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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 17 February 1915, Page 5

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MILITARY EXPENDITURE SUPPLIES FOR AUSTRIA. LARGE QUANTITIES SEIZED. *~LONDON, Feb. 15. Italy has hypothecated a further £6,800,000 for oxtrs military expenditure consequent on international dvents. Consignments of rice and other cea*»*Sdestined for Austria and hiddett on; the, railways have been seized by the Italian Customs. The quantity of prohibited exports etopped is so great that many hotels and houses have been converted into stores. rebeluonlnjripoli GERMANS SUSPECTED OF .COMMANDING.. LONDON, Feb. 14.It is officially announced at Rome thai 1000 rebels in Tripoli attacked a force oi 300 Italians who -were cnarding cameli at Bu Njeim (60 miles inland).

The Italians "were reinforced by Eryihreans. and the Lybians were repulsed, after violent fighting. The activity of the rebels is due to the Turkish '"Jehad" (Holy Wax) proclamation It is suspected that Germans are commanding the rebels, who are amply supplied with arms, ammunition, and provisions. MORE TROUBLE GREECE AND TURKEY. GRECIAN' AMBASSADOR QUITS CONSTANTINOPLE. (Received Feb. 17. 9.10 a.m.) ATHENS, Feb. 16. Owing to difficulties in the fulfilment of the Porte's satisfaction to Greece, M. Panas has quitted Constantinople. (This refers to the incident of a detective insulting a. Greek naval attache openlv in the street at Pera. a suburb cf Constantinople.. M. Panas, on behalf of Greece, protested to the Grand Vizier, who apologised. M. Panas referred the matter to the Greek Government, which secured the promise of ampler and more public reparation, including the offender's dismissal, arid an apology from the Prefect of Police.) STRANDED GERMAN WATERPLANE CREW HANG ON TOO LONG. (Received Feb. 17. 8.40 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, Feb. 16. A. lifeboat at Srhiernionnikoog Island, off the Dutch coast, answered distress signals and found a German waterpiane stranded on a sand bank. The crew of the lifeboat refused to promise that the crew of the waterpiane should not be interned, and the airmen then decided to wait and take tf.oir chance of rescue by a torpedo boat ana clung for five hours In a rising storm to their machine. They were then again compelled to signal the lifeboat, but she was too late to rescue them. GERMAN VESSEL MINED AND SUNK WHILE GUIDING TORPEDOES. (Received Feb. 17, 8.40 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, Feb. 16. A vessel guiding German torpedoes in the. mine zone, was mined and iimK at Borkum Island at the mouth of the Elbe. A NEW EMDEN SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM GERMAN SOLDIERS. (Received Feb. 17, 8.40 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, Feb. 16. Upon the suggestion of the army -end navy staffs collections have been rvitle m the' German armies in France, Belgium, and Poland for the purchase of a new Emden. The regiments in Rheims collected 2000 marks in two davs. •" MORE IRON CROSSES. (Received Feb. 17, 8.40 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, Feb. LG. The Emden's landing party who (shaped in the schooner Ayesha from Cocos Island received iron crosses. CLOSED TO GERMANY FOR EVER RUSSIAN MARKETS. (Received Feb. 17, 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, Feb. '6. Discussing the economic aspect of the -war the Russian Minister of Finanr e in an interview in the Paris "Matin" sv'd : "We must not be obliged some day ; iter the war is ended to pay a sort of m- \ demnity to Germans by leaving open to them the means.of recouping themselves at our expense in our markets. Germany having demolished the factories ' of Belgium, Poland, and North France, perhaps thinks to force us to buy from her goods we cannot manufacture ourselve. Let her be quite sure en tlat score. Our markets are closed to her for ever." | PRISONERS EXCHANGED I DUTCH KINDNESS TO BRITISHERS (Received Feb. ,17, 8.40 a.m.) . LONDON, Feb. J6. The first batch of sixty incapacitated ; Germans left Victoria station yesterday. Practically each had lost a limb. AMSTERDAM, Feb. 16 i Dutch members of the Red Cross So--1 ciety at Oldenzaal presented tobacco, J j fruit, and refreshments to 110 Filiated j Britishers, mostly maimed and bl!nd. ! German ambulance men aceOAitnmied them across Dutch territory. PLIGHT OF THE BELGIANS AMERICAN COMMISSIONER'S REPORT. HARDSHIPS OF THE PEOPLE. (Received Feb. 17, 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, Feb. 36

