GUILT OF GERMAN AUTOCRACY

Sun (Christchurch), Volume V, Issue 1497, 29 November 1918, Page 5

GUILT OF GERMAN AUTOCRACY

RESPONSIBILITY FOR STARTING WAR THE PEOPLE AWAKEN TO THE TRUTH TRIAL OF EX-KAISER AND MINISTERS DEMANDED By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright. ""^JH; (A. & N.Z.) (Hoe. November 29, 9.45 sun.) COPENHAGEN, November 26. In view of the revelations of the German rulers' instigation of the war, the Bavarian Socialist newspapers demand the trial of the ex-Kaiser and Crown Prince, Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg, Dr. Zimmerman, and others. The "Frankfurter Zeitung" says that many statesmen of the old regime have fled from the country. Ludendorff has gone to Sweden. SOLDIERS DECLARE AGAINST BOLSHEVISM. FOURTH GERMAN ARMY SUPPORTS GOVERNMENT. (A. & N.Z.) (Roc. November 29, 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, November 27. The Soldiers' Council for the German 4th Army, numbering >alf a million, has declared in favour of the Government and against a dictatorship and Bolshevism, PUNISHMENT OF THE GUILTY PROMISED. (A. & N.Z.) (Rec. November 29, 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, November 27. A conference representing the German States has opened in Berlin to consider the summoning of the National Assembly. Herr Ebert declared that an early summons Avas most important. Herr Eisner protested at the presence of Dr. Solf and Herr Erzberger. asserting that they were not revolutionary enough. A Berlin message states that Herr Erzberger informed the "North German Gazette" that the new Government had resolved, on his proposition, that if Britain could produce proof that her war prisoners were treated contrary to international law the • guilty persons would be punished. FOOD SITUATION DECLARED TO BE DESPERATE. (A. & N.Z.) (Rec. November 29, 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, November 27. An official Berlin announcement asserts that the food situation in Germany is desperate, owing to the dearth of harvest labour, following the repatriation of prisoners and also the cessation of supplies from the East. The distribution has been disorganised by recent events. HOLLAND SHIELDING THE HOHENZOLLERNS CONTENDS THAT WILHELM CANNOT BE EXTRADITED. {A. & N.Z.) (Eee. November 29, 9.45 a.m.) LONDON, November 26. It is understood that Holland takes the view that the extradition laws do not apply to the ex-Kaiser, as Wilhelm is not a Dutch or an Entente subject. BRITAIN AND FRANCE STUDYING THE POSITION. (A.&N.Z.) (Rec. November 29, 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, November 27. The British Law Offices, in conjunction with the French law authorities, are studying the question of the ex-Kaiser's extradition. SUBMARINES LATE IN SURRENDERING-. DELAY DUE TO GERMAN DISORGANISATION. (A. & N.Z.) (Rec. November 29, 9.45 a.m.) LONDON, November 26. Fourteen German submarines which were expected at Harwich to-day have not arrived. A wireless message has been received from Kiel stating that the submarines would arrive on Wednesday. The delay was due to the German disorganisation. FATE OF RUSSIAN ROYAL FAMILY. EVIDENCE THAT THEY ARE STILL ALIVE. t (A. & N.Z.) (Rec. November 29, 11.5 a.m.) LONDON, November 26. Mr" Ackerman, in a message from Vladivostock, states that he investigated the ex-Tsar's fate, and gives an account of the brutal and humiliating persecution of the Royal Family by Bolsheviks, and adds:— An examination of the house at Ekaterinburg, where the Royal Family was imprisoned, reveals innumerable bullet holes in the floor and walls, but I believe, with most people here, that these are insufficient evidence to prove that the family has been executed. There is circumstantial evidence that they still live. The ex-Tsar's fate is a conundrum.

FROM RUHLEBEN. PRISONERS RETURN. Australian awl X.Z. Cable Association. (lire. Nov. 29, I!.:!!)) COPENHAGEN, Nov. 27. The last hatch of British civilians from Ruhleben Camp have arrived. DRAFTS REACHING HOME. A. ami .V./. Cable. Association awl Hotter. (Hoc. Nov. 21). 11.30) LONDON, Nov. 27. The War Prisoners' Department announces that I'd 1 officers and 14,255 men have arrived from Germany, and 5841 arc expected to arrive this week from Germany, Holland, Denmark and Norway, as Well as 2500 civilians from Germany. Jlierc are 2015 soldiers arriving at )over from Germany, Bulgaria and Turkey. Reliable information has been received that prisoners escaping from the German lines in Belgium are not in a serious condition, and are in good spirits, though dirty and badly clothed. The Belgians are feeding and sheltering them. PRESIDENT WILSON. WILL NOT VISIT GERMANY. Australian and X.Z. <:<ihtr Association. (Rcc. Nov. 29, 9.4.")) NEW YOKK. Nov. 28. According to the "Tribune's" Washington correspondent. Stale Department officials positively declare that President Wilson will not accept the invitation to visit vcrmany.

PEACE CONFERENCE. AMERICAN DELEGATES. Australian ami N.Z. Cable Association. (lice. Nov. 29, 2.25) NEW YORK, Nov. 28. Hie Now York "Times" Washington correspondent states that it is [practically certain that the American meaee delegation will be composed of [Colonel House, Mr Lansing, ex- ! Ambassador White, and Secretary I for Agriculture Houston. JUSTICE AND MERCY. Australian ami ti.Z. Cable Association. I (Hie. Nov. 29, LI",) NEW YORK, Nov. 28. i Mr J. Daniels (Secretary to the Navy), speaking at Buffalo, said the | coming Peace Conference must be 'guided solely by the principles of justice and also mercy towards the | weak. t The result of the war had confirmed the theory that every man must have an equality of opportunity. It remained only for Democracy to define its aims, clarify ils purposes, and enact into law its essential aims. USEFUL THINGS Hand bolls 1/-, \fi, 1/6; spring balances, i/-, 1/6, !/•'; Johnson's prepared wax, 2/.'!; wood food, the ear 1 polish, 1/-. Minson's. .8 Mr fJeorgc Robinson, of Kaiapoi, has received advice that his son, Private .1. L. Kollinson, was wounded and admitted to hospital on November 8.