EULOGY OF ANZACS

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 219, 27 January 1917, Page 5

EULOGY OF ANZACS

. VON WEIGAND INTERVIEWED. GERMAN APPRECIATION OF THE ANZACS, a MOST DARING OF ALL. CONTEMPTUOUS AUSTRALIANS Received 8.55. NEW YORK, Jan. 26. Herr von Wcigand the most famous American correspondent in Germany, who is on a brief visit to New York, gave an exclusive interview to the Australian Press Association. He said: "We have seen the Anzacs ’ action on the West Front, and,' have nothing but praise for their bravery and initiative, and German officers have expressed unqualified admiration for the Australians. Crown Prince Rupprecht told me the Australians and New Zealanders ■were the most daring of the British troops. Prince Rupprecht, as a mountaineer, appreciated the colonial’s contempt. of obstacles, yet he said the recklessness of the Colonials sometimes led them unnecessary losses. Whereas other troops utilised all available cover, the Australians -charged s in the open, indifferent, even contemptuous of danger. During the advance at Loos the general spoke with admiratitm on Hie perfection of every detail in the Australian plans in taking - trenches. Yon Weigand met many prisat Guillemont. The Tommies willingly sold me helmets and other souvenirs, but I noticed twenty or thirty aloof, who contemptuously refused to sell anything; they were Australians. I did not see many Australians in the prison camps. Prince Rupprecht asked one: * ‘ How are you faring?” He replied: “Not bad; we did not expect beef steaks daily.” Von Weigand considers the war will last throughout 1617, and believes the 4 British and French will make a gigantic effort on th e West Front in the Spring, and the Germans are planning the most extensive defences. If the 'Allies have no success on the West Front, they will transfer the offensive to another field —most probably the Balkans. GERMANY NOT STARVING. TON TIEPITZ IN EXILE. WHY THE PIECE NOTE 'WAS LAUNCHED. Received Yon Weigand, continuing, said: “Germany was experiencing most severe winter, privations and sufferings, but not starvation. Economic conditions hamper but will not fatally effect the military situation. The Tirpitzites influence was greatly exaggerated. Ex-JMinisters in Germany had no influence, owing to the excessive jealousy of their successors. Admiral von Tirpitz was practically in exile. I recently visited him at Saint Blasscn in the Black Forest, living her-mit-like in a small villa. Von Weigand docs not think thenwill be ruthless submarining, because the big four (the Kaiser, Hindcnburg, Ludcndorff, and Hollweg) do not approve, believing it will be likely to cause a rupture of the relations with America. Germany launched the peace driv c for psychological and political reasons. She was not sanguine of success, but considered it w 7 orth while owing to the possibility of averting the Allies’ threatened offensive. ’ ’ T AR LOSSES. TOTAL £1,197.000,000. A i NEW YORK, Jan 25. 1 The National Trade Commission’s report estimates the losses of European property as a result of (lie war (excluding shipping) amount to £l,.197,000,000, but most of the material ■Ajpgs is readily repairable. Germany Will be at a serious disadvantage a Her the war because she will be compelled to import raw materials before she commences her exports.

BY GERMANS AND BRITISH GERMANY NOT STARVING \ WAR WILL LAST THROUGH 1017 V RIOTS AT IiUSSELCORF GERMAN’S HEAVY SUBMARINE LOSSES

