THE BRUTAL HUN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17250, 18 August 1916, Page 7

THE BRUTAL HUN.

NORTH OF FRANCE,

PEOPLE REFUSE TO WORK FOR ARMY.

‘ The Times " Service.

AMSTERDAM, August 16

Tho town of Halluin, in North France, was commanded to perform work, and the people refused on the ground that the work was intended for the German Army. They referred to The Hague Convention, but the German commandant replied that the German militarv authority would not depart from the demands, even if they meant the destruction of a city of 15,000 inhabitants.

THE FRYATT MURPER.

STATEMENT BY MR ASQUITH.

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association,

LONDON, August 16

In the House of Commons, Mr As* quith said the Government would not tolerate the resumption of diplomatic relations with Germany until reparation, had been made for tho murder of Captain Fryatt.

BRITAIN CONSULTING ALLIES. LONDON, August 16. Mr Asquith was loudly cheered on replying to Sir Edward Carson in reference to the Fryatt affair. He proceeded to say “ Some of our Allies have suffered even grosser and more extensive brutalities from the German authorities than ourselves. The Government is consulting them regarding th*e best and most effective steps, and also as to what conditions should he exacted in the peace terms to secure reparation which would satisfy justice.” Mr Thorne asked: “Is the Government prepared to announce that the Kaiser is wanted for the wilful murder of Captain Fryatt ?” Mr Asquith did not reply.