GERMANY.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 August 1919, Page 5

GERMANY.

THE ALLIES DEFIED.

,VON DEE GOLTZ'S TROOPS.

■REFUSE TO LEAVE BALTIC PROVINCES.

By Telegraph.— T:m A3sn.— Copyright.

Received Aug. 28, 8 p.m. London, Aug. 28.

The Daily Telegraph's Berlin correspondent states, that General von der Goltz's troops, which were engaged to protect Lettland and Courland from Bolshevism, refuse to evacuate the provinces, and express their determination to seize estates in payment for their services. They declare they will remain as outposts of the Homeland, especially of East Prussia, against the Bolsheviks. They sent a message to President Ebert demanding that they be settled on their own lands in the Baltic, according to promise. , It is undoubtedly the policy of the Junkers to plant stronsr German colonies in Lettland and Courland in defiance of the treaty. General von der Goltz, ignoring orders, returned to Mitan and unsuccessfully attempted to restore order. The troops overwhelmed the Lettish regiments, plundering the stores. The Government has issued a proclamation stating that the Government appreciates the troops' disappointment, but has no power to fulfil their wishes.— Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.

HINTS OF IMPENDING TROUBLE. CAUSING ANXIETY IN GERMANY. Received Aug. -28, B,p.m. '■ "' London, Aug. 28. The Daily Chronicle's Berlin correspondent says that although Germany at /present is apparently more peaceful than since the armistice, there arc many hints of impending trouble. The Government's manifesto that it is aware that deeplaid Spartacist plots will mature in the autumn, and the Bavarian Government's warnings against a general strike are causing anxiety. Herr Noske's "mailed fist" methods are creating suspicion. The Radical elements are holding meetings throughout the city and suburbs, urging workers to preserve the revolution.

Herr Noske has restricted the sale of arras, and forbidden the carrying of arms in the vicinity of .meetings. He has also prohibited the publication of new newspapers without permission.—

FRENCH WARSHIP AT FLENSBURG. 1 Copenhagen, Aug. 27. Le Marseillaise, the first of the Allied warships'to be present during the plebiscite in Schleswig, met with an enthusiastic welcome at Flensburg. The German Admiralty protested and notified German warships at Apcnrade that the visit was unauthorised under the armistice, but no action was taken.—Aus. N.Z, Cable Asboc.

SUBDUING BOLSHEVISM, i Berlin, Aug. 27. Herr Noske has issued stringent orders against the publication of Bolshevik pamphlets and the possession of firearms. Several members of the Berlin Soviet have been arrested. The members of the Soviet advocate a general strike. The Independent Socialists consider the time inopportune. Herr Noske keeps in readiness to suppress disorders.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

Received Aug. 28, 7.40 p.m. Berlin, Aug. 27.

The People's Party nominates Hindenburg for the forthcoming presidential election.—Aiis. NX Cable Assoc.

GENERAL CABLES.

/ A DEGREE OF COMMERCE.

Hi Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Aug. 28, 88 p.m. London, Aug. 23. The P. and 0. and associated lines have donated £IO,OOO to the fund to establish a degree of commerce at the London University.

REPATRIATING HUN PRISONERS. ttecetved Aug. 28, 9.40 p.m. ' - Paris, Aug. 27. Steps will probably be taken to secure the earljr repatriation of Britain's 300,000 German prisoners, who are idling in France and costing JtOjOOO daily.

DISCONTENTED PASSENGERS. Capetown, Aug. 27. The Durham Advertiser states that the trouble on the Bnhia Costello was caused by alleged poor food and inadequate accommodation for the women and children. The passcngero hooted the officers and the captain decided to return. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.