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WASHINGTON, August 10. Official information shows that Maximilian. Harden wrote in the last issue of the Zukunft stating that Alsace and Lorraine must be restored to France, and Trent and Trieste to Italy in order to eliminate future wars, and that peace must be concluded on the basis of President Wilson's declaration as to the rights of the nations. CHRISTIANIA, August 10. The newspaper Stiftst Tidende calculates that unless exports from America are forthcoming Norway will be in a condition of famine by the end of the year. There are now only four months' coal supply available. PEKIN, August 10. All the Foreign Ministers 1 aye visited Feng Kwo Chang and recognised his presidency. LONDON, August 10. Sir Albert Stanley informed a deputation from the Engine-drivers' and Firemen's Society that the Government is unable to recognise the eight hours' principle during the war. The deputation has convened a general conference of railwaymen. to consider the unfavourable reply..
LONDON, August 10. There has been" an explosion in enemis cal works at Berking. Thirteen bodies, all females, have been recovered.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 17060, 13 August 1917, Page 7
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