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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1915-8-19, Page 3MUTINY ON THE GALLIPOLI PENINSULA 45 of the Ringleaders Arrested by the Germans and Taken to Constantinople in Chains A despatch from London says: "Strained and increasingly bad rela- tions between the German and Turk- 1$h army officers have led to a serious crisis. On quite indisputable author- ity a few days ago a quarrel among staff and other officers at the front in the Gallipoli Peninsula led to a mu- tiny of formidable dimensions against the Germans, The latter were forced to take the strongest measures to quell the insurrection, and with con- siderable difficulty arrested the ring- leaders and some other officers in- volved. These numbered 45, They were sent in chains to Constantinople, where they would be shot, but the German commander heard ,rumored threats of revolt, and did not feel himself in a strong enough position to do so immediately. The arrests caused a great sensation throughout the ranks of the army, and tended to increase the very considerable indig- nation against the Germans, who now have few real friends even among the most prominent young Turks. In spite of optimistic statements from Constantinople, the Turkish am- munition supplies are nearing exhaus- tion as the result of repeated attacks by the allied forces at the Dardan- elles, Private advices received at Athens said that the German and Turkish diplomats have renewed their efforts to obtain consent of the Bal- kan States for the passage of muni- tions to. Turkey. Boatloads of wounded from the fighting on Gallipoli Peninsula con- tinue to arrive at Constantinople. It is estimated. that 120,000 Turkish wounded are now in the Constanti- nople hospitals,. A despatch from Galata says: "French and_ British aeroplanes have flown over Constantinople. They threw bombs on Galata, causing heavy casualties. Galata,'' on the north side of the Golden Hon, near Seraglio Point, is Constantinople's largest suburb. FRENCH WIN SEVER AL AERIAL COMBATS Flail a Dozen German Machines Forced to in Damaged Condition A despatch from Paris says: French aviators are reported to have distin- guished themselves recently in sev- eral aerial combats`-vith German ma- chines. A French craft reconnoitring above Colmar was attacked by a Ger- man machine, which it forced to des- cend within the German lines in Al- sace, evidently damaged by shots. The same day two German planes were chased back from above French Descend positions in Artois, while two French patrols attacked and apparently dam- aged another German aeroplane. An Albatross machine was forced to the ground in the same way on Wednes- day. A squadron of ten German aero- planes which attempted a bomb at- tack on Toul and Nancy was forced to retreat by French machines, drop- ping the projectiles they carried upon open fields, 345 FACTORIES ARE UNDER "CONTROL' Excess of Employers' Profits Over Fixed Limit to be Paid Into the Imperial Exchequer A. despatch from London says: Da- vid Lloyd -George, Minister of Muni- tions, announces that 345 establish- ments have been declared "controlled establishments" under the Munitions of War Act. As a result of this con- trol the profits of employers are limited. Any excess over such a limit becomes payable to the National Ex- chequer. "By this provision," says Mr. Lloyd -George, "Parliament has assured that sacrifices made by work- men are made for the nation as a whole and not for the advantage of individuals. On the other hand, dur- ing the period of the war, any rules or shop customs which may have the. effect of limiting the output of muni- tions are suspended in controlled es- tablishments." WAR SUPPLIES TO THE ALLIES President Wilson Tells Austria That Shipments Will Not Be Restricted. A despatch from Washington says: 'Austro-Hungary and Germany now know officially that there is no hope of the United States discontinuing or even restricting shipments of war supplies to the allies. This the Teutonic Governments have learned from the note which the State Department has sent to Austria and which has been made public. This