Received May IS, 5.45 a.m. COPENHAGEN. May 17. j A German mine layer was blown up at Falsterbo, by one of its own mines. One was killed; a portion of the crew was rescued. SMALLPOX ON THE WILLOCHRA. I A SUSPECTED CASE. DUNEDIN, May 16. A suspected case of smallpox occurred on the jWillochra to-day. All the men have been removed to Quarantine j Island. BUTTER EXPORT PROHIBITION. MELBOURNE, May 16. The Hen. Tudor, in refusing to allow the export of butter, instanced the New Zealand prohibition, where enough is stored to last for several weeks. He doubted whether there was a fortnight's supply here. "GERMANY IS BEATEN." AMERICAN'S CHEERING REPORT. FINANCIAL STRAIN TOO MUCH FOR GERMANY. ! j NEjW YORK, May 16. Samuel Hill, son-in-law and business associate of James Hill, the railway magnate, who visited Europe to learn the present state of the war, has returned. He says that Germany is beaten and that peace will come as suddenly as the war started. Germany cannot struggle against the overwhelming financial strain. There will not be another winter campaign. MILITARY SERVICE BILL. SMALL SHOPKEEPERS ALARMED. LONDON, May 16. In the House of Commons, there was an animated discussion on the report stage of the Military Service Bill. The central lobby was crowded with small shopkeepers anxious to induce the House of Commons to exempt the sole heads of businesses. Hon. Long promised to circularise the tribunals, instructing them to give special consideration to such cases. GENERAL MARCHAND KILLED. PARIS, May 17. General Mare'iaiid has been killed in action. REPORT OFFICIALLY DENIED. i PARIS, May 1.7. The report of General Marchand 7 s death i s officially denied. ! (General Marchand was the French commander in Fashoda at the time of crisis between Britain and France ovejr the Fashoda incident.)