The report of . the Rockefeller com-1 mission which inquired into the condi-1 tions in Belgium states that there are ] 320,000 Belgian refugees in Holland, and > 100,000 in England; but many who had been driven out of their homes were j fitiU in Belgium. The Commission found peope living in cellars, lofts, and. cowstalls. It . saw children that had been born in fowlhouses and pigsties. < No estimate could be obtained of the total German military requisition, but it must have been enormous and covered all classes of goods and livestock. , The people are denied the use of telegraphs and mails, and there is no means of communicating with the outside world except through German channels. Alleviating circumstances noted were that all classes took a share of • the national trouble, the burden being automatically, distributed. Poor tenants did not pay rent, though landlords were in almost as bad a state as tenants. The sale of intoxicating liquor had been stopped. • • - SOCIALIST CONFERENCE IN LONDON RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE WAR. WHAT' GERMAN VICTORY WOULD MEAN. (Received Feb. 17, 9.10 a.m.) . . LONDON, Feb. id Mr Keir Bardie, presided at a conference of English, French, Belgian, and Russian Socialists in London. A resolution was passed that the German victory would mean- the deWHAT CAREFUL HOUSEWIVES DO. One reason why so many good housewives will have none but Sharland s Vinegar- on their table and in their pantry, is s because .they know its wholesomeness is guaranteed. Sharland s have a reputation for quality, and would never place their name on a product that could injure the consumer., 'This is a point- worth remembering next time you br'dlr Vinegar.- .Insist-on being supplied' with Sharland's, and yo" , will- get; a. Malt Vinegar possessing a ; pleasing aroma, and a mellow, qiquant flavour. Its use will add to the enjoyment and healthfulness of salads, oysters, . and lobster, gold in bullr *nd bottles by all grocers.*

feat and destruction of democracy and the liberty of Europe. It was resolved to resist any ■{•itempt to transform this defensive war ?nto a war of conquest. The Allies' vicio\y' must aim at popular liberty, unity, ar d the independent autonomy of *he nations in a peaceful federation of tne world. Working classe after the war must unite to suppress militarism and to enforce international arbitration. The Conference also demanded the liberation of and compensation for Belgium; that the status cf Poland be settled m accordance with the wishes of its peoj-b ; either autonomy or complete independence for Alsace-Lorraine j and that the Balkan population annexe'd by force should have the right to freely dispose itself as it wished. GERMAN SOCIALISTS ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE WAR. AMSTERDAM, Feb. 16. A Berlin telegram states that a meeting of Socialists decided not to support the peace movement until Germany was victorious on at least one front. ' Government circles recently inquired whether the Social Democratic Party favoured peace. The leaders replied that the workers had been the chief losers by the war, and they would rather start a revolution than not receive compensation for their sacrifices.

FOOD SHORTAGE IN GERMANY STATISTICS WRONGLY COMPILED. COPENHAGEN, Feb. 16. The "Politiken" states that Germany's food and grain statistics were wrongly compiled. The errors surprised the Government, and it may be necessary for the whole population to get food in public eating-houses. * THREATENEDMGERMAN blockade A CLIMB-DOWN. NOTE TO AMERICA. WASHINGTON, Feb. 16. Count Bernstorff presented a Note stating that Germany was ready to consider the abandonment of the attacks on British merchantmen if Great Britain would not interfere with the conveyance of foodstuffs for the civilian population of Germany. "THE 18th." COPENHAGEN, Feb. 16The German Admiralty in a communique warns the public not to expect a sudden coup on the 18th. That date was only fixed as a warning to neutrals of stronger war measures. AMERICA'S WARNING. LONDON, February 15. The American Note to Germany states that if German submarines destroy American vessels without first determining their nationality, the United States I could not view the act except as an inI defensible violation of neutral rights, and will be constrained to hold Germany to strict account for such acts, and take such steps as are necessary for the safe- [ guard of American lives and property. | The Note to Great Britain declares that America views with anxious solicitude the general use of the United j States flag by British vessels traversing i blockaded waters. I "AMERICAN NEUTRALITY A j FAROE." | ' LONDON, Feb. IS. j The German daily papers in New York ridicule American neutrality as a farce, and predict a conflict with Germany if the attitude of the State Department is maintained. 1 NEUTRALS WARNED OFF GERMAN I WATERS. LONDON, February 14. 1 Copenhagen officially announces that Germany has notified the Scandinavian Governments that no neutral fishing x>r sailing ships will be allowed off the Scbleswig-Holsteih coast, until further notice. , . .' ™ Danish shipowners are painting on their ships big national flags on..each sid?, with the word "Denmark" m white letters in the middle. ACTIVITY OF GERMAN FISHING ELOTILLA. LONDON, Feb. 15. Copenhagen states that there is extraordinarv activity among the Germari fishing flotilla. All- the available boats are being pressed into service. PROTEST TROMHOj-LAND .. ,;,a German Secret note. MINELAYING TO BE INCREASED.

