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ed the Gormans more than iho success of their arms and diplomacy. It is tho deliberate plan ot the German press propaganda to hearten us so as to induce slackness, to pretend they are starving ami nave insufficient copper and a shortage of shells. Now the idea is that tho Gormans are ready for peace. The majority ot n*ccni heartening canards are from pro-Gennan sources. We were .heartened us regard* Bulgaria, Greece and Romnanin. The miserable truth is los> helpful than the happy lie. The function of the press is not to fight the Germans, but to tell us where we stand. AN ALIEN WOMAN. EMPLOYED IN THE WAR OFFICE. (Received Dec. 4, 8.30 a.m.) LONDON. Dm. 3. There is a newspaper outerv against Mr. Tennant’s admission in the House of Commons that Mrs. SaviMc. who is of German birth, and wife of the rector of an East Coast parish, is employed at tho War Office. Further questions given notice of state that the hviy is a cousin of General Rothmer. German commander on tko Stypa. It is also reported that Admiral von Tirpitz’s son was Mr. Seville's guest prior to the war.

THE ROWDY COLONIALS. PACIFISTS’ QUESTIONS PARRIED. BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. COPVRIGnT. (Received Dec. 4, 8.15 a.m.) LONDON, Dec. 3. In the House ot (.'ominous Mr. Jowett referred to colonial soldiers breaking up the anti-conscription mooting in the Memorial Hall. Sir John Simon said the police attended, but were not called to deal with a breach of the peace, Mr. Ponsonby asked if it was not contrary to the regulations for uniformed soldiers to incite to violence. Sir John Simon said the question should be addressed to the War Office. He had no information that sokliers were called upon to lead a mob. SIR E. CARSON ANGRY. AT FOOLISH REPORTS. LONDON. Dec. 3. Sir E. Carson states that the reported formation of a National Party Is entirely without foundation. He regards it as regrettable that he cannot converse in the House of Commons without evoking impertinent gossip. GIFTS FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS. LONDON, Dec. 3. Lady Robinson and Lady Birdwood are providing Christmas gifts and entertainment for four hundred Australians and New Zealanders at King George’s Hospital. Madamo Ada Crossley and Florence Schmidt are assisting. SPORTSMAN’S GENEROUS GIFT. (Received Doc. 4, 8.15 a.m.) LONDON, Doc. 3. The Government has acquired Colonel Hall-Walker’s training stables at Rushley Park. Colonel Hall-Walker has therefore presented the Government with all the horses in the Tully stud and at Rushley Park suitable as stallions. CONDITIONS IN GERMAN PRISONS A SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT. TIMES AND SYDNEY SUN SERVICES. (Received Dec. 4, 8 a.m.) LONDON, Doc. 3. In tho House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil says tho consensus of opinion was that tho condition of the prisoners in Germany was bettor, but far from satisfactory. THE RECRUITING CAMPAIGN. FRESH APPEAL BY LORD DERBY. (Received Dec. 4, 12.45 p.m.) LONDON, Dec. 3. Lord Derby’s fresh appeal is —“Wo shall know by December 11 whether the men between 19 and 40 are prepared to givo tho array the force required. Impartial tribunals will weigh the arguments of recruits having difficulties or as regards indispensable appeals for eligibles to put tho country’s interests before their own. Show the world, Allies, neutrals, and enemies alike, that hundreds of thousands of citizens of Great Britain are ready to fight for her. THE NORTHCLIFFE DEFENCE. VERY INGENIOUS STATEMENTS. TIMES AND SYDNEY SUN SERVICES, (Received Dec. 4, 8 a.ra.) LONDON, Dec. 3. Sir John Simon quoted the Cologne Gazette as authority for the statement that The Times’ criticism was encouraging the Germans. The Times on Thursday published a searching examination of the Gorman press not boaring out in the slightest degree Sir John Simon’s contention. Colonel Repington points out that Sir John Simon stated that the Daily Mail map was published while the jaction of Bulgaria was in the balance, whereas Bulgaria had declared war three days previously. A letter from Mr. Stephen Graham with regard to Sir John Simon’s charges says-that nothing haa hearten-