SEVERE FIGHTING IN THE WEST

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 32, 1 November 1918, Page 5

SEVERE FIGHTING IN THE WEST

STUBBORN RESISTANCE SOUTH OF VALENCIENNES . " FRENCH ADVANCE ON THE OISE London, October 30. ' Mr. Percival Phillips writes: "The onemy'e chief point of resistance is on the southern outskirts of Valenciennes, on the mile-wide strip between tho Scheldt-and the Rondelle River. The Germans are holding on firmly to the village of Aulnoy, which our advanced troops roached temporarily yesterday. Tho fighting has been severe and continuous si?ice Saturday."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE OFFICIAL REPORTS FRENCH- SUCCESSES ON THE OISE FRONT. London, October 30. A. French communique states: "Between the Oise and tho Serro there 4s lively artillery action, notably in (he region of Crecy-aur-Sorrc. The Fifth Army attacked west of Chateau Porcien, on a front of eight miles, between St. Qnentin and Scrpy. .The enemy'hud been ordered to hold on at all costs, and resisted with great desperation. On tho left, wo debouched front St. Quentin-le-Pelit, and carried our lines to the approaches of TJ ill 137, west of Banogcs. Wo made progress in the centre, overcoming nil resistance, and drove tho enemy over tho Recouvranco Road. On tho right, wo carried Hill 150, and advanced to the east. The prisoners counted exceed 7£B. J ' —Aus.-N.Z. Cabje Assn.-Rcuter. \ OVER 18,000 PRISONERS IN TWO WEEKS THE ALLIES' "BAG" IN FLANDERS. London, October 30. A British communique from the Belgian front states: "Betwaon October W and 27 18,493 prisoners havo been taken in Flanders, of which tho Belgians took 7962, the British Second Army 5351, and tho French 5177. Since September 28 over 30,000 prisoners, 500 guns, and 1200 machine-guns hare been captured."— ' Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn.-Router.

THE AMERICAN ADVANCE London, October 30. An American communKiiio states: "There is heavy artillery firing west of the Meuse, especially .north of St. .Tustis. Aerial activity is increasing."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assu.-Rcuter. London, October 30. An American official message states: "North of Verdun we occupied Aingreville and established our lines northward of the village."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.. Reuter. THE WAR IN THE AIR RAIDS ON THE ENEMY'S AERODROMES. London, October 30. The Press Bureau reports: "The Independent Air Force heavily attacked the Morhange aerodrome. Eighteen hits were observed and a, fire resulted. The force also bombed the Fi'escnty aerodrome, attacked the Badischer soda factory, and also the railways at Treves and Saaiibrucken and railway junctions at Longuyon, Ecouviez, and Thionville with excellent results. A total of ten tons of bombs was dropped. One British machine is missing. We attacked the railway junction at Longuyon, and the aerodrome at Jamez with good results."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. THE ALLIES' ARMISTICE TERMS COMPLETE AGREEMENT IN SIGHT AT VERSAILLES COUNCIL DUAL MONARCHY'S DYING THROES Paris, October 30. The Supremo War Conference is on the eve of reaching an agreement on all points of the armistice terms—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. / • PRESIDENT MAY, ATTEND THE PEACE CONFERENCE New York, October 30. The United Press correspondent at Washington iearns that there is a possibility that President Wilson may personally attend the Peace Conference if it is held abroad. It is believed that if he attended he would preside—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. : , • ■ ANOTHER GERMAN NOTE / KAISER'S. POWER CURBED. Washington, October 30. Another German Note, recites the changes in the German Government, showing that the Kaiser's power has been curbed.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. NO EVIDENCE OF POPULAR POLITICAL CONTROL IN GERMANY STATEMENT IN THE HOUSE OP COMMONS. (Bee. October 31, 7.45 p.m.) London, October 31. In this House of Commons, in reply to a question, Lord Robert Cecil (UnderSecretary for Foreign Affairs) stated that there was no evidence that the power of the German Bundesrat had in any way been modified. The Secretaries of State wero appointed-by the Kaiser, and they, presumably, wero liable to dismissal by the Emperor. Therefore, presumably, itho so-called German War Cabinet did not correspond constitutionally to the Allied War Cabinets.—Renter. | GERMAN PRESS OPINIONS CHANGED TONE ON THE PEACE ISSUES. ' (Rec. October 31, 7.45 p.m.)

