GERMAN EVACUATION

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17008, 15 November 1918, Page 5

GERMAN EVACUATION

ADDITIONAL DAY GIVEN BRITISH TO ARRANGE DETAILS PRISONERS FREE THEMSELVES ■ AUSTRIA DECLARED A REPUBLIC MM WITH NEW GERMANY HOOTED France announces officially that the Germans have been " granted an additional day to the fortnight allowed by the armistice for the evacuation of France, Belgium, Luxemburg, and Alsace-Lorraine. British officers have gone to German headquarters at Spa to arrange details. It Is understood that the allied troops will remain stationary until Sunday before beginning to advance into the occupied territory. An Amsterdam message states that 100,000 prisoners of war in Germany have escaped and are approaching the western frontier. A German message says that prisoners will remain at their work, and be paid the same as German workers. This is interpreted as meaning until the;? are repatriated. It is reported from Copenhagen that Austria has been declared a republic, and has affirmed its intention to amalga* mate with the German republic. It is also reiterated that the Emperor has fled to Switzerland. Roumania has commenced an effort to rid herself of the Germans, who have occupied the country since the signing of the treaty of Bucharest. The commander has received an ultimatum that all his forces must leave within 24 hours or lay down their arms. In the event of failure Roumania will take vigorous action. British and French forces are in Roumania, having entered the country prior to the armistice. It is announced from London that the Imperial War Cabl> net will resume its sittings shortly in order to secure unanimity on the questions to be settled at the Peace Conference. Re« preservatives of Canada and Newfoundland are expected to arrive next week. ■, British demobilisation plans have made full provision for ; possible unemployment among men discharged from the army. The payment of unemployment benefits for a period up to 2$ weeks is proposed.