THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS

Waikato Times, Volume 89, Issue 13892, 18 October 1918, Page 5

THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS

GERMANY WILLING TO ACCEPT MR WILSON'S TERMS. IF HER INTERESTS AND THOSE OK IIER PEOPLE ARE GUARANTEED. (Australian and New Zealand Cable Association.) Received October 17, 5.0 p.m. NEW YORK, October 10. The New York Times' Hague correspondent cables: "I can slate authoritatively that Germany's answer to Mr Wilson wilt say that she accepts his terms provided Germany's interests and those of * her people are guaranteed." NO DIRECT OVERTURES RECEIVED BY BRITAIN FROM TURKEY. (Australian and New Zealand Gable Association.) Received October 17, ~.;S0 p.m. LONDON, October 10. The newspapers point out that although Turkey has approached America regarding peace, there has been no direct overtures and the question of a reply from Britain does not arise. No doubt Germany lias persuaded Turkey not to send a direct proposal. A COLD DOUCHE ON GERMAN HOPES OF PEACE. (Australian and New Zealand Cable Association.) Received October 17, 7.30 p.m. AMSTERDAM, October 10. President Wilson's reply caused an intense impression in Germany. The papers point out that it has had the eftect of a cold douche on the hopes of peace engendered by the first Note. Some of the newspapers comment in the safest terms, and say President Wilson's language has become excited. The Socialists late on Tuesday decided, in view of the situation, that Prince Max must continue as Chancellor. It is expected that Prince Max will make known his decision to-day on Mr Wilson's latest Note. Owing to the obscurity of the situation the Reichstag will not meet to-day. REPORTED CAPITULATION AND ABDICATION OFFICIALLY DENIED. (Reuter's Telegrams.) Received October 17, 7.30 p.m. LONDON, October 10. The Foreign Office at 10 p.m. stated that it bad no official information on the subject of the reported German capitulation. AMSTERDAM, October 10. The Rotterdam Courant is unable to obtain confirmation, and has withdrawn the bulletin reporting the capitulation of Germany and the abdication of the Kaiser. LONDON, October 10. It is officially denied that Germany has capitulated. DANGER OF LACK OF CONCERTED ALLIED POLITICAL ACTION. (Australian and New Zealand Cable Association.) Received October 17, 7.30 p.m. LONDON. October 10. The newspapers unanimously applaud Mr Wilson's Note which interprets with remarkable accuracy the mind of all the Allies. It is pointed out in some quarters that the absence of an organised machine for common Allied political action analogous to the Versailles Council presents a danger which the enemy may attempt to exploit in order to divide the Allies. The difficulties of joint action are increased at present owing to there being no American Ambassador m London and no British Ambassador at Washington.