' ON THE WESTERN FRONT. BRITISH SUCCESSES. LONDON, Jan. 2G. Sir Douglas Haig reports: We made a successful raid at noon in the neighbourhood of Hulluch. Many of the enemy were killed and some taken prisoners. We drove off two raiding parties last night eastward of Fauquissart. A third ; party reached our trench eastward of Ypres, but was immediately driven out ! and our position re-established. There is much aerial activity. A FRENCH COMMUNIQUE. i I i 1 PARIS, Jan. 26. A French communique states: A German organisation of batteries in the region of Lunevillc and HartmansWeilerkopf, was destructively bom- | barded. I There is a fairly lively artillery struggle in Upper Alsace. | j “WE WILL WIN.” ! NEW YORK, Jan. 26. The “New York Times’s” London correspondent has had an interview with General Maurice, who said he wanted to correct a seeming impression in America that the French and British had reached the limit of their ■ ability in the West and were unable j to push on. Huch an idea was entirely I false. The whole British army, from I the high command downwards, had the | positive conviction that the 'Allies . would advance in the spring until the j Germans on the West front were uttcr- ! ly routed j The Correspondent: “That means you expect a decisive victory on the West front 1 7 ’ General Maurice: “There is not the slightest doubt in the minds of the commanders. We believe we have j ;cached a point of superiority over, the I enemy, and are able to drive back and j vanquish the Germans. It will be a j campaign to the bitter end. We are j going to win..'” j ALLIED NAVAL CONFERENCE COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING REACHED. PARIS, Jan 25. Admiral Lecaze, who attended the Allied Naval Conference in London, states that important discussions took j place regarding the most effective con- ! duct of operations and unity of action, which resulted in a complete understanding. LONDON, Jan 25. The Admiralty reports that during the last few days an important Naval Conference was held at the Admiralty between British, French and Italian Admir-alties. It discussed the naval policy in the Mediterranean. Britain’s delegates were Sir E. Carson, Admiral Jellicoe, Commanders Halsey and Oliver. France’s delegates were Lacaze, Debon, Fatou and De Lostende. Italy’s delegates were Corsi. Marzolo, and Captain Divillarey. Moreover, Signor Dallolio, Italian Minister for Munitions, M. De Joly (French Director of shippng), Signor Ancona (Italian Under Secretary of Transports) attended; also naval and civilian experts. Mr. Lloyd George indicated proposals which the B’ritish Government was of opinion would tend to closer co-ordin-ation and more effective unity of action by the Allied forces in the Mediterranean. The results were entirely satisfactory and the decisions important, besides naval operations .the use of shipping, the control of trade routes and other cognate problems. AUSTRIA AND HUNGARY. GENEVA, Jan. 25. An official message from Vienna says a compromise between Austria and Hungary has been concluded for a period of twenty years.

