THE WAR GUILTY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18143, 8 July 1919, Page 5

THE WAR GUILTY.

EXTRADITION OF EX-

KAISER

MORE VICARIOUS ATONEMENT

By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright

Australian w suid' N.Z. Cable Association.

BERLIN, July 6. Tho “ Deutsche Tageszeitung states that Prince Eitel Frederick has sent a message to King George on behalf of himself and his four younger brothers saving:- 11 In the fulfilment of our national duty as sous and officers, we place ourselves at your Majesty s disposal in place of our Imperial father, in the event of big extradition, in order, by our sacrifice, to spare him such a. degradation There is no London confirmation of the paper’s report.

COURT AT UTRECHT TO DECIDE

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received July 7, 8.10 p.m-) LONDON, July 6. The Central News correspondent at Amsterdam says it is regarded as certain that the Court of Justico at Utrecht will decide tho question 'of extraditing Wilhelm.

TRIBUNAL TO TRY EX-KAISER. OTHER OFFENDERS TO BE TRIEDAustralian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received July 7, 5.5 p.m.) 1 _ LONDON. July 6. The “ Daily Chronicle ” states that it is understood tho tribunal at the ox-Kaiser’s trial will consist of heads ot the justiciary of the five leading Entente Powers. Holland will probably protest against a breach of the right of asylum, but will surrender Wilhelm under protest. It is expected that a number 'of offenders in regard to submarine warfare and tho executioners or Captain Fryatt and Nurse Cavell will reach London tips week. They will b e allowed counsel, and will be permitted to call witnesses. AMERICANS SURPRISED. (Received July S, 1.45 a.m.) LONDON, July 7. A Paris message states that the American Peace Delegation expressed surprise at the announcement that the ex-Kaiser is to be tried in London, and is reported to have sent a wireless message to President Wilson, seeking enlightenment.