(Received Feb. 17, 8:30 a.m.) THE HAGUE, Feb. 16,. A Note has been presented to Germany protesting against the declaration of a war zone and pointing out that neutrals' vessels were entitled to examniation before hostile action..* •'..•• .. Holland has also notified Britain of objections to the. use of neutral flags* _ A Stockholm newspaper announced that the Scandinavian Governments had received a secret Note from Germany notifying -neutrals that signs painted on the sides would hot'save vessels, _ . The Note further warns neutrals .that minelayihg will be greatly increased after the 18th.' . . . o' •, -■ ■ ■■■ ROTTEPuDAM, Feb. 16., The German Consul at Rotterdam, in a . similar memorandum to; the Chamber of Commerce, adds that English merchantmen are arniekl with guns, and were, instructed to ram submarines, to bombs if they come alongside, and to; slay German searching parties. ,- ■■ . "SOMETHING PATHETIC." COUNT BERNSTORFF'S APPEALS TO AMERICA. (Rec. Feb. 17, 1.15 p.m.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. The "New York Times" says there is something pathetic in 'Count Bernstorff's appeals to America to cause Britain to desist from interfering with foodstuffs, as the German people are suffering from war conditions. The" pa- i per continues: "We have not caused the conditions, and are unable to remove them. If Germany is short of food victory is out of the question, and the longer she prolongs the war f the harder will be the terms of peace. EDINBURGH WOMEfTAND IHE WAR OFFER TO WORK TRAMS. ~~LONDON, Feb. 16. Many wealthy women in Edinburgh are offering to replace the tram, guards, Riving their wages to the soldiers and sailors', wives. FALKUNDB BATTLE NO SURVIVORS . FROM THE STJHARNB'ORST, LONDON, Feb. 15. Admiral Sturdoe states that there were no survivors from the Scharnhorst, sunk in the naval fight off. the Falkland Islands.

THE WILHELMINA'S CARGO COMMUNICATION FROM AMERI- ( CAN GOVERNMENT. (Received Feb. 17, 1.15 p.m.) WASHINGTON, Feb. 16. The State Department 'has informed Britain that the Wilhelmina's owners have" satisfied the Department that her cargo was not intended for combatants. The Department suggests the release of the steamer, unless Britain has grounds, not hitherto advanced for acting otherwise.