communication in the form of a re- ply to the Vienna protest against the business being done by Americans in war munitions sets forth the attitude of this Government clearly and firmly. Austria is notified flatly that this Government will not even consider ac- ceding to her request. So -strong is the stand taken by the Washington Government that this note not only will probably end the • diplomatic ex- changes. on the subject, but will oper- ate as a distinct cheek upon senti- ment developing.in this country in fa- vor of an embargo. While President Wirson in this note,. as in all others to European Governments on the war issues, takes his stand firmly upon the principles involved and upon usage of nations, he introduces an- other feature which by many is re- garded as the most striking in the note. The President bases his refusal to consider the Austrian suggestion on the practical grounds of its effect upon the ability of the United States to meet a foe in the event df war. The Government tells Austria that it has been the policy of the United States from the founding of the Re- public not to maintain in time of peace a large military establishment or stores of arms and ammunition, that the United States has in fact al- ways depended upon the right and power to purchase arms and ammuni- tion from neutral nations in case of foreign attack. GERMANS ARE DROWNED IN EFFORT TO ESCAPE A despatch to Christiania says: Twenty-five members of the crew of the German converted cruiser Berlin, interned at Trondhjem last Novem- ber, attempted to escape by swim- ming across the Trondhjem fjord, but they were observed by a guard and. caught. All were provided with bun- dles of civilian clothing, money.• and knives. Several were drowned. • Three German citizens have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment for attempting• to smuggle copper in- to Germany. The Berlin, which carried a crew of 45Q men, entered the Norwegian port of Trondhjem on Nov.. 17, to escape British warships after attempting to escape from the .North Sea to act as a commerce raider in the Atlantic. Rumors of German Peace Overtures • Confirmed A despatch from Petrograd says: The Nova Vremya confirms the ru- mors of German overtures for sepa- rate peace.' It is alleged that Ger- ',Many offered Russia Galicia and 'tom pardanelles, with a guarantee of the integrity of her frontiers, Germany Stipulating for Egypt on the pretext of ceding the same to Turkey and for a free hand to ; deal with Russia's allies. - • Th' , is attempt testifies, says the journal, . `"that in ' spite of her bril- liantly organized espionage, Germany entirely fails to discount the senti- ment of the Russian authorities and of the whole Russian people."' Sir. David Beatty Appointed Vice -Admiral A despatch from London says: The Official Gazette announces that Sir David Beatty has beenp romoted, to be a vice -admiral. Sir David • Beatty during the present war'' com- manded the British fleets which , in Augusts 1914;-sanktfour German war- ships off Heligoland azed 'wen 'a` vic- EUROPE AFTER FIRST YEAR -OF THE GREAT WAR Tito iib ikc portions indicate the territory held by" the Allied Powers; the white, territory ocezzpied by Ger- many or her allies, and the shaded portion%,` the territory of the neutral nations, The broken lines mark the boundaries before the war and servo to show the areas of the enemy's country held by the several belligerents, Germany holds nearly all Belgium and the northeast section or France, wlule �ritlz her ally she has taken a considerable are In Russian Poland. 