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Taranaki Daily News, 25 September 1916, Page 5

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» ! '1! jj t ANOTHER AIR RAID. } A ZErPELIX DESTROYED. \ ! ANOTHER REPORTED FALLEN; | r 1 Received Sept. 24. 11 p.m. I.oiulun, Sept. 24. Official: A number of airships on ,>aturday night dropped bombs: at ' various places on tlio oust and south-east of England. One was brought down in lis"ies in Southern Essex. An unconfirmed report states Unit another lell on :iic Essex const. j RAIDERS BEATEN OFF, ' l Received Sept. 24, 11.55 p.m. j London, Sept. 24. OflficiaJ.—The air raiders attacked Lincolnshire, tlit Eastern Counties and the outskirts of London at midnight, but were beaten off by our aircraft defences, Ihe report as t< casualties and damage has not vet been received ENEMY AIRCRAFT AT DOVER. London, Sept. 22. A German seaplane approached Daver this 'topped three bombs. There were PEACE TALK. '•ERMANY FLYIXf! ANOTHER KITE, WORmED OVER RECENT HEAVY LOSSES. BRITISH DETERMINED TO SEE ll> THROUGH, Received Sept. 2H, 5.5 p.m. New York. Sept, 22. The United Press lias received the following London dispatch:— "Germany will make another attempt to fly a fence kite about the middli ol October, according to expectations of the Biitish military and civilian authorities Apparently well authenticated rumors have reached London that Germany suffered immense losses in the recent Allied ofieiusive, and is endeavouring tc suggest an armistice through' Spain oi the. United States. It is understood that King- Alfonso was not responsive. Th< Germans now hope U tempt President Wilson, on the ground that, if successful, it will favorably affect his re-elec-tion. ''Americans conversant with inside British sentiment are certain that sucli a move through Washington ean ou>> fail, also that it will be bitterly resented by the Allies and will permanently Miniinate Washington as a possibe mediator, "Every indication points tc the fact that not only an- the Allies unified foi the purpose of continuing the war.until a decisive peace is obtainable, but nlsc the army, navy, and political leaders arc united in their determination to assume - the responsibility, if necessary, for tin war's continuation after Germany is willing to quit. The British soldiers 1 only present worry is the possible over optimism of civilians because of the re ' cent and coming successes. The soldiers realise that the (.'ennans are not yet beaten, and that a long and arduous: • i task confronts them." PROPOSED TRADE BANG. I | London, Sept. 22. I The Board of Trade Committee which ! nvestigated the question of financial ; .ucilities for trade, recommends the os ' ; iablishment of a chartered British l'radi • | Dank, with a capital of XIO.iKWI.OOO, not ! to interieiv with existing banks or fill- " j uncial institutions, but to fill the gap be tween home banks anil colonial, Brijisl: and foreign. The new institution must be equipped with an up-to-date inform:) tion bureau to ascertain new business ' openings, etc. Strong reasons exist foi ' the immediate formation of such a bank in view of the certainty of the enemy's efforts to regain his position in tin world of commerce and finance after tin war, and the possibility that unemployment will be viie ,in Britain unless new markets are exploited. It is, therefore desirable t-o ascertain in advance the re quirements of foreign countries and the whereabouts of raw materials for our industries. HONORS FOR NEW ZEALAXDERS. J London, Sept. 22. 'Military Crosses have been awarded tc the following New Zealandcrs:— Captain -lolni Cowles. If.ille Brigade for gallantly leading a raid wherein 3: ' ot the enemy were killed and only sevci New Zealander? wounded. Captain Alfred I'owley. I'.ille Brigade for a trench raid. Though his party \vaheavily encumbered by f-'O wounded, oik (b ad, and nine prisoners, Captain Powlej I got all in safely. Lieutenant Philip Ellis, Field Artillery 'or assisting in raiding a large anmnnl j. of ammunition and high explosives When his gnu epaulemeiits became ignit e:l he also removed the gun and prevent I e:i the spread of the fire. lie was undei ' shell fire all the time and bis: own am munition was exploding. Lieutenant Edward Kibblewbite, Wei ' lington Regiment, took command whei ,' bis senior officer was injured, rallies ' b's nun and drove out the enemy fron advanced positions. I Distinguished Conduct Medals havi been awarded to the following: Private Frost, Wellington Regiment for assisting his officers to cover tlu j withdrawal of raiders. He twice passei the enemy's wire and rescued two wound _ ed men. llVivute Xininio, Rifle Brigade, foi bringing in wounded under heavy lire, h Private Potter, Wellington Regiment. for gallantly leading the way in a rail . on an enemy trench. i. EFFECT OF LIQUOR RESTRICTIONS London, Sept. 22. t, Lord D'Abernon, presiding over tin Liquor Board at Glasgow, stated tluil the restrictions had resulted in i-ecreasiH consumption in Scotland, especially o spirits, and drunkenness had considerably decreased.