BERLIN AWAITS THE ALLIES' TERMS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 34, 4 November 1918, Page 5

BERLIN AWAITS THE ALLIES' TERMS

ACUTE TENSION IN GERMANY TIDE OF REVOLUTION SWELLING RAPIDLY London, November 1. . The "Vossische Zcitung" states that the German War Cabinet discussed tho question of tho Kaiser's abdication. Herr Delbruck has proceeded to Headquarters, and it is believed that ho i 6 to ask the Kaiser to abdicate.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. London, November 1. Messages from Germany show that the country is in desperate straits. The news of Austria's downfall has had a stunning effect, and the resignation of the Kaiser is demanded on nil sides. A most serious run' on the banks' is threatened. The "Vorwaerts," now virtually a semi-official organ, says: "Austria's capitulation means that we are at the end of our powers of resistance. All that can now be saved must be saved in the negotiations for peace."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. November ?, 5.5 p.m.). London, November 2. Publis opinion is overwhelmingly against tho Kaiser. The general belief is that the abdication is only a matter of days. Tho Kaiser lias been avoiding all appearance in public for some time, and slipped off to Imperial Headquarters in the dead of night.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. COUNTRY-WIDE ANTI-KAISER MOVEMENT. (Rec. November 3, 5.5 p.m.) Amsterdam, November 2. The "Loipzeiger Volks Zoitung" states that the Independent Socialists in Germany are starting a country-wide agitation to securo the fall of the Kaiser, the dismissal of von Hindenburg, the Crown Prince, and Prince Rupprecht from the Army commands.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. CONFLICTING REPORTS. (Rec. November 3, 5.5 p.m.) New York, November 2. Tho Paris newspaper "Le Temps" announces tho abdication of tho Kaiser. Other reports state that the Kaiser, refusing to abdicate, ,has taken refuge at General Headquarters. Tho Bavarian Royal Family claims tho German throno in the event of the Kaiser's abdication.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. KAISER EFFUSIVELY EMBRACES THE NEW DEMOCRACY i (Rec. November 3, 11.5 p.m.) Amsterdam, November 2. On the occasion of tho constitutional developments coining into force, the Kaifior issued a decree endorsing the decisions of the Reichstag, and avowing his determination to co-operate in their full development—Router.

