FATE OF WILHELM.
MAY ESCAPE PENALTIES. LONDON, July 10. Mr Bonar Law stated in .the House of Commons to-day that every possible step would be taken to prevent the exKaiser from escaping. The '• Manchester Guardian" states that there are signs in familiar channels that the trial of the ex-Kaiser may bo dropped. The Paris newspapers suggest that Britain is ajonr in demanding his extradition on behalf of the Allies. Berlin messages state that Prince Henry of Prussia telegraphed to Kins: (ieorge denying his brother's responsibility, his message beg-.nning: "Oieorge, in the name of justice, do not proceed with the extradition, ;, and offering himself to assist in the elucidation of fSe causes of the war. The Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" states that many thousands, even womenAjire ofTcrinc to act as substitutes for the ex-Kaiser, the number including Jrince Friedricli Wilhelm of Lippe. Societies are being formed to I prevent the trial of the war criminals. I (A. and N.Z. Cable.)
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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 164, 11 July 1919, Page 5
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