IN THE AIR.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 27 April 1917, Page 5

IN THE AIR.

THE FUTURE OF AVIATION. A COMMITTEE APPOINTED. Received 13.15. LONDON, April 2G. In the House of Commons Mr Baird, in introducing the aviation estimates, said there would be, after the war, a vast number of machines and trained pilots. The industry which had been built up for war could not be neglected in peace timos. A committee has been established to consider the question, with Lord Northcliffe as Chairman, representatives of the two services, the Board of Trade, Post Office, Colonial Office, Customs, Teasury, and the Dominions.

GERMANY’S INTERNAL TROUBLES.

Received 10.15. *' AMSTERDAM, April 26. German newspapers disclose a chaotic political situation. While the army leaders are boasting of victories on the West front, the situation in Germany is characterised by disunion, rising class hatred, and unprecedented industrial unrest. Strikes are undoubtedly more serious and prolonged than is admitted. Work has not yet been fully resumed. STORMY SCENES IN REICHSTAG. Received 10.15. i % AMSTERDAM, April 26. After a stormy meeting the 'Reichstag adjourned, despite the Socialists demanding an immediate debate on home and foreign affairs. Both Socialist groups voted against the Government.

It is evident there has been a strong rally of reactionary forces, which still intend to couple peace with annexations and indemnities. The reactionaries have exercised such pressure,on the Government that Count von Bethmann Hollweg has thrown over panGerman newspapers and angrily denounced the Socialists’ peace proposals.

Professor Scheidemanu, i|he Kaiser’s confidential adviser, states that a peace that leaves us without;gain of territory and without colonies would be treason towards the future of Germany. It would be impossible for Germany to bear the load of taxes If there were no indemnities. Schiedemann angrily denounced th e adjournment of the Reichstag. He says a holy war i s being- preached throughout the world against Germany, opening the prospect that the decade’s fighting will end in Germany’s total destruction. On the other hand the Russian revolution opens the prospect of a speedy world peace. This ideal of a Socialist Russian revolution fills many millions of Germans with satisfaction. Received 10.25. AMSTERDAM, April 2G. Count von Bethmann Hollweg has instructed the Governors of Federal States to take proceedings against the authors of the munitioneers’ strike, which he describes as dishonourable and perfidious, and the offenders will be subjected to the greatest possible punishment. PROPAGANDA OF REPUBLICANReceived 10 a.m. WASHINGTON, April 26. The State Department has been informed that the Germans have formed a committee in Switzerland to propagate Republicanisnr work for peace. Meyer, a former editor of the Berlin Morgen Post, is believed to be the leader.

From other sources the State Department learng the Germans are increasingly anxious for peace. B'read rations have been reduced. The stnko of 250,000 labourers at Berlin is ready an anti-war move. GENERAL GABLES Received 9.5. COPENHAGEN, April 26. Twenty thousand participated in the Socialist demonstration at Malmoe, and pa sod a resolution demanding a treaty with. England facilitating exports and imports; also an eight hour day, and the exemption of small incomes from taxation.