THE PEACE PROPOSALS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16360, 4 November 1918, Page 8

THE PEACE PROPOSALS.

AUSTRIAN-ITALIAN NEGOTIATIONS. (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Oabl« Association.) (Renter's Telegrams.; LONDON, November 1. A wireless Austrian official message states:— The High Command of the armies early on October 29th, by means of a parlementaire, communicated to the Italian Army Command an offer making for the avoidance of further useless bloodshed, a cessation of hostilities, and the conclusion of an armistice. The Italian High Command at first assumed an attitude of unmistakable refusal, ! and it was only on the evening of October 30th that the deputation was permitted to ctosb the firing lino for preliminary pourparlers. LONDON, November 1. ' The "Star'' states that Gonera] Diaz handed to Austria armistice terms of the most drastic character. THE ARMISTICE TERMS. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) WASHINGTON, November 1. The armistice terms offered to Germany are strictly military. TENSION IN GERMANY. AWAITING THE ALLIES' TERMS. (Australian and N/2. Cable Association.) (Received November 3rd, 5.5 p.m.) | LONDON, November 2. Telegrams from Germany show that the tension is increasing hourly. The Allies' terms are awaited with terrible anxiety. "Vorwaerts" says:—"We shall read the terms with burning hearts and express indignation, but shall accept and swallow them all, because there is nothing else to do." The Crown Council at Berlin lasted from 5 o'clock in the evening till midnight on Thursday, and reached most important decisions. Prince Max went to the front on Friday. Dr. Solf announces that leading financiers will assist the German peace negotiators. Germany will endeavour to regain her colonies.

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(Received November 3rd, 11.5 p.m.) WASHINGTON, November 2. M. Tardieu declared that the armistice terms will practically ask Germany to surrender unconditionally. The "New York Times's" "Washington correspondent learns that tie armistice terms are being considered by the German Government. Their acceptance is practically assured. The same correspondent says that official confirmation has been received of the report that the Kaiser's abdication is being demanded. COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF CENTRAL POWERS PROBABLE. SUPREME WAR COUNCIL'S DELIBERATIONS. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received November 3rd, 5.5 p.m.) NEW YORK, November 2. The "New York Times's" Washington correspondent states:—The utter collapse of the Central Powers is expected by. official circles, events all pointing to that as the outcome. Interest now centres in what decision will be made by the Supreme War Council at Versailles, by Allied statesmen, and by representatives of the United States. President Wilson is boing kept closely informed of the progress of the discussions, and is constantly advising Colonel House of his views. It was intimated in high quarters that the Hungarian leaders told thb Vienna authorities that they woul'd demand the immediate recall of Hungarian troops from the Italian front, and would negotiate for a soparate peace. This forced Austria to ask Italy for an armistice. GERMANY'S ACCEPTANCE OF ALLIES' TERMS EXPECTED. j (Australian and N.Z. Cable Aiaociation.) (Received November 3rd, 5.5 p.m.) NEW YORK, November 2. The Press throughout tlia United States regards , the defection of Turkey and Austria as the forerunner of Germany's acceptance of the Allies' terms for an armistice, however severe they may Be. Some papers declare that the war is nearing its end, and point out that the opening o' the Dardanelles to the Allied Fleet gives the Allies an opportunity to send troops to Russia against the Bolsheviks. OPINION IN AMERICA. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received November 4th, 12.30 a.m.) NEW YORK, November 2. The "New York Times" Washington correspondent says: Although confidence is growing that the end of the war is in sight, there will be no slowing down or lessening of military preparations against Germany until victory is actually achieved. It is intimated in well-informed circles that the announcement of the details of the armistice terms will not be published until thoy are accepted or rejected by Germany. New York newspapers continue to comment on the various phases of the situation. AU insist on Germany's unconditional surrender. DEVELOPMENTS IN EUROPE. INTEREST IN AMERICA. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received November 4th, 12,30 a.m.) NEW YORK, November 2. The "New York Times" says that the Washington military authorities and officials are following the developments in Europe with the keenest attention. Interest is divided between tho Versailles Council and Austria-Hungary's disintegration. Most officials believe that the conflict will terminate in a few weeks. Thero is much discussion regarding Germany's weakening so suddenly after the tido turned in the Allies' favour. Militaiy authorities say that the answer is to be found in the naval power of tho Allies. British sea power accomplished for the Ailies what seemed impossible, and with the aid of America, combined with the navies kept Germany from victory even when she was achieving military success on ' practically even- front. Likewise as soon as Germany began to loso, the Allies' sea power enabled them to make j 'their victory overwhelming. STATEMENT BY GENERAL MARSH. - THE ARMISTICE CONDITIONS. (Received November 4th, 12.45 a.m.) ASIiINGTON, November 2. General Marsh has issued a statement thr.t the situation has been transformed. The Allies have only one enemy now to defeat. The Allied advance in Italy covers forty niiles oi the Austrian lines. Mr Roosevelt predicts that Germany's surrender is merely a matter of days. Diplomatic advices indicate* that the armistice terms proposed by the Supreme War Council require the Germans to withdraw thirty miles beyond the Rhine, leaving their munitions and rolling-stock behind, also the surrender of Heligoland, the Navy, the the submarines;