BROKEN LAWS OF WAR.
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PARIS, February 12.
A German !Note states that the Public Prosecutor received orders to begin the trial of all cases of violation of the laws of war which come to his knowledge. The German Government and Parliament have resolved not to leave any crime unpunished, but careful study of the Allies' list of war criminals shows that handing over such a large number of Germans is an absolute impossibility. — (A. and N.Z. Cable.) The Allied Council has decided to insist on the extradition of the German war criminals.—(A. and N.Z. Cable.)
Germany is shortly publishing a counter list of Allied persons considered guilty of inhumanity and offences against international law. — (A. and N.Z.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 38, 13 February 1920, Page 5
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