NURSE CAVELL, MARTYR.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 October 1915, Page 5

NURSE CAVELL, MARTYR.

ATTEMPTED JUSTIFICATION. THE HARD ROAD OF DUTY. A WORLD-WIDE CONSPIRACY. DEATH INSTANTANEOUS. Received Oct. 20, 6.5 p.m. New York, Oct. 20. Heir Zimmerman, German UnderSecretary for Foreign Affairs, in a message from Berlin states that the female sex, in law, has only one preference, namely, women in delicate condition, who must not be executed. Otherwise it is equal treatment for men and women. The evidence against Miss Cavell was so clear and convincing, and proved a well-considered world-wide conspiracy, rendering nine months' most valuable service to the enemy, that no courtmartial in the world could have given any other decision. Several girls were among our Russian prisoners, and if these had been killed in battle the world would not have called us cruel. Heedless of the world's verdict we must travel the hard road of duty. Be denies that an officer shot Miss Cavell. The official report states that the execution was in accordance witji the regulations, and the firing parfrv did not fire faultily. The physician attending testified that death was instantaneous at the first volley. PROPOSED HOMAGE. MEMORIAL SERVICE. Received Oct. 20, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 25. The National Liberal Club passed a resolution praying the King to appoint a day for the Empire's homage to Miss Cavell's memory. Great preparations are being made for a memorial service to Miss Cavell at St. Paul's. It is expected that 2500 uniformed nurses, the King, Queen, and Princess Mary will attend.