GENERAL ITEMS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLV, Issue XLVIII, 16 December 1914, Page 5

GENERAL ITEMS

OFFER FROM UGANDA CHIEFS

LONDON, December 14

Uganda chiefs have written to Mi'. Lewis Harcourt, Secretary of State for the Colonies, expressing a wish to serve in France with five hundred men, and stating : —"Some time ago several chiefs visited England and were heartily welcomed and feted everywhere. Tliey told us upon their return that they had enjoyed themselves very much. If the English have shown so much kindness to our fellow countrymen 111 time of peace, the least we can do to show our friendship is to share Ine danger threatening the Empire."

"WASHINGTON, Dec. 14

Messages describing the universal desire of Americans to show practical sym- : pathy state that women knit during concerts, at. the theatres and cinema shows. Some even knit in the churches at the" request of the clergymen. , LONDON, December 13.

A correspondent who has been travelling through France says that, contrary to a general impression, the absence of winter tourists has resulted in a spirit of sweet reasonableness among the hotel tradesmen in the Riviera. The whole of the south country is fii-l of funded and convalescent soldiers, revelling in restful sunshine and luxurious hospital fare. The hotel tariffs have been greatly reduced.

LONDON, Dec. 15.

The National Council of Trained Nurses alleges that sick and wounded soldiers in auxiliary hospitals are endangered by the interference of unskilled and untrained nurses. Lord Kitchener has asked the council to submit evidence "in support of the complaint. Members of the council declare that women possessing social influence have been placed in positions of responsibility, and experienced matrons have been ignored. Lord Halesburv, in a speech at "Westminster, said the Eighth Commandment was of universal application. He protested against the blasphemous cant, of any man in thinking himself appointed lay God to seize another's property. Any j emperor wanting to possess a world empire by seizing countries smaller than his own was a dirty thief, and ought to be [hanged. He trusted the war would result in a general agreement that peoples established in tlieir .own countries shall not be disturbed unless interference is fully justified. The. "Daily Telegraph's" Washington correspondent says the "Kolnisclie Zeitung's" denial of German inspiration of the peace movement in America is not believed by the public in the United States. When the bankers mentioned in the article discussed the movement, President Wilson and his advisers knew that C ount Bernstoi'ff was responsible for the steps taken by the bankers. The "Kolnische's" declarations are regarded as the prelude to Germany making some peace move through Rome. The statement that America as a nation is proBritish is true; but that fact was not definitely known until President Wilson refused to fall into the trap set by Count Bernstorff, to get the United States to start a peace movement. COPENHAGEN, Dtfc. 15. There is great indignation in Norway owing to the German prize court condemning five Norwegian steamers for carrying pit props to England. , STOCKHOLM, Dec. 15. At King Gustav's instance, the Kings of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway will meet ;it Mai mo 011 the 18th, to discuss plans to restrict or diminish the economic difficulties arising out of -the war.

: he-.-'-i v-.-d Dec. 16, 1.20 p.m.'; 1 OHRISTIANIA, Dec. 15. The chief object of tne Tvlalmo meeting is to discuss neutrality, tne repression of contraband, possibly Germany's confiscation <,f neutral ships, and the mining ! of the Baltic. (Received Dec. 15. 8.25 a.m.,' NEW YORK, Dec. 15. Apropos of the Ahlers case, American jurists arc discussing the international aspect of the German citizenship law enacted itt .1014, enabling Oemnms acquiring (oreigil citizenship to retain their Gerilislil citizenship it' ilit-'.y DbUiiiied permission. it ;iiso fctiablcS foreign citizens df. German bltfoti tU obtaiii German citiz£iisliip <vliilo tliey remiiin abroad.

KING EDWARD'S HORSE. (Received Dec. 16. 12.15 p.m.) ' ! LONDON, Dec. 15. j There are vacancies for 300 good riders and shots in the Second King Edward's Horse, owing to the large number granted commissions in the regular army, including 100 in, the last three weeks. Australian candidates can cable applications through Air Coghlan, Agent-General for New South Wales,