GERMANY.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 April 1919, Page 5

GERMANY.

INDUSTRIAL POSITION VERY ACUTE. London, April 12. There are strikes in Westphalia due to the terrorism of the extremists. The Government has, so far, countered the strike by saying that no food will be supplied to workers who remain idle. Much Bolshevik money from Russia is being spent in fomenting trouble, and the situation is extremely critical.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

GENERAL SMUTS' REPORT. Paris, April 12. General Smuts reports that the Hungarian Government has 'ho control outSide Budapest, therefore it is useless to enter into negotiations regarding the establishment of a neutral zone between Hungary and Roumania.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. j

TROOPS FIRE ON THE CROWD. Received April 14, 7.35 p.m. London, April 8. Madgeburg permitted a mass meeting on Wednesday in the principal square. The workers decided to continue the strike. The crowd shouted "Give us arms!" Excitement grew, and several demonstrators, including women, attacked the officer and fired Allots in the air without result. The troops were compelled to fire on the crowd, killing and wounding many. Order has been reestablished.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. '

BERLIN LIKE A CAMP. Received April 14, 7.35 p.m. Berlin, April 10. The city is quiet. Heavy rain is discouraging the activities of the mobs. The city resembles a camp. Cordons of troops with machine guns and flame throwers surround the official district. The Government is determined to make 8. final fight against the Spartacists.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

BANK CLERKS ON STRIKE. Received April 15, 1.10 a.m. Copenhagen, April 10. The bank clerks In Berlin are striking. It is expected the strike will extend throughout the country. The Government is endeavoring to settle it, but the opposing strikers demand a share in the direction of the banks.—Am. and N.Z. Cable Assoc.