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Taranaki Daily News, 27 June 1918, Page 5

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EJECTING GERMANS FROM CHINA. GERMAN GOVERNMENT OBJECT. THE ALLIES' WEAK ACTION. Received June 20, 11.50 p.m. London, June 28. In reference to Baron von Kuhlmann's statement in the Reichstag regarding the deportation of Germans from China, earlier messages now released give the key to the position. The Central News' Tokio correspondent stated on the 7th that China was immediately commencing the deportation of all Germans, between 7000 and 10,000, deportees to be interned till after thi) war. An Amsterdam message, dated the sth, declared that the German deportations from China was arousing anger in Germany. . A Reichstag deputy asked what reprisals Germany was taking against England. The Deutsche Tages Zeitung of June 19 stated that if 10,000 Germans were expelled from China. Germany would select 10,000 inhabitants in the French occupied districts and gaol them until Germany's citizens were returned to China and compensated. Amsterdam, June 25. In the Reichstag, Krieze, in reply to a question, said the Government had taken the most emnhatic steps against the deportation of Germans from China, and threatened the severest reprisals. The Times' Pekin correspondent says there is keen disappointment at the, decision not to deport the Germans ffom China. The newspapers urge the Chinese Government to at least intern the Germans, who are responsible for the present civil war and chaos. HEALTH OF INTERNED NEW ZEALANDERS. London, June 25. The Australian press representative in Switzerland learns that the Australian and New Zealand interned war prisoners are in such excellent health that the bulk of the men are unable to pass the tests for repatriation. New Zealanders warmly praise Sir T. Mackenzie's efforts on behalf of war prisoners and interned men. The latter sent Lady Mackenzie a necklace in gratitude for her husband's kindness. Major-General Hanbury-Williams is in charge of the interned men in Switzerland.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. THE LTMBURG RAILWAY. London, June 28. In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil, in reply to a question, said that the Government had frequently pressed the Netherlands for precise infonaatien regarding Germany's use of the Limburg railways, without a satisfactory reply, though they were assured that the traffic was confined to civilian goods.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. VARIOUS MATTERS. Received June 20, 11.50 p.m. London, June 25. In the House of Commons, Mr. C. H Dixon asked if Mr. Walter Long would submit to the Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand the suggestion that the name of the Australian capital should be changed from "Canberra" to "Anzac," as an everlasting memorial to tho Gallipoli heroes. Mr. W. S. Hewins (Under-Secretary for the Colonies) replied in the negativeMr. MadPhersen stated that the issue of honors for Gallipoli officers and men was still under consideration. The Government had consulted the Dominions. During a discussion on the Irish position, Mr. Asquith nrged that the Dominion Prime Ministers should be invited to eo-operate with the Cabinet in an endeavor to arrange an Irish settlement. The House warmly received the suggestion.