GERMAN COTTON AND JUTE MILLS CLOSING SHORTAGE OF MATERIAL. ( (Received Feb. 17, 1.15 p.m.) LONDON, Feb. 16. Private advices from Germany state that cotton and jnte mills in the largest manufacturing centres have closed owing to-lack of material. ANOTHER CARGOOF COPPER CAPTURE ON NEUTRAITvESSEL IN THE NORTH SEA. (Received Feb. 17, 1.50 p.m.) LONDON, Feb. 16. A neutral vessel was stopped in theNorth Sea. Her papers showed that she was cotton-laden. A naval officer's suspicions were aroused by the heavy draught, and a search revealed 800 tons of copper. SHELLING OK SWAKOPMUND INCIDENT EXPLAINED. LONDON, Feb. 1 5 In reference to the German staton.ent that the British bombarded the tr.defended town of Swakopmund, *;i fit lman SoutlAWest Africa, the commander of Simonstown, Cape Colony, stntes. ti?«t on the date in question a German fme from Swakopmund raided the British settlement in Walfish Bay, employing dynamite in the attack. A British auxiliary cruiser proceeded to Swakopmund and fired shells on the outer crane on the pier. SOUTH AFRICA TRIAL OF DE WET OPENED. . (Received Feb. 17, 1.15 p.m.) BLOEMFO.NTEIN, Feb. 16. De Wet's trial has opened. IN AUSTRALIA BELGIAN RELIEF FUND. SYDNEY, Feb. 16. Mr. Holman has received the thanks of the Belgian Ministry for the latest Australasian instalment of the Belgian Relief Fund, including Auckland and Christchurch contributions. FINANCIAL ADVISER FOR THE DEFENCE DEPARTMENT. (Received 9.10 a.m;) .. MELBOURNE, This Day. Senator Pearce, Minister for Defence, states that in view of the fact that the Defence Department is spending £11,000,000 before the end of June,' he is appointing a business man to act as financial and commercial adviser to the Department; .■■•:.•''.. i AUSTRALIAN WOMEN WHO MARRIED GERMANS., (Received 9.10 a.m.) MELBOURNE, Tins Day Mr Mason announces that women who lost their Australian citizenship by marrying Germans may be naturalised, even if their husbands remain unnai.ii'alised. MILITARY AEROPLANES. (Received 9.10 a.m.) MELBOURNE, This Fay. It has been decided to proceed with the building of military aeroplanes. NEW ZEALAND OFFICIAL INFORMATION The High Commissioner cables : London, Feb. i6th, 5.30 a.m. Pet-rograd reports further actions on the Nicmen—Vistula' front. . v In the Carpathians the Russians repulsed persistent. Austrian attacks south-west of the Dukla • Pass, v arid slightly progressed on the left bank of the Upper San, capturing 1000 prisoners. ■ '& • ■ V A German attack between the Beskid and Wyszkow Passes was repulsed. Great losses were suffered by the enemy, who were dislodged from a fortified position. - '..'•• ~ - Considerable Austrian forces are advancing on Nadworha-. and in Bukoviha. London, Feb. 16, 7.45 p.ni. Sir John French reports that since...the British successes at La at' the beginning.of last week there has been less activity in that area. Nevertheless further "progress has been made iii this quarter, and . a valuable point secured '•without loss. The- Allies have consoli-dated-their h'c-13 on ground gained, and conclusive evidencei obtains -.that , "th'e" enemy's losses iii recent fighting have been severe. In. the Ypres district the enemy attacked .oi'ir line oh the 14th, succeeding in. first gaining possession of a . few, trenches, but counter-attacks '. -recovered the ground lost. •Oh the remainder of the front there has been .some increase in\the. intensity of the artillery duels," the British showing marked superiority. 'Direct hits were "'frequently secured oh the, enemy's guns and niucii damage is being done to his defence. : . -,■■'■. Ah aviator discovered a hostile ammunition column: near La Basseej and dropped a bomb arid exploded an anlmuuition waggon. .. NATIONAL RESERVE. , NAPIER/Feb. 16. At a public meeting to-riTght i$ was decided to form a branch of the National Reserve in r Napier: The jrieetiiig. was very; enthusiastic. MAE-RIED MEN 7 " AND .THE FORGES. HAMILTON, This. Day. •• Owing to the growing disposition of married men to join the Expeditionary Force, expecting the- Defence, Committee to provide for their wives and children, ' the local committee Tias "decided _to write to the Defence Minister asking . the, Government ,tp refuse the services of married men who leave wives and. families inadequately provided for, until the services of single men are exhausted. WOOL FOR AMERICA. WELLiNGTON, This Day. ■lt has been arranged that licenses for the exportation of Merino and blackfaced wool to the United-States will be issued provided : that the wool is consigned to the Chairman, of the United States Textile Alliance. • .