0n the other band, France inns won a por- tion of Alsazce; Italy has captured a fringe of Ai,ustzia-Ilungary along the frontier;; Itn.ssia still holds part ofGalicia;Galicia; and the Allies have won the tip of the Gallipoli Peninsula- The map, of cow -se. takes • 7n3x3accouoFrenthe ch former German colonies which have been conquered by, or have surre$aiered to, the The Leading Markets I3readstuff's. Toronto, Aug, 16. -Manitoba wheat No. 1 Northern,1.38%; No. 2 Northern, $1.371x'; No. 3 Northern, $1.34%, track, lake ports. Manitoba oats -No. 2 C.W., 63c, track, lake ports. ' American corn -No, 2 yellow, 84%c, nominal, track, lake ports. Canadian corn -No. 2 yellow, nom- inal, track, Toronto. Ontario oats -No. 2 white, 57 to 58e; No. 3 white, 56 to 57c, according to freights outside. Ontario wheat -No. 2 Winter, per car lot, $1.12 to $1.15; do., new, $1,02 to $1.04, according to freights out- side. Peas --No, 2, per car lots, nominal, according to freights outside, Barley -Good malting barley', nom- inal; feed barley, 60c, according to freights outside. Buckwheat -Car lots, nominal, ac- cording to freights outside. Rye -No. 2, nominal,,. according to freights outside. Manitoba flour -First patents, in jute bags, $7; second patents, in jute bags, .$6.50; strong bakers', in jute bags, $6.50, Toronto; in cotton bags, l0c more. Ontario flour -Winter, 90 per cent. patents, $4.60; do., new, $4.10, sea- board, or Toronto freights in bags. Millfeed-Car lots, delivered Mont- real freights -Bran, per ton, $27; shorts, $29; :middlings, $30; good feed flour, per bag, $1.90. Country Produce. Butter -Choice dairy, 22 to 23c; in- ferior, 20 to 21c; creamery prints, 27 to 28%c; do., solids, 26 to 2'7c. Eggs -The market is quiet, with straight stock selling at 21 to 22c per dozen, in case lots, and selects at 23 to 24c. Poultry -Chickens, yearlings, dress- ed, 16 -to 18c; Spring chickens, 20 to 22c; fowl, 14 to 15c; ducklings, 17 to 18c. Cheese -15%c for large, and at 153'4c for twins. Old cheese, 211/2 to 212i'4 c. Baled Hay and Straw. Straw is quoted at $7 a ton, in car lots, delivered on track here. Hay -No. 1 new hay is quoted at $17 to $19; No. 2 at $15 to $16. Provisions. ' Bacon -Long clear, 14 to 14%c per lb., in case lots. Hams -Medium, 18 to 18%c;•do., heavy, 14% to 15c; rolls, 15 to 16e; breakfast bacon, 20 to 23c; backs, plain, 22 to 23c; boneless backs, 25 to 26c. Lard -The market is quiet; pure lard, tubs, 11% to 12%/4c; do., pails, 12 to 12%c; compound, tubs, 10 to 101/4c; do., pails, 10% to 10%c. Business. in. Montreal. Montreal,. August 16. - Corn - American No. 2 yellow, 90 to 91c. Oats -Canadian Western, No. 3, 61c; do., extra No. 1 feed, 61c; do., No. 2 local white, 601/4c; do., 1.o. 3, 591/4; do., No. 4,5814c. Flour -Man, Spring wheat patents, firsts, $7.10; do., sec- onds, $6.60; do., strong , bakers', 6.40; do., Winter patents, choice, 6.25;"do., straightrollers, $5.60 to 80 • do.,bags,2 . 6.6to2: 5. Roll- 7 11 ed oats -Barrels, $6.25; do., bags, 90 lbs., $2.90 to $3. Bran, $26 to $26.50. Shorts, $28. Middlings, $33 to $34. Mouillie, $35 to $40. Hay -No. 2, per ton, car lots, $20.50 to $22. Cheese -Finest . westerns, 131%2c;, do., easterns, 13c. Butter Choicest creamery, 274 to. 27%c; do., seconds, 261/2 . to 26%c. Eggs -Fresh,.. 27 to 28c; do,, selected, 26c. do., No. 1 stock, 23c; do., No. 2 stock, 20c. tory over :a German squadron in the Dressedhogs-Abattoir killed, $13.75 North Sea the followin Januar In to$14. Pork -Head Canad g y, y short this, fight the German cruiser Bleacher mess, •bbls., 35 to 45. pieces, $29; . do. was'sent tosthe bottom, •, Vice -Admiral Canada short cut hack bbls., 45 to' 55 „Beattyis onl -4sd. ears, old and the pieces, $28.50: Lard -Compounds y' Y ' tierces, 375 lbs., 10e; do, wood pails, youngest officer ever promoted „to, the . _ 20y Ills- net, 10l c do., pure,° tierces, rank of a vice -admiral in the British 375 lbs., 13 to 131/2 c; dti., wood pails, ; 201bs. net, 12 to 123c. navy H...,. ,. W SOLDIER SETTLERS AFTER THE WAR Scheme Suggested is Back to -'the -Land. Principle, Preferably in Canada A despatch, from London says: The report of the After -the -War Com- mittee of the Royal Colonial Institute to be published shortly will unfold a scheme for, the settlement of soldiers. The main feature will be the back -1 to -the -land principle, preferably in Canada, but with the option of the other colonies or in Great Britain. ; The question who will provide the money is the chief problem for the committee. The committee wants the Imperial and overseas Govern- ments to provide not merely the land and transportation, but sufficient money to tide the soldier settlers over the non-productive period. An