AUSTRO-GERMANY.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 August 1918, Page 5

AUSTRO-GERMANY.

"A JUST AND REASONABLE SETTLEMENT.''

VON HLNZE'S LAMENT. > , Received August 10, 8.15 p.m. London, August 15. Herr von Hinze, in an interview by the Cologne Gazette, complained of the ambiguity of Mr. Lloyd George's anniversary statement. He denied that the Central Powers had refused the Entente's proposals for a just and reasonable settlement half a year ago. Un the contrary, the Entente's politicians, by their imperialistic and ■ warlike speeches, were responsible for the prolongation of the war. On the other hand, the Central Powers openly invited them to participate in the BrestLitovsk treaty. > If the Entente seriously desired to pave the way for peace, they should have approached the aucnorised persons.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable, Assoc.

ATTITUDE OF GERMAN' PRESS.

London, Aug. 15.

The Amsterdam correspondent of the Daily Chronicle states that political circles in Berlin anticipate that the Polish decision will not favor Austria, but recognise the so-called independent Kingdom, though it will bo really under German authority.

The conference is likely to settle the boundaries of. Poland. Lithuania, and Finland, and choose their rulers.

The Pan-Germans oppose such a scheme, mainly on the ground that the new kingdoms may develop disloyalty in the future. The only solution, they think, is annexation.

However, Russia is the worst problem. News which has reached Berlin paints the picture daily in more sombre colors, and 'the alarm in political circles is increasing. Meanwhile the entire German press urges the Government to declare its war aims.

The Hamburger Nachrichten Mares ! that Germany's reverses on the Marne and Somme have produced deep emotion, and advises Cdllnt Hertling to support the League of Nations. The demand seems strange, but the Westphalische Zeitung, which is equally Imperialistic) supports the demand, explaining i»at it must be coupled with the independence of Ireland, Egypt, and other portions of' the British Empire.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. ,

' NEW NAVAL MINISTER. ' Zurich, Aug. 14. The Kaiser, at the Headquarters Conference, appointed Admiral von Behncke to succeed Admiral von Capelle as Minister for the Navy.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Association.

PERSECUTION OF LTCHNOWSKY.

i Amsterdam, Aug. i 3. ' A Berlin official message says that the Kaiser has approved the condemnation by the Prussian Upper House of Prinee Lichnowsky, who therefore is deprived of his membership.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.