AUSTRIA'S SURRENDER.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16362, 6 November 1918, Page 7

AUSTRIA'S SURRENDER.

THE ARMISTICE TERMS. (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) WASHINGTON. November 4. The publication of tno terms of the Austrian armistice is awaited with interest, second only to the publication of the terms of the German armistice. The feoling in Italian diplomatic circles is that the Austrian armistice marks tbo definite end of the X>ual Monarchy. The Austrian armistice provides for complete surrender, and the opening of Austro-Hungarian territory to the Allies for operations against Germany. The armistice includes the surrender of a portion of the fleet and the dis-. armament of the remainder, the evacuation of invaded territory, complete military demobilisation, and the surrender of one-half of the artillery and military equipment. It is understood that the Austrian armistice terms afford an outline of the character of those that later will be r.ccorded Germany. (Renter's Telegrams,) (Received November sth, 7.2 Op.m.) LONDON, November 4. In the House of Commons Mr Bonar Law said ho hoped to be Able to read tho whole of the terms of the Austrian armistice on November sth. Meanwhile ho assured the House that it | would be satisfied with the terms. EMPEROR DECIDES TO ABDICATE. (Renter's Telegrams.) COPENHAGEN, November 4. Tho "Berliner Tageblatt's" Vienna correspondent states: The Emperor on November 2nd conferred with members of the Cabinet and party leaders. He announced his intention to abdicate and go to Switzerland. (Australian and N.Z. Cablo Association.) NEW YORK, November 4. German newspapers announco the impending abdication of the Emperor of Austria. OPINION IN AMERICA. (Australian ond N.Z Cablo Association.) WASHINGTON, November 4. Among the military authorities there is speculation as to tlio extent to which the Italian Army can bo used on tho other fronts. It is believod that a limited number could be transferred to the West front, but the traiisferenco of large numbors would take a considerable time. If Germany continues the war, the Italian Navy can quickly be usea in other waters, to the Allies' advantage. Tho news of Austria's signing the armistice did not come as a surprise, aB it has been expected daily. The officials were not at their office when the news arrived, but Senators and Congressmen who were informed of tho development welcomed the news as a great step towards compolling Germany to accept the Allies' armistice terms. RESIGNATION OF COUNT ANDRASSY. (Router's Telegrams.) COPENHAGEN, November 4. Advices from Vienna state that Count Andrassy has resigned. A GERMAN PROTEST. SITUATION IN VIENNA CRITICAL. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) BERNE, November 4. The German Government has energetically protested against the Hungarian Government seizing 20,000 tone of provisions, 500 locomotives, and 30,000 wuggons, which were bound to Germany, and also refusing transport to two German Army Corps from the Balkans. These will probably be disarmed. . „ ' . ... , The situation in Vienna is critical. The Red Guards and the regularly constituted soldiery are pillaging military supplies and selling the food to civilians at factory prices. The movemept 'S taking a Bolshevik turn. The Government at Budapest has ordered the confiscation of German and Austrian steamers on the Danube. THE VIRIBUS-UNITAS. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) ROME, November 4. The destruction of the Vir/busUnitas was due to a new boat invented by Commander Rossetti, the leader of the raid. REJOICINGS IN ITALY. (Beuter's Telegrams.) (Received November sth, 8.45 p.m.) ROME, November 4. There are great demonstrations throughout Italy at the liberation of Trent and Udine.. Three million troops freed by the armistice are ready to throw their weight against Germany. This sentiment has been repeatedly expressed by speakers at torchlight demonstrations held in the streets throughout the ""night. The jcrowds answered, "Down with Germany and the Kaiser," "Viva Alsace-Lorraine, Belgium, and England." THE ARMY BREAKING UP. LEMBERG OCCUPIED. THE HUNGARIAN GOVERNMENT. (Reuter's Telegrama.) (Received November sth, 8.45 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, November 4. Avices from Vienna state that the National Council makes an appeal urging that in view of the army breaking up in disorder, the guards abandoning the war prisoners' camps, and the danger of vast unemployment, hunger, and misery, the soldiers "will voluntarily join the German-Austrian corps in order to avert famine and bloodshed. Advices from Lemberg state that tho Ukrainians have occupied the town, proclaimed a state of siege and interned the Stattholder: Advices from Budapest state that Count Karolyi, speaking at the Town Hail, said that the King had consented to release the Government from their oath. Tho Government and tlio National Council had resolved that the Government should ascertain without delay whether the Hungarians favour the retention of the monarchy or tho establishment of a republic. FIGHTING IN EASTERN GALICIA. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received November sth, 8.45 p.m..* AMSTERDAM, November 4. has been fighting in Eastern Galicia between the Polish, Ruthenian, and Ukrainian § troops. The Ruthenian troops captured Przemsk after a days fighting. While German-Austrian and Ukrainian regiments are fighting at Lemberg another Austrian army is operating west of Lemberg. The Ruthenian National Council also claims control of Eastern Galicia.

