PEACE NOT FAN OFF

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 160, 5 August 1916, Page 5

PEACE NOT FAN OFF

LORD SYDENHAM REVIEWS POSITION 41 AWAY WITH THE HOHENZOLLERNS ” THE MASTER ASSASSIN MUST CO FOULEST STAIN GN GERMANY’S FLAG DRIVING GERMANS FROM VERDUN OVER 1750 PRISONERS TAKEN HEAVY BOMBARDMENT ON THE SOMME

PROGRESS ON THE SOMME.'

'the advance at fleury.

WHOLE VILLAGE IN FRENCH

HANDS.

OVER 1,100 PRISONERS

LONDON, Augaist 4

To the northwards of Somme we repulsed during the night several German attempts directed on Monacu Farm, arid organised new positions between the farm and Hem Wood. It is confirmed that German units engaiged in the region of Monacu Farm have been relieved in consequence of heavy losses since Monday. South of the Somme an enemy counter attack southwards of Estrees failed under fire. On the right bank of the Meuse, north of Verdun, the German counternorth of Verdun the German counter atrepulsed everywhere. Our curtain and infantry fire broke the efforts of the adversary, who suffered heavy losses. Following up our advantage, we made an important advance south of Fleury, reaching the village and passing it. Yesterday’s total of prisoners is over 700, bringing the total to over 1,100 .unwounded brought into the lines on the right of the Meuse. In the rear of Vaux, Chapitre, and Chenois .Wood there is intense artillery action, but no infantry attack.

Ijh Apremont Forest, in the Argonne, enemy patrols were dispersed wltn fire.

THE ATROCIOUS HUN

MUTILATES BLACKS. A HIDEOUS STORY. WOMEN SLASHED WITH AXES. LONDON, August 4. A Blue Back has been published detailing 1 German atrocities in Africa, based on reports from the Cameroous, East Africa and South-West Africa. The book contains shocking photographs of natives with their hands practically severed from their bodies Sand covered with great gashes. It contains hundreds of affidavits by eyewitnesses, covering) 1,000 atrocities and murders. Men were beaten to death, and women were found in a pitiable condition with deep hatchet wounds in their shoulders, hands and legs. In scores of cases there were deliberate mutilations. Women were killed with axes and bayonets. It is evident that the German European and native troops were alike engaged in the policy of murder and rapine. Thdj Blue Book contains a German army order of October, 1914, accusing the Dualla tribe in the Cameroons of attacking the Germans. The destruction of all villages was ordered, and prisoners were only to be taken when caught red-h'anded, so that they could be legally tried and condemned to death. Another order instructed the troops to kill every native at The German authorities explain in writing, “The British may conquer the country, but they will find no inhabitants.” All the Cases of atrocities given are against non-combatants, many of them innocent women and children. SUPREME HINDENBURG. AUSTRIAN AUTHORITIES KJSBAGED. BUDAPESTH NEWSPAPERS SUPPRESSED. Ji'l Received August 5, 9.5 a.m. COPENHAGEN, August 4. Depatches from Vienna state that EEindenburg’s appointment has enraged the 4Austrian military authorities, rhree Budapest newspapers adversely commenting on it have been suppresssd. It appears that Hindenburg refused to appoint Austrians to his staff, a number of Germans rcdaeing Austrian generals.

THE MASTER ASSASSIN.

AWAY WITH THE HOHENZOLLERNS.

THE KAISER MUST GO

. WITH HIS BIRDS OF PREY.

Received August 5, 9.25 sum. PARIS, August 4

Joseph M. Reinach, in the “Figaro,” launches' what will probably become the Allies’ watchword, “Away with th e Hohenzollerns. ” He adds, we must abolish the soul of German militarism, which is the house of Hohenzollern with its feudal castes and birds of prey. War is the personal work of the Kaiser —h e ami his feudal junkers willed it. The Kaiser’s place is in the dock of infamy. He is the master assassin. The Allies will never agree to a treaty with the Kaiser and other members of the Hohenzollerns.

