CENTRAL POWERS SHIPPING

Wanganui Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15658, 9 November 1918, Page 7

CENTRAL POWERS SHIPPING

WARNING TO NEUTRAL COUNTRIES

(Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, November 9. The High Commissioner reports, under date London, November 7, 8.30 p.m.; Neutral countries have been informed by the Allies,* who have a claim against the shipping of the Central Powers in view of the submarine campaign, that transfers to neutral ownership cannot be recognised.

FREEDOM OF THE SEAS

KNOTTY PEEOBLEM FOE PEACE CONFERENCE. Eecieved November 8, 9.5 a.m. NEW YORK, November 7. . The New York Times, commenting on President Wilson’s principle of freedom of the seas, says it* is fortunate the Allied Governments have stated their inability to accept in all its various interpreations President Wilson’s principle- of the freedom of the seas and that they have reserved complete freedom on this subject when they cutter the Peace Conference, because the subject has long’ been controverted. The principles involved shoud be made dear and discussed until agreed to by all th 4 nations so that thy may become part of the universal accepted body of international lawTho American doctrine of freedom of the seas, briefly, is that private proire rty whicji i.s not contraband of war should be exempted from seizure by any belligerent at sea. The American doctrine is oonsonent with the modern spirit, which tends to restrict belligerent rights to act undoubtedly essential to the the prosecution of the war while safe-guarding neutral rights. What Germany means by freedom of the seas is tho right replenish her stores by unrestricted trade with all nation during the war.—A. and N.B. Services.

BRITAIN’S FIRM HAND

Received November 9, 8.5 a.m. LONDON, November 8.

The Press Bureau reports; The Blockade Minister announces that reminders have been sent to neutrals that Britain has always declined to recognise/ transfers of enemy tonnage before the final conclusion of peace. His Majesty’s Government holds that the Allies have a claim against the Central Powers’ shipping in view of the illegal submarine campaign, and does not intend to allow the claim to be defeated by such a transfer.—A. and N.Z. Services and Reuter.

ARMISTICE PROPOSALS

DELEGATES REFER MATTER TO REICHSTAG.

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. Received November 9, 2.30 p.m. NEW YOLK, November 8. The German armistice delegates have asked that instructions should be sent to them from Berlin by courier. The Reichstag is expected to meet to consider the armistice terms. DELEGATES FULLY EMPOWERED. BUT PLAiCE RESPONSIBILITY ON BERLIN. Received November 9, 2.3(1 p.m. WASHINGTON, November 8. Marshal Foch reports that the Carman Chancellor fully empowered tho armistice delegates to give an answer. NEW T YORK, November 8. The German armistice delegates’ courier has been despatched to Spa, the German headquarters,- for instructions, and is expected to return immediately. DR. SOLE Received November 9, 2.20 p.m. COPENHAGEN, Novembzer 8. Ur Self has left BorJin for Russia. AWARDS TO NEW ZEALANDERS Australian and N.Z. Cable Association Received November 9, 2.30 p.m. LONDON. November 8, Jhe following Now Zealanders are awarded liars to their Military Crosses —Lieutenants K. Scott and jj A. Rbv, of the N.Z. Rifle Brigade. A SUPER-AIRMAN

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association Received November 9. 2.30 p.m. LONDON, November 8. The hero of the air fight with fifty German machines was Major W. G. Barker, a Canadian, who holds the D.S.O. with two bars, the Flying Cross, and the Military Cross with one bar.

CROATIANS AND SERVIANS SEEKING A UNION. Received November 9, 10 a.m, . COPENHAGEN, November 8. Tli! Croatian National Council has decided to seek a union with Servia. A. and N.Z. and Reuter.