HUNGARY PROCLAIMED A REPUBLIC. (Center's Telegrams.) VANCOUVER, November 4. Count Karolvi has proclaimed Hungary a republic". _ „ , . BERNE, November 4. A wireless message in French frorri Budapest received on Saturday mgiit,

ana addressed to the peoples of the j tporld, states that the Hungarian peoplo 1 icoomplished a peaceful revolution, shat- < tercd the yoke of their oppressors, una i astaWished" an independent State. They < repudiate responsibility for the world. < war, lay down their arms, desire peace, 1 declare* fraternity and equality for i" 1 i the inhabitants of Hungary, and non-Magyar, and appeal to the free 1 nations of the werld to preserve the ter- < ritorial integrity of Hungary. DEMONSTRATION IN SYDNEY. 1 (By Cable.—Pr®«> Association. —Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) 1 SYDNEY, November 5. 1 A public demonstration, including ] bell-ringing, will bo held, to-day to celebrate Austria's capitulation. GERMAN GOVERNMENT IN BOHEMIA. i (United Service.) 1 (Received November sth, 7.45 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, Novembor 5. Tho "Frankfurter Zeitung" states that" Herr Solrger, a member of tho Reichsrath, has established a Gorman Government in Bohemia. COUNT KAROLYI RETAINS THE PREMIERSHIP. GERMANY RECOGNISES CZECHOSLAV STATE. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received November 6, 12.45 a.m.) LONDON, November 5. Count Karolyi retains the Premiership. AMSTERDAM, November 5. Advices from Prague state that tho German Government has recognised tho independent Czecho-Slovak Slate, and announced its readinoss to wcloome tho Czecho-Slovak Ambassador in Berlin at the earliest moment. UKRAINIAN REGIMENTS OCCUPY LEMBERG. (Australian and N./j. Cable Association.) (Received November otli, 7.20 p.m.) COPENHAGEN, November 4. Advices from \ ienna state that two Ukrainian regiments have been sent to occupy Lemberg, the capital of Galicia, also to claim the whole of Eastern Galicia for Ukrainia. RESIGNATION OF COUNT KAROLYI. CZECHS DISARMING AUSTRIAN'S AND GERMANS. (Rout-cr'a Telegrams.) (Received November stli, 7.20 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, November 4. According to advices from Budapest Count Karolyi has resigned the presidency of the National Council. Deputy Johann Hock succeeds him. The Ministry has sworn allegiance to the National Council. Czech troops are disarming German and Austrian troops in Czech towns in Bohemia and Moravia. ADJOURNMENT OF N.Z. PARLIAMENT. SPEECHES BY THE LEADERS. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TEMSGKAM.) WELLINGTON. November 5. When the Legislative Council mot this aftornoon Sir Francis Bell moved the adjournment to mark the Austrian collapse. We had still to fight the arch instigator of the war, but the German flank was now open, and the only outlet to the Mediterranean was closed. None would be more pleased to soo the end of the war than those on whom the burden of responsibility had lain, but neither they nor the people who had suffered anxiety would mark the end before the end really came. The Council adjourned at 3 p.m. When the House of Representatives met at 2.30, the Prime Minister at once rose and moved that the House adjourn till 2.30 p.m. next day to mark the signing of an armistice between the Allies and Austria-Hungary. Hie said he used the word armistice in hia motion, but it was well-known that the surrender of Austria-Hungary was practically unconditional. The news received during the past few days would bo hailed with delight not only in Wellington and in New Zealand, but in all parts of the British Empire, and in the countries of the Allies. It wag an ,important occasion, because it meant that tho last of Germany's Allies had gone out of the war. Germany now stood alone, and could not stand long. Her sands were running out and running fast, so that wo now knew that Germany must either take up the position now occupied by her old friends, or submit to decisive defeat. We had been looking for peace, but we would not have long to wait now. The news, wo were celebrating would bo also hailed with delight on every front. When he and the Minister of Finance were it Home, they had hoard no complaints from our boys, about hardships, but they did sometimes complain of monotony. Peace at that time did not appear to be near. Mr Massey recalled the position a few months ago, when our mon wore being driven back, and it looked as if tho Germans would reach Paris. Sir Douglas Haig then issued his memorable order —they had their backs to tlie wall, and every man must stand firm. Sir Joseph Ward and hd wore then in England, and never did the British character show to bettor advantage. Troops were sent across tho Channel in great numbers, munitions were hurried over to France, an appeal was made to every Dominion, and he was glad to say that New Zealand was in the van with her response; —American troops came into tho breach in hundreds and thousands, everyone rose to the occasion, and it was soon seen that we could again assume the offensive. At that time everyono thought that Germany did well. So she did, but her generals were terribly disappointed at the results. He was not giving away any secrets now, but he was ablo to say that our military authorities had decided not to attack tho German anriy; they preferred to wait for the attack to come to them, and everyone knew how they stood the shock and broke it. Then our men went forward and reached a position which was highly satisfactory, but ho need scarcely say that it would be much more satisfactory when Germany stood where AustriaHungary stood to-day.

