More Trouble in Germany

Taihape Daily Times, 10 December 1918, Page 5

More Trouble in Germany

VARIOUS FACTIONS CLASH. FIGHTING IN BERLIN. II IHII II HjlllHllipimi MACKENSEN'S TROOPS SURRENDER -o* BRITISH ENTER COLOGNE. /'• WELCOMED AS DELIVERERS.

A PROPHECY THAT CAME TRI/E. CO-OPERATION BETWEEN BRITAIN AND AMERICA. Received 9.55 a.m. NEW YORK, Dec 9. The Rimes’ Washington correspondent states Mr. in a speech, referred to an incident in 1911, when Admiral Sims declared at the Lord Mayor’s vdinner that the British Empire could count on the United States, if threatened by an enemy. He said Admral Sims had proved a true prophet, and added that an outstanding blessing as a result of the war was the perfect, cooperation, sympathy, and comradeship of America and British navies, which must continue to work together in order to preserve the freedom of the seas. MACKENSEN’S TROOPS SURRENDER. Received 8.40 a.m. . AMSTERDxiM, Dec 9. A message from Budapest states Mackensen’s troops in Harmanhave surrendered arms to the French general, others to the Hungarian authorities. AMERICA’S NAVAL PROGRAMME. Received 11.10 a.m. WASHINGTON. Dec 9. The New York Times’ Washington correspondent states Mr. Daniels’ annual report urged Congress to adopt a three-year naval programme at a cost of six thousand million dollars. The programme proposed the building of 156 vessels, including ten battleships and six battle cruisers. In future American dreadnoughts and battle cruisers will be armedi with sixteeninch guns. BRUTALITY TO BRITISH PRISONERS. Received 9.50 a.m. Australians arriving at Ripon from Germany state that prior to their removal in Juno Allied long-range shell fire caused eleven casualties, including seven deaths, among a working party ofJ British prisoners, of which four Australians were wounded. Signaller Dawkins, of the 56th Battalion, relates that between November 1916, and March 1917, British prisoners, including four Australians, were kept at Queant for six weeks without a wash or change of clothes. The daily ration was a quarter loaf and a litre of soup made from horse flesh and turnips. When removed to Ecourt in March only eighty were left. A number died, and the rest were taken to Germany sick and incapacitated.

THE “TIGER” THREATENS GERMANY. Received 8.55 a.m. PARIS, Dec 9. M. 'Clemenceau wirelessed a threatening note to Germany regarding the attacks on French prisoners. BRITISH ADVANCE ON COLOGNE. WELCOMED AS DELIVERERS. Received 8.40 a.m. LONDON, Dec 9. A correspondent accompanying the British advance on Cologne says there is the extraordinary spectacle of the inhabitants generally welcoming the army as deliverers rather than as conquerors, insuring protection against revolutionaries’ lawlessness and pillage. The people’s pronounced preference for British troops indicates a fear lest French and , Belgians should retaliate for outrages in their countries. This fear is groundless, as the behaviour of the Franco-Belgians is proving exemplary. REPATRIATED AUSTRALIANS. SOME EXPERIENCES. Received 9.20 a.m. LONDON, Dec 6. The majority 'of Australians arriving at Ripon were captured at Bullecourt, Fleurbaix, and in minor engagements. One party was coal-shift-ing at Bremen w T hen the armistice was signed. The Soldiers’ and Workmen’s Council immediately gave them passes into Holland, and paid their railway fares. Another party sent from Sasshitz via Copenhagen to Leith were mostly engaged in coal-heaving at Baltic ports. They downed tools when the armistice was signed, and were sent to Sassnitz. They received a cordial welcome at Copenhagen. The majority, after being prisonered, were compelled to work behind the lines, within range of the Allied shells, until June 21st. They were then removed after an intimation from their captors that reprisals had been abandoned. CHINESE AFFAIRS. NEW YORK, Doc. 8. The New York Times’ Pekin correspondent states: American, British, French, Italian and Japanese Ministers had audience with the President, Hsus Chis Chang- urging the Chinese Governmnt to end the civil wav. Similar representations were made to the Canton Government, with a statement that the action did not imply the resignation of the Independence Southern * Government; CHILE AND PERU. MINISTERIAL STATEMENT. Received 10.45 a.m. NEW YORK, Dec 9. The United Press Santiago correspondent states he interviewed Chilian Foreign Minister Borgone, who said Chile will but carry out the treaty of 1883 with Peru, but fears the result of aplebiscite to determine the disposition of Taxana and Arica. Peru quarrels with the methods of voting and qualifications lof voters. We await developments with equanimity. OFFER OF MEDIATION. Received 11.10 a.m. WASHINGTON, Deo 9. Dispatches from Santiago state the Chilian Council Ministers is considering the acceptance offer of mediation by the United States in connection with the dispute with Peru,

BUSSO-S&VEDISH RELATIONS

STOCKHOLM, Dee. 8. The Swedish Government has recalled consular and diplomatic representatives in Russia, except two officials of the legation. The Government has also withdrawn the privilege of despatching and receiving couriers from Vorowsky, the Soviet Government representative, because he abused the privilege by imparting Bolshevist literature from Russia. The Government has suggested that Yorowsky and other Soviet legationers leave Sweden. Swedes Russia are advised to return home. SHIPS TOR NEW ZEALAND. LONDON, December S. Numerous steamers are being diverted for the purpose of repatriating and New Zealanders, including a number of large insulated vessels, also many liners never previously at the Antipodes. Considerable tonnage will be available in March and April to lift the Imperial Governments purchases of dairy produce, wheat and wool. 3