THE PRESIDENT'S REPLY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 19, 17 October 1918, Page 5

THE PRESIDENT'S REPLY

PRESS AND PUBLIC OPINION (Pec. October 16, 11 p.m.). New York, October 15. The general Press comment throughout the country enthusiastically supports President Wilson's Note, and emphasises that the answer means the downfall of Kaiserism and unconditional surrondor. The exception is that a section of the-Press which endorses Mr. Roosevelt's protest against any debate with the criminals. the New York "Times," commenting on the Note, says:-"The Presidents answer to Germany will stir the blood of ■ the American people and command their instant assent. . It is America s answer given by a great American, and voices tho deep conviction of the whole of the American people. It is a marvel unmatched in the chronicles of men that this unassuming gentleman, who never woro a sword in his life, should write the word that topples from his ancient throne in a far-off land tie world's greatest military'dcspot An American pen has for ever stilled the rattling of the terrible German sabre. We feel sure that the President has not reached his momentous conclusion without a full understanding with the Powers associated with us. —Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. COMMENjTcANADA . (Rnc. October 16, 11 p.m.) Ottawa, October 15. The Canadian' Press is dubious as to the result of President Wilson's Note, and would have preferred an outspoken declaration demanding unconditional surrender. Sir Samuel Hughes says: "Germany is simply inviting tho Allies to walk into her" parlour. Any question of an armistice ought to be directly referred to Marshal Foch." Sir George Foster says: "Hie latest Note has relieved irritation at tho prospect of diplomacy losing what our arms have gained."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

VICTORY SPIRIT IN SYDNEY 'GREAT RECEPTION TO REINFORCEMENT DRAFT. (Rec. October 16, U p.m.) Sydney, October 16. A big body of reinforcements which marched through the city got a reception reminiscent of the enthusiasm of the early days of the war. The victory spirit is abroad. Great crowds in the streets shouted "Off to Berlin!" mingling with cheering. President Wilson's reply-to Germany dispelled a' good deal of the doubt surrounding his fourteen points, and heartened everybody.—Press Assn.