BREAKING UP.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16364, 8 November 1918, Page 7

BREAKING UP.

THE PEACE PROPOSALS,

GERMAN ARMISTICE DELEGATION, EXPECTED ON THE WEST FRONT. {By C*bl«.—Pre* Association*— Copyrixkt.) (Australian and N.Z. C*bl« AasocMtwn.) NEW YORK, November 6.. An official despatch from Berlin-says that the German armistice delegation has gone to the ■ West front. - The armistice delegates are expected hourly to arrive on the Western front. THE FREEDOM Ofr THE SEAS. GERMANY TC PAY COMPENSATION. WASHINGTON, November 5. Mr Lansing,' Secretary of State, m a Note addressed to the Swiss Minister,' recalls ' the circumstances under which President Wilson forwarded Germany's request to the Allies. President Wilson has now received a memorandum from the Allies, in which they state their willingness - to make peace-in : terms of President Wilson's address to Congress.in January, . 1918, and his subsequent addresses. They must point out, however, that Clause 2, relating to the freedom or the seas, is open to various interpretations, some'of which they could not accept, and. must therefore reserve complete freedom on this point when tney enter the Peace Conference. President Wilson declared in 'Ms January .address that' invaded .territory must" be evacuated and freed; Alio Allies, however, feel that no doubt should be . allowed to , exist as-; to- the implication arising from this provision. The Allies," bv it. understand that compensation will be paid by Germany for damages -done to civilian populations by sea, lan<3, and air. President; Wilson is in agreement with this- proand with the Allies' notification that Marshal' Foeb must be the medium of ; armistice negotiations. The second of the President's \fourtetfn points is the one which deals with "the freednni of the seas/' and it reads ,as follows ' "2. Absolute freedom of navigation nr>on the seas outside territorial waters ilifce in peace'and in war, except as '.the seas may be' closed in whole or in nart .bv . international action for the em'frvr'oerilent of ' international covenants." ''. 1 . (Australian and N;Z. Cab!©. Association.) (Received Novembpr 7th 6.15 p.m.) .NEW -YORK, November 6. .The "New York Sun," commenting on'vthe Allies' reservation: regarding the interpretation .of President .Wilson's principle relating to the freedom. -of the seas, points out. that ''Germany hailed ; President Wilson's freedom pf ' the seas principle with the " greatest enthusiasm, as it seemed to discredit the course adopted by. England- early ,in the war regarding the wide extension of the blockade zone and likewise- to contravene the United States'- naval policy concerning, the blockade during civil war." It , adds' that, it thinks that President Wilson was wise in leaving the matter'to be settled in concert'by'the victorious"-Powers. GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S: ; DECISION. DETERMINED TO DEFEND THE * ' FRONTIER. (Anstraliinftiid N.Z. Cable Association.) AMSTERDAM, November 6. A Berlin.. roport says: The German Government considered the effects. of the Austrian armistice, and saw no reason for .precipitate action, the neces-. sary measures for thei defence. of the southern frontier having" already been taken.' • J TUe . German .Government has issued a manifesto to-the people'■urging that unity .would enable, the country to sur- j mount all -difficulties, and appeals to the civil and military -authorities 'to assist to their utmost ip applying political reforms/The Government and the Army and Navy leaders .desire-,peace,. but_ they -must protect the. frontiers against' invasion.. ..The troops needed rest, and ■ the possibility of invasion was-the sole- reason for. calling ujrlrresh men. The, report colludes that the German people's confidence is the -Government's escsential need. AN IMPORTANT POINT. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, November 6. Lord-Curzon, in announcing the armistice termsan the House of Lords, said that'the most important point was that they gave the Allies full powers to continue military operations, against Germany. Marshal Foch had been appointed to conduct the Operations on all fronts in this laet and decisive stage of the war. ' '. FRENCH. PREMIER'S "TRIBUTE TO BRITAIN. (Australian, and N.Z. Cable Atsociatim.) PARIS, November 6. M. Clemenceau announced -in the Chamber the. Austrian armistice terms amid enthusiastic scenes. Referring to the terms of an armistice with Germany, he said"Wo must show the world that we merit the peace we. are- •btaining, and which, no individual Ally could have • won." He paid special homage to Great Britain, and amidst great - cheering said— "We have made, allies of our ancient' enemies^—the English. We love them well, especially after seeing- the prodigies, they have .accomplished on the battlefields. The war may last a-bit longer, but we have already won." OPINION IN AMERICA. APPROVAL OF ALLIES' ACTION. (By Cable.—Preas Apsociaticru-^Copyrirlit) WASHINGTON, November 6. President Wilson's notification to Germany that 6ho must apply to Marshal Foch for. the terms of-the armistice was

fiERMAN DELEGATES SEEK FOCH. BIG ENEMY RETREAT IN WEST. WILD DISORDER IN GERMANY. FIFTH YEAR— 100 th DAY.

received with whole-hearted approval throughout official and diplomatic circles, which was especially marked in military and naval quarters. Members of the French,. Italian, and British diplomatic corps were v": : bly pleased that iho Allies had reserved to themselves complete freedom of interpretation regarding President Wilson's principle relating to freedom of the seas. It is pointed out that Germany now could not hope for an interpretation of the doctrine of freedom of the seas .which would be advantageous to her. The Allies' insistence that Germany must pay compensation'for all damage done to, civilians and their property was hailed by officials as just retribution, which will compel Germany to make reparation for the rape of Belgium, the ravishment of Northern France, the homes shattered in London and Paris and other places by - JJeppelins and aeroplanes, and tli£ ships sunk by her submarines. GERMANY'S" COLONIES. (Australian tad N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received November 7th, 8.5 p.m.) COPENHAGEN, November 6. The "Politiken's" Berlin correspondent says:—Dr. Solf, Foreign Secretary, regards the restoration of the colonies as a life and death matter, otherwise Germany trill become a third-rate Power. GERMAN DELEGATION SAID TO HAVE REACHED ALLIED LINES. (Renter's Telegrams.) (Received November 7th, 10 p.m.) ' LONDON, November 6. It. is stated in the lobby of the House of Commons that the German armistice delegation has reached tho Allied lines. GERMAN MISSION .ARRIVES AT BRITISH LINES. (Australian and' N.Z. Cable Association.) (ReceivecT November Bth, 1.5 a.m.) j LONDON, November 7. The "Daily- News" Btates that tho German mission arrived at the British lines last night. Marshal Foch receives the members tp-day. .