SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 February 1917, Page 5

SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN.

AMERICANS IN GERMANY. a precarious position*. dependent on treatment of germans in america. communications stopped. < Received Feb. 11, •'.." ii.iii. Amsterdam, February 10. Hon- von Stunner, explaining the position of Americans in Germany, that Germany has not received any reports from Count Bcrnstorff concerning Hie treatment of Germany's representative.-, a nil subject* in America. Count Renislorll' aa-* hoen unable even to announce his dismissal, all communications apparently having been stopped. Germany is therefore compelled lo adept the same measures. If it is true tli.it America has confiscated Herman ships or interned their crews this would violate the treaty between Prussia and America of 1810. llerr von Stunner asserts that the only cause that is delaying 11 r. Gerard's departure is the necessity for making out a hundred pa-sports: also that Mr. Gerard has not completed his pre! pa rations. Germany, through Switzerland, is negotiating with America in order to save the subjects of both countries any harsh treatment. ' GERARD LEAVES BERLIN. AN ESCORT PROVIDED.. } AMERICAN CORRESPONDENTS REMAIN. Australian Cable Association. Amsterdam, Feb. 10. ilr. Gerard, accompanied by two hundred others, leaves Berlin to-night under a military escort. The Kaiser sent an equerry to accompany Mr. Gerard to Basle. The Embassy buildings arc now under special police, protection. The Cologne Gazette states that it has brer, arranged that American correspondents are to remain, unless war is declared, as the Germans consider it is desirable that the Americans should receive news not subjected to English control. ANOTHER HUN TRICK. RETAINING AMERICANS' MONEY. Received Feb. 11, 5.5 p.m. Berne, Feb. 10. Lc Petit Parisien's Zurich correspondent states that financial circles confirm the statement thai the German authorities have ordered the banks to make it diilicult for Americans to withdraw money, and many are almost unable ti buy food. The Deutsche Bank has re fused Mr. Gerard a loan. GERMAN STOICISM. A RUPTURE OF NO CONSEQUENT'' Received Feb. 11, 5.5 p.m. London, Feb. in. German newspapers declare that in view of the altitude taken by Europe "• neutrals the rupture with America is -' no consequence. GERMAN PLANS. TO STRIKE AMERICA. Received Feb. 11, 7.40 p.m. New York, February 10. The Trovidonce Journal states that Count P.ernstorir was personally responsible for the transfer of 300 German officers to Mexico. Large quantities of munitions were also sent. In the event of America going to war, Germany will endeavor to strike from Mexico, STATEMENT BY MR. LANSING. Received Feb. 12, 12.10 a.m. Washington, February 11. Mr. Lansing bays that he has not heard of any communication from Germany regarding a modification of the submarine orders. THE RETURN OF AMBASSADORS! Received Feb. 11, 8.20 p.m. ■ Washington, January 9. Though Switzerland has demanded of Germany an explanation why Mr. Gerard was detained, it is understood that Britain has informed the United States of the granting of a safe conduct' for Count Bernstorf, but cannot be responsible for anything due to Germany's disregard of international law. OFFICIAL CONFIDENCE, ADMIRALTY CAN DEFEAT THE ONSLAUGHT. Received Feb. 11, 8.10 p.m. London, Feb. 10. Mr. E. G. Protyman, M.P. (Civil Lord of the Admiralty), speaking at Chelmsford, said the serious submarine menace at. the beginning of the war was effectively treated, and the present serious . .menace would meet with the same fate. . He hoped that nobody would think the Admiralty had the slightest fear or doubt of its ability to defeat the onslaught. SUGGESTION TO~AVOID WAR. Reuter Service. Washington, February 10. Germany has approached President ; Wilson, through Switaeralnd, suggesting 5 that Berlin and ' 'Kington should get . together and di„ means of prevent-