,_. '„ ..',,', Amsterdam, October 30. The German newspapers continue to declare that Germany is not suing for peace, 'but seeking an armistice in order to ond the war, treating on equal terms. The changed tono of tho newspapers is duo to the fact that- fighting has been renewed. It is believed in Germany that the Army has not been fully beaten. ■ The "Mai Anzeiger" says: "Germany will not go to the conference table ae a vanquished opponent, but as an equal, Herr Dernberg, speaking at a public meeting, said: "We will never enter a League of Nations which would humiliate, the Germans. We must not bo treated as a blinded Samson. —Router. BAVARIAN PREMIER CAUSES A COMMOTION PREDICTS GERMAN DISUNION. (Iteo. October 31, 7.40 p.m.) _~-,. .-■.,, , . „ London, October 30. breat internal commotion has been caused in Germany by a speech by the Bavarian Premier (Herr Dandls), in which the speaker suggested the possibilities of the empire's disunion after the war—"The Times." FOUNDATIONS BEGINNING TO TOTTER. (E«c. October 31, 7.40 p.m.) m „ „ London, October 30. The German Press is appealing for unity. They admit that tho future of the Germanic union will largely depend on President Wilson's peace conditions, but they greatly fear tho British and French will to destroy Germany. The. : "Nachrich%i" states: "The foundations of the. Empire are beginning to totter. Thousands of Germans are already alienated from the Kaiser's grandson. Tho country has been 6haken to its depths by the Bavarian development." The "Frankfurter Zcitung" says: "While the world is rocking to its deepest foundations and Austria-Hungary.is breaking np, the German Fatherland is fighting on to tho last ramparts. We must not let our enemies profit by internal intrigues to break up the Empire. Our only remedy against disaster is a firm will to remain one people.'-'—"The Times." THE KAISER'S ABDICATION

_ ' HOHENZOLLERNS NOT POPULAR IN BAYARIA. (Bee. October 31, 7.45 p.m.) i ' ~... it Hague, October 30. A Bavarian movement for slutting the centre of the Empire to Munich is taking definite shape. The Social Democrats couple witli this fiery demands for the punishment cf the Kaiser and von Ludondortf. There is a notable movement in ■the Bavarian universities for the abdication of the Kaiser, the removal of the Crown Prince, and the reduction of Prussia's influence in the Federal Council. —"Tho Times." v KAISER WILLING BUT NOT;YET READY TO ABDICATE (Eec. October 81, 7.45 p.m.) , „ ... , ' , Union, October 31. The Kaiser gave an audience to a party of members of the Reichstag. He stated that he was willing to abdicate, but the moment had not yet come.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Aesn; WIDESPREAD AGITATION BY WORKERS AND FEMINIST GROUP. • i (Rec. October SI, 7.45 p.m.) Bowie, October 30. Workers'organisations and feminist groups throughout .Germany are demanding an immediate peace.—Keuter. ' LUDENDORFF'S ' SUCCESSOR-YET ANOTHER NAME.' (Rec. October 31, 7.4,-; p.m.J Copenhagen, October 30. General Groper will succeed von Ludendorff.-Eeuter. THE PEACE APPEAL FROM TURKEY ■> 1 ■ ■ Berne, October 30. The Turkish Minister on Friday attempted to hand a Noto requesting an armistice and peace'to tho Ministers for France and Britain, who referred him to tho military commander st Mudros."—"The Times.". BAKU EVACUATED WITHOUT FIGHTING. London, October 30. ; The Turks have evacuated Baku, without fighting.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn. AUSTRIA'S DISSOLUTION THE APPEAL TO AMERICA Washington, October 30. Count Andrassy, in his messago appealing to Mr. Lansing to use his influence with President Wilson to secure an early armistice, concludes: "The interests of humanity and peace will follow." Ho points out that Austria is completely in accord with President Wilson on all points, especially regarding tho prevention of future wars and tiio formation of a Leaguo of Nations. Stops have already been taken in order dint the Austrians and Hungarians may be ablo to decide their own future organisations and rulership. Tho Emperor Karl has desired sinco his accession to end this war; and he : s more than over desirous now, as tho Sovereign of tho Austro-llungarian peoples to freo their future destiny from (ho privations M( j sorr pws of waJ.-Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Aesn.

