PROGRESS OF THE ADVANCE.

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PROGRESS OF THE ADVANCE.

4 (Received 22, 9.15 a.m.) London, November 21. A French communique states: We passed Givet, where 8000 Allied prisoners were collected. We occupied Neuf Chateau and Etable. We have reached St. Avoid and Saarbrucken, in Lorraine, and Obornai, south-west of Strassburg. In Alsace we occupied Neu Briesach, Huminge and St. Louis, on the left bank of the Rhine.—(A. & N.Z.) An American communique states: The Third Army entered Luxemburg. We progressed further in Southern Belgium and reached the line Grandritigen-Welmeringen-Dudelange-Mondor-cange-Anbelbas-Grandil.—(A. & N.Z.) KING ALBERT'S ENTRY INTO ANTWERP. London, November 20. Mr. Philip Gibbs writes: The King and Queen of the Belgians’ state entry into Antwerp was marked by the most intense enthusiasm. The city shows few signs of war, and was everywhere decorated. The Germans left behind vast stores of merchandise, together with 54 of their ships and many British, which are lying idle in the harbour. The city’s most precious treasure, Rubens’ “Descent from the Cross,” still hangs in the Cathedral. (Received 22, 10.40 a.m.) Bruges, November 21. King Albert has decided to form a new Government representing all tire chief parties.—(Reuter.) A FINAL ACT OF FRICHTFULNESB. London, November 20. The Germans leaving Brussels exploded wagon loads and depots of munitions at three stations simultaneously, shaking the city and wrecking numerous houses. A number of dead were extricated from the ruins. The number of casualties is unknown. After the enemy’s departure there was an enthusiastic demonstration by the citizens, Allied flags appearing magically e very where.—(Reu ter. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY MODERATE. THE LATE HERR BALLIN’S ADMISSION. Berne, November 20. The “ Neues Wiener Zeitung ” publishes a letter by Herr Ballin, written shortly before his death, discussing the forecasts of the armistice terms. He admits that these were unexpectedly moderate, and says, “ If we had been victors, we would have demanded the occupation of London and Paris, have dictated peace from Buckingham Palace, and annexed the entire continent between the Urals and the Bay of Biscay.” KARL FALLS ON EVIL DAYS. London, November 20. The “ Daily Telegraph’s ” Vienna correspondent states that the ex-Emperor and family took refuge at Echartstein Castle. They were obliged to dismiss their servants, and were unable to obtain meat or flour. They applied to the parish for food, and the authorities replied that they were unable to supply such a large household.—(A. & N.Z.) , FOGH’S PROTEST AGAINST ACTS OF VIOLENCE. AN INSOLENT GERMAN REPLY. (Received 22, 11.55 a.m.) London, November 20. The German High Command, replying to Marshal Foch’s protest against German acts of violence in Belgium, states that the German plenipotentiaries at the armistice discussions emphasised most strongly that the execution of the conditions was technically impossible, and their enforcement would result in excesses. The blame rests exclusively on the Allied Army Command.—(Reuter.) HIGH IDEALS OF HUMANITY AND JUSTICE, FORSOOTH! LICHNOWSKY’S LETTERS TO LANSDOWNE AND OTHERS. (Received 22, 11.55 a.m.) London, November 20. “ Vorwaerts ” publishes Prince Lichnowsky’s appeal to Britain, and especially to his many personal friends, naming Lord Lansdowne, Viscount Grey, Mr. Asquith, and urging the latter to use his far-reaching influence on behalf of the high idea’s of humanity and justice, with a view to securing amelioration of the armistice terms.—(Reuter.)