Central Powers.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume IX, Issue 84, 24 March 1919, Page 5

Central Powers.

DARKER DAYS AHEAD. New York, March 17. The “New York Times’ ” Rotter- ; dam correspondent says that a well informed person states that Germany may expect worse conditions soon. I The Berlin Reds have already planned a new nation-wide strike for I March 25. Apparently, despit e J I Herr Noske’s victory, the Bolshe- • viks gain strength throughout the ! country. | HARDEN’S OPINION OF THE KAISER. New York, March 18. | Interviewed at Berlin, Herr Har- ■ den said that the present German 1 Government and would be j overthrown. The Kaiser could re- ' gain the Throne if he were not a ; coward. The success of the League i of Nations and world peace depended upon close and friendly relations between Germany, Britain and the United States.—(A. and N.Z.) THE HERO OF OTHER DAYS. Berlin, March 17. Von Kluck, who is living in a small flat, interviewed, expressed the opinion that the reconstruction of Germany’s military power is possible, but the interests of all are so intertwined that he can only wish for a long peace.—(A. and N.Z.) GERMAN MERCHANTMEN. DEPARTURE FROM HAMBURG. London, March 21. The strike at Hamburg has fail- ' cd, and the surrendered steamers are now sailing.—(A. and N.Z.) OCCUPATION OF AUSTRIA. BY ALLIED TROOPS. London, March 23. Allied troops during the past few days occupied the greater part of itungary, except Budapest, with a view to suppressing Bolshevik plundering and maintaining order. It is reported from Geneva that Count Karolyi’s Government has resigned, disagreeing with the new Rumanian borders. The Socialists and Communists have formed a Coalition Government. declaring themselves the allies of the Russian Soviet Government.