PEACE OVERTURES. PRESIDENT WILSON’S SPEECH. A HSTKO-HUNGABIAN SYMPATHY. AMSTERDAM, Jan. 25. Count Tisza, alluding in the Hungarian House of Deputies to President Wilson ’s speech, said the Central Powers sympathised with any effort to re-cs-tablish peace, therefore they were inclined to continue to exchange peace thoughts with the American Govern- -• The Entente aimed at dividing Austria and Turkey, proving that the Entente was the real obstacle to peace. The Entente’s avowed war aims showed that the Entente wanted peace with conquest, making an unbridgeable gulf between the Entente’s and the Central Powers’ viewpoints. He added that the existence of the Austro-Hungarian Government offered the best guarantee for the fr.ee development of the principl of nationality in south-eastern Europe. WILSON’S NEW ROLE. WASHINGTON, Jan 25. President Wilson, replying to deputation, said that he was opposed to conscription, but favoured a professional standing array. WHO SHOULD NEGOTIATE FOR PEACE? Received 9.15. OTTAWA, Jan 26. Senator Pope has introduced a. resolution in the Senate that only nations participating in the war participate in the peace negotiations. He held the view that nations which have taken no part in the war ■were taking a liberty in suggesting a settlement. He thought Canada should express an opinion as to who was entitled to sit in any peace negotiations. Unless Wilson’s efforts for peace meet with great er success than his efforts in Mexico the world would have to look for a new man and new methods. IMPERIAL CONFERENCE OVERSEAS ADVICE NEEDED. LONDON, Jan 25. Mr. Lloyd George, interviewed by a correspondent of the United CableService respecting the work of the Imperial War Council, said that he had urgently invited the Dominion Premiers because he desired their advice and assistance in coining to decisions as to the conduct of the war. The negotiations for peace were regarded by me Council as the beginning of a new epoch in the history of the Empire. Hie war had changed us and taught us more than we were yet able to unde: stand. It had opened a new age for us. “We want to go into that age togetner with our fellows from overseas just as we have gone through the darkness and shed blood and treasure together,” said the Prime Minister, who added that nothing affecting the Dominions in the conduct of the war or in the negotiations for peace would be excluded from the purview of the Council’s meetings. Domestic matters affecting the United Kingdom would be the only reservation.. Replying to a question whether the discussions would include the fate of j the German colonies, Mr. Lloyd j George said “That is one of the obj vious questions, but many other questions are of equal moment. All will be thrashed out, and the war policy I of the Empire clearly defined, besides I post-war questions, such as domobilisj ation, the emigration of our people to different parts of the Empire, the settlement of our soldiers on land, and commerce and industry.’ 5 ' In reply to another question he said that he could not hesitate to break precedents at such a time. The Empire had thrown itself to its very soul into the war, and it would be failing in its duty if it did not take every possible step to see that its leaders gel together from time to time. RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN. A UNIQUE INTERLUDE. J GERMANS AND RUSSIANS HUNT WOLVES. Received 9.45. | PETROGRAD, Jan 26. Packs of hungry wolves infest the Polesie front, and soldiers are beating them off with machine guns. rn some cases Germans joined the Russians fighting wolves. Recently Rus-so-Germans suspended a Hot encounter and organised a joint hunt, and drove off wolves, afterwards returning to the trenches. There was no treachery. ENEMY’S FOOD SHORTAGE. RIOTS AT DU3SELDORPP. AMSTERDAM, Jan. 20. German deserters state' that there were famine riots at Dusscldorf last week. Crowds stoned the burgomaster. The military killed twenty and wounded many.

ON THE SEA. HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES IN SMALL CRAFT. Received 1010. LONDON, Jan. 26. The Daily Mail ’s correspondent states that the petty officers and men on 009 stranded at Yrauiden, admit that the German smaller craft have been rapidly used up during the last battle, and at the battle of Jutland, and that submarine losses are heavy, necessitating a much replacement, but the latter is legarded as worth while. IMAGINARY GERMAN CLAIMS. LONDON, Jan 25. A German official message states that U 69 received a direct hit on the bridge. The captain, Max Schultz, who has been in command of the flotilla since the beginning of the war, was killed with two officers and a few others. The steering gear was damaged causing the destroyer to collide with another ship. U 69 was seriously damaged, and ran into Ymuiden unmolested. A ship which had previously been rammed by U 69 continued to participate in the light, ramming and seriously damaging an English destroy er, which a German aeroplane subsequently reported to be sinking. The German vessel escaped at reduced speed, and reached the German point d’appui. A third ship encountered numerous enemy destroyers, and attacking, immediately sank a large destroyer with a torpedo at close range. She reached port in safety. The JB'ritish Admiralty reiterates its statement that the only British casualty was the destroyer which was torpedoed aifd sunk as previously cabled. BRITAIN STEADILY DESTROYING SUBMARINES.

LONDON, Jan 26. The Daily Chronicle’s export says there is a strong suspicion that the British navy is destroying many more enemy submarines than is officially announced. The Admiralty does not publish the lists. It is certain, however, that the enemy is building submarines faster than they are bei. destroyed, and our tonnage losses are increasing. Germany claims that she sank 300,000 British tons in November and 419,166 tons in December, and a total since the war of 2,947,475 tons. Official British figures admit the loss of 787,575 tons from January to October. The tonnage of the new British ships launched during the war until September 30 is 1,873,985. Building was never more rapid than now. Nearly fifty standardised cargo steamers which are now being constructed, represent half a million tons. The United States is building at the rate of over 100,000 tons monthly. CAPTURED CREWS NERVESTRUNG.

