THE BALKANS

Nelson Evening Mail, 27 May 1916, Page 5

THE BALKANS

ALBANIA ITAT/TA-N OFFENSIVE THREATEN- * INOAT AVLONA. PARIS, May 25. An Italian offensiveat threatening. CHAPPED HANDS! ~~ Of course! Exposure to bitter weather; no gloves may be; work -which, soils the hands so thab frequent washing is necessary—result, sore hands, cracked and bleeding—may be blood poisoning: Keep your hands in good' condition v with Rexona, the Rapid Healer. A perfect skin treatment in itself. After work wash, therm with Rexona Ointment. Your hands will respond to its healing influence, become soft and. flexible without sore or blemishes. Rexona keeps the hands safe from Winter troubles, Rexona. is sold in triangular tins at Is 6d< and. 3s. Obtainable ' everywhere. I - t _ - . . *

COMPULSORY MILITARY SERVICE | KING GEORGE'S MESSAGE TO ' THE NATION. ! LONDON, May 25. The King, in a message to the people, says: "To enable my country to organise more efficiently its military lesources in fehe present great struggle in the cause of civilisation, I, with my Ministers' advice, deem it necessary to enrol every able-bodied man between the ages of eighteen and 45 years. ""I desire to take this opportunity of expressing my recognition and appreciation of the splendid patriotism and self-sacrifice my people have displayed in raising by voluntary enlistment no fewer than 5.041,000 men, an effort far l surpassing that of any nation in, similar 3 circumstances recorded in history, and one -which will be a. lasting source of pride to future generations." "I am confident that the magnificent I spirit which has hitherto sustained the people through the trials of this terrible war will inspire them to endiure the additional sacrifice now imposed upon them, and, with God's help, lead us and our Allies to a victory which will achieve the liberation of Europe." PREFERENTIAL TRADE. LONDON, May 25. In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law, replying to Mr Norton. Griffiths, said the Government were considering the whole sulbject of preferential trad-? -with the Dominions and) the Allies. \ GERMANY'S FOOD COMMISSION AMSTERDAM, May 26. There is much comment in the German papers regarding the appointment of Herr Von Rotoks as food dictator. The Lokalanzeiger says Germany is likely to approach the condition of vegetarian Eden during the coming months. * Herr Maximilian Harden, in an article in Die Zunkuhft, blames the political Tegdme for the privation of the people. He says that because of their exorbitant prices meat, milk, butter and vegetables are frequently beyond the means of the! masses. The dearth of fodder has compelled the peasantry to sacrifice young cattle and pigs. The bulk" of the article consists of a translation of de Concdurt's article on the siege of Paris, Herr Harden's object bein»r to remind his countrymen of what a fourden of suffering -and sorrow can be borne by a people determined to fight for freedom, right, selfgovernment, and honour The Vorwaerts joins issue with the Conservative organs, which, say that the shortage of supplies is merely temporary, and that by scrimping the people will be enabled to tide over till next harvest. The Vorwaerts states that there is suffering from an absolute want of certain supplies through ■ bad organisation and neglect to take oroper measures to increase supplies. PORTUGUESE EFFORTS GERMAN POST CAPTURED. (Rec. May 27, 8.26 a.m.) CAPETOWN, May 26. A Portuguese communique states that a naval force captured the German rost j at the mouth of Rovuma. The Germans retreated. GERMANY'S INTERNAL TROUBLES FOOD RIOTS. (Rec. May 27, B.2tf"a.m.