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AUSTRO-GERMANY.

A MOMENTOUS EVENT. SITUATION EXTREMELY GRAVE. CHANCEQjOR'S EXISTENCE AT STAKE. Received July 11, 12.50 a.m. Washington, July 10. The New York Times' Hague correspondent has received word from Berlin that the Kaiser has arranged to hold a Crown Council, which always precedes a decision on,momentous issues. The plain statements in the German papers give evidence of the extreme gravity of the situation. The Weser Zeitung remarks that though the Chancellor's existence is at stake, far graver issues are raised. The Press BureaU urges the people to remain calm. FAILURE OF SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN. GREAT EXCITEMENT M LOBBIES. Received July 10, 10.35 p.m. Amsterdam, July 9. HeTr Erzberger demanded the immediate resignation of Admiral von Capelle, Herr von Zimmerman, and Dr. Helfferich. He insisted that the submarine campaign had failed. • There was great excitement in the lobbies of tho Reichstag, there being many party meetings. AH responsible politicians point out that the current of political events is of the greatest importance to the German people's .future. Received July 11, 1.30 a.m. Copenhagen, July 10. The Socialist, Progressive Centre, and National Liberal leaders adopted Herr Erzberger's' peace fromula, submitting the following resolution to the Reichstag: "Germany is determined to hold out to the very end to prevent any spoliation of its territory or any humiliation, but does not contemplate any annexations or the humiliation of it* enemies. It desires only a peace securing Germany's safety and economical development." The meeting also insisted upon the immediate introduction of a parliamentary system.

COALITION MINISTRY POSSIBLE. HOLLWEG'fS LEADERSHIP UNCERTAIN. Received July 10, 9.30 p.m. Amsterdam, July 9. The Kaiser had a ninety minutes Interview with Herr Hollweg, who described the political situation. The Berliner TageMatt says the possibility ef a coalition Ministry is increasing rapidly, but it is uncertain whether Herr Hollweg will lead such (Ministry or resign,

CAUSE OF THE CRISIS. BUNS SEE THE GAME IS DP. Received July 11, 1.30 p.m. Berne, July 10. The crisis is due to the Allies' growing military strength, the Russian offensive, the bad harvest, and the American intervention. AN OFFICIAL (REPORT. Received July 10, 9J30 p.m. London, July 9. A wireless German official report states: The Crown Prince attacked with complete success, and is improving 'his positions at Chemin des Dames. We captured French trenches on a front of three and a half kilometres southward of RaTgnyifilanc, and held same againßt five counter-attacks. The iPrench retain small portions of trenches on the west bank of the Meuso. In freeh 'battles at Stamalau strong Russian attacks pressed us baok in the direction of the wooded heights of Czarnas. The German reserves' thrust is at a standstill. Several Russian attacks in the Carpathians failed. GERMAN REPORT OF AIR RAID. RHINE FACTORIES IDLE. Received July 11, 12.50 a.m. Amsterdam, July 9. A semi-official message from Berlin states that Saturday's raid was firßt directed against storehouses and factories, and alleges 'bombs were dropped on the docks and on the northern bank of the Thames. Charing Cross 6tation was hit several times. Nearly all the factories in the PJiine country arc idle, the workers demanding the same concessions as their Russian confreres.

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Taranaki Daily News, 11 July 1917, Page 5

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AUSTRO-GERMANY. Taranaki Daily News, 11 July 1917, Page 5

AUSTRO-GERMANY. Taranaki Daily News, 11 July 1917, Page 5

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