PEACE MOVEMENT.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 22 September 1917, Page 5

PEACE MOVEMENT.

A NOTABLE ARTICLE, HOW PEACE MAY COME. Received 10.5 a.m. AMSTERDAM Sept. 21. In a notable article the Munchener Neustcn Nachrichten says that Germany still holds Belgium firmly, and this fact must be the starting - point' for .negotiations. But Belgium cannot bo considered separately, but must be settled with all other war problems. Germany is ready to renounce territorial and economic conquests if her enemies are ready likewise to do so. Belgium specially interests Britain, and Germany would be willing to restore its independence under guarantees of neutrality and the rights of the various nationalities. The article is attracting much attention, as it is understood to represent the official view.

GENERAL CABLES CONTROL OF WORLD'S SUGAR SUPPLY. Received 8.55. WASHINGTON, Sept 21. The New York World says an Allied Committee of five members has been appointed to control and distribute the world’s sugar supply. CANADIAN CONSCRIPTION. A PATRIOTIC CONGRESS. Received 8.55. OTTAWA, Sept 21. The Trades and Labour Congress of Canada, dealing with the principle of compulsory military service, passed a resolution that they do not deem it right or patriotic in Labour’s interest to interfere to prevent the Government obtaining the desired recruits by means of conscription. HEMP AND SISAL PRICES FIXED Received 11.25. LONDON, Sept 21. The Army Council has fixed th maximum price for New Zealand; hemp and sisal fibre in order to • cure to the farmers binder twine at a reasonable price. TKS SUKHOMLIN-OFF TRIAL. PETEOGRAD, September 21. At the Sukhomlinoff trial, the Public '■’rosocutor urged that treason had been "•roved Shady characters who sur--oundod the accused would be charged ith espionage