PERSISTENT PEACE PALAVER

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 206, 9 October 1916, Page 5

PERSISTENT PEACE PALAVER

WHAT WILL PRESIDENT WILSON 08? DEFINITE ALLIED PEACE STATEMENTS GERMAN SUBMARINE IN AMERICA A GREAT MARITIME ACHIEVEMENT MR. MASSEY AND SIR JOSEPH WARD HAVE ARRIVED IN LONDON BRUSSILOFF BRUSHING THE BOCHES BACK

-PATH OVER THE DANUBE. SOUMANIANS INFLICT DAMAGE. X‘ ROME, October 7. A wireless message states that the Eoumanians who crossed the Danube •eturned without a single loss They lestroyed many Bulgarian depots and provisions, including 100,000 cwts. of ©reals intended for the army. HUNGARIAN INDEPENDENCE * FAVOURED BY GERMANY. PETROGRAD, October 7. Th,e Nova Vremya, after analysing a -e Germans comments on the Hungarm Parliamentary debates, says it confers that Germany supports Hunary’s desire for independence. PEACE RUMOURS. REFLECTED IN WALL STREET. ECLENE IN MUNITION STOCKS. NEW YORK, October 7. There was a general decline to-day l the Stock Exchange following a reIrt that Germany intends to sue for ■ace, munition stocks especially recediFinanciers say that the peace rumours ■e especially significant in view of ■rmany’s economic position. There is I yet from any source as ■ what terms Germany might offer.

DESPERATE PEACE EFFORTS. AMBASSADOR GERARD ’S MISSION. WILSON’S DIFFICULT POSITION. ALLIES WANT NO INTERFERENCE Received 9.15. NEW YORK, October 8. The concensus of opinion is that Ambassador Gerard is bringing peace proposals from Germany, but it is believed in view of Lloyd George 's statement Germany will not succeed in persuading Wilson to act in a mediatory position. Mr Wilson says he has not been informed of Mr Gerad’s peace mission. The Stock Exchange has recovered, due to a feeling that though Germany wants peace it is unobtainable except ou terms agreeable to the Allies. Bernstorff’s appointment to visit President Wilson on Monday (to-day) is believed to be concerned with the peace movement. One report states that Bernstorff is authorised to settle the Lusitania case on Mr Wilson’s terms. It is understood that Bryan and Ford are advising Wilson to publicly urge peace on the ground that whether he is successful or not it will greatly improve the Democratic chances of wining the presidential election. W ilson is known to have a passion for peace, but he is restrained from mediation by Lloyd George’s declaration, also by a statement by Lord Cecil telegraphed today. in which ho says —“We do not ask no favours from neutrals,! but wo do ask them not to hinder our belligerent rights in a life and death struggle. ”

CONSTANTINE’S FAITH. LABOUR LEADER’S WARNING. . WILL LOSE HIS THRONE. ATHENS, October 7. H. Drakaules, Leader of the Labour rty, who was educated at Oxford, had audience with King Constantine toy, and urged war against Bulgaria, ieh would re-unite the nation at me and abroad. Ete pointed out that His Majesty s pursuing a coruse which would ullately lead to the loss of his throne. The King indicated that he still bered that Germany’s supremacy was ured, and argued that the Greek ay was not properly equipped, while ! State coffers were empty. He stated ,t the Entente would not afford any terial assistance. Drakaules retorted that the Ente had hitherto never played anyiy false,! and would not allow Greece want for anything if it abandoned itrality. ’he King said he would consider the tter. STOBTING GERMAN GOODS. lOMING THROUGH SWEDEN... Received 9.15. STOCKHOLM, October 8 >wing to Britain requiring certifies of the Swedish origin of all goods >ped to England, exporters are forien to fill new bills of lading pendfurther negotiations, and Loudon ort has stopped. THE KING 3COBATES BRANDON THE AIRMAN. Received 9.15. LONDON, Octobers, he King, at Buckingham Palace, ined the gallant Wellington airman, ndon, with the D.S O. REICHSTAG DIFFERENCES ESTION OF FOREIGN POLICY. AMSTERDAM, October 8. xarp differences of opinion on its ign policy has arisen in the Reich’s Grand Committee. Dr Hechcher, esenting the Radicals, has resigned, that the Committee Id by resolution a foreign ;y f’dßieh the Rcichstrg may either pt or reject.

