THE WAR.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 November 1915, Page 8

THE WAR.

SATURDAY'S NEWS. ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE. By Cable.—Press Association—Copyright London, Nov. 12. Nearly all the great industrial centres are almost wholly devoted to munitnn works. The biggest part of the Go\ernment's colossal task of proviitng u torrent of ammunition is accomplished. The organisation h almost completed. The great railway companies ha-'c pi.t aside their own work and placed i!ieir workshops at the Government's disposal for the manufacture of war material. There is a marvellous concentration of energy, and the huge armament works are working night and day. Experts declare that Sheffield is the vastest arsenal in the world, easily surpassing Essen.

The steamer Rhineland was sunk. One was saved and twenty-three are missing. Dr. Dillon does not share the Ttal'an opinion that a Graeco-Bulgarian agreement lias already been concluded, nor does he believe that Greece will assail the Allies under any circumstances. An Exchange telegram from Bucharest states that the British and French are pursuing the Bulgarians north arid east of Veles. There have been enormous Bulgarian losses of men and material. Athens unofficially confirms the news. Mr, Stanley Washburn states that 1 .Sweden is pro-German because of tlie ceaseless enemy propaganda which have dominated the principal channels of publicity. The Court and military party are undoubtedly pro-German, The Germans are playing on the traditional terror of Russia, and no efforts of the Allies can alter it. Opinion is not in favor of Britain because of the restrictions on Swedish trade. The Socialist Party is openly for the Allies, but is not sufficiently strong to dominate tlie policy of the country; nevertheless it exercises a restraining influence and prevents the jeopardisation of neutrality. The Swedes did not think that the German successes, which are regarded as extraordinary, are likely to shorten the war.

Bulgarian deserters are arriving in Roumania. in considerable numbers, and declare that they will not fight against the Russians. Petrograd, Nov. 12. Documents found on German prisoners and the dead show that the commanders sustained the troops during the pursuit with promises that Russia would boot sue for peace. Furlough permits dated August state that if peace with Russia was signed during the currency of the permit the holder would not return to the front, but rejoin at the depot. Copenhagen, Nov. 12. It is believed that five British submarines have reached the Baltic during the last fortnight. Rome, Nov. 12. A cynical incident in connection with the torpedoing of the France was that while the submarine was shelling the transport a German was calmly cine- j matographing the scene. ' , II Secolo states that Italy h.is agreed actively to co-operate in the Balkans Amsterdam, Nov 12. A German communique says:—"We crossed the first mountain ridge south of Kraljevo and advanced to Dupci, in the Rasina Valley, and to Vibare, further east." New York, Nov. 12. Dr. Joseph Goricar, formerly Austrian Consul at San Francisco, publishes charges that all the Austro-Hungamn Embassies in the United States are engaged in fomenting plots to destroy munition factories and cause strike-.;. The Department of Justice is investigating. Melbourne, Nov 12. In the House, Mr Cook warmly approved Mr. Hughes' visit to England. 'He said lie was convinced that war proposals in Australia would be benefited by the presence of a responsible Minister at the seat of Empire. He pledged the Opposition's support to any action the Government considered necessary during Mr. Hughes' absence. Sydney, Nov 12. The city gave a great reception to the Gilgandra route marchers. The last stage, from Ashfield, of the 322 miles' tramp was a triumphal procession. The route was beflagged and lined with residents. The recruits were travelstained and laden with booty gathered in the towns en route, including handsome cheques for comforts. The men swung through the dense crowds in the city with a soldierly bearing to the Domain, where the Parliamentary leaders welcomed them. Mr. Cann congratulated them on reaching the end of the first section of their march, as he understood their destination was Berlin.

Starting with thirteen recruits, they reached the city 2C3 strong. The enthusiasm aroused by the city demonstration added considerably to their ranks. The 108 th and 109 th lists include the following:—Wounded: Private J. H. Willenbrook (in hospital at Hellouan). Ill: Lance-Corporal R. W. Dick and Gunner W. H. Taylor. Disembarked at Malta: Privates B. F. Young and J. Dawe (since embarked for England). Missing: C. W Ilailwood. Returned to duty: Sergeant W. G. Lawson (previously reported wounded). Captain Bean, cabling on October 29, says the chief incident in the slow trench warfare is the enemy's spasmodic bombardment. Making suggestions as to the sending of gifts to soldiers, he says the amount of thieving before the articles reach the troops is phenomenal. Of £9OOO worth for the canteen, £SOO worth melted before arrival. Out of £IOOO worth of gifts for Australians onetenth was stolen.