THE ARMISTICE.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16420, 14 January 1919, Page 8

THE ARMISTICE.

DEMOBILISATION OF GERMAN ! FLEET. i (By Gable.—Preas Association. —Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.^ LONDON, January 10. The demobilisation of tho German j warships at Kiel and Wilhelmshaven is I practically complete, but only after severe pressure upon the enemy, who ■ professed a variety of obstacles in [ carrying out the terms of th© armistice. | The demobilisation is thorough, and includes the removal of the guns, but the ships were already virtually useless owing to deterioration from neglect. Sixteen submarines are to surrender next week. The Allied naval commission visited Heligoland and found nothing exceptional. The Baden has arrived at Scapa Flow. ACCUSATIONS AGAINST ITALY. NEW YORK, January 10. The Paris correspondent of the "New York Globe" states that the Jugoi Slavs are preparing to issue a Red Book, which will charge the Italians with violating the terms of the armistice by occupying purely Jugo-Slav territories, and pulling down Jugo-Slav flags. UTILISING SPOILS OF WAR. LONDON, January 10. It is reported that the Allies intend using the surrendered Zeppelins and aeroplanes for commcrciaL purposes. GERMANY'S SHATTERED HOPES. PARIS, January 10. In an interview with a representative !of "Le Matin," just before he died Count von Hertling, ex-Chancellor, said Germany retained friendly sentiments towards the Kaiser, but would not influence the political evolution. Every German believed that victory would be secured by tho end of 1917. This belief was based on the prospects of submarine successes. They were convinced last July that the Entente would sue for peacQ before September. Tho Intelligence Department predicted grave events in the Entente countries, particularly in France. These reasons induced the High Command to continue the bombardment of Paris, in spite of the Government's advice. This confidence was continued till July 15th. By July 18th even the most optimistic know that all ws£ lost. PLENIPOTENTIARIES TO MEET. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received January 13th, 7.20 p.m.) LONDON, January 11. A German wireless message states that Marshal Foch has telegraphed that the Armistice Commission for the Allies does not approve the prolongation of the Armistice agreement beyond January 17th. The Allied and. German plenipotentiaries will, therefore, meet on tho 14th inst., at Treves, and come to a new agreement regarding prolongation.