ABOUT THE ENEMY

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17530, 13 July 1917, Page 6

ABOUT THE ENEMY

GERMANY'S CRISIS

A COMPROMISE FORMULA

" NOT A WAR OF CONQUEST."

REORGANISATION OF THE MINISTRY.

Anitrallas and N./S. Cabla Aasoclatioa. AMSTERDAM, July 11.

The many gatherings of political parties and groups have apparently resulted in a compromise formula which was introduced at a full sessiou of tho Reichstag. The formula, to which tho National Liberals, the Centre majority and the Socialists have agreed, demands that Dr von Bothmann-Hollwcg shall adhere, to his standpoint of August, 1914, that tho war was not a war of conquest, and that Germany's readiness for peace, demonstrated by tho December Note, still holds good. It is semi-officially announced that Dr ron Bcthmann-Hollweg will accept this Middle Party, excluding both the "Extensive Annexations" and the " Peace without Annexation and Indemnities" party. The " Berliner Tageblatt" announces that Dr von Bethmann-Hollweg's position is now very strong, as he enjoyr. the Kaiser's full confidence. The " Lokal Anzeiger," however, states that the National Liberal Party unanimously voted that, the Chancellor was no longer worthy of confidence. Dr von Breitenbach, tho German Minister of Railways and Minister of State and Public Works in tho Prussian Ministry, has resigned, and also Herr Zimmermann, Dr Helfferich and Dr Solf, to enable tho Chancellor to offer portfolios to the representatives of the various parties.

COALITION MINISTRY,

(Received July 12, 11.15 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, July 11

Von Bethmann-Hollweg has decided to otfer portfolios to members of tho Centre, Progressive, National Liberal, and Socialist Parties. Tho crisis deprossed tho Bourse, tho mark showing a. further heavy fall. Owing to the sharpness of the differences between the various parties, the plenary meeting of tho Reichstag lias been postponed. Theodor Wolff", in an articlo in the '" Berliner Tageblatt," says that it is quite on the cards that the Kaiser may at any moment produce a big-mouthed scheme giving tho Empire an apparent Parliamentary system as one more attempt to rally the people for a continuation of tho war. Router's Telegrams. (Received July 12, 11.1 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, July 11.

The Roman Catholic organ, " Germania," announces that the Centre Party by an overwhelming majority decided to support Herr Erzborger. A Coalition Ministry is being formed, including the leaders of all parties.'

CRJSIS NOT YET SOLVED

SOCIALIST IN MINISTRY

Australian and N.Z/, Ca'ol« Asacoiaticu, (Received July 13, 32.30 a.m.)

]■- AMSTERDAM, July I]. The German political crisis is not yet Folved. The Kaiser discussed with von Bethmann-Holhveg for several bouts the questions undecided by the Crown Council yesterday He has ordered the Crown Prince to Berlin to discuss the decisions with him. The Chancellor has created a now Imperial Ministry of Labour, under tne Socialist, David. " Vonvfterttj," with unexampled daring, states that tho, German Empire is on the way to a peaceful revolution which may come at one blow or piecemeal, but when it is completed will be counted as ouo of the greatest evejnts of history, completely changing the world's situation. A majority will be found in the Reichstag to give the Germans tho freedom and peace they need.

RECRIMINATIONS.

CHANCELLOR AND HINDENBURG QUARREL.

By Telegraph—Press Assocatkm—Copyright (Received July 12, 11.15 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, July 11.

Von Hindenburg's relations with von Bethmann-Hollweg aro described as strained. In a violent altercation lately von Hindenburg taunted the Chancellor with clumsy diplomacy in forcing in America. Von BethmannHollweg retorted that Hindenburg had utterly failed to achieve the great military victory in France ho had promised.