UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER OF TURKEY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 33, 2 November 1918, Page 7

UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER OF TURKEY

DARDANELLES OPEN TO THE ALLIED FLEET

DEFINITE COLLAPSE OF AUSTRIA

■ The following telegram; dated October 31, was received yesterday morning by His Excellency the Goyorhor-Generai, the Earl of Liverpool, from the-Secretary "Some"daysW General Townshend was liberated in order to inform the •British Admiral in command in the Aegean that the Government of 'lurkey had :aiikadthat negotiations should be opened- immediately for an armistice. .A reply was sentthat if the Government of Turkey sent fully-accredited plenipotentiaries Vice-4dmiral Calthorpe was- empowered to inform - them of the conditions onwhich the Allies would agree to a.cessation, of hostilities and sign an armistice on those conditions; on .behalf of the; Allies.- • The Turkish plenipotentiaries arrived afMudros early this week, .and an- armistice was signed by Vice-Admiral Calthorpe.on: behalf of the .'Allied Governments ou the. night of October 30. This armi6ticecatnb into operation at noon oh October-3t; ■'It'is .not.possible-as yet to publieh"flio.fiill.terins of the'armistice,-which.include:- i ~.,■„. ', "The freb'passage for the Allied fleet through the Bosphorus into the Black Sea, ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ "The occupation of the forts of the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus to secure the passage of the fleet, and . , ' ' • : ■ '-'The , immediate'repatriation of Allied prisoners of war. . .. •■' "The announcement of the terms will be made to both Housee of Parliament thisafternooa.".. ; ~; "(Signed) LONG." ■

; : ALLIED FLEET PASSES THROUGH THE DARDANELLES ;-.:...■ TURKISH ARMIES ON THE TIGRIS SURRENDER . .... ..'..' . JBy Telegraph-Frees Aesociation-Copyrisht ■'.'.• ....'!.. ,-■'."■"■.-... • London, October 31. Britain has officially received Turkey's proposals, which are tantamount to an unconditional surrender. The armistice with Turkey operated from noon to : dny. A'n-Allied fleet passed though the Dardanelles at six o clock thia morning, llie Turkish armies on the Tigris. front have surrendered.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable 'Assn. AUSTRIAN COMMANDER ASKS FOR AN ARMISTICE • ■ ■• \ ■ . London, October 31. There is reason to believe that Count Andrassy has, authorised direct overtures to the Italian commanders' in the field for an immediate armistice.—"The Times." •■'■.■'■'".' ' ■ London, October 31. The Austrian Coinmauder-in-Chief has applied to' General Diaz, the Italian Gonimander-in-Chief, for an armistice.—Aus.-N.Z. Gable Assn. • ■ ' i . . Washington, October 31. , Mr. Lansing announces that the Austrian Note (asking for his help in securing an armistice) will be submitted to the Allies.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. "'•■' (Kec. November 1, 7.45 p.m.) ■!■'■'■■ Paris, October 31. A semi-official messag-j states/that the Austro-Hungarian command is anxious to surrender.—"The Times." ■ ' ' . London, October 31. Austria.is withdrawing her divisions from Jhe West front. They have already gone.—Aus.-N.Z. Coble Assn. ■■■■ PEACE PARLEMEpRIES ARRIVE ON THE ITALIAN FRONT .. .- ■ (li'ec. November 2, 0,35 a.m.) . .' ■. ; -.. ." •, , ; '. ■ Vancouver, October 31. The Italian Embassy at Washington states that an Austrian deputation lias been allowed to cross the' fighting line to arrange preliminary pourparlers for peace with the ltitlians.—Eeuter. : ■■ THE COUNCIL OF VERSAILLES DECISION PROBABLE AT THE END OF THE WEEK • ' '• ■ (I'ec. November 1, 7.45 p.m.) Paris, October 31. Tho Conference at Versailles is fully representative of all the Allies. Mr. Bonar Law, Lord Milner, Lord Reading, Sir Eric Geddes, and Admiral Wemyss are assisting Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Ualfour. It is improbable that the decision of tho Conference will be published before, the end of die week. The proceedings are more protracted than had been anticipated owing to Austria's demand for an armistice, and other new problems. A subsidiary Naval Conference will-bo held at which Sir Eric Geddes, Admiral Wemyss, Admiral Sims, and Admiral Beuaon (the two last-named on behalf of America), and other Allied naval men will bis present.. The question of tho submarines is proving a difficulty. In connection with the naval armistice it was stipulated in 1871 that tho French and German warships should remain on either eido of an imaginary line through Dunkirk, but such an arrangoment would bo impossible for tho German submarines, whose position is not known.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. '. / • AN INCORRECT REPORT. (Rec. November 1, 7.4.J p.m.) .■ . London, October '11. In the House of Commons Sir Gcorpo Care stated that tho statement of ■the terms of the armistice to Germany, published this morning, was unauthorised β-nd obviously incorrect.—Eeuter. : . VON KUHLMANN TO HEAD GERMAN PEACE MISSION (R«c. November 1, 7.45 p.m.) ... . . Berne, October 31. The German, newspapers announce that Dr. von Kuhlm'ann will be appointed head of the-German mission at the Peace Conference.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable A6su.