} AMSTERDAM, May 26. Women of Frankfort-on-Main held a procession on Wednesday because meat was not obtainable. They carried - famine raided the butchers' shops, and fought the police. Eight women were injured. Herr Batocks, the mew Minister of Food) Supplies, in the Reichstag warned J members not to expect a sudden improvement in. the conditions-. Great difficulties were arising from the "ela- I tions between the Federal States. He received a menacing letter from Wur- i temburg, complaining that Prussia was j sucking it dry : ' i THE PLOTTING ALLIES LORD (ROBERTS'S SCHEME. LONDON, May 24. The North German Gazette has published a fantastic story of a meeting in 1911 between a German traveller in. South Africa and General Townshend, who confided Lord Roberts's plan for an Anfglo-Fxench invasion of Germany, and other similar nonsense. That journal adds: "This is a further proof of the Allies' plots against Germany." \ INHUMAN PIRATE REFUSES FOOD TO STRICKEN CREW. FRENCH TRAWLER SUNK WITH- * OUT WARNING. LONDON, May 25 ; The Press Bureau issues the following account of the sinking of the French trawler Bernadette. The vessel was proceeding from' ITecamp {2B.miles N.N;E. of Havre) to the Newfoundland Fisheries and was 90 miles off the nearest land. A submarine was sighted flying the German flag. She signalled to the crew to leave, and) the master ordered them, to lower the boats. The crew only just had time to get aboard when the submarine, from a hundred yards distant, fired the first shot without warning. The Bef*nadette sank immediately. The master approached the submarine and. asked for food. This the .German officer refused, the submarine racing off- The boats lost each other in the darkness. It is understood that 29 of the crew were picked up. Five are missing. PRACTICAL PEACE PROPOSALS GERMANY PREPARED TO' CONSIDER THEM. LONDON, May 25. Replying to Sir Edward Grey's statement, German Chancellor (Herr von • Bethmann Hbllweg) informed an American pressman that he was willing to consider practical peace proposals based on the war situation. He blamed the Allies for the continuation of the war. "If Europe continues to bleed," said the Chancellor, "I absolutely repudiate any responsibility." WARNING TO PIANO BUYERS. Any dealer, salesman oc traveller who casts reflection upon his competitors does so from interested motives—perhaps to cover his own weak position. He should be disregarded. The Bristol agents are definitely instructed to avoid such methods, and to rely solely oh the merits of the Company's pianos and organs. That has been bur attitude during the past 32 vears. We have full confidence in the quality of our instruments, every one of whicn carries a double guarantee—the makers' ahd our own-. We know our values are absolutely "the best and our timerttayment terms the most liberal procurable. : To obtain our pianos and organs genuine and hew you must buy from our own branches and, agents. Any advertisement or suggestion which, might lead I you to believe otherwise should be.unI heeded. The Bristol) Piano Co., Ltd., Wellington. North. Island Manager, M. |J; Brooks. Local, representatives: JackUon and Co., Ltd., Local Agents.