Received 9.55. PERNAMBUCO, Jan 26. Captured crews state that the St. Theodore kept the raider company until she transferred her pi isoners to the Yarrowdale. The St. Theodore’s crew were placed aboard Hie raider 'and the former went off raiding on the 20th December. When the Mount Temple sank many ■bores swam to the raider, and were shot from the deck. The captives were badly nervestrung because they were confined to watertight compartment during the various chases. GERMAN SHELLS ON SUFFOLK COAST. Received 11.25, .LONDON, Jan 26. Official: A small unidentified German vessel approached the Suffolk coast yesternight, and fired shells. There were no casualties and insignificant damage. NORWAY’S NEUTRALITY. [ GOVERNMENT WARNS PEOPLE. CHRISTIANIA Jan. 25. An official message concerning the Anglo-Norwogiau disputes and the Go- ! venunont investigation 'into the |a]Jloged illegal export of fish, says it seems probable that the minor officials did not control the export with proper care. More stringent measures have boon ordered. The Government impresses upon all persons that serious difficulty may arise unless they observe (international agreements. /The Government considers that 'Britain and) Norway view the copper agreement differently. Norway always observed it according to her interpretation. SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY. LONDON, Jan. 26, The Imperial College of Science and Technology hag decided to invite the | co-operation of the Dominion Crown i Colonies. The College’s workq is main- j ly directed to the application of science | to industrial pursuits.

THE ROUMANIAN CAMPAIGN. INDIGNANT FOREIGN MINISTERS. I Received 10.10. LONDON, Jan. 2d. \ Mr Bourchier, writing from .Jassy, j states that there is great indignation | at Germany 's removal of lorelgu Mln--1 isters from Bucharest. Doubtless the American Legation sanctioning the investigation and discovery of packages of explosives, and microbes of danger, nus diseases found buried m the German Legation. Neutrals' presence is also not° desired pending the meeting of the Kaiser and his allies. GREECE. GREEK APOLOGY FOR ATHENS OUTRAGES. ATHENS, Jan 23. The Greek Government -has handed the Allies a Note formally expressing regret for the events of December 1 and 2. FRENCH SECRET SESSION. Received 10.10. PARIS. Jan 20. The "Chamber of Deputies has approved of a secret session to discuss Macedonia events in Athens on December 1. INDIAN SERVICES COMMISSION.

I CONCESSIONS TO INDIA. Received 10.10. ' LONDON, Jan 2G. The report of Lord Islington’s Indian Services Commission, appointed in 1916, has been published. It recommends' changes whereby Indians shall receive a far greater number of executive posts in the various administrative branches, until ultimately they hold a minimum of one -fourth. It urges educational development to enable India to supply a number to the scientific and technical service. A notable change in recruiting Indian civil servants in England consists of lowering the eligible age five years to enable the recruits to receive longer specialised training. BRITISH WAR LOAN. LONDON, Jan 25. Sir Joseph Ward will address Victory War Loan meetings at Eastborne, Sunderland, West Hartlepool, and Stoke-on-Trent. Received 10.10. LONDON, Jan 26. Banks predict an amazing war loan total. The Carnegie Trust has invested £6,500.000. ( LABOUR CONFERENCE. Received 11.25. LONDON, Jan 2(5. The Labour Conference passed a resolution that British plenipotentiaries at the Peace Conference should include an adequate number of Labour Commoners. All British representatives should work for'the formation of an international League of Peace, as advocated by President Wilson, and the adoption by all States of legislation insuring proper labour conditions on standards approved by accredited trades unions of the respective countries, JAPANESE PARLIAMENT. TOKIO, Jan 25. The Emperor.' has dissolved the House of Representatives and thus ! warded off a vote of uo-confidence. | Two men with swords attempted to I assassinate Yukioozaki, the Constituj tional Loader. THE POLITICAL CRISIS. Received 1 9.55. TOKIO, Jan 26. The political crisis has arisen over the question of the constitutionality of the present minority of the Government. Baron Montoao, Foreign Minister, re-affirmed the solidarity of the Anglo Japanese alliance. The speech was mainly devoted to the Chinese-Japan-ese relations. He admitted previous mistakes, and declared that Japan must dissociate herself from Chinese j factions. He re asserted Japan’s I friendship towards China. :