I THE FOULEST STAIN,

ON GERMANY’S FLAG,

THE SLAVE RAID DESCRIBED

LONDON, August 3

A yellow book dealing with the slave raid in North France, discloses that the German authorities in April issued an appeal for agricultural labour. A meagre response resulted in an order for wholesale deportation, excepting yourijgi children, mothers, and old men. One and a-half hour’s warning was given. A clerical and civil protest Avas disregarded. A bishop went to the general, avlio told him to be quiet and out. The labouring classes mostly suffered, tAventy to thirty per cent of the Avomen being taken. Some parents lost their reason when they saAv their daughters taken.

German officers admitted that nothing could cleanse the German flag from the latest foul stain. The splendid spirit of the victims was 'an outstanding feature. They defiantly shouted “Vive la France” and sang the “Marseillaise.” The deportees are employed digging roads, mending) trenches and making munitions. The worst feature is where women are employed as cooks for the German troops and as servants for the German officers. Other deportees are working on railways and in factories and mines. The hours are inhuman, the workers are unpaid, and they are liable to flogging. Some have been sent to the mines and factories in Rhineland and Westphalia, while a large number of civilians interned since the outbreak of war are working) immediately behind the German lines in France.

AN AUSTRIAN REPORT.

NAVAL OPERATIONS IN THE ADRIATIC. (Received 11.30) LONDON, August -t. A Vienna official gives prominence to a naval fight in the Adriatic, wherein a squadron of Austrian torjjedoers bombarded Lolfetta, on the Apulian coast. Returning, the and the cruiser Asperu had a lively scrap with an Italian cruiser and six destroyers, whereon the Austrians registered several hits. The enemy disappeared south. The enemy submarined tbe torpedoer Hqfgue. .GERMAN KULTUR ONCE MORE.. GERMAN PEOPLE JOYFUL. RUSSIA WILL COLLAPSE. Received August 5, 9.5 a.m. LONDON, August 4. Tire "Rhoiniclt Westpbaelischc Zeituug’ J advocates shooting all Americans fighting for the Allies. The ‘‘Lokal Anzieger* ’ gays that Hindonburg’s extended command is joyfully received by the whole of the German people, enhancing their confidence in the collapse of Russian attacks on the East front.

NOT FAR DISTANT,

REVIEW BY LORD SYDENHAM

THE TREND OF HOSTILITIES

Received August 5, 9.5 a.m

London, August i

Lord Sydenham in a review of the two years of war said the Allies could face the third year with new hopes, unshaken resolve, highest moral, and untouched resources. Austria, twice defeated, is faced with a desperate military and economic position. Turkey has lost Armenia and is faced with an Arab revolt and is now hardly a valid ally. Bulgaria is between upper and nether millstones if Roumania moves. In Germany there is feeling of deepening hardship; political rifts are more frequent as the war tends to become a fight for existence between the dynasty and ruling classes, and the cruelly deceived people. Only victory in the field will bring a decision, bat the 'Allied armies have learnt that they are able to beat the Germans on equal terms. German superiority of material is destroyed, and every month sees an increase in the Allies’ equipment. More efforts and sacrifices are demanded, and patience and fortitude must be the national watchwords, but the end should not be far distant.

A BANKING PRECAUTION

LONDON, August 2

The Bank of England has temporally discontinued issuing bullion returns in order to prevent information being given to the encniA*.

A WOOL QUESTION,

Received August 5, 11.30 a.m. LONDON, August 4

Persistent rumours in Bradford indicate that the Government will establish som e sort of control of colonial wools in the near future. Some reports state that all imported after the end of September avill be commandeered, but nothing authentic is ascertainable.

A THRILLING STORY,

A MIRACULOUS SALVATION

TEE MAROONED EXPLORERS.

HOW SH'ACKLETON ESCAPED

Received August 5, 10.45 a.m. , LONDON, August 4,

Monish, one of Shackleton’s men, tells a thrilling; story of Shackleton’s perilous voyage from Elephant, Island. He says it was one chance in a hundred that the. small boat could ever get through; it was only a miracle they escaped drowning. It Avas decided to push on to the nearest island; they fitted up the largest boat with a box, the lids being of canvas, but it seemed a crazy craft Avhercin to sail a distance of 750 miles through ice and gales. Ice was constantly forming on the boat, and one man was employed all the time in cutting it away. We lost our sea anchor 0AA r ing to the rope being cut by the ice. We never saw Shackleton in better form than on that day, despite the fearful peril. We were frostbitten, famished Avith hunger, and had no water when avc reached South Georgia.

BRITISH OFFICIAL REPORT.

LONDON, August. 4. The British official report states:— North of Banzentin Le Petit we gained ground by bombing. During the night, the enemy sent four strong detachments towards Delville Wood. We allowed them to approach within close range before openSrtg? 'firq. All Iwore repulsed with heavy loss. In one place, fifty of the enemy were caught in mass formation by machine gun fire. Our heavy artillery bombarded an enemy strong point between Pozieres and Thiepval. The garrison, fleeing across the open, were caught, in our field gun fire. On Tuesday we caused a big explosion at Courcclettc. Throughout the day the enemy’s artillery maintained a barrage west and south-west of Pozieres and shelled Longueval, Mametz and Catterillar Woods. Further north, they shelled the villages near Arras and Armcnticrcs, and dropped bombs on thf. outskirts of villages without doing damage. In the Givenchy district we bombarded the enemy’s linos at Hohenzollcrn. At th e Loos salient, there was considerable trench, mortar activity on both sides. Two enemy aeroplanes were brought down in the northern section of our line. One of them seems to bo a new pattern. Three of our machines were brought down by the enemy’s gunfire. TWO ITALIAN SUBMARINES. NOT RETURNED TO PORT. (Received 11.25) ROME, August 4. Official; Two Italian submarines left on a mission to enemy coasts and have not returned, It is considered thew are lost.

CASEMENT’S EXECUTION

GOVERNMENT’S OFFICIAL

STATEMENT,

LONDON, August 3

A Press Bureau says: The Government, before deciding not to interfere with Casement’s sentence, carefully and repeatedly considered the circumstances. He was convicted of treachery of the worst kind to the Empire, and was a willing! agent of Germany. Tire Irish rebellion resulted in much loss of life to soldiers and civilians. Casement invoked and organised German assistance to the insurrection, 'although foxyears he was a British official. Casement entered into an explicit agreement with Germany that his Irish Brigade would be employed in •against the British. Those prisoners re sisting Casement’s solicitations were subjected to exceptionally cruel treatment by the Germans. Some since exchanged invalids had died in Britain, regarding Casement as their murderer. The suggestion that Casement left Germany for the purpose of stopping the Irish rising was not raised at the trial, and was conclusively disproved not only by the tact disclosed at the trial, but by further evidence since available. Another suggestion that Casement was insane was equally without foundation. Counsel did not raise the plea. Casement’s demeanour since arrest, and throughout the tria: and since, gave no ground for any such defence: indeed, there was sufficient to disprove it.

AMERICAN COMMENTS.

OX THE CASEMENT CASE. Received August 5, 9.25 a.m. NEW YORK, August 4. The “World’’ states:—Now that the Dublin rebels have been shot, and Casement has been hanged, the conciliation of Ireland is further away than ever. The “ Tribune ” states that Casement’s guilt was such that no Government and no people could pardon him without destroying the whole fabric ■of national duty. There was never the slightest excuse for any attempt at American interference; Casement deserved death. KAISER NOT TO INTERFERE. WITH HINDENBURG’B OPERATIONS. I’r: 1 ’ r: GERMANY’S GIANT ZEPP^LIiNS. IN THE BRITISH RAID. (Received 11.25) ■’> ! LONDON, August 4. A Rome wireless states that Hindenburgj insists bn the Kaiser not interfer ing with operations. The German authorities admit the failure of the last Zeppelin raid. A Berlin wireless states that the Zeppelin raiders included two giants, the last word in 'air cruisers. They ar~ of a type intended for an after war trans-Atlantic link with America. They have a tremendous radius, carrying and ascending capacity and speed. In returning] from England one covered 237 miles in two hours in a favourable wind. TWO TURKISH AEROPLANES. BOMBARD LAKE, TIMON. (Received 11.25) LONDON, August 41. General Murray reports that two enemy aeroplanes bombarded shipping on Lake Timon and the town of Ismaili'a. ,No damage was done.