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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
6
Opinion argues it is not Germany’s place to provoke a decisive battle at IOR. The author says heroism does not equate to war and urges restraint to avoid a larger conflict.
In Berlin hundreds of thousands gathered on Thursday at Friedrichstrasse and attempted to push toward the Reichstag. Traffic halted for three hours as police failed to disperse the crowd amid chants of Peace and hostile taunts toward the Kaiser and his family.
Copenhagen December 11 Vorwarts reports censorship forbids publication of its comments on the Reichstag debate. Socialists express intense dissatisfaction with the censor's action.
London dispatch notes sharp satire of Dr von Bethmann Hollweg amid Germany’s peace stance and wireless references. Italian peace signing reduces Chancellor’s role, prompting ridicule of his Reichstag theatrics.
Maximilian Harden editor of Die Zukunft warned in Berlin that no enemy has been defeated and a total victory remains unlikely. He urged Germany to avoid a war of attrition at all costs, accept further sacrifices, endure privations, and urged the government to tell the people the real truth.
In London on December 11 a rally highlighted the campaign. Reports say a large turnout of older and younger men joined the effort, with many straight into service as officers noted record activity at White City Woolwich and Lambeth. Similar scenes were seen in provincial centers as enlistments surged.
A large gathering representing Anglo Australasian institutions criticized double taxation on income from colonies. Speakers including Messrs Usigoty and Co and Perceval urged relief from imperial tax rules, urging government action to alter or abolish harmful levies and protect trade and investment.
Bevember 11 report from Sydney states the destroyer Swan, one of three under construction at the naval dockyard, is touched. The Swan, Berwent, and Torrens resemble the Warrego Yarra and Parramatta, around 700 tons displacement and 23 men, armed with one 4 inch gun and 12 pounder guns.
December 10 report from Capetown states Mc Merriman's amendment to grant clemency in individual rebel cases was carried by EL votes to 26. The nationalist majority prevailed. Earlier, December 3, General Hertzee's Amnesty motion was discussed. General Botha said amnesty would be welcome but the Nationalist Party attitude made it unsafe. The government then adopted Merriman's amendment for individual clemency.
In Aurich on December 12, dissension grows between Austrian and Hungarian governments over administering occupied lands. Rumors claim the Austrian commander at Belgrade ordered the Hungarian flag removed. Count Tisza told the Hungarian Parliament he favored Austrian rule over Russian Poland and Hungarian rule over Serbia.
Washington December 10. The Kaiser withdraws Captain von Papen military attaché and Captain Boyed naval attaché. Mr Lansing secretary of state will seek from Britain a safe conduct for the dismissed attaches.
Wellington December 11 details show up to December 6 total casualties 7904 in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Killed in action 522 died of wounds 254 died of disease 637 missing. Officers and men figures listed with totals and breakdowns.
The National Register in Auckland reports that Minister of Munition A M Myers approved a request by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. It urges registration cards to help employers distinguish workers ready to serve from others and suggests registering men who have entered the country since the last National Register.
In Auckland on December 11 the Minister of Munitions announced a UK sourced steel order to be turned into shells at Addington Workshops when received next week. Government contracts with woollen firms aim to expand khaki cloth and related goods for soldiers through 1916, with boot tenders opened to cover the same period.
At a South Canterbury Jockey Club meeting in Timaru about 60 members debated halting racing in the Perminion amid wartime strain. Proponents argued for stoppage or reduced meetings to boost production and enlistment, while opponents urged continuity with holidays and constraints.
The motion by Cray was carried by a large majority after an amendment to delay discussion for 12 months was defeated. The debate contrasted with the stand taken by the Old Country and Australian wa ll leaders, highlighting a decisive council outcome.
About 30 pressmen in camp or awaiting call up were hosted by Wellington colleagues. The gathering honored enlisted journalists, with apologies from editors and a Prime Minister letter. Capt Shand praised pressmen for sacrifices and readiness to defend the land.
Minister of Justice Hon. R. McNab traveled from Dunedin to Ashburton by mail train and then by ferry to the north. He said his recent recruiting drive was disappointing with growing Otago support for conscription after national registration figures. Few volunteers came forward despite appeals, and some backed drastic measures. The local camps issue had not been raised at his meetings and he did not view it as a life issue in Otago.
A Dunedin notice reports 140 members at a union meeting unanimously protesting Massey Ward policies on recruiting. The Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners decries coercive employer actions and government recruitment ads targeting ages 18 to 89. The group urges practical action to support the Empire and end perceived disloyalty.
An open-air meeting in the Square featured Mr. Robinson urging unity to support the Empire in mobilising capital and manpower for the war. A resolution was carried calling Parliament to convene for a united war effort as New Zealand sets an example.
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