MOTHER COUNTRY.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 September 1917, Page 5

MOTHER COUNTRY.

AN INTRIGUER UNMASKED. FINDING A SCAPEGOAT. London, Sept. IC. j All the leading newspapers in LonI don point out that Herr Kuhlmann was j the originator of the story of Britain's , alleged peace overtures, wishing to pre- ; pare the German public for the concessions embodied is the Austro-Ger-man repljr to the Pope. Another of Kuhlmann's objects was to insinuate that Britain was envisaging a peace which mould servo her own ends and ignore the interests of her Allies. He, with equal cunning, suggested for i the benefit of the German public that the prospect of famine, besides war weariness, is the underlying motive of the latest move lyingly attributed to Britain. Similarly in connection with the Argentine affair, German newspapers fiave been officially inspired to express indignation at Count Luxburg's conduct, the German Government hoping that if he is made a scapegoat the question will be buried. NATIONAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. London, Sept. 16. Replying to a deputation, the Minister for National Service stated that the department had been reorganised in view of netting the forthcoming demand for more recruits. He emphasised the iieed that the army should be well balanced, and that the civil population should do the necessary war work and maintain a healthy opinion. Men of all military ages must be recruited, and some men of ail ages must remain at home. COLLIERY DISPUTE SETTLED. Received Sept. 17, 0.50 p.m. London, Sept. 17. The coal controller has offered the Scottish colliery enginemen Is 3d increase per shift. The executive advises the withdrawal of the strike notices.

HONORS FOR NEW ZEALANDERS. A. and NX Cbble Assoc. and Reuter. Received Sept. IS, 1.40 a.m. London, Sept. 17. The following decorations have been awarded: Distinguished Service Order: Major C. H. Evans, New Zealand infantry. Bar to Military Cross. —Lieut. A. G. Mel Im. Military Crosses (New Zealanders): Captain H. D. McHugh (Cyclists' Corps); Lieut. E. R. Wells (Mounted Rifles); Second-LieutenaDts N. F. Little, C. H. Taylor and T. L. Ward (Infantry). Royal Red Crosses (New Zealanders): First class—Misses Evelyn Brooke and A!;m Read: serrrd-class* Misses Jessie Backnell, Louise Brandon. Beatrice Brooks, Louie Menie, and Winifred Whit*.