Continuing, Mr Massey predicted a good time after the war, when we would have a better idea of citizenshin and comradeship. He thought we did not pay sufficient attention to the celebration of important gvents and great names. a.nd fie illustrated what he meant by describing what he had seen of America's celebration of "Independence Dny," "Memorial Dav," and other historic occasions. His advice to his fellowcitizens of New Zealand was "go thou and do likewise." Tho rising general tion should be taught more clearly tho value of pride of race aDd pride of Empire, and should be taught more of Jove of country as symbolised by the "Union. Jack with its blending of three crosscs. Another cross, he thought, should now bo added to mark the close association between tho Mother Country and the Dominions which _ had been brought about. In concluding, Mr Massey said we had had dark days during this momentoue struggle, but they were over now. Our record was one of which we had every reason to be proud. In this struezle in those of past years our

Empire whs fighting for justice and truth. Tho question wo now should ask ourselves was, shall wo go on building up or shall wo give way to luxury and ease? To his mind our duty was to go onnnd leavo to our children n botter.and brighter Empire than we ourselves had inherited.

Sir Joseph Ward, in seconding tho motion, said thoro could bo no moro effective way of commemorating tho fine work clone* by our soldiers than by public rejoicinoc. It was therefore fitting that the House should adjnum nnd participate in those rojoicincs. When the war was over, one of the greatest benefits the world would derive would be the combination of the Allies for tho promotion of a serial s"benie for the uplifting of mankind. This would be made easier by the that the war had changed most people's ideas of life, and they had been mostly changed f° r Stood. The war bad been an education for the old and should be nn education for the youn<r. teaching along sound, democratic linos. When we were clc.ir of nil the bitterness of tho war. wo surely .would not miss tho opportunity of doing sn met hi nor to regenerate our being. The rejoicing* of to-day wore excellent. bn+- ther<> would be eostneies in a few weeks whpn Gcrmnnv be compiled to nr. Armistice wl 'ch meant her surrender. Tho sooner that banpy event came the beHor F"»r humanity. The TTouse rose at 3.-17 p.m.. after singing tho National Anthem.