emigration agent who has just completed a tour of Scotland reports a marked revival of interest in Can- ada. Many enquiries were received from young crofters regarding pro- spects in the Dominion after the war. AN ATTEMPT TO RELIEVE THE TURKS Osrova Violently Bombarded, but the Attempted Landing is Successfully Repulsed A despatch from London says: The recalled that it is generally reported that 100,000 Germans and Austrians and a large number of guns have been concentrated near Osrova with the intention, it is assumed, of cutting their way through Serbia and going to the relief of the Turks. Daily Mail's correspondent at Bucha- rest reports that the Austrians vio- lently bombarded the Serbians at Os - rove, but that an attempt by the Hungarians to land at Ogradena was unsuccessful. In this connection it is U. S. Markets. Minneapolis, Aug. 16. -Wheat -No. 1 Northern, $1.42% to $1.53%; No. 2 do., $1.38% to $1.50%; September, $1.07%; December, $1.06%; No. 1 hard, $1.53%. Corn --No. 3 yellow, 82 to 82%„ Oats -No. 3 white, 53% to 54c. Flour unchanged, except sec- ond clears, reduced to $3.60. Bran, $21.50. Duluth, Aug. 16. -Wheat -No. 1 $9.50 to $9.60, and rougher lots at $9 to $9.40 per 100 pounds, weighed off cars. TEN YEARS METED OUT TO ESSEX DYNAMITER A despatch from Windsor says: William Lefler, of Detroit, has been sentenced to ten years' imprisonment hard, $1.50%; No. 1 Northern, in Kingston Penitentiary for causing $1.45% to $1.49%; No. 2 do., $1.43%; an explosion in the Peabody overall September, $1.10%; December, factory here a few weeks ago and for $1.08%. conspiracy to wreck the Windsor Ar - New York, Aug: 16. Flour firm. mory. At the time of the explosion Rye flour steady. Hay firm. Hops the factory was turning out supplies steady.. Hides quiet. Leather firm. for soldiers. a. Cattle Markets. • In Germany a mile is four times as Toronto, Aug. 16. -The quotations long as in England. were :-Best heavy steers, $8.60 to Green is an ill -becoming color for $9; butchers' cattle, choice, $8 to brunettes to wear. $8.35; do., good, $7,40 to $7.30; do., medium, $6.50. 80$7.20; do., common, ANOTHER AUSTRIAN SUBMARINE $5.25 to $5.80;butchers' bulls a choice, $6.75 to $7.50; do., good bulls, $6 to $6.50; do., rough bulls, $5.25 to $5.75; butchers' cows, choice, $6.50 to $7.25; do., good, $6.35 to $6.50; do., medium, . $5.25 to $6; do., com- mon, $4:50 to $5; feeders, good, $6.50 to $7.50; stockers, 700 to 900 lbs., $6.25 to $7.25; canners and cut- ters, $4 to $5.25; milkers, choice, each, $65 to $95; do., common and A despatch from Rome says: It is partment, which added: "Two Ans. CROWN PRINCE AGAIN REPULSED Fruitless Attacks Result .in Heavy' Losses to His Force. A despatch from Paris says: The Germans have evidently received large reinforcements in Belgium, and attempted to assume the offensive at Nieuport. They were, however, re- pulsed by the French infantry fire, and the attack was abandoned.. The German Crown Prince Contin- ues his attempts to pierce the French line, He has had a few local sue- cesses, but the losses lie has sustained in the series of attacks have been very heavy. The present position at Hill 60, which the British military authorities recently admitted had lapsed back into German possession, is peculiar and of great interest. The hill is really nothing but a knoll of gently rising ground that forms the end of the Klein-Zillebeke. ridge. The German trenches run is a double tier along the erest and up- per slope, ,while the British trenehes form an irregular Pane along the edge of the lower slope. The Germans are at the top of the hill, while the British are a little way up the side of it. The whole face of the hill presents a picture of the wildest confusion, Everywhere are huge craters, the re- sult of mine explosions an the night of the British attack. Torn and gap- ing sandbags are scattered in profu- sion; broken rifles, odds and ends of equipment of all binds, smashed barb- ed wire, and a.mass of other debris lie in bewildering variety down the hillside, the whole half hidden in the long grass that has sprung up be- tween the trenches, The trenehes twist