GERMANY.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 December 1915, Page 3

GERMANY.

A NEUTRAL'S VIEWS Milan, Dee. 23. II Secolo prints a foir-rolumn interview with a famous Scandinavian litterateur who spent four months in Germany studying the military, economic and moral situation. He declares that there is no downheartedness, as all the outward and visible facts serve to delude the people. Nevertheless there is a universal subconscious disquietude springing from the blank uncertainty of what the morrow may bring forth. The Oennnn ne n i)l" maintain that the enemy is beaten, but not tamed. They feel that they can rely upon their military force and endure the economic pinch for some time, but dread overtakes them when they ask themselves the question, "What if th'e war lasts till 1917?" The problem of time preoccupies the German mind. England has no idea of the German hatred against her. Germans know the English power and fear above all Great Britain's dogged perseverance. Should Great Britain succeed in prolonging the war beyond 1910 they do not know how Germany can possibly hope for ultimate victory. The British blockade has proved far more effective than Germans wish to "be known. * It is believed in Germany that the war will either be won by the Germans in 1916 or on the sea by the Allies in 1917. Hence a tremendous outburst of force by Germany is expected next year. The first act will be an attempt to smash a way to Calais and an expedition to EgyptThe official casualty lists show or average loss of 150,000 per month. There is unrest because industry and agriculture have been drained of their hands. THE ECONOMIC POSITION. Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, Dec. 23. • The Times' Paris correspondent savJ that the Socialist speeches in the Reichstag protested at the German war of annexation and gave the impression that the Socialists realise, that Germany's grandiose game is up and it is best to cut the losses as soon as possible. The speeches strengthen the impression that the economic position of Germany is becoming increasingly difficult.