MOTHER COUNTRY.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 November 1918, Page 5

MOTHER COUNTRY.

KEEPING OUT TOE HUNS. A MHWMGAIiT DECLARATION. Received Nov. 22, 310 p.m. London, Nov. 21. & the House of Lords Lord Gave stated that all interned Germans would be repatriated. The Government would introdooa a Bill empowering the exclusion of foreigners in peace time, the same as la war time, but differentiating in the re of the various nations. Personally was of opinion that no German should be allowed to land on British shores for •one time. •

PROROGATION OF PARUA- i MENT. GRATITUDE FOE VICTORY. MBTORATION AND SEPARATION. Received Nov. 22, 9.40 p.m. 1 London, Nov. 21. we King's speech at the prorogation of Parliament referred to the triumphant issue of-the war and the conclusion of i the armistice, wikto promises ere long an honorable and enduring peace. It expressed admiration and gratitude for tlie self-sacrificing devotion of the people and allies that led to the glorious result. These exertions must not be abated until the ravages of Übe war were repaired and the fabric of national prosperity restored. Through the extension of the suffrage all classes have the opportunity of gaining this beneficent uua«Haking.—Eeuter. MILITARY SERVICE ACT. LAPSES WHEN PEACE RATIFIED. Received Nov. 22, 7.60 p.m. London, Nov. 81. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law announced that toe Military Service Act would lapse from the date of ratification of the peace treaty.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. BRUTALITY TO PRISONERS. DOCTORS FURIOUS OVER MARKS. London, Nov. 20. Doctors are furious with anger at discovering horrible marks on some of the returned war prisoners. The majority of dbe men show hardy resistance and are recuperating rapidly. All agree that only the gifts of food received in the prison camps from London prevented their starvation. Two hundred and fifty Rnssiana in one camp received no such help, and all died. — United Service. Received Nov. 23, 12.45 a.m. London, Nov. 21. Vfeeoant Curwra, in the House of Lords, replying to a suggestion that the German* who were guilty of crimes >• gainst oar prisoners should he made { personally responsible, said the GovernH ? mast was giving the matter its attenO ticaand consulting with tfhe law offi,3 eersv—Aus. NX Cable Assoc. t t CHIOZZA MONEY JOINS LABOBITES. n ■" - Received Nov. 22, BJS pjn. London, Nov. 21.. ,6ir I» ft, Ori<wa Money (late Con- (, feplkr of i&ipping) feas joined the labor ~ Sriy.—Ana. NX'Ooble Amoc. ■ - ' EOfITHtajDOS AWARDS. London, Nov. 20. In the House of Commons, Mr. MacHereon stated that the 1914-15 star would be given to local repracßtative* «r next-of-kin of those who fell on OalMpoH, according as the soldier died fn*r*" or intestate. —Renter. RBPA3SIATJON WORKING 6ATISTAOTORILY. London, Nov. 21. It is officially announced that ttoe eon* for the repatriation of war prisoners an working satisfactorily. Large motes an aiming « Britain.—Aus. NAOsMe Aseoe. uncut Of DKPORTBD GERMANS. London, Nov. 80. Mr. Hour atatod ttatitw j*" PMrfbi* to deeMe fee q^on°fthe ■S£w=Sflii!£&

APPALLING REVELATIONS.

OF TURKISH TORTURES. London, Nov. 21. A White Paper is being issued making appalling revelations of the treatment of British prisoners in Turkey. Some officers were treated with almost theatrical politeness, but most of the men were tormented like beasts. The greater part of the sufferings were due, however, to Turkish incompetence. Three hundred Kut prisoners were dead a week after the surrender. The Turks had neither toe will nor the power to save the live* of the prisoners. Out of 19,583 prisoners in Turkey 3290 are already reported dead, while 2222 are untraced, and doubtless perished, most being of the Kut force who died during the 500 miles journey across the Syrian desert. In consequence of an urgent message to the Turkish commander a British medical staff was allowed to go to Samara. Medical men picked up hundreds of the Kut prisoners lying on the roadside suffering miseries from dysentery and starvation. Many were beyond help; others who were dead lay unburied and stripped stark by the Arab villagers. The last stage of the mardii over the mountains was- the worst of all, yet the survivors were immediately taken to Tarsus and Adana to finish the tunnel blasting operations for the Taurus railway. The prisoners were so weakened by privations that even the Turks were unable to make them do useful work, therefore they were sent to camps in September 1916 in the interior of Asia Minor. They had to march over the Taurus mountains driven bv gendarmes with rifle butts. Many dropped and died, but the main body v;as somehow beaten and driven across the mountain range. The survivor: were finally taken to Arion internment camp, where flogging wts habitual. Turkish naval officers ruled with a cowhide whip, the prisoners being lashed on the bars back. —Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.

GERMANY WARNED. CRUELTY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED London, Nov. 20. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law stated that Sir Douglas Haig had sent a wireless message to German headquarters saying that information 'had reached the British Government of the shocking lack of organisation in connection with the release of prisoners, who were returning on foot, miserably clothed and without food, escorts, or guides. The result was lamentable sufferings and mortality. The Government could not tolerate the continuance of this cruel treatment, and must insist on adequate arrangements by the German authorities, with whom the full responsibility lay, otherwise they; would be compelled to take this into account wSien revictualling Germany or satisfying the requirements of the German population and Government.

Sir Douglas Haig said he was ready to forward food, clothing, and transport to the prisoners' camps. Our allies are being asked to co-operate.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.

CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS DETAINED. LondoD, Nov. 21. , The Government has declined to release conscientious objecto/s from their present employments, as thin would confer an advantage over soldiers and sailors.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. asd Reuter. FOOD FOR GERMANY. London, Nov. 21. The Ministry of Food announces that no food supplies will be permitted to be sent to Germany until the Allied Food Council has satisfied itself concerning the conditions in Germany.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.