PROTRACTED MEETING OF THE CROWN COUNCIL CHANCELLOR GOES TO HEADQUARTERS. (Rec. November' 3, 5.5 p.m.) , London, November 2. Telegrams from Germany show that the tension is increasing every hour. The Allies' terms are awaited with terrible anxiety. "Vorwaerts" says: "We eliall read tlio terms with burning hearts and express indignation, but wo shall accept and swallow it all because there is nothing else The Crown Council at Berlin lasted from fire in the evening till midnight on Thursday, and reached most important decisions. Prince Max (the Chancellor) went to the front on Friday. Dr. Solf (Foreign Minister) announces that the leading financiers will assist the German peace negotiatoi'3. Germany will endeavour to regain her colonies—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. UTTER COLLAPSE OF CENTRAL POWERS IMMINENT (Eec. November 8, 5.5 p.m.) ' New York, November 2. The "Times's" Washington correspondent states: "The utter collapse of the Central Powers is expected by official circles, events all pointing to that outcome. Interest now centres in what decision will be made by the Supreme War Council at Versailles by the Allied statesmen and representatives of the United States President Wilson is being kept olosely informed of the progress of the discussions and is constantly advising Colonel House (in Pans) of his views. The Press throughout the United States regards the defection of Turkey ana 'Austria as the forerunner of Germany's acceptance of tho Allies' terms _ for, an armistice however severe. Some papers declare that the war is searing its end, and point out that the opemug.of the Dardanelles to the Allied Fleet gives the Allies an opportunity to 6end troop? to Eussia against the Bolsheviki.-Aus.-JNU/. Cable Assn i THE TERMS TO GERMANY-UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER (Rec. November 3, 11.5 p.m.) , - Washington, NovemiJer 2. M Tardieu (the French Ambassador) declares that tie armistice terms will practically ask Germany to surrender unconditionally. ~...' . The New York Times" Washington correspondent learns that tho armistice terms are being considered by the German Government. Their acceptance is practically assured. ~,.«.,' * i. . i_ "••/'« iTfc" same correspondent says that official confirmation has been received of the' report that tho Kaieer'a abdication is being deraanded.-Aue.-N.Z, Cable Assn. FINANCIAL PANIC 1 STATE BANK PRESIDENT'S ADMISSION (Eee. November 3, 5.8 p.m.) ,•.■•/ London, November 2. The president of the German Imperial State Bank, addressing the directors, indicated that recent political and military events had resulted in a financial panic.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Beuter. , . RUSSIAN FEE-REVOLUTION CONDITIONS PARALLELED (Eec. November 3, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 2. Mr Ransome ("Daily News"), writing from Stockholm, says that according to a neutral traveller tho conditions in Germany are an exact parallel with those nS before the March revolution The Schiedemann party is thoroughly discredited Huge ouantitieß of Socialist leaflets are in circulation, demanding the formation of Soviets. The desertions from the Army are only comparable with those, in Russia in M7.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. "WORN OUT" TRAGIC PICTURE OF BERLIN. (Rec. November 3, 5.5 p.m.) Copenhagen, November 2. Tim "Rerlinßke Tidcn's" Berlin correspondent, wider the heading "Worn Out''gives a tragic picture of tho present condition of the Berlin streets, which ,™ nvnrffnwinir with cripples. "The people no longer are able to endure the sight yiSTCiSN food In the shopsleven are failing. The tramcars are falling to pieces, whi c the asphalt is destroyed by.steel tyres Yei? immorality is rampant. It is Berlin's T)anse Maccabre.' "-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE PROLETARIAT AVENGERS KRUPP-SUBSIDISED ARMY OFFICERS. • (Rec. November 3, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 2. 'Tho "Munchner Post" states that the Socialists demand that all generals receiving money from Krupps shall be prosecuted. Practically all liigh officers writing in the Pan-German papers are on Krupp's salary hst.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assu. LIEBKNECHT PREACHES REVOLUTION GREAT RECEPTION FROM ENORMOUS CROWDS.' (Eec. Nov«mber 2, 5 p.m.) i London, November 1. Dr Liebknechf s demonstration on Sunday drew enormous crowds. Thunderous cheering was evoked when Liobknecht preached revolution and .the overthrow o (he pebple's tormentors, concluding with the challenge: "Down with tho Hohenzollerns"" 'The olaborate polico precautions were not needed, the masses dispersing quiotly.-"The Times." NO SLOWING DOWN IN AMERICA (Eec. November i, 0.30 a.m.) New York, November 2. Thfl New York "Times" Washington correspondent says that although confidence if growing that tho end of frewar is in sight, there will ; be no slow-in-down or lessening of our military .preparations against Germany .until the fciJ Z w, Jhiallv been achieved. It s intimated in well-informed circles that he l ; y Xf of .the armistice terms will not be published until thev have been accepted or rejected by Gormany. . ! The New York newspapers continue to comment on various phases of the .•i„,H. n All insist on Germany's unconditional surrender. ' th New Wrk 'Times-Wys that Washington military, authorities and officials are following the developments in Europe with the .keenest attention. InCstsdivded between the Versailles Council and Austria-Hungary's disintegration Most oflhoTffidab believe that the conflict will terminate in a few weeks. TWA is rtuch discussion regarding Germany's weakening so suddenly after the tide tu n™cit tTeTmes' favour! Military authorities say that the answer will r r Sl the naval power of tho Allies. British sea-power has accomplished for Wuta what Wslemed the impossible, and with the aid. of America 111 ,rlw™d nnv es kept Germany from victory when she was achieving a mihSvS_i pmWy eveTfro y nt. Likewise! as soon as Germany, began to tee! tteTlite' sea-power enabled them to make victory overwhelming.-Aus, N.Z. Cablo Assn.