HOLD OUT!

Gisborne Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 4475, 16 February 1917, Page 3

HOLD OUT!

GERMANS AND THE WINTER. The Frankfurter Zeitung, in an article on -“Holding Out,” concludes a passionate appeal to the nation as follows:—“We know that we must’ limit ourselves, and- we shall do it in the consciousness that the sacrifices which we bring, although demanding stern heroism, are as nothing to the sacrifices which are being borne in the trenches, on the high seas, under the seas, or on snow-bound mountains by men who are giving their lives for us and for our future. Therefore, we must not whimper and complain, merely because we must bear privations/ The enemy is listening for every utterance arid draws hope from every exaggerated complaint that he will be able to defeat us. Let us for this reason observe moderation in criticism, and only criticise where it is necessary, or when criticism helps to remove abuses.” General von der Tanii has issued a desperate appeal to the Bavarian people to hold out bravely during the third war-winter. He tolls the, agricultural population that they are only trustees for the fruits of the field, and that they must not withhold grain, milk, potatoes, eggs, and fat from the towns in order to live in comfort themselves. To the dwellers in towns he they must fight against the enemy m their midst and in their own hearts. He reproaches those who are accumulating supplies at the expense of their fellow-citizens, and others who even now could not forget the pleasures and wastefulness of the bad time before the wsur. And whoever does not listen to reason and honor would have to give way to force. “Therefore hold out till arms have gained the victory.