LATE NEWS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 30, 30 October 1918, Page 5

LATE NEWS

DRAMATIC CHANGE IN WAR SITUATION

AUSTRIAN NOTE SPELLS I CAPITULATION !

__ . ;f ONLY GERMANY REMAINS :

(Rec, October 30, 1.50 a.m.)

London, October 28. The Franco-Italian Press regard the Austrian Note as dramatically changing the whole situation, bringing appreciably nearer. Few expected the Vub.l Monarchy to break up_ 60 quickly, -the prevailing impression is that fitjjs .now merely a question of time how' quickly Germany will be compelled to follow. Germany has now nothing left except her own rapidly-waning strength. In Paris it is considered that Austria a Noto is tantamount to an actual capitulation. Thus the Central Alliance or Mittel Etiropa disappears. . The "Tribuna" (Rome) states that Austria-Hungary was never a nation— merely an army upholding al dynasty. The British Press is more -restrained. While gratified at the startling week-end tutu of events, the majority of tho newspapers point out that there is no sign of a changed heart or even a pretence of repentance as far as Germany is concerned. There,is a growing insistence on the point that no safe peace can bo possible' whilo tho Kaiser remains. The "Standard" says; "The Kaiser by a scratch of the pen can destroy the newConstitution, and restore von Ludendorff and tho U-boat ruthless camjnign. < Recalling the fact .that the Kaiser M 6 notorious coward, tho "Standard thinks that this characteristic may prove a vital factor within the next few days. The "Star" states: "The negotiations have readied a point of intense delicacy. The Press must not embarrass the Allied War Council in its momentous deliberaattitude in the immediate futuro is likely to be the outcome of internal, economic, and political developments rather than military. The latest indication is in flaming speeches which marked the red letter sitting of the Reichstag, in: which other independents besides Ledebour and Kohn boldv hurled insults at the Kaiser, von Ludendorff, and von Hindenbutg, which, uttered in' 1317, would have been ty. im ," mediate imprisonment. The Rhmeland Social Democrats have issued a manifesto stating that if tho Kaiser does-Jot nbdicato he will be removed. On ths other hand, the Junker Press continues vigorously to oppose abdication, even hinting at a preference for oivil war rather than see an' elected President or a German republic.—United Service.

BOLD SPEECHES IN THE REICHSTAG "WAR WITH THE HOHBNZOLLERNS!" (Rec. October 30,. 1.50 a.m.)Amsterdam, October 28. In tlio Reichstag the Independent Socialiat, Herr liohn, amid great commotion and applause, declared that the alternatives were war with the Hohenzollerns or peace without tho Hohenzollerns. tte extend our hand to our friends beyond the frontiers in this struggle. The Socialist. Herr Ruhlp, said: Ins Kaiser must abdicate!' He was thereupon called to order. He retorted: "A call to order will not saTe the Kaiser from tho criminal court!"—Reuter. ■ATTEMPTED MILITARY COUP D'ETAT

GREAT EXCITEMENT IN BERLIN.

(Rec. October 30, 2 a.m.) • London, October 29. The latest German news suggests that von Ludendorlf- was thrown overboard while attempting a military coup d etat. In Berlin his dismissal created extraordinary excitement, the Borliners thinking it to bo tho prelude to the Kaisers abdication. The wildest stories are current regarding supposed quarrels between tne Kaiser and von Hfndenburg■ aad von Ludendorlf respecting tho the course of which the Kaiser retorted: "Your dispute as to the . funeral arrangements is rather tedious to the ' "Frankfurter Zeitumr" corroborates the coup d'etattbeory.etatagthat the military party attempted, but tailed, to upset the Government. The "Times" Hague correspondent points out that although he Kaiser reluctantly allowed von Ludendorff to go, tho actual power still remains with tho Arrav leaders. A coup d etat may yet sue Jed if there is sufficient army backing.—"The Times.' PANIC IN rITPROYINCES (Rec. October 30, 2 a.m.) ( London, October 29. The civilian evacuation of the western Rhine districts has reached the dimensions of a panic, due to tho air iaidß. ( There are persistent rumours that the German amy will shortly be vnthdravm beyond the Rhine.. There is a tremeido™ msh to the banks, despite the bankers' proclamation urging calmness. Tha evacuation, house closmgs, and the constant succession of refuge .trains have badly affected tho Cologne . and Dusseldorf, resulting, ,in. mc £ riotous peace demonstrations. Even tha I Socialist Press, fearing the raults, implores the workers to keep their heads. —"The Times."

HUN CRIMINALS MUST BE PUNISHED

(Rec. October 30, 1.50 p.m.) London, October 29. At a joint meeting of the-Liberal and Unionist "War Committees of the House of Commons, a resolution was pawed for submission to the Premier that <uiy armistice should include a conditafor the immediate repatriation of all prisoners oi far The British Government should noti'fv Germany forthwith that as a condition of peace she will insist on the surrender tmal, conviction, and punishment of all'persons responsible for the cruelties perpetrated upon prisoners, and.the immediate appointmont of a commission to collect evidence of inhuman treatment. —Keuter.