THE WAR CRIMINALS

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume IX, Issue 172, 7 July 1919, Page 5

THE WAR CRIMINALS

HOLLAND WILL DELIVER EX'KAISER. London, July 5. The “Daily Express” understands that Holland will agree to deliver the ex-Kaiaer. It is expected that a Dutch warship will bring him to the mouth of the Thames- The Government i* preparing apartments in the White Tower. WILSON MAKES NO STIPULATIONS It is understood that Dr. Wilson has consented to the trial of the ex-Kaiser oat two conditions; first, that the death penalty will not be demanded; second, that the maximum punishment berfe. the trial to be held in London riving assurance of fairness. A latar cable states that it is authoritatively denied that America stipulated Kaiser should not be executed. Special precautions will be taken to protect the Kaiser from violence in the tereofs VOLUNTARY SUBSTITUTES. (Received 7, 9.0 a.m.l Berlin, July 6. The “Thgea Eeitung” states that Prince Etei Frederic* has tent a mc*Mns to King George on behalf of himself and four younger brothers, saying, “in fulfilment of our natural duty as sons and oScers. we place ourselves at Your Majestv’s disposal m place of onr Imperial father in the event of his extradition. in order by our sacrifice to spare him sneh degradation.” There is no London confirmation ot the paper’s report. A Copenhagen message states that Hindenburg has sent messages to President Ebert stating that he alone waa responsible for the orders and pr>>clamations issued in the Kaiser's name since August, 1916. and requests Ebon to inform the Entente Government-. Amsterdam reports that the Crown Prince, when interviewed, said: “The Allien can only have mv dead hodr. I mvself win decide my life or death.’* It is reported that the Kaiser is about to leave Amerongen to settle near Arnheim. where he has purchased a residence.

INCLUDED IN THE CRIMINAL LIST. THE EXCEPTIONALLY CALLOUS London, July 5. I The Australian Press learns that the Admiralty has prepared a list <>t, seventy-one German naval officers » ho-e surrender is demanded from German... The list includes men guiltr of ex<national callousness and brutality in connection with the bombardment of the English Coast, submarine warfare anil minelaying. The list includes some of the most prominent admirals and offi-j cers alrenoy in British custody. i The War Office and Air Ministry are, also preparing lists. A later London cable states that it is not iikelv that any submarine cominanders will appear before the Entente tribunal. Many have already fled from Germany, while others are in hiding and threaten suicide.