COMPLETE OVERTHROW OF THE OLD ORDER IN BERLIN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17007, 14 November 1918, Page 5

COMPLETE OVERTHROW OF THE OLD ORDER IN BERLIN.

WORKERS' AND SOLDIERS' COUNCIL IN FULL CONTROL. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON. Nov. 12. The Hague correspondent of the Times states that the Berlin correspondent of the Handelsblad, writing on November 10, states that in a few hours the aspect of the proud city has completely changed. The Workers' and Soldiers' Council is in absolute control. Lorries filled with soldiers and civilians move slowly through the streets, whiah are crowded with sightseers, who are scarcely able to comprehend the startling event. The soldiers wear red favours, and cheer and shout " Hoch der Republic." The police are not visible. Compact processions move in orderly fashion. The workers carry carbines, and the soldiers rifles and grenades. The public hi not manifestly enthusiastic, but a joyous feeling is prevalent, and they are exchanging cheers with passing soldiers. A great red cloth hangs from the Palace. The Soviets occupied the Reichs Bank, the Town Hall, and the police headquarters. Essen reports murders and conflicts. Loyalist soldiers fought until overpowered. The Kaiser's effigy was burned. Work has ceased at; Krupps. At Hamburg order has been restored, and shops have bee opened under the Soviet control. At Frankfort the Soviet guards are keeping order.