AMERICA AND GERMANY

New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9044, 15 May 1915, Page 7

AMERICA AND GERMANY

LATTER WILL REFUSE DEMANDS By Telegraph -Press Association— Copyright (Received May 14, 10 p.m.) WASHINGTON, May 14. President Wilson’s Note dispatches to Germany follow the lines already cabled. . , , . , u „ The German Embassy is quoted in the press as saying that Germany will refuse to grant the American demands; but, instead, intends to persist in her policy of sinking vessels like the Lusitania whether neutrals are aboard or not, and that the proper course will be for Americans to travel in neutral ships. Otherwise, Germany will not be responsible. : GERMAN SUBMARINES APPEAR IN MEDITERRANEAN By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received May 14, 9.30 p.m.) ! ATHENS, May 14. ' German submarines have appeared in the Mediterranean. ‘ The British Legation offers five hundred pounds sterling to anyone giving information. WARNING IN PAPERS WITHDRAWN By Telegraph— Pres* Association— Copvrie’ (Received May 15, 0.45 a.ni.) WASHINGTON, May 14. ■ The German Embassy has notified the papers in the larger cities to discontinue the publication of the advertisement warning Americans against transAtlantic travel in belligerent vessels. No reason is assigned for the action, hut it is stated that the Embassy's warning is considered sufficient. RED CROSS CONCERT By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received May 14, 10 p.m.) LONDON, May 14. The King and Queen, and other royal personages attended Madam Clara Butt’s Bed Cross concert in the Albert Hall. It realised £BOOO. M. VENIZELOS HIS RETURN TO POWER ADVOCATED. ! , By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright "Times" and Sydney "Sun” Serviced. LONDON, May 13. The return to power of M. Yeuizelos, the ex-Prime Minister of Greece, is openly suggested. The triumph of his policy is admitted. PURGING THE ROLL KNIGHTS OF THE GARTER STRUCK OFF. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright LONDON, May 13. The Kaiser, Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria, the King of Wurtemburg, the Grand Duke of Hesse. Prince Henry of Prussia, and the Dukes of Saxe-Coburg and Cumberland have been, struck off the roll of the Knights of the Garter.

A PLUCKY BURGOMASTER GERMANS REFUSE TO RELEASE HIM. By Telegraph—Pre r.o relation—Copyright "Times" and Sydney "Sun” Services. LONDON, May 13. ■General von Biasing (German Gov-ernor-General of Belgium) refused a request from Brussels to release M. Max, late Burgomaster of Brussels. .'[Early in September M. Max issued a manifesto which aroused the ire of the Germans, who looked upon’ it as a grave act of disobedience and a plain definance. Referring to a German proclamation, M. Max, in his manifesto, stated:—“The proclamation will, none the less, wound the ardent and proud population of Brussels. Let us provisionally accept the fate imposed upon us. . - - Let us patiently wait the hour of reparation.” When informed that he was to be placed under arrest, the plucky burgomaster calmly replied, “Very well.” Later the Germans suggested a way of arranging matters, namely, that M. Max should have his placards covered with blank sheets of paper. “I understand,” replied Max, “but I will only do it on condition that you give me formal instructions to that effect: in writing. But perhaps it would he better that you should yourself cover up my placards. You have men specially appointed to deal with, public notices.’’ And with this the Germans had to ho content.] INDIA’S JNTEREST PURCHASE OF MOTOR AMBULANCES. COMFORTS FOR THE TROOPS. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright DELHI, May 13. Indian nobles are intensely y interested in the progress of the war, the conditions of the combatants and the wounded. •’■ . . Leading chiefs of Kathiawar have given. £15,000 for the purchase of. motor ambulances. The Begum of ’ Bhopal has donated £325 to tho Belgian relief fund, the Maharanee of Danta £IOOO for motor ambulances, tho Maharaja of Patiala a quantity of clothes for the Sikh soldiers and sweatmeats for all Indians on active service_ on the King’s birthday, and tho Rajah of Schawal £66 for comforts for the Indians. ■ ' ■ . The St. John Ambulance Society, which has already given four motor ambulances, is now endeavouring to form a .regular fleet. Two mbtor launches have been sent to tho Persian Gulf. The society has also despatched gifts. Over 45,000 Red Cross gifts include a motor ambulance. The Ranee of Bighri, the ladies of Assam and tho provinces of the northwest frontier, and English and Indian ladies continue working hard, A constant stream of necessaries and comforts continues to leave India. CASUALTIES The High Commissioner reports:— LONDON. May 13, 8.30 p.m. Annv casualties:—Officers: Killed, 12; wounded. 37. Men: Killed, 96; wounded, 341; missing, 4. „ In the Dardanelles:—Naval officers: Killed, 2; wounded, 2. LONDON, May 13, 10.40 p.m. Dardanelles:—Naval men killed 4, wounded 61KING OFJSBEECE 111 By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright (Received May 15, 1.50 a.m.) ATHENS, May 14. His Majesty King Constantino is suffering from pleurisy, and has not, been able to attend to State business. for some time.