JAPANESE .FINANCES. Received IQ.lo. TOKIO, Jan 36. The Budget introduced into the Diet provides the application of £8,000,000 to foreign markets from sinking fund, the issue of nearly £14,000,000 for dcmtstio loans, and £1,500,000 as a supplementary naval vote. .Last year the foreign trade was a record, the exports amounting to £112,000,000, and imports to £75,000,000 sterling.

NEW ZEALANDERS AT THE FRONT. LORD NORTHCLIFFE S OPINION. Received 12 5. LONDON .f:m. 2u. Lord Norrhcliffo, writing from Hrit it>li Sicndquartens. say;: 'Before the days when (lie Strand begin to bo decorated with tall yo i 14- men in kinds' from the Domini >1?. we thought the New Zealand annv Ut Franco a prim/ of the wonderful phyjiqne uf t*.«• <.- dinury Now Zesil.uido;. ilie-e is -nrth'ng in the cli ,i:re of New Zealvd which makes things grow. Tin Now Zealand army ig a compact, well--0 quip pod family, mostly open-air men. Perhaps they were advantaged by their fighting instincts being kept alive bv the Maori wars. Whilst the women's suffrage proved them militant :n a just cause, New Zealand women are as anxious as the most- eager of the Allies to quell Prussianism. I found New Zealanders in the muddiest and doodiest scenes imaginable. The streams were swollen into rivers, rivers into lakes, and in the cold, drab and cheerless surroundings General Russell’s headquarters were partly submerged. General Russell, who is a typical New Zealand gentleman, is a sheep farmer, with harsh ways for Prussians. After lunch wo travelled for miles in snowy slush on the Flanders roads. The Maoris are excellently working as pioneers to the battalion. General Haig, who has just reviewed the New Zealanders, praised the men enthusiastically to me, but I wag not prepared to size those handsome fellows. Ho adds: General Godlcy told me that their good health and physique enables the New Zealand ors to stand the rigours of the northern winters. The Anzacs miss the sunshine but do not grumble. The New Zealanders occupy fair line, and stretch their billets, rest camps and lines of communications to the back a long way, forming a little New Zealand world in France. War lectures are a great feature behind the lines, where the New Zealanders closely follow the technical expositions, use of complicated weapons, and all subjects of modern warfare. If anything could have saved Gallipoli it would have been the fine work of the Australians, New Zealanders and the 2!)th Division; but it was not until the Somme that the Anzacs had a chance of participating in a great success. Some experts regard the preliminary training at Home of New Zealanders as too long, which might, wisely be curtailed, finishing their ac-

t.ual training in the wan zone, where the troops learn quicker, and arc also tanglit the newest devices and manoeuvres. The Dominion troops have fourteen weeks' hard drill in England, before they arrive in France. The instructors' only complaint is that the Anzacs are not taught the right kind of bayonet practice. The New Zealanders' organisation in France works like a well-oiled machine. Although New Zealand's army is only a microcosm in General Haig’s wonderful force, it gives a fine idea of what a model British army should bo. NEW ZEALANDERS KILLED. Received 10.10 LONDON, Jan. 26. Lieut. Sol wyn Coldham Williams, of the Field Artillery, son of Mr Goo-ge Willians, has been killed. SHORTAGE OF COAL. Received 11.25. PARIS, Jan 26. The shortage and the exorbitant prices of coal intensify the effect of the severe frost. Coal costs 10s per cwt. The Government is taking steps to meet the dearth. The canals in Paris have begun to freeze, farther handicapping coal transport.