THE ARMISTICE TERMS

Gisborne Times, Volume L, Issue 5071, 14 January 1919, Page 5

THE ARMISTICE TERMS

MEETING OF PLENIPOTEM-

TARIES,

PROLONGATION OF TIME WANTED.

HUN FLEET DEMOBILISED.

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received Jan. 13, 7.20 p.m ) . LONDON, Jan. 11. A German wireless state's.-ihat the Armistice Commission for the Allies j Cs approve of the - prolongation ol the armistice agreement beyond Jauuaiy 17. The Allied and German plenipotentiaries will therefore meet on January 14 at Treeves and come to a new agreement regarding prolongation. The demobilisation of the German warships at Kiel and Wilhelmshaven has been practically completed, but only after severe pressure upon the enemy, who was professing and raising obstacles in carrying out- the terms of- the armistice. The demobilisation is thorough, and includes the removal of the crews,, but the ships were already virtually useless owing to deterioration from neglect.

The new German battleship has arrived at Scapa Flow. Sixteen submarines are to surrender next week. The Allied naval commissions visited Heligoland and found nothing exceptional.

It is reported that the Allies intend using surrendered Zeppelins and aeroplanes for commercial purposes.

THE OPTIMISM OF THE HUN.

HERTLI,N T G’S DEATH-BED INTERVIEW.

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. PARIS, Jan. 12. The Matin, in an interview with Baron Von Hertling, late Imperial Chancellor, given just before he died, said that Germany retained friendly sentiments towards the ex-Kaiser, but would not influence the political evolution. Every German believed that victory would he secured at the end of 1917, based on the prospects of the submarines’ successes. He was convinced last July that the Entente would sue for peace before September. The Intelligence Department predicted grave events in Entente countries, particularly France. These reasons induced the High Command to continue the bombardment of Paris, despite the Government’s advice. ?

Confidence continued till July 15. By July 18, however, even the most optimistic knew that all was lost-

RAWLIXSON’S MARCH TO THE RHINE.

DISCIPLINE AND CHIVALRY IN HOUR OF VICTORY.

Sir H. S. Rawlinson’s Order of the Day to all ranks of the Fourth Army, which formed part of the army of occupation on the Rhine, says:—

The British Army through over four years of almost continuous and bitter fighting has proved that it has lost none of the that fighting spirit and dogged determination which has characterised British armies in the past. It has maintained the highest standard of discipline both in advance and retreat. It has proved that British discipline, based on mutual confidence between officers and men, can stand the hard test of war far better than Prussian discipline based on fear of punishment. This is not all. The British army has, during the past four years on foreign soil, by its behaviour in billets, by its courtesy to women, by its ever-ready help to the old and.weak, and by its kindness to children, earned a reputation in France that no army serving in a foreign land torn by the horrors of war Has ever gained before. Till you reach the frontier of Germany you will be marching through a country that has suffered grievously from the depredations and exactions of the enemy. Do all that lies in your power bv courtesy and consideration to mitigate the hardships of these poor people who will welcome ycu as deliverers and as friends. I would further ask you when you cross the German frontier to show the world that British soldiers, unlike those of Germany, do not wage wqr against' women and children, and against the old and weak. I ask you one and all to ensure that the fair name of the British Army, enhanced by your exertions m lonu years of trial and hardship, shall he fully maintained during the less exacting months that lie before yon. ~ , . I ask you to show the world that_, as in war. so in peace, British discipline, based on loyalty to our king, respect to authority., care for the well-being of subordinates, courtesy and consideration for non-combatants and a true soldierly bearing in carrying out whatever duty we may be called upon to perform.