(Press Association.) GERMAN PEOPLE DISCOURAGED
HOPES OF DECISIVE VICTORY VANISHED
'(Received May 11, 9 a.m.) ROME, 10th May. 'A Swiss traveller,! who was lately in-Berlin, states that the German people are becoming discouraged. They understand that their hopes of a decisive victory have vanished. • . The terrible losses at Verdun, the failure of the Irish revolt, and misgivings regarding the efficacy of the Zeppelins and submarines, were contributary, causes of the recent outbreaks in Berlin, Leipzig, and other cities.
(Received May 11, 8 a.m.) . COPENHAGEN, 10th May. ; The Ribe Stiftstidende, a-fter careful enquiries, is of opinion that it is impossible for Germany to keep the war going till the end of the year owing to the shortage of food. Already the Soldiers' rations have been cut down. They receive very little meat, and most of the men on furlough appear to be physically weakened through insufficient food; but ammunition and arms are incredibly abundant. A shortage of horses hampers the artillery. There is great slackness in discipline, and drastic measures are required to prevent the desertion of officers and men. '
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Evening Post, Volume XCI, Issue 111, 11 May 1916, Page 7
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179(Press Association.) GERMAN PEOPLE DISCOURAGED Evening Post, Volume XCI, Issue 111, 11 May 1916, Page 7
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