RETURN OF LIBERTY.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume V, Issue 1490, 21 November 1918, Page 4

RETURN OF LIBERTY.

PROGRESS J)F ALLIES. FRENCH ADVANCE CONTINUES. JOYOUS DEMONSTRATIONS. By Cable. — Press Association. — Copyright A. and N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter. (Rcc. Nov. 21, 10.0) LONDON, Nov. 19. A French communique states: — The advance continues with marked demonstrations of joy on the part of the populations. The material abandoned by the enemv is increasing, as is also the number of liberated prisoners. CLEARINGBELGIUM. CAPITAL COMPETELY OCCUPIED. A. and N.Z. Cable Association and Renter. {Rcc. Nov. 21, 9.45) LONDON, Nov. 20. A Belgian communique states: — The occupation of Antwerp is complete. The troops to-day are taking possession of the outer forts. ! Troops have occupied Malines, Eppeghem, Vilvorde, and Brussels. ! The capital is now completely occupied and the greatest enthusiasm prevails. FRENCHJN METZ. THE ALLIED ADVANCE. FOLLOWING THE GERMANS.

(A. & N.Z.) NEW YORK, Nov. 19. The French have entered Metz. It is officially announced that General Petain is establishing French headquarters at Metz. TOLL OF WAR. BRITISH CASUALTIES. A and Jf.Z. Cable Association and Reuter. (Rec. Nov. 21, 9.45) LONDON, Nov. 20. In the House of Commons, Mr J. I. Macpherson announced that the total British and Dominion war casualties in all theatres were:— KILLED. Officers „?I'§l§ Men 6^0,829 WOUNDED. Officers 92,fi44 Men :. :. :: .• .. 1,939,17s MISSING. Officers 12,994 Men 34/,00 l GRAVE DAYS. SOME EARLY DANGERS.

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Rec. Nov. 21, 8.40) LONDON, Nov. 19. At a meeting of the Empire Parliamentary Association, the Right Hon. Walter Long's motion was carried congratulating the Dominion Parliaments that by the sustained, self-sacrificing heroism of the Navies and Armies of the British Commonwealth and its Allies a gigantic military autocracy had been for ever overthrown, and a triumph for parliamentary government had b een achieved. Mr R. V. Harcourt, in seconding the motion, referred to the fact that we had not lost a single colony, although we were within 24 hours of losing the Falklands. There was grave danger in South Africa early in the war. The rebels got away with half of the Union Government's war materials. We turned to Kitchener for help to replenish supplies. Kitchener replied that he would not deplete England of a single rifle. Mr Harcourt added that in a friendly country he found what was wanted. Ships were loaded and sent to Africa in 16 days. That was the most critical period South Africa had ever undergone. The association contemplates inviting delegations of oversea parliamentarians to come to England next year, probably to see the historic battlefields of France. REVOLT COUP THAT FAILED. ("The Times") THE HAGUE, Nov. 19. The newspapers publish a seaman's letter detailing a projected coup on October 3i. The commanders ordered the fleet to be ready for sea on Wednesday, but suddenly postponed the order till Thursday. Then the commander of the battle squadron boarded the writer's ship. The crew were paraded and informed that something deplorable bad happened. The crews of many ships extinguished the fires when they were ordered to make for Sea, declaring that they would obey other orders, but refused to participate in a battle of desperation against the British Fleet. The officers intended to stake everything on a battle, and blow everything to smithereens, rather than surrender. The loyal ships were ordered to train their guns on the mutinous vessels, but the mutineers were not terrorised, so the coup was suddenly abandoned. The cnhle news in tills issue accredited to "The Times" has appeared in that journal, lmt only where expressly staled is such news the editorial opinion of "The Times."