EVENTS IN AUSTRIA HASTENING TO A CLIMAX VIOLENT FERMENT IN HUNGARY. . , London, October 30. The Zurich correspondent of the "Daily News" slates that the ferment continues in Budapest. Great demonstrations are organised, and every hour there' are violent combats between the population, the loyal soldiers, and rival bodies, of students. The Emperor has left hurriedly for' Vienna. The climax to the drama may be expected <;n Wednesday. The Cz/Cclfo-Slovalcs effected a bloodless coup d'etat at Prague, where they declared a republic n.nd seized rll authority and destroyed the Imperial symbols. The commanders and staffs of tho garrison •joined the now GovernuHnt.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AUSTRIAN POLITICAL COALITION MOVEMENT DESPERATELY RESISTED BY THE EMPEROR, ml _ Berne October 30. The Emperor Karl and Ihe Grand Dukes are desperately resisting tho formation of the Coalition Ministry, including the leaders of the Magyar National Council. Meanwhile there are sanguinary conflicts in the streets if Budapest. The situation is bordering on revolution, and machine-guns are freely used. A dictatorship is openly advocated. The extremist Socialists are gaining much support, (hough Count Karolyi is making a great effort to control tho national movement with the Radicals—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. , INTERNECINE STRIFE CIVIL REVOLUTIONARIES V. SOLDIERS. „,,'„'., . .Amsterdam, October 30. ihe vossische Zeitung's" Budapest correspondent states that the Magyar National Council decided to send a deputation to tho Archduke Joseph, to secure the Premiership for Karolyi. A great crowd followed the deputation, and'attempted to break tho militairy guard. Heavy fighting commenced, the soldiers using their machine-guns and bayonets. A great number were killed. The fight was still raging at 9 o'clock on Monday evening. A general labour rovolt is oxpeoted at any moment. The rising in Croatia continues 1o increase, and there is much fighting between the Croats and the Hungarians. The Croats occupy all the railways.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ' . STATE OF SIEGE AT BUDAPEST (Reo. October 31, 7.45 p.m.) , L , „ . , , ~/ , Berne > October 30. A state of. siege has been proclaimed in Budapest. ' German troops aie arriving from Austria Ho maintain order. Crowds of demonstrators are parading and hurrahing foe the republic—Renter. i ' AUSTRIAN PRESS CENSORSHIP ABOLISHED ■ ,1160. October 31, 7.45 p.m.) Amsterdam, October 30. The censorship of newspapers in Austria has been abolished.—Reuter. I ■ DIRECT PEACE NEGOTIATIONS WITH ITALY REPORTED (Rec. October 31, 7.45 p.m.) , „ , _ , • , Vienna, October 30. There are reporls that Count Andrassy has initiated direct peace negotiations with Italy.—Reuter. GERMAN PRESS COMMENT "FURTHER BLOODSHED IS USELESS." (Rec. October 31, 7.45 p.m.) „ Amsterdam, October 30. vorwaerts, common ting on Austria-Hungary's decision,, says: "This means that our Bavarian, Saxonian, and Silcsian frontiers are no J6nger safe. Further bloodshed is useless. The ta.sk of tho military power has finished, but the German nation, even without arms, may play an important part at the peace table." —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. "GENERAL CAPITULATION MUST BE EXPECTED." (Rec. October 31, 7.15 p.m.) mi «r- ic i. <, - t „, , „ , Benie . October 30. I ho, 'Frankfurter Zeitung declares that a general capitulation of the AustroHum?anan armies must be expected, with also the occupation of the Dnmnbian territories by the Entente troops.—Reuter.

GERMAN-AUSTBIANS BAKING A NATIONAL GUARD. (Bee. October 31, 7145 p.m.) ' ■■■ mt, A --« r- •'■ ■••■ „r ~' ''. Amsterdam, October 30. The German-Austnans arc raising a National Guard throughout German. Austria— The Times. ■ ~ "■ '"■ \' .' . ( ■ . SIGNS OF THE TIMES -- A CANCELLED CONTRACT FOR SHIPBUILDING. mi tt -i j„i . ci • • r. , , ■ Washington, October 30. .llio United States Mnpping Board has announced the cancellation of its contract with the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for the purpose of building ft ship, building plant at Alameda, California. Officials explained that the contract was cancelled becuso tho plant would not 'be completed before the period of its usefulness had expired.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn. LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE BUOYANT. ■~,,., . , , , , , „ London, October 30. . a «,e Stock Exchange is theerful and bouyant. Consols aire quoted at GO 3-8-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.