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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 30, Issue 18, 5 March 1918, Page 4

“835 feeding one useless horse in five we prevent the export of 100,000 bullocks yearly.” E vidence of growing strain in the retentions of Germany and Austria is contained in an official despatch from France, which' quotes the Austrian Premier as formally reiterating that Austria will take no part in military action against Eussia or Eoumania, nor will Austria send troops into the Ukraine. Tbo despatch also refers to the meeting. of Jthc Emperor and the Kaiser on Sunday, and says there seems little doubt that, a serious conflict has arisen between the two nations, which Germany is determined to settle by violent measures, if necessary.