THE EX-KAISER?

Taranaki Daily News, 9 July 1919, Page 5

THE EX-KAISER?

LENIENCY URGED. WILHELM MAT BECOME A MARTYR. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. London, July 7. As an eleventh-hour compromise to meet President Wilson's views the Kaiser's indictment will be limited to the violation of Belgium and Luxemourg so as to avoid a capital sentence. It excludes serious crimes. As in other cases France is cooling on the question and America never desired the Kaiser's prosecution. Some leading papers are discontented at the insufficiently comprehensive indictment, others because it will make William a martyr and create a Hohenlollern legend.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn, DUTCH NOT EXCITE). BANISHMENT SUGGESTED. Received July 8, 5.5 pm. London, July 7. The Allies have not yet made formal representations for the ex-Kaiser's extradition, but are taking the necessary steps. Received July 8, 6.5 p.m. Rotterdam, July 7.

The Dutch are not excited at the demand for the Kaiser's surrender. Some consider that Mr. Lloyd George is merely bidding for popularity. The newspapers generally question the possibility of a fair trial. Some suggest as a compromise that the Kaiser should be banished to a distant island.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.. B3NDENBURG READY. TO SACRIFICE HIMSELF. Received July 8, 5.5 p.m. London, July 7. According* to Copenhagen telegrams, Hindenburg has announced that he holds himself at the Allies' disposal, and de-' clam that every German officer will do likewise rather than permit the exKaiser's extradition.—Aus-N.Z. Cable Assn.