and wind in a. remarkable manner. At one point there is an old communication trench running from the British lines straight into the heart of the German position. and down this two barricades have been erected, one en the English side and one an the German side, Here the opposing forces came within six yards of each other. Between the rival barricades there stretches a short patch of ground shut in on either hand by the crumbling walls of the old trench, ENEMY ATTACKS ARE REPULSED Severe Fighting in Argonne Results In Heavy Losses for the Germans. A despatch from Paris says: After' violent hand-to-hand fighting near' Puisalenne, in the region between the Oise and Aisne Rivers, French troops succeeded in occupying the excavation caused by the explosion of a mine under a German trench, according to the statement issued by the French War Department. Exceptionally vio- lent :artillery duels are reported in the Artois, the Champagne and the Lorraine districts. A squadron of 19 aeroplanes bom- barded the German parks and depots in the Valley of Spada. The aviators dropped 108 shells on their objective. All the aeroplanes returned without incident. Two energetic German attacks in, Argonne, near Marie Therese, were; completely checked by the French.' The first one, delivered under cover of darkness, was of an extremely violent character. The second one, delivered after daybreak, was ' much weaker. The German losses were apparently very heavy. SEIZE GERMAN PROPERTY. Paris Authorities Take Over Realty Worth $40,000,000. A despatch from Paris says: The civil tribunal of the Seine -leas seques- trated the property of the German millionaire, Herr Jellinek. This pro-. perty, consisting for the most part of real estate in Paris and the Riviera, is worth about $40,000,000. SUNK Enemy Warships Bombard .Southern Italian Ports -Little D:smag: is Occasioned medium, each, $35 to $50; springers, $50 to, $95; light ewes, $6 to $7.50; do., bucks, $3.50 to $4.50; yearling lambs, $6.50 to $8; Spring lambs, cwt., $8 to $10; calves, $4.50 to $10.75; hogs, off cars, $8.90 to $9.15; do., fed and watered, $8.75; do., f.o.b., $8.40. Montreal, Aug. 16. -Fairly good steers sold at $7.25 to $7.50; fair stock sold at $6.75 to $7, and the common and the medium at from $5.50 to $6.50 per 100 pounds. A few bunches of choice butchers' cows brought $7 to $7.25, and the lower grades sold from that down to $5.25, while bulls changed hands at prices ranging from .$5.50 to $7.25 per 100 pounds. The demand from packers for canning stock was active, and all the offerings met with a steady sale at $4.75 to $7.25 for bulls, and at $4. to $4.50 for cows. Lambs`, sold at $8.25 to $9.25, and sheep at $5.25 to $6 per 100 pounds, as • to quality. Calves, $3 to $15 each, as to size and. quality, Hogs* choice selected lots, officially announced that the Austrian submarine U-12 has been torpedoed and sunk with all hands in the upper Adriatic Sea by an Italian submarine. The announcement was made in a statement •issued by the Navy De- trian torpedo-boat destroyers boa. barded Bari, Santo Spirito and Mol• fetta (Southern Italy, on the Adri. atic). One civilian was killed and seven were wounded.. There was Tic appreciable material damage." Author of Song of • Ha to Sorry Re Wrote It A despatch from Amsterdam says: 1 when the impression created by Eng: Even Ernst Lissauer appears to be land's declaration of ware was fresh, becoming ashamed of the song of The song of hate is a political poem hate. He rites to the Berlin directed not against individual Eng at , writes Tage- lishmen, but collectively against thE. Blatt' saying: he agrees with its view' t a English will. to destruction which that the song is not intended for the threatens'z Cxermany: In the - excite - young, and has often advised against ment of those days my feelings wc- its publication in school books.' "The deeply stirred b this, Whether -hose p, y zt song of hate,"„, he writes, "was writ -`f i� eel .lgs can continue with the coo;' ten;as -the result passionate a �f o p ins- consideration • of practicalP . optics- it pulse in the first week of the war, another question."