NO FORMAL REPLY TO AUSTRIAN NOTE. (Kec. November 1, 9.20 p.m.) , , Washington, October 31. Mr. Lnnsiii" (Secretary of State) has announced that no formal reply will be made to the latest Austrian Note. The Swedish Ministry has been informed that it hits been duly forwarded to the Allies.—Aiis.-N.Z Cable Assn. ABDICATION OF THE KAISER REPORT FROM HIGH OFFICIAL SOURCES (Kec. November-1, 10.10 p.m.) - , Vancouver, October .11. A London message states that high German officials at Copenhagen have been informed that the Kaiser has abdicated.—Keuter. . • ' STATEMENT TO ItEIOHBTAG DEPUTATION. ' . ' Amsterdam, October 31. The Kajser, speaking to a number of members of the Keichstng, said that the people must not think he had decided lo retain tho Throne. If the interests of Germany demanded it he would abdicate without hesitation, but the moment had not yet come. It is generally believed that when his abdication comes it will bo in favour of the Crown I'rincu's eldest son, under a Eegency Council headed by the Chancellor.-Au6.-N.li. Cable Assu • THE ARMISTICE TERMS TO GERMANY WILL PROBABLY SHOCK THE FATHERLAND. New York, October 31. The Washington correspondent of tlic New York "Times" understands that the Allies have not yet sent the terms for an armistice to Germany. The general opinion is that the latest indications aro that Germany is willing to mnto practically any concessions and to accept any terms to aseure peace; but it is expected fha't the severity of the armistice and peace terms tho Allies will impose to assure the elimination of Germany as a menace to the peaco of the world .and iuake her unablo to recommence- hostilities.will be a great shock to the derman militarists, navalauthoritiee, and, the people. • ' Reports from Germany stato that General l'och'6 armistice terms have reached Berlin.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■ \ i ■/ . KAISER SUMMONS ALSACE-LORRAINE DIET. ■■■■;■■ (Rec, November 1, 7.15 p.m.) . . Amsterdam, October 31. The Kaiser has summoned the Alsace-Lorraine Diet to meet on November 12, —Keuter. , . ' ' MILITARISTS STILL STRONG (Eec. November lj 8.20' p.m.) • . London, October 31. "The TimesV Hague'correspondent writes: Addressing a■ demonstration at Frankfurt, Hcrr Haase said that the greatest insanity mignt yet - become a veMtv if his hopeless war were continued. Then it would bo the P™e.ta™ts work to resist. The correspondent adds: "There is no doubt that movements for a desperate national defence are being organised by the Pan-Germans and othej partieV There are indications of a blarinj up ofthe militarist spirit,ir ith ■ every species of excess aud wild submarining before militarism, which has been scotched, is definitely killed."—"The Times." '-.... y ■ ~~~ * - . ■ ■ ■ . .VON HINDENBURG WANTS TO FIGHT ON. .., ' , . (Kec. November 1,. 7.45 pMn.) ..■'-.. . '..'..' ■•■ October 31. Von Hindenburg denies the report that ho said that the German armies could only resist for a short time. HeTeclaree this to be untrue. The German army and fleet will want capturing.—Beuter. ' . . WILL GIVE GUARANTEES, BUT—!. ••■•■' ' ' (Rec. November 1, 7.45 p.m.) Amsterdam, October 31. The "KolnischeVolksZeitnng" saye that Germany is ready to give mili- ' tary guarantees/but will not accept shameful terms.-Keuter. TURCO-AUSTRIAN PEACE ULTIMATUM TO GERMANY ' : . .., "" ~ ~ New York, October 31. The New York "Times" correspondent' at Washington states that excellent reasons exist for the belief in official' and diplomatic circles that von Hindenburg flatly told the Kaiser that it was useless to continue fighting, ihe belief prevails, on 'what is considered reliable information, that Austria and Turkey notified Germany that they would sue for separate peace unless Germany obtained an armistice soon.