WAR NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 17492, 22 April 1915, Page 5

WAR NOTES

the toktubes scout SCOPE or GEEMAN BAKBASITY LONDON'. April 20. Received April 2.1. G. 15 p.m. The Kvening News correspondent per- ; sonally interviewed Panasuk at Petro- [ graxi. who was tortured hy Germans, Unnurse exposing his mutilated ear to show the extent of their savagery. His nose was also twisted by the blow of an officer's fist. A cable on April 10 stated that ten German officers examined Panasuk, a young Russian scout at Kagosa, who escaped and has been decorated by the Czar, and suggested ttiat he become a German spy. He s indignantly refused and the officer cut oft the lobe of his ear witli a pair of -wire-cutting shears, saying “Will that make you speak? Panasnk did not reply, and the officer continued jo pare each ear at intervals until scarcely any oars remained. Another Officer lore- away the cartilage of ids nose and varied the operation willi blows on the month. Despite the fearful agony the victim refused to give away any information, and after an hour's torture lie was ordered to be placed in confinement. He eventually escaped in ilia dark. MOSTLY MOONSHINE INFORMATION FOB AVIATORS PEEP ABED BY GEBMANY LONDON, April 20. The German General Staff has issued a document in both theatres of war giving the hours of sunshine and moonshine in Paris, "Warsaw, and London, to help aviators in the event of early bombardments or occupation. ITALY AND THE ENTENTE A ROUMANIAN OPINION LONDON', April 20. 51. Kilipsco, an ex-Minister of War in Rourauiiia, states: We are negotiating a final ngreemonL witli Italy, and are now waiting for hello complete lie.r military preparations. Italy will co-operate with the Ktenle. FRIVOLITY OB BESPONSIBILITY GERMAN PROFESSOR'S VIEW LONDON, April 20. Professor Arnold Meyer t Professor of Celtic hi the University of Berlin.), in a pampiilel. says; Jf Kngland did not wish a world-wide war why did she not prevent Hie lack of a deep sense of responsibility while she followed a policy of gigantic frivolity, PREMATURE PEACH GERMAN MACHINATIONS LIKELY TO IMPRESS AMERICANS LONDON, April 20. Washington reports state that there are ceaseless German machinations for a premature peace. Reports prepared for tile event admit that Germany is a chastened nation. This attitude is likely to impress Americans because of a growing humanitarian disgust witli the war and the growing worry of thoughtful people who are wondering where the economic drain of a long war will land civilisation. ZEPPELIN ON THE WING ' LONDON. April 21. A trawler sighted a Zeppelin off Flamhorough Head at daybreak yesterday speeding in a westerly direction.

ABEECE WILL PIOHT FOB THE AT.UR3 ZF BVLaABU WILL DO SO LONDON', April 20. The Pally Chronicle’s Athens correspondent states that the Greek Government have informed the Entente that Greece will join the war if the Kntente can obtain Bulgaria’s participation. IN THE PERSIAN GULF A WELE-IBAIEED ENEMY LONDON', April 20. Tn the House of Lords the Marquis of Crewe said that the enemy in the Persian Gulf iiad been well trained. Their trenches were invisible at 40 yards. The enemy's casualties on Hie 14th were 2500. PRESIDENT WILSON EXPLAINS “NOISY AMERICANS” NEW YORK. April 20. President Wilson, explaining his reasons for American neutrality says that the United States is not merely trying to keep out of trouble, hut with the object of being free when tire time came to play a leading part in the peace settlement. Americans did not seek a single inch of territory anywhere, therefore they were not hampered, but wore able to serve other nations to the greatest extent. The great body of real Americans would support Americas policy despite any noisy elements who sought to drive her into the conflict. VICTORIA CROSS HERO KILLED IN ACTION LONDON, April 21. Received April 31, 31.5 p.m. Private Barber (Ist Grenadier Guards), (he Victoria Cross hero, was killed in action a few days after receiving the honour. AVIATORS GET ROSY AMSTERDAM, April 21. German advices state that hostile airmen yesterday dropped live bombs on Kardern and six on Lorrach, near the railway station. Several persons were injured at Zurich. Four French aeroplanes successfully bombed the Mullheira and Habiherm railway stations and fired Immense quantities of stores at Mannheim ANOTHER 3TJLGAE RAID

ON SERBIAN TERRITORY NISH. April 21. Two hundred further raiders from Bulgaria have entered Serbia. The latter authorities have despatched troops to the scene. STEAMER AND ZEPPELIN BOMBS DROPPED HARMLESSLY • COPENHAGEN. April 21. Rc-ecivcd April 21. y.4 0 p.m. The steamer Uranius bound from England to Halmstead encountered a Zeppelin off Lowestoft on a, date not mentioned. The airship followed the steamer some distance and dropped two bombs, but without effect. “ AMERICA FIRST ” PRESIDENT WILSON'S IDEAL MEDIATOR OP TEE WORLD NEW YORK. April 21. Speaking at a banquet President Wilson said that it was clear (hat the world’s affairs were rapidly drawing to a climax and at the climax our lest will come. Without speaking selfishly our duty at present was summed up in the motto "America first.’’ Let us think of America before Europe, in order that America may be fit to be Europe's friend when the struggle is over and we are the mediating nation of the world. DEATH BEFORE CAPTIVITY FRENCH CIVILIANS ADVICE WELLINGTON. April 21. The High Commissioner reports from London, dated April 20 (fi.2u p.m.):— Official: " Mye-witncss; states that a French civilian who recently returned from German captivity writes —"Twelve thousand civilians taken in Germany and .soldiers in the prisoners’ quarter will die in six months, and the remainder will suffer for the rest of their lives through the horrors of captivity. Tell our soldiers to wish death in preference to capt i vi t y.”