THE ECONOMIC CONFERENCt TO OPEN OJST JUNE sth. LONDON, May 25. The Paris Conference has been fixed for June sth. IRISH QUESTION MR LLOYD GEORGE'S MEDIATION WELCOMED. LONDON, May 26. The newspapers welcome the possibility of Mr Lloyd George a solution. On his expected visit to Ireland he may possibly initiate a joint conference with the Irish leaders. IMPORTANCE OF A SETTLEMENT. (Rec. May 27, . 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, May 26. Mr T. P. O'Connor, writing in Reynolds' Newspaper, expects a settlement of the Irish question. All sane men of both political parties, are overwhelmed with the importance of a settlement. ATTITUDE OF PROMINENT ULSTER UNIONISTS. (Rec. May 27, 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, May 26. Prominent Belfast Unioßists maintain that in the event of an agreed l settlement Ulster should continue under the Imperial Parliament, but they are prepared to leave the question in Sir Edward Carson's hands. SINN FEIN REBELLION. THE INQUIRY. LONDON, May 25. Lord Harding's Commission, sitting at Dublin, heard evidence relating to the origin of Sinn Feinism, and the official methods of dealing with sedition. | Colonel Sir Neville Chamberlain, InI spector-General of the Royal Irish , Constabiilary, gave evidence that he ' made various recommendations which he considered, on the advice of" experienced officers, essential to the maintenance of law and order. The Government in many cases did not see fit to adopt them. He also represented the need for increased powers under the Defence of the Realm Act. Colonel Johnson, Commissioner of Police at Dublin, gave evidence that 544 rifles and 765 bayonets were seized at various times at Port Dublin. The disloyal volunteers in 1915 stole a hundred rifles addressed to Mr John Redmond for the National Volunteers. FURTHER EVIDENCE. - (Rec. May 27, 12.35 p.m.) LONDON,. May 26. At Lord GEardihge's Commission, General Friend, hi evidence, paid- that anxiety was increased in 1916 when the Sinn Feihers became bplder in , their anti-military and anti-recruiting campaign. He considered he ought to have been empowered to take stronger measures than aLowed. Sir M. Nathan once or twice demurred, on the ground of public policy, in taking proceedings, which witness suggested. Major-General Coival, in evidence, said that the officers present at the facet were Australians and others oh leave. Lord Wimbprne, on 23rd April, suggested a raid 'on the gelignite stored l hi Liberty Hall. Witness considered" the raid would not succeed without serious fighting; moreover, "Easter Monday was unsuitable. He considered the Cufragh troops could 'be more successfullyi used if rushed to seize the ..leaders and the whole of the Sinn Feiners arid Volunteers at some later day. Early military action would have been taken had not the outbreak occurred.UNARMED[mEN SHOT AN ENQUIRY TO BE -HELD. LONDON, Mayi 25. In the House of Commons, Mr A. Byrne (Nationalist member for. Dublin Harbour), asked was the Government aware that 14 unai*med men, connected with .the rebellion, had been shot without trial in. Dublin. The Under-Secretary for the War Office (Mi* H. J.-Tenhant) replied that a court of enquiry, had beeii arranged to investigate the ocenrrence. NELSON RED CROSS FUND. Mr J. P.. Hayes acknowledges :—Helping Hand Shop, per Miss Cooke,; £2L lis ed 1 . .- - • ,>( '..,,. Mrs W. Lock acknowledges::—Helpers, Spring Grove, £7 18s ,6d ;. Appleby; Patriotic Dance, per W. Received at the T>epot:—Miss'i D-. F. Berger, flowers; Clarice Fisb (Aorere), Collmgwood, 12 face cloths and 3 Balaclava caps. LAIDY LIVERPOOL FUND. Mrs W. Lock acknowledges:— Mrs G. Simpson (Milton street), 10s; / Girk,' Central School, Standard IH., 43 handkerchiefs. . SICK AND WOUNDED FUND. Mir E. J. Allen Treasurer of the Sick and Wounded Soldiers"' Fund, acknowledges the following further contributions : Murcirison Branch. S. and W. S. Fund, balance 6f collections to 25th May, £SO; Bank of New Zealand, staff for May, £3; Essie Stewart, sale of flowers, 5s 9d. RED CROSS FUND. HOPE AND RANZAU BRANCH. j Miss Davies acknowledges the follow- | ing donations for May:—Miss Fairhall (3 months) 3s, Mrs Max (4 months)'4s, Mrs R. Palmer Is, Mrs Blborhfield ss, Mrs Tasker 2s 6d, Mrs Shbwdeh Is, Mrs W. J. H. Schroder „ Is, Mrs W. W. Schroder Is, Messrs Wilkinson and Hogg ss, Mrs P. Ford. Is, Mrs Robbins Is, Mrs H. Eden 2s 6d, Mrs G. Eden ss, Mrs A. Palmer (2 months) 2s 6d, ' Mrs Neumann 2s, .. Mrs T. Chisnall 2s 6d, Mrs Cross Is.

GENERAL NEWS THE PETROL SCANDAL. MB REED'S DISMISSAL. (.f b • Association.-—Copxßlqh£-SYDNEY, May 26. The Hon. J. H. Cann states that the Government decided to dispense with Mr Reed's services because, when, the Question of price arose in> the petrol negotiations, he left it to another to deal with, although he was the Government officer appointed to deal with the matter. AUSTRALIAN" PREMIERS' CONFERENCE. ADELAIDE, May 26. At the Premiers' Conference an agreement was reached) that the repayment of the first instalment of the Commonwealth loans by the States 1" © postponed for a year.- ~. **■"' '' .' ' ■' i, ■