HERMAN CRISIS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3134, 12 July 1917, Page 5

HERMAN CRISIS

TWO RESIGNATIONS CONCERTED MOVE AGAINST THE JUNKERS AUSTRIAN INFLUENCE AT WORE (Roc. July 11, 11.5 p.m.) .Amsterdam, July 10. Events in Germany arc moving mindly. It has been, decided to grant substantial democratic concessions to Prussia. ' Liberal Ministers ' are replacing five of the Conservatives in the Prussian Cabinet. Hen- von Betlmiann-llolhveg will remain in his post as Chancellor, Imt Herr von ilelfl'ericli (Treasurer) and Herr von Zimmerman (Foreign Minister) will resign, the former because of the failure of his food policy, and the latter for the failure of his foreign policy, the Mexican incident, and America's intervention. Herr voii. Bethmann-Holhveg's enemies attack him for sacrificing l.is Pan-German colleagues and saying Ins own skin. The majority of the party leaders lave drafted a formula of unity. It js understood that this declares that Germany is waging merely a defensive war.—The "Times." | WHY HE CLUNG TO OFFICE. (Rec. July 11, 11.30 p.m.) Amsterdam, July 10. According to the German Press reports, Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg, speaking in Grand Committee of the Reichstag, declared that Germany must continue the war "with al lour energy. I am sure we can win if we hold out.". He considered it necessary that he should remain at his post in order to protect the Fatherland from iujury. Uermnny could not declare terms of peace. She must tight and conquer. He concluded with a strong attack en Herr Erzberger for liis unpatriotic atti-tude.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. "MUST FIGHT TO THE LAST" CHANCELLOR'S PAN-GEIIMAX DECISION. New York, Julv 10. Dispatches to Now York quote tho "TagliscUo Rimdschau's" report of the speech by Herr von Bethmaim-Hillweg during the secret meeting of the Reichstag Committee on Monday. The Chancellor said that a policy of no annexations and no indemnities was dangerous and impossible. "Germany must fight to the last gasp. AVo cannot declare peace terms."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

GREAT COMBINE AGAINST THE JUNKERS IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE REICHSTAG; Amsterdam, July. If). The opponents of the Imperial German Chancellor (Herr von Jiethmann-Holl-weg), representing all the bourgeois (middle-class).elements have set to work to form a great "bloc" against the •Junkers (the Prussian War Party). It now includes the Socialists, Liberals, National Liberals, and Centre Party (Catholics), though a section <f the National Liberals is understood still to desire annexations. As the result of the"bloc" Hollweg is.without effective political support, and few newspapers are assisting him. The general opinion in Germany-is that Hollweg must go. Prince von BuW is named as a possible sue. eessor; others suggested are the Bavarian Count Hertling and Count Roldehn. Tho Kaiser, however, may prefer von Hindenburg as Chancellor, particularly as Ludendorff is Germany's real military genius. The Conserative Junkers continue to ridicule the idea of introducing political reforms while all the energies of the nation must be directed towards establishing the hegemony of the Prussian sword in Europe.

It is understood that the Kaiser has not yot abandoned hope of saving Herr von Bcthmann-Hollweg, trusting to be able to contend against the bloc. Peace proposals and internal reforms will be discussed in the Reichstag today, when the' Chancellor will again speak. Herr Erzberger, who represents the South German coalition, will voice an agreement made between Austria, Bavaria, and Wurtemberg.

There is a growing difficulty in getting detailed news from Germany, as the censor is stopping telegrams.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE HAND OF AUSTRIA IN THE GAME ERZBERGER'S VISIT TO VIENNA. Amsterdam, July 10. It is understood that Herr Erzberger's attitude is the result of a long audience with the Emperor Charles in Vienna last week. Almost the whole of the German Centre Party is strongly supporting Erzberger. Only Herr Spahn, the* chairman, of the party, disagrees with that course.—Aus.-N:Z. Cable Assn. 250 DEPUTIES BEHIND JERR ERZBERGER, DOES DEMOCRATISA'TION MEAN PEACE? (Rec. July 11, (i.SJ n.m.) Amsterdam, July 10. Two hundred and o'i deputies srpport Herr Erzberger. The only doubtful ptint is how far the conclusion of pence is bound up with the democmisatitm n:' Germany. A Prussian Conservative syndicate is purchasing South German.Liberal newspapers in an endavour to destroy the Erzberger movement.—The "Times."

another attack on the one-man system; , EX-AMBASSADOR DEMANDS NF/IV CONSTITUTION. . ' (Rec. July 11, 6.30 p.m.) London, July 50. Another contribution.to the campaign against Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg comes from Prince Lichnowsky, Gorman ex-Ambassador in London. In an article lie declares that the system of oneman Government is obsolete, and 'demands a constitutional Parliamentary Government, despite the resistance of the Junkers and Conservatives, otherwise the couutry will go to pieces. He declares that the Kaiser is far more constitutional than is supposed, and never intervened personally in public alfairs apart from the sending of few impulsive telegrams.—Reuter. SERIOUS RIOTS RECUR OFFICIAL CIRCLES UNEASY. (Rec. July 12, 1.25 a.m.) London, July 11. German telegrams show that thero has been a renewal of the disorders in the industrial centres, which is causing great anxiety in official circles. The working classes are indignant at the distribution of food and stock, and particularly over reports that the wealthy are hoarding their food. The riots in the great Rhinei land industrial towns are unusually seri-ous—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. .

INTERNAL SITUATION IN AUSTRIA DESPERATE OUTCRY IN THE REICHSRATH. (Rec. July 11, G. 30 p.m.) Zurich, July 10. During; si debate in the Austrian Reiclisi'iilli deputies from all parts of Austin-Hungary declared that the situation of the mass of the population was rapidly becoming desperate. Galisin, the granary of Austria, was eompletely bare, while other districts were faminestricken. A German Socialist deputy said that the wrath of the lower classes could not he kept down by bayonets.— The "Times."