PRESIDENT WILSON'S REPLY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 250, 17 October 1918, Page 5

PRESIDENT WILSON'S REPLY

INTERPRETATION OF THE NOTE

UNQJCrNDITIONAE SURRENDER.

WASHING-TON, Oct. 15.

The Allies' military officials interpret Mr Wilson's Teply meaning unconditional surrender by Germany. Mr Wilson will leave unanswered the Turkish and Austrian peace Notes until there is a further move on -Germany's part.

AMERICAN PRESS ENTHUSIASTIC

'Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.)

NEW YORK, Oct. 15. The general press comment throughout the country enthusiastically supPresident Wilson's Note, and -emphasises that the answer means thedownfall of Kaiserism and unconditional surender. The exception is that sec-t-en of the press which endorses Mr Roosevelt',, protest against any debate with the criminals.

The New York Times says the President's answer to Germany will stir the b-'ood of the American people and command their instant assent. It is America's answer given by a great American, and voice s the deep conviction of the whole- of the American ])eople. It is marvellous and unmatched in the chronicles of men that this unassuming gentleman who never wore the eword in his life should write the word that topples from his ancient tLrone in a far-off land ithe world's .greatest military despot. An American [•en- has for ever stilled the rattling of the terrible German sabre. We feel s«r© that the President has not reached his momentous conclusions' without a fall understanding with the Powers as.y>euited with us. 1 '

PANIC ON BERLIN STOCK EXCHANGE

SUPREME COMMAND

MOBILISATION OF NATIONAL \ STRENGTH, j (Australian and. N.Z. Cable Association

(Australian and N.Z. Cablo Aseociation

{ (Rcc. Oct. 17, 10.5§ a.in.) LONDON, Oct. 16. J There is a panic on the Berlin Stock < Exchange as a result ofjPrcsident Wilson's reply. vT

It is announced that the Supreme Command meets dkiring the week-end to deliberate upon mobilisation of thb national strength, and raising the military age.

PRESIDENT WILSON'S CONDITIONS ' ACCEPTANCE BY! GERMANY.

UNOFFICIAL REPORTS.

(■Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.)

(Rcc. Oct. 17, noon.) LONDON, Oct. 16

It is reported that Germany is replying accepting President Wilson's conditions.

(REPORTS AT NEW YORK

{Rec. Oct. 17, 12.10 p.m.) NEW YORK, Oct; 16

The United Press London correspondent states : —There arc unconfirmed reports that Berlin has~~accepted President Wilson's conditions, safeguarding the Germain people.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY SUPPORTED BY ALOES. (Rec. Oct. 17, 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, 0:t. 16. 'Mr Churchill, speaking at Manchester, said the Allies wholeheartedly endorsed President Wilson's reply.

PEACE PROSPECTS?

(Rec. Oct. 17, 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, --.Oct. 16. Lloyds are charging £42 per cent for payment in- total loss- if peace is declared before 31st December and £63 per cent if before 31st March.

GENERALISSIMO AND BRITISH* NAVY TO DECIDE.

{'Australian and N.Z- Cable Association

LONDON, Oct. 15.

It is understood that Foch, and the British Naval authorities will have a decisive voice in settling the terms if an armistice becomes expedient.

CANADIAN PRESS DUBIOUS.

and N.Z. Cable Association.)

OTTAWA. Oct. 15

The Canadian pres* «* dubious as to the result of President Wilson's Note. It would have" preferred- an outspoken declaration demanding unconditional surrender. ' -■ ' -

. Sir Sam Hughes says that Germany is simply inviting tho, Allies to walk into her'parlour. Any question of armistice ought to bo directly referred ito Marshal Foch.

Sir George Foster- says, tho latest Note flias relieved the irritation at the prospect of diplomacy losing what arms have gained.

ENTENTE VIEW REFLECTED IN

THE NOTE

'Australian and N.Z. Gable Association.]

LONiDON, Oct. 15. Reuter. learns that President Wilson's reply practically reflects the views of the entire Entente Powers.

KAISER'S "CIVIL" CABINET OELBRU.ECK APPOINTED- CHIEF.

SAME OLD GANG.

* (Seuter's Telegrams.)

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 15. IHerr Delbrueck, the former Home Secretary, has been appointed chief of the Kaiser's Civil Cabinet.

Owing ,lo Germany's acceptance of President Wilson's fourteen points- the Prussian Poles have issued a manifesto demanding a united and independent Poland with access to the sea. In this connection the Lokal Anzeiger cynically comments 'that -the Government will know Oibw to reply to this new found courage. The German press comments on the reply ,to President Wilson reveal how wide is the gulf between the belligertents, despite the German's ' avowed agreement with President Wilson's terms. The newspapers' comment is "Armistice first and evacuation afterwards. " Tile papers foreshadow lengthy pourparlers, after which, if they are unsuccessful from the German viewpb'init Germany will not -be defenceless, even after exacuation. .The statement that Germany" is preparing for intensified submarjsm is confirmed by various announcements in Germany. For instance, the Reinische Westfaelishe assures its readers that submarism will reach its climax during the winter, and will produce an economic crisis in the Entente countries of unexpected dimensions. : Captain Perseus-, -writing iai jUie

Tagehlatt, speaks of an impending great increase iii submarines, to which Germany confidently looks should the Entente Tefuse peace.