THE DUTCH REVOLUTION.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1388, 21 November 1918, Page 5

THE DUTCH REVOLUTION.

TROFLSTRA DEMANDED QUEEN’S ABDICATION. THE CRISIS PAST. LONDON, Nov. 19. The “Guardian" learns that Trodsta, on the 13th November summoned Queen Wilhelmina to abdicate. The garrison at the Hague supported the demand, threatening the crowds who made demonstrations in the streets. The situation seemed for a few hours to be out- of hand. It is stated that the Queen decided to abdicate, but during the night loyal troops were brought from the provinces. The garrison faced by a big force on the morning of the ‘l4th laid down its arms and the crisis passed. The Government having been ■reconstructed, is expected to take strong repressive measures, and the position 0 will presently be made stable. “HOLLAND ABSOLUTELY TRANQUIL.” «» LONDON, Nov. 19. Events in Holland are shrouded in mystery. The latest telegrams arc dated Thursday. It is feared that a grave crisis has occurred since then. There has been no information regarding Sunday’s great Socialist and Labour Congress, notification of which was cabled on tho 13th. A correspondent, writing on the 14th, states that he fears the revolution is growing, especially in Rotterdam, whero the arrival of troops has increased the excitement. The “Morning Post’s" Amsterdam correspondent, however, anticipates that an effort to overthrow the Government will prove stillborn. Later.

Reuter learns from an unimpeachable source that the situation in Holland is now absolutely tranquil. Troolstra has admitted that the revolutionary movement has failed. Popular demonstrations of loyalty to the Queen are repeatedly occurring. MADE IN GERMANY. THE OLD GANG STILL IN. OFFICE AT wTEhELMSTRASSB. Austmli&n-New Zealand Cable Association Received November 21, 9.20 a.m. LONDON, Nov. 19. The Central News’ Amsterdam correspondent says the Entente countries threatened to cut oil’ Holland’s food supply m the event of revolutionary disorders, _ > Several Dutch papers say Troolstra s design was formulated in Germany, where t} lor e is a keen desire to involve the Entente countries in revolution, as Germany prefers an International Socialist Conference to decide her fate. The old gang- still retains office in the Wilhclmstrasse, and is waiting an opportunity to revert to the Imperialist majority. The Dutch Socialists refuse to follow Troelstni’s leadership;' The crisis is not yet. passed, but the impression is growing that common sense will prevail.