ABOUT THE ENEMY

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17702, 31 January 1918, Page 6

ABOUT THE ENEMY

GERMANY’S DEMANDS. WHAT VON TIRPITZ WANTS. (Received January 30, ,8.15 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, January 29. Von Tirpitz, in a newspaper interview, states that Germany required tho military occupation of Belgium. Submarine bases there would prevent the British and Americans from renewing their attacks. The world' in future would be divided between Continental Europe in one camp, and Britain and America in the opposing camp. “We must force England to give us what we need. We can hold out longer than England and her friends.” STRIKES IN GERMANY. 100.000 OUT IN BERLIN. (Received January 30, 8.15 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, January 29. The strikers in Berlin number 100,000, including many women. Tho German Electric Company’s mammoth works are closed. Strikes occurred also in Krupp’s coalmines at Bochun, the torpedo factory at Bar Kiel, and tho Germania Shipyard. Von Capel'le has gone to Wilhelmshaven to urge the workers in the naval yards to remain at work, otherwise they will bo held guilty of treason. IN AUSTRIA. DR SEIDLER. WITHDRAWS RESIGNATION. (Received January 30, 8.15 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, January 29. Dr Seidler, the Austrian Prime Minister, has withdrawn his resignation.