THE HELIGOLAND BATTLE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17065, 25 July 1917, Page 5

THE HELIGOLAND BATTLE.

GENERAL ITEiS

RECENT AIR RAID,

GERMAN DEFENSIVES. FOE IMPRESSION AT HOMK Australian and N.Z. Cable Association T PARIS, Jnly 23. Lo Matin states that it cannot bo denied that there is a great recrudescence of enemy activity against Russia, also a multiplicity of attacks on the west front, extending the whole of the St. Mihiel region, w r/ell as enterprises of lesser importance on the heights of the Meuse and in Upper Alsace, where the. enemy are striving to regain a number of observation points. Le Matin regards this renewed activity as the outcome of von Hindenburg's desire to impress political circles in Germany that the military situation is good.

GERMAN MINISTERIAL CHANGES. PARIS, July 23. The Petit Parisien reports that, according to German despatches from Zurich Herr Zimmerman has definitely resigned' but Dr Helfferich remains as Vice-chan-cellor without portfolio. The Zurich Neust Nachrichten states that the pan-Germans in Berlin are indignant at the granting of the suffrage to Prussia, declaring that it undermines the foundations of the State and hands it over utterly to democracy. STEAMSHIP FREIGHTS. The Times. WASHINGTON. July 23. , The regulation of ocean steamship rates has been agreed upon by the principal Allies, including the United States. FLOUR AND BREAD CONSUMPTION. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association _ LONDON, July 23. Mr Kennedy Jones. M.P. (ex-Director of Food Control), claims that bread and flour consumption has been reduced by one-third since March. in east Africa. HARRYING THE ENEMY. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association LONDON, July 23. East Africa official : The enemy evacuated Mount Shakama on July 17. *We pursued their main body, who occupied a ridge northward of Narongombe, which we attacked on July 19. Severe 'fighting ensued. The enemy stubbornly resisted frequently counter-attacking, and sustaining heavy losses, while our casualties were also considerable. The enemy evacuated iCitope, and we drove their rearguard to Madaba. The enemy retreat from Massinge . continues. One of our columns is pursuing a small German column southward through Engaruka, westward of Lake Natron. Prp r AN ESTABLISHED FACT, DENIED BY NONE. PENROSE'S WINTER SALE ENABLES EVERYONE TO SAVE MONEY II Articles of personal adornment, Clothing for young and not young, Calicos and Linens, Flannels and Blankets Carpets and Linoleums, ' Ladies' and Gentlemen's Neckwear » ; ALL AND EVERYTHING REDUCED EST PRICE, TO MEiT WAR-TIME NECESSITIES. Remarkable Value iii Ladies' Underclothing, Ladies Natural Woven Combinations: short sleeYcs, women's size. Former price 6s lid. Winter Sale Prioo, 3s lid. ' Natural Woven- Nightdresses; full s i ze double yokes, smocked at cuffs, collar trimmed Torchon loco. Former price. 11a fir? Winter Sale Price, 5s lid. Women's Flanneletto Petticoats, in striped pnk, or blue, at foot. Former price, 5s sd. W -or Sale Price, 3s lid. Grey. Woven Petticoat; fleecy lined, shaped band at waist, hom. at foot; thovery thins for winter. Former price, 5s 6d Winter Sale Price, 3s 11 d. Croam Meriro Nightdresses, with square neck, yoke of doublr materiel, trimmed lace, very cosy garments. Former price, 12s 6d Winter Sale Price, 3s lid. ' W. PENROSE & CO. AJ ' i —AAvfc.

BOUNTIES APPORTIONED. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, July 23. (Received July 24, at 5.5 p.m.) A Prize Court has granted bounties totalling £6415 to lihe following warships' companies : —Princess Royal, Queen Mary, New Zealand, Birmingham, Falmouth Liverpool, Arethnsa, Lurcher, Firedrakej Leonidas, and several submarines for sinking the German v/arakins Koln (with 467 aboard), Mainz (with 428), Ariadne (with 297), and VlB7 (wit/h 93 aboard) at the battle in the Bight of Heligoland. SIAM DECLARES WAR. GERMAN VESSELS SEIZED. Renter's Telegrams. BANGKOK, July 23. _ (Received July 24, at 5.5 p.m.) Siam has declared war against Germany, and has seized 18,965 tons of German shipping. CANADIAN ORGANISATION. FOOD CONTROLLER AT WORK. Australian and N.Z Ciblo Association. . OTTAWA, July 23. Tho Canadian Food Controller has ordered a department intcrworking with advisory provincial committees, whereby the producers, the churtflies, women's _ organisations, distributors, and others will assist in securing national economy in food. Special committees, representing tfhe manufacturers, will be appointed to advise the controller from their viewpoint. BRITAIN'S NEW WAR CREDIT. LONDON, July 23. (Received July 24, at 5.5 p.m.) The new war credit vote will be lor £650,000,000. WAGES FOR AGRICULTURISTS. URGENT GOVERNMENT "WHIP." LONDON, July 23. (Received July 24. at 5.5 p.m.) _ An urgent Government " whip" has been issued regarding Mr G. J. Wardle's (Labour) amendment. The Government regards the 25s minimum wage for agriculturists as fundamental. A pro-Govern-ment newspaper war has been started, opponents being urged not to create a crisis that will result in an appeal to the country. (Received July 24, at 7.10 p.m.) Mr Wardle's amendment was defeated by 301 votes to 102. (Received July 24, at 10.30 p.m.) Mr Prothero (President of the Board of Agriculture) informed the House that the Government could not accept Mr Wardle's amendment. If it were pressed to a division the Government must stand or fall by the result. The Bill was essential to our existence and safety. The minimum wage was irreducible, but a Wages Board could increase it. If the proposed increased wages were imposed it would mean the payment of an additional £40,000,000 by the farmers. The late Government had miscalculated the submarine menace, and the chances of a shortage, in the world's supply of grain and we could not afford a third miscalculation.

WHITE LEAD IN AUSTRALIA. MELBOURNE, July 24. (Received July 2A, at 6.40 p.m.) Senator Pearce (Minister of Defence) has received a message from the Ministry of Munitions urging the necessity of usinosubstitutes for white lead. The stocks here have been commandeered for urgent use. °

MELBOURNE TRADES HALL COUNCIL.

A TRAITOROUS RESOLUTION. MELBOURNE, July 24. (Received July 24, at 6.40 p.m.) The Trades Hall Council carried a resolution requesting affiliated unions to demonstrate in opposition to the present system of economic conscription and the Central Executive of the Political Labour League is asked to direct that no Labour representatives of the Eederal or State Parliaments shall take the platform to encourage recruiting.

POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION. m LONDON, July 23. .(Received July 24, at 7.10 p.m.) The Government is about to introduce a Bill creating a Minister of Post-war Reconstruction, with a salary of £2COO.

GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT.

Admiralty, per Wireless Press. LONDON, July 23. (Received July 24. at 7.10 p.m.) German official : An air squadron bombed Harwidh with good effect. All returned. MEAT TRADE IN BRITAIN. GOVERNMENT CONTROL ANNOUNCED. neuter's Telograma . LONDON, July 23. (Received July 24, at 10.30 p.m.) In the House of Commons, tfh e Food Controller announced that from September 1 the maximum prices for meat would be fixed and the operations of all meat firms would be controlled.

GERMAN BREAD RATION. Renter's Tolngrams. . LONDON, July 23. (Received July 24, at 10.30 p.m.) A Berlin official' message states that the bread ration will be increased by Jib weekly next month.