IN THE AIR.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 20 June 1917, Page 5

IN THE AIR.

THE GERMAN AIR RAIDS. STATEMENT AS TO REPRISALS. LONDON, June 18. Replying to questions re reprisals for the German raids, Mr. Bonar'Law said it was a mistake to assume that air raiding was confined to the enemy. Our air forces in France had raided German communications and other military objectives behind the lines, and with the increase of our air forces and the improvement of machines raiding OA«er a longer range was becoming more frequent. The Governent was consulting the military authorities and Sir Douglas Haig regarding the most effective methods of meeting the situation. Regarding reprisals, the Government had a perfectly open mind, in the sense that they intend to take steps ,not merely for damaging the enemy but for the prevention of raids like those which had recently taken place. GREECE. THE NEW KING'S PROCLAMATION WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO ; HIM. Received 9.15. a.m. WASHINGTON, June 19. The New York Sun's London correspondent states that King Alexander's proclamation pledges him to carry out •'•'the brilliant policy of my revered lather." There is a universal feeling amongst the Allies that if he follows his father's lead he should be instantly rejected. PRO-GERMAN OFFICIALS TO BE EJECTED. LONDON, June IS. In <thc House of Commons, '.Lord Cecil said that the protecting Powers did not intend to allow King Constantine or his "family to remain in Greece and were taking steps to eject Streit, Gounaris, Metaxis, Dousmains and other pro-German intriguers. King Constantino's domicile was under discussion. •

WHERE IS .CONSTANTINE?

LONDON, June 19

There are conflicting reports regarding King Constantine. Rome declares that he is resting at Messina. Diplomatic circles announce that the Allies are not interfering with his choice .of domicile. Paris learns that Constantine is going to Baden-Baden. ALLIES MAKING- .PROGRESS. LONDON, June IS. French Eastern Communique:—The British air service successfully bombarded Tumba railway station and several munition dumps. Our troops' movements in Thessaly continue. The Allies' communes in the neighbourhood of Larissa and Volo spontaneously supported the Vcnizelist Government, installing new civil authorities. SPANISH AFFAIRS. DISTURBING NEWS. LONDON, June 18. The "Daily Telegraph's" Rome correspondent says the Vatican has received very grave news from Spain regarding disturbances among the military force, which is shaken and lacks authority. Conflicts between Germanophiles and Interventionists complicate the situation. A new general strike has occurred. A fresh crisis is imminent. ON TKE SEA. WARNING TO SHIPPERS. LONDON, June 18. The Ministry of Shipping warns those arranging to charter British vessels after the war that he is unable to give an assurance that National requirements will permit it. BALTIC SHIPPING. LONDON, June 18. Lord Cecil, in the House of Commons announced that arangements had been concluded with Sweden to allow vessels to freely leave the Baltic. ANOTHER HUN HORROR. MANUFACTURING POISONED CANDY. Received 8.45 a.m. NEW YORK, June 19. The Rev. Byssehe, who- has returnee] from France, said: "I have proof that the Germans have manufactured and' '|tistr!ibutied ;poJsoned candy •, to soldiers in France and Belgium. I have seen the candy and its effects on children and the troops.