THE ALLIES' REPLY.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 219, 29 December 1916, Page 5

THE ALLIES' REPLY.

TO BE SENT IN A FEW DAYS. WHAT THE ALLIES ARE FIGHTING FOR. Received 10.25. LONDON, Dec 28. The "Dailiy Telegraph" says the Allies' reply to the German Note has been drawn up as originally drafted at Paris, and which all the Allies approved. There will be a few days' delay owing to alterations. It is expected it will shortly be sent to the Central Powers via President Wilson. The Note, which is lengthy, sets out in plain words why the Allies are fighting, and points out the permanent termination of Germany's regime of op--1 pression is only possible by guaran- ' tees different from the past paper guarantees. A second Note, replying to President Wilson's proposals, is in course of preparation. It will emphasise the importance of the destruction of the economic ascendancy which Germany sought to force upon Europe, America, and the world. CANNOT SURRENDER POTENTIAL VICTORY. LONDON, Dec. 23. The "Daily Telegraph" says the Allies' reply to the German note is that they cannot surrender a potential victory. Peace would be a German peace unless Prussian militarism is broken. EFFECT OF NOTES IN" RUSSIA. Received 11.20. PETROGRAD, Dec. 28. In consequence of the receipt of the peace notes, subscriptions to the war loan are increasing. GERMANY'S ACCOMMODATING SPIRIT. Received 11.20 AMSTERDAM, Dec. 28. The Vossiche Zeitung says: We believe the ■ question of the Dardanelles ■can. be solved satisfactorily for Russia without continuing the fighting. Germany and: Austria replied to Switzerland in similar: terms to their reply to America. Turkey's reply to the American note is similar to the Central Powers'. RUSSIA'S REPLY TO PEACE. UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER. Received 11.20. LONDON, Dec 28. The Morning Post's correspondent states Russia's reply to Germany's peace proposals have been formulated in agreement with the Allies. It is understood there that the reply substantially informs Germany that her only chance of peace is unconditional surrender. AUSTRIA MIGHT NEGOTIATE SEPARATE PEACE. Received 11.30. LONDON, Dec 28. The "Daily News" correspondent at Geneva states that a party of Austrian diplomatists have here. It is believed that Austria, though unwilling to desert Germany, is prepared to negotiate direct with England and France. Her idea is that as Austria and England and France have not yet met in actual hostilities, they might discuss evacuation questions at a full conference of belligerents, preferably in Geneva. A SECOND AMERICAN NOTE. TO EXPLAIN THE FIRST. Received 11.20 LONDON, Dec. 28. The "Manchester Guardian" declares: A second American note has been received in London explanatory of the first. The note docs not alter the Allies' attitude. POLISH AUTONOMY. GERMAN RECRUITING IN POLAND A COMPLETE FAILURE. Received 10.55 ZURICH, Dec 28. German recruiting in Poland is a complete failure, only 200 having volunteered since 19th November, and 67 in Warsaw. BELGIAN DEPORTATIONS. PASSIVE RESISTANCE. Received 10.55 HAVRE, Dec 28. The Belgian population are determined to continue passive resistance to Germans' forcible recruiting. A Belgian circular, issued at Brussels, declares: We do not yield to the requisition of the Germans; they must take us one by one from our homes.