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. -.;;',■•.,.; BERLIN CUT OFF-'FROM VIENNA " • ■■-. •'-.' - .- • '..- '. ".. ■ - : '" . .'' ' New. York, October 31. ■ The Czecho-Slovaks have cut the.Berlin-Vienna . raihvay.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■ . ■ -■~..-.■ . Berne, October 31. Workmen plundered depots of arms in Budapest, and the railways to Berlin and Vienna are cut.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable. Assn. REVOLUTIONARY OUTBREAKS . (Eec. November 1, 7.45 p.m.) .-.-,. Berne, October 31. Communication between Ogeron and Fiume and Budapest and Vienna is completely interrupted. The Czecho-Slovaks have cut the railway connecting Berlin and Vienna through Odzberg and fiodeback. German trains are held up at Schandau. There have been violent anti-German outbreaks, pillage, and incendiarism in Slavonia and Croatia. The German quarter at Pozega is in flames, while Essoz and Pacrak have been destroyed.-United Service. - . TRIUMPH OF THE-SUBJECT. NATIONALITIES. Berne, October 31. The latest news from Austria-Hungary shows that the supporters of the Emperor Karl arc making desperate efforts to preserve a remnant of authority, but the subject nationalities are winning everywhere. Count Karolyi agrees that the Czech- National Committee in Hungary shall cede the four counties of ■ v Xuroez Am, Neutra, and'Trebonin to a new Czecho-Slovak State. Austria has informed the Polish Government that all the Austro-Hungarian troops have been ordered to evacuate Poland, and hand the civil and military administration over to Polish officials; but it asks the Poles to grant Austria-Hungary a certain quantity of coal and'food to help to mitigate the economic stress. The "Neue Preie Presse reports tnnt an Austrian moratorium will shortly be decreed. The public is in a panic, and is besieging the banks.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ' '■ INDEPENDENCE FOR THE JUGO-SLAVS. ■ ' . New York, October 31. The Croatian Parliament has voted independence to the Jugo-Slavs.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable As6n. ■ GENERAL REVOLUTION IN PROGRESS ARMY BREAKING.UP. ' (Eec. November 1, 7.45 p.m.) Copenhagen, October 31. Great demonstrations in Vienna, and Budapest indicate a general revolution. The Army is breaking up. The soldiers at Budapest have proclaimed n repub-lic.-Aus.lN.Z. Cable Assn. • (Eec. November 1,8.20 p.m.) Amsterdam, October 31. Munich report*! state that the garrison at Agram, including the officers, has sided with the Croatian Council. ..-,«. a i. c- -i ■Prague telegrams describe joyous demonstrations when the Czechs Council took over the administration.—"The Times." THE EMPEROR KARL FLIGHT (Eec. November 1, 8.20 p.m.) , London, October 31. The "Daily News" Geneva correspondent, writing on Wednesday, states that cliaoß and confusion prevail in Austro-Hmigarinn Court circles. The .Emperor's flight to Budapest occurred in a moment of weakness and intense mental depression He has now returned to Vienna, dotenninod to face events. The Empress, in the fading light of Imperial glory, ronkns a brave and dignified figure. The fitorm centre is still Budapest, where the fate of the Hapsburgs is being decided. There are general disorders end sireet fighting every day. Machine-guns sweep the streets, and many have beon killed or wounded. It is difficult to know whether the imperialists] the Karolