GERMANY'S HUNGER.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 February 1917, Page 5

GERMANY'S HUNGER.

THE LEVER OF DESPERATION. Times Service. Received Feb. 7, 10.15 p.m. Amsterdam, Feb. fi. In a most interesting comment, the Yorwaerts says: "Germany cannot give in. Germany is hungry, and President Wilson seems to lis to be the rich landlord interfering with the poor hungry devil who gets into trouble with the police for trying to get the food required for his life.'' CIIILT SUPPORTS WILSO\ T . Received Feb. 7, 8.50 p.m. London, Feb, (I. The Chilian Press supports President Wilson's attitude. GERMAN PRESS VIEWS TO ORDER. London, Feb. (i. The German press lias now found a voice, and the striking similarity of the comment suggests that the press has ken waiting for official inspiration. Newspapers profess to regard Mr. Wilson's action with equanimity, even with relief, because it entirely frees Germany's hands, which have hitherto been fettered by her scrupulous regard for America's interests. Such a rupture has long been regarded as a possibility, and can be faced with composure at a time, when the Einperor and von Hindcnburg announce that the military situation justifies Germany undertaking a ruthless undersea warfare regardless of consequences. Some newspapers profess to .welcome fresh enemies as giving opportunities for further victories and proofs of Germany's invincibility while facing a world of enemies. Many indulge in sneers and abuse of i Mr. Wilson. MISPLACED CONFIDENCE. Rotterdam, Feb. C. It is semi-officially stated in Berlin that reports of Mr. Wilson's address to Congress arrived on Sunday afternoon. They caused an extreme sensation, but the feeling is most firm and determined. It is clearly noticeable how firm is the confidence of the nation in the upper leadership of the army and navy. No section fears that the war can be lost. Copenhagen, Feb. 11.

It is reported that Horr Zimmerman declared: "Aiuerica has forsaken us. so there is no retreat possible in the figliv for our existence." | GERMANY'S DOWNWARD PATH. New York, Feb. G. Dispatches from Berlin quote Herr Helffcrich, Minister of Finance, as say|ing: "We /'shall go the way we have chosen to the end. We are convinced that neutrals will eventually be thankful." MATTERS AFFECTING NEUTRALS. Madrid, Feb. 0. Senor Romnnones will announce the Spanish reply to the German Note tomorrow. It is stated in official quarters that the Government will maintain neutrality, but is prepared to act energetically in defence of national interests. The Hague, Feb. fi. The Government has asked Germany to explain the sinking of the Gamma. Copenhagen, Feb. o. The shortage of coal is acute and the schools are closing temporarily, also some theatres aiul places of amusement Many factories and shops are working half-time. The Swedish Government has proposed a joint Scandinavian mail and passenger service carrying no contraband to England. Berne, Feb. 0. Switzerland refused Mr. Wilson's invitation to follow bis lead. Router Service. It is reported from Germany that all exports from Germany to Holland will be prohibited from the 10th. Washington, Feb. 0. The Norwegian Consul-General announces that all Norwegian sailings to America are suspended. It is reported that Spain nnd Switzerland have decided not to follow Mr. Wilson's advice that all neuartls should break with Germany. GERMAN MENDACITY. London, Feb. fi. A wireless Admiralty message states that Gorman Government news mentions that the Swedish Minister of the Exterior reports that the British Admiralty has provisionally forbidden all sailings from Britain, except passenger steamers. Madrid, Feb. fi. German agents are controlling the submarine campaign from Spanish ports. INTERNED GERMAN VESSELS. Honolulu, Feb. C. The machinery of nine German merchant vessels in the harbor has been disabled. The crews have now been placed in the immigration station. OILY DIPLOMACY. Wellington, Feb. 7. The Iligh Commissioner reports under date London, February 0 (3.15 p.m.):— A Berlin wireless message says that Herr Zimmerman, German Foreign Secretary, states: "We have no real cause ourselves for hostility against the United States, and we naturally appreciate the uiihostile words of President Wilson among others of a different character. While to a certain extent we see the reasons prompting the United States In its present attitude, we ex'pect Mr. Wilson to the same extent to recognise the reasons prompting our decision."