SPECIAL WAR CABLES.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XL, Issue 12430, 22 January 1915, Page 5

SPECIAL WAR CABLES.

(Times and Sydney Sttn Services.) [By Electric' Telegraph—Copyjiight.! I'er Press Association. FINANCIAL RESTRICTIONS. ; Received' January 21, at 5.40 ii.m. London, January 20. [ The-Times, in a leading article, says: t "When six hundred millions of money have been spent in war alone for the year, it is only the merest prudence for 'the Government to lay down restrieI tions on its outflow in otftfiK channels, i Its action at- this moment has consequently caused no particular surprise in financial circles, and has been very calmly received/in th£ City Stock Exchange." - . i ASSISTED EMIGRATION STJSTENDED. -> • - ! Received January-21, at 5.40 p.m. London, Jamiary 20. Tlie Immigrants' Information Office ' lias announced that, owing to recruiting for, the war, assisted passages to Australasia are practically suspended. THE SOCIALIST CONFERENCE. PROTEST AGAINST INVASION OF BELGIUM. Received January 21, at 5.40 p.m. London. January 20. The net result of the Copenhagen Conference is a resolution directing the attention of workers, and particularly in belligerent countries, to the principles of international solidarity and a "proletarian sen~e of justice. to stepping the war, caused by capitalism, this conference protested against _ the violation of the neutrality of Belgium, and expects' all Sorial Democrats to vehemently oppose its forcible annexa- • tion." -

GERMAN PERSONAGES INTIMATELY DESCRIBED. ' THE KAISER AND HIS LEADERS. Received January 21, at 6.5 p.m. London.-January 20. An English woman, who has been employed as a governess in the household of a German prince, has written a book describing how the children were taught to play at flying Zeppelins and dropping bombs on a model of London. The Kaiser was an occasional visitor and she found him affable and condescending . after he had satisfied liimsclr that she was not a suffragette, whom he held in lively detestation. When lie made a witticism the Emperor laughed out loud, opening his mouth and throwing his head back with a little jerk, looking one straight in the eyes to discover if the humor of the remark had been seen, 'llie more one laughed the better lie seemed 2>leased and the more lively he became. He was almost like a merry child when his mind was fixed upon himself. Then he, looked almost young and very vital, if rather fatter than his photographs. Occasionally an odd, wandering, strained expression c-ame into his eyes and he appeared older than his real age. On one oci casion John Burns'told the Kaiser that ! I the German Army was not what it used to be and William pretended not to take offence, but privately exclaimed', "Damn the little grasshopper.'' Describing Count Hindenburg, the authoress writes that she found -the General a striking contrast to the Crown Prince, with his smart little inqustachc and light colored animal eyes that surprise one with their sudden goggling look. General Hindenburg lias fighting jaws, a square head and square, even eyes under heavy lids. He is square at the ena of his nose, his ears are square and his huge moustache is brushed out square on his square cheeks. -

Turks mutiny; ." 7 FOOD SUPPLY FAILS. Received January 21, at 6.5.p.m. v - • London, January 20. The Turks at Ezeroum are mutinying on account of famine, and several score have been hanged at the direction of the German commandant. The German officers want 200,000 Turks before they feel strong enough to tackle Egypt. The defect of the provisions is the greatest obstacle. A Pasha who sympathises with the Allies was conducted through the stree'ts of Damascus clad in penetential garments, and wearing a pl?.card inscribed "Traitor." He was pelted by the populace. • 5