■ ■ ;•>■ •-lIJLWI "**" ■ THE REINFORCEMENTS. Twenty additional men for the Reinforcements were called for festerday, and up to this afternoon all the vacancies were filled with the excepticjii. of six. Those willing to go are wanted to leave for the camp within 4S hoursoi applying. When this number is.obtained, Nelson Will have the satisfaction of not only supplying its full quota but of helping to make up deficiencies in other districts. Belgian" relief fund. (No. I.J Committee to receive money or goods: Mrs MacKenzie, Mrs Kempthbrhe, Miss Atkinson, and Mrs Emrnett. A subscription iist is open at the Bank. of New Zealand. Mrs Emmett has received the following sums':—Miss Bennett 3s 6d, Mrs Lucas, sen., 2s 6d, Mr Moore 3s. Mrs S. E. Webb 10s, Mrs Gough 2s 6d. RED CROSS FUND. The following amounts —£9 0s 3d—in all—have»been collected in the Foxhill, ■ 'Belgrove, and Wai-iti, districts by two v little girls, Myrtle Syder, and Hilda Nichofls:—A. J. Palmer 10s; J. ss, M. Holland ss, >C. Holland 2s 6d, G.' E. Palmer ss, Assistance ,2s 6d, Mr ,,G:' Granger ss, R. Brewerton 2s 6d, Mra •Gardner Is, Mrs Brown 3s, Mr Syder 26 6d. X.Y.Z. 2s 6d, Mrs P. Kingston 2s, Mrs O- Barlow 2s 6d, Mrs C. Mead ss, Mrs F. 'CJooper 2s 6d, A Friend Is, A. J. G. 2s, A Friend 2s, A Friend 10s>' A Friend 2s, .A Friend ss, H. E. Thomas 2s, Mrs E. Hoult, junv, 2s 6d, H. Hunt 2s 6d, Louis Hunt 6d, (Mrs A. .Toss Is, H. Nicholls.,3s, Mrs H. Nicholls' 2s, Richard 2s, Sympathiser 2s, Mrs F.: Granger Is. Mrs J. Granger 2s, • Mrs M. Riordan Is, J. Mead 2s 6d, H. Tiiii-, nicliffe 2s 6d, Mrs Savage Is, B. Houlfc . Is, Mrs C. Lines Is, Mrs E, -Hoult; sen.,' 3s 6d, Miss B. F. Hoult 2s 6d, Frank Hoult 2s 6d, Mrs Knapp Is, Mrs F. Tun - nicliffe is, Mrs J. Eves ss, Mrs A. Batfc. Is, Sympathiser 2s 6d, J. Nisbett 2s, A, Friend 2s 6d, Mrs V. Price' Is 6d, MrsC Hisgins 2s 6d,- Mrs Fowler Is, .Nellie,. Gaffey 2s 6d, A. i-". Fowler 2s, Jack! McNamara Is, Jill McNamara Is, J'. "W. P. B. 2s 6d, W. B. Hargreaves j2s 6d, C. T. Ferguson ss, Keith Thomas 2s. 6d,A Friend 6d, F. E. Baigent 2s 6dj iW. Haiinen 2s 6d, Rfarry Sniith 2s; J. .W. •Western 6d, R. Price 2s 6d, P. J. 'Higgins 2s 6d, L. J. Hoult 2s 6d; L. E. Winn 6d, A. L. S. Id, Friend 2d] W. Martin 2s 6d, Mr Tunriicliffe Is, A Friend 2s 6d. REMITTING MONEY TO SOL- . DIER3. In connection with the correspondence that has taken place between Mr W.'W. -Snodgrass and Hon. Jas. Allen,,."MiUi-i----ter of Defence, arising out of the trainsmission of money to soldiers iii Egypt, }JLr Snodgrass has' received the follow- ' ing letter" from the Minister:— • ; \' , "Dear Sir,—ln reply to your letter of ' the Ist ultimo I have to inform' you that arrangements have been mads;with the Treasury for remitting lricney to. soldiers in -Egypt at the bats cost'of the cable only (estimated at about £1). : Other remittances are credited in the Department's books, and -are paid in Egypt without any extra charge. Please advise any parents who wish to send or cable money to their son's to communis ' cate with til? Ouartermaste" Genevti;. . "I do not consider >it necessary to: appoint an agent- m Egypt'as i&e have their oasa dttiils, whul; ti'fey did not have n South Africa, and arrangements fon'.se.T.inr;'the comfort and convenience of tk men are Made by them. • ' "With regard to pay, a certain amount,, r.oc less than ha 1 !, is treated- as o<.'''*rred pay and 's etaii: f .d-in Now ZeaUihd, i:ntil the soldiers' return Any r.rjtfirvvs or friends, however can draw- thistle-, ferr'ed pay if written authority to do so has been "provided by the men. On the same condit'ons deferm:' pay can be paid to.any baak'or sjivngs bank'. r- -"Yours faithfully'. ' . . , .'' ' "J/'ALvLErT,'.';.. '■■);, r i. ■'• v '-'Minister of DeSetieo. ■'.