WITH THE ENEMY.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15561, 10 April 1916, Page 8

WITH THE ENEMY.

in the Reichstag,

"PROOF" OF BELGIUM'S "GUILT."

SOCIALIST CAUSES UPROAR

(By Cable. —Pr*?a Association. —Copyright.) AMSTERDAM s April 7. The German Federal Council adopted a Daylight Saving Biil. In the Reichstag Count Westarp. a Conservative, said that Germany's chief task was to force Great Britain's commerce to ruin by destructive plans if she did not want Germany's military and political backbone to be broken. He condemned America for supplying ammunition to tho Allies. Germany was firmly resolved to disregard America's unjustifiable demands.

Herr Haase said that the injustice dono to Belgium would at last be compensated for by her restoration to independence. (Uproar.) In 1913 Herr von -Tagow had declared that Germany would uphold Belgian neutrality. Herr von Jagov.% in replying, said that when he made this declaration lie considered that Belgium would he neutral. Since then she had thoroughly proved her guilt- for what had happened. If a French deputy had said a ouarter of what Herr Haase had said, his colleagues would have stoned him.

The Kaiser has congratulated Dr. von Bethmann-Holhveg on his forceful speech.

"SAVIOUR OF HIS COUNTRY." MARSHAL HINDENBURG'S JUBILEE. THE KAISER'S GRATITUDE. (Received April 9th, 5.5 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, April 8. The German Press is eulogising Marshal von Hindenburg. who has completed 50 years of military service. ITe is depicted as the "saviour of his country," and the "greatest German of modern times." Curious allusions are being made to.his political part after the war. Marshal von Hindenburg is the recipient of thousands of congratulatory messages, including those from the rulers of Austria, Turkey and Bulgaria. The Kaiser sent him his portrait in oils, and a telegram describing Marshal von Hindenburg's deeds in the field as historical.. He said: —"I am in agreement with the Army and the entire Fatherland when I assure you that our gratitude and recognition foxall vou have accomplished will never die.''