GERMAN WAR LOAN. GRADUALLY MOUNTING UP. Received 9.15. AMSTERDAM, October 8. •A Berlin official ■telegram states that the war loan has f tealiscd 528-1 millions. A SUBMARINE ACHIEVEMENT. ANOTHER GERMAN IN AMERICA. WAS SUBMERGED THREE DAYS. WHAT AMERICA EXPECTS. HINDENBURG OPPOSES SUBMARINING. NEW YORK, October 8. Submarine U 53 has arrived at Newport News from Wilhelmshaven after a voyage of 71 days. She flics the German flag and caries a gun on deck. She anchored two milds outside the harbour. Commander Hans Rose stated that ha merely called for Bernstorff’s official mail. The submarine was amply supplied with fuel and provisions. Commander Rose paid official calls on the American naval officer commanding the port. The submarine departed during the afternoon. Her future movements were not disclosed. Commander Rose says that his submarine was submerged more than three days in 200 feet of water, and still has sufficient food to make the return trip. The crew numbers thirty. Newspapers are discussing the signicant arrival. Some expect an attack on shipping near 'American shores, to force Britain to send more cruisers. The New York Times’ Berlin correspondent states that Hindenburg is supporting Hollweg in opposition to ruthless submarining. Official—The British Embassy is watching developments with the closest interest. THE SCOTTISH BIRTH RATE. AN APPALLING DECREASE. LONDON, Oct. 8. A, Blue Book disclosed that the Scottish birth rate in 1915 is the; smallest since 1869, and 12,363 below the average for the last decade. A Royal Warrant provides that so»diers discharged for nervous breakdowns are to receive a gratuity under special circumstances of £IOO.

BRITISH AIRMEN.

DOBRUDJA OFFENSIVE CONTINUES, MACKENSEN REPULSED. PETROGRAD, Oct 8. A communique says; Fighting continues on the Centiuvka and Zlota rivers. The enemy attempted to re-cap-ture lost ground, hut four consecutive i counter-attacks were repelled with heavy losses. Our offensive continues in the Dobrudja. We occupied Karabaka ancr Besaul and repelled counter-attacks. DYE WORKS ERECTION. SANCTIONED IN BRITAIN. HUN FORMULAE DISCOVERED. ' LONDON, Oct. 5. The Ministry of Munitions has sanctioned the erection of large dye works at Nottingham. This is due to the discovery of the Hermsdorff formula of black dye for fine black cotton nonfiery. BRITISH CASUALTIES SMALL. RESULT OF POOLING EXPERTi ENCES. FOR EVERY THREE CASUALTIES TWO GERMAN PRISONERS TAKEN LONDON, October S. The Press Bureau says an authoritative source explains the comparatively small casualties during the recent fighting on the Somme. Experience has now taught Britishers to advance under the fire of artillery without rushing so fast as to dash into their barrage, or so cautiously as to lose the momentum of attack. Their advanced knowledge is duo to the constant and generous exchange of ideas and discoveries between the British and French armies. All experience is immediately pooled. After Martinquieh was taken the unburied Germans far outnumbered the British, belying everything that experience told about the reative expensiveboss of attack and defence. For every three British casualties ol all kinds at Thicpval, we prisonered two Germans. The simultaneous reduction of the casualty rate in both British and French armies proves the value of the Allied research. ARRIVED IN LONDON. MR MASSEY AND SIR JOSEPH WARD. INTERVIEWED ON LANDING. SOME INTERESTING STATEMENTS Received 9.15. LONDON, October 8. The Hon_ Mr Massey, interviewed in London, said—We are here representing a united community. There are practically no differences of opinion among New Zealanders regarding their duty in assisting the Empire in the crisis it is passing through. New Zealand was not less Imperialistic than any other part of His Majesty’s Dominions, and it was prepared to make any sacrifice to carry the struggle to a successful issue.

TO BE COUET-MARTIALLED. BY THE GERMANS. LONDON, Oct. 8. Two British naval airmen that fell in the German lines are to be courtmartialled because Tracer bullets were found in their possession. These are used by all belligerent machinegunners to correct the aim. The British Government, througn the American" Embassy, has protested, intimating that Tracer bullets were found in the Zeppelin brought Gown in Essex. DARING BRITISH AIRMEN. THE NOTED LQW-FLYERS. A GERMAN-NIGHTMARE. LONDON,. Oct. 5. Correspondents emphasise the daring of British airmen on their attacks on the rear of the German line at Douai and Lille, which disorganised the line for sending reinforcements to the Somme, and demoralisation was caused by their' mere approach. The low-flying Britishers have been me subject of a German divisional order. NEXT STEP COMMENCED. MOST VIOLENT BOMBARDMENT. ON THE NEXT STAGE. PARIS, Oct. S. There has raged an artillery battle for the past 36 hours. Most violent bombardment has extended beyond the recent front of attack to regions at Roye, Sassigny, and Noyon. The success of the French war loan is assured. .TURK DESERTIONS INCREASED.. SINCE THE DOBRUDJA FROSTS. A Russian communique states: We repelled a Turkish attack in the direction of Ognob. Deserters are arriving in large numbers; they report that desertions in the Turkish rear have considerably increased since they commenced the frosts. The situation in the Dobrudja and elsewhere is unchanged. - WHOLE OF LE SARS. NOW IN BRITISH HANDS. ALL COUNTER-ATTACKS REPULSED. LONDON, Oct. S. General Haig reports: We considerablyq advanced northward and northeast of Courcelette. A German counter-attack in the evening, northward of Les Boeufs recovered a small portion of their lost trenches. Elsewhere we secured our gains. We have taken the -whole of Le Sars and completely repulsed all German attacks on Schwaben redoubt, A WARNING TO OVER-SANGUINE PEOPLE. PETROGRAD, Oct. 5. A semi-official report warns the public against expecting rapid development of events in Volhynia and Galicia. Though the enemy positions are not so strong as in northern France, Hindenburg has thrown against Russia’s main forces nearly all his reserves. Every yard is guarded and must be fought for. We shall continue our operations with unabated energy. The statement concludes; There is hope of success in the Balkans at an early date. .. BRUSILOFF’S GREAT MOVE. .. PUSHING THROUGH GERMAN RESISTANCE. LONDON, Oct. 8. The “Morning Post’s” Petrograd correspondent says Brusiloff’s third great move is now irresistibly forcing its path through Germany’s desperate resistance between the Pripet ane Halicz. There is appalling unparallelled slaughter. German prisoners are arriving in thousands. 'Whole regiments have shrunk to single battalions during a few days’ fight. The Germans are unable to much longer bear such losses. Russia freely pours forward to inevitable victory new waves from her ocean of trained men.

HARD FIGHTING CONTINUES. RUSSIANS RELIEVE ROUMANIANS. LONDON, OGt. 8. The “Daily Chronicle’s” Petrograd correspondent says the hardest fighting continues west of Luck, near Brzezany, The Russian attacks were timed to coincide with energetic op-

erations in the Dobrudja, where, after the first reverses, , the campaign is promising for the Allies, who have recovered the initiative '

Sir Joseph Ward, endorsing what Mr Massey said, remarked that their one object was to co-operate with the centre in helping to strengthen the general position of ftie Empire, us a whole. There was no difference of opinion in New Zealand with respect to the imperative necessity for prosecuting the war to a victorious end Anything in the shape of premature peace would be regarded by the people as inimical to Empire’s best interests. Sir Joseph concluded by refering to New Zealand’s success in raising a war loan as a proof of her keenness, and that the matter was viewed from a practical standpont, In a comparatively young country, with important developmental work progressing, to have asked the people before the Avar to lend the country such a sum would have been next to impossible. The result of the loan shows what a depth of feeling is permeating the community in its desire to co-operate and to help the Mother-land with the snews of war equally wth men. It also proves' that economy is doing its share. Ncw r Zealand will continue right to the end to do its part. The Ministers, in reply to questions, emphasised the absence of labour troubles. Mr. Masey said there had been no difficulty whatever in finding recruits for reinforcements, as agreed, fully eighteen months ago, under the voluntary scheme. Sir Joseph Ward said the Compulsory Service Act was legally in force, though so far as we arc aware, it is not yet in actual operation. There had been no need to bring it into operation. Asked regarding wages and increased cost of living, Mr Masey stated, the majoritj’- of employers, from the Government downwards, had met the employees, and there had been no occasion for State interference. The country as a whole was very prosperous. RANDWICK .RACES. SYDNEY METROPOLITAN. QUINOLOGIST 1. Polycrates 2. Cetigne 3,