THE GERMAN ARMIES.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 16302, 30 November 1918, Page 3

THE GERMAN ARMIES.

RETRE ATING ACROSS THE RHINE. RECEPTION IN COLOGNE. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. LONDON, Nov. 27. The Daily Chronicle’s Amsterdam correspondent states that the German newspapers contain long accounts of how the Fatherland’s vanquished army is pouring in in good order speedily towards and over the Rhine. Since Saturday two .armies marched through Cologne. The city was lavishly decorated and the troops were enthusiastically welcomed. Their rifles, guns, and horses were decked with flowers, but tho German flag was forbidden by the Soldiers’ and Workers’ Councils. The Dusseldorf Council states that the criminal Imperialism has so greatly dishonoured the Prussian and German colours that they are now completely inappropriate for worthily greeting our returned soldiers. Tho people’s welcome was rather forced, but great efforts are being made to maintain the appearance, of a genuine welcome. The soldiers themselves are imfeignedly glad the war is over. Tho newspapers carry great headlines; “Our Unbeaten Army.” . The biggest army now marching through the Rhino province is that of von Hutier’s, the 18th Army, of a •million. and a-half men, with 100,000 hoises. (COPENHAGEN, Nov. 28. The German troops at Cologne issued a manifesto denouncing Bolshevism, adhering to the present Government, and favouring a National Assembly, rue manifesto adds that. unless the . people resist tho Bolshevists the returned troops will he compelled to light the Bolshevists. . The Soldiers’. Council of von Maclwmsen’s army, also the German troops from Turkey, have announced that they will support'tho Government against Bolshevism. •_ LONDON, Nov. 27. Berlin advices state that crowds at Cologne are clamouring for the extradition and execution of the Kaiser and Crown Prince. Placards arc posted all over the city, signed by the executive committee of the Soldiers’ Association, offering a reward equal to £4OOO to whoever brings tho arch-criminals from Holland.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

SOCIALISTS "WORKING TOGETHERGOVERNMENT THEREFORE MORE STABLE. (Receivel Nov. 30, 9 a.m.) NEW YORK, Nov. 29. » Mr. Dosclr ileurot, the Beilin correspondent of the New York Morld, cables: The Independent and Majority Socialists, having decided to work together, tho Government is now in a much sounder position. There is still a danger of a bolt by the independents owing to their objections to Dr. Bolt and Herr Erzeberger, but so far the combination is working well. A runture between the Socialists would bo the signal for the Bourgeois movement, which has been growing Stronger daily. The Bourgeoisie is willing to remain behind the Government if the Government will convoke the Constituent Assembly. It seems certain that the stability of the present working status is likely to bo attacked from the extreme left, led by Dr. Liebnocht and Herr Luxemburg. Their success depends upon tho conditions of -their finances, which a'ro reported to bo considerable and of Russian origin. All interests, except the extreme right and extreme left accept the present Government as the best possible compromise.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

HINDENBURG MEDDLES WITH POLITICS. COPENHAGEN, Nov. 27. The Bavarian Premier Eisner complains that Marshal von Hindenbur.g has lately issued a proclamation likely to disturb the peace negotiations. Eisner protests against this inadmissible interference in .politics by Hindenbung, and says that the time has now passed for stirring np the German people against' their enemies.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . VANCOUVER, Nov. 28. A German revolution is in full swing. An attempt to dissolve the Soldiers’ and Workmen’s Councils is reported.— Reuter. CROWN PRINCE HOPES TO RETURN. AMSTERDAM, Nov. 28. The ex-Crown Prince, en route to Wieringen, arrived at Amsterdam. He told a reporter of the Hindelabe that a turn was already observable in the German revolution, and that he would return if and when all was safe.— Reuter. •VANCOUVER, Nov. 28. The London Express says that the Entente Allies have decided to demand that Holland shall surrender the Kaiser.

ANOTHER SQUEAL PROM GERMANY. LONDON, No*. 28. Professor Dicsmann, of Berlin, has appealed +o tho Anglo-Saxon Christian leaders, through the Archbishop of Canterbury. He says that the conditions of the armistice are un-Christian aid an unpardonable sin against the new spirit passing through mankind. The Archbishop pf Canterbury, in reply, refers to Germany’s terrible crimes, and’ says that righteousness must be vindicated. —Aus. Cable Assn.

CROWN PRINCE’S QUARTERS. BY NO MEANS! PALATABLE. (Received 30, 10. S a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 28. Mr. Renwick, the Amsterdam correspondent of the Daily Chronicle, visited tho home of the ex-Crown Prince at Wieringeu. It is an agricultural and fishing district. The population is bitterly anti-German. The prince was obviously ill at ease, and not a cheer was raised nod hat doffed when ho arrived. The parsonage where he lives is rentable at £SO a year. It is sQ small that half-a-dozen servants will sleep out. The prince sleeps in a small bedstead in a tiny room. There is a s combined sitting and dining room. There is a French billiard table and a sorry array of cues and old balls. There will be no military guard during Wilhelm’s stay; ho will be in charge of the. burgomaster.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

PROBABLE REQUEST.. FOR VISIT FROM MR. WILSON. (Received Nov. 30, 12.30 p.m.) COPENHAGEN, Nov. 28. The Lokal Anzeigor states that the German Government will probably request President Wilson to visit Germany while in Europe.—Reuter. FRENCH AND GERMAN GENERALS. DIFFER OVER ARMISTICE. (Received Nov. 30, 12.30 p.m.) COPENHAGEN, Nov. 28. A message from Budapest states that General D’Esperey telegraphed to General Mackensen demanding the disarming and interning of the latter s army according to the terms of the Bulgarian armistice. General Mackensen replied claiming that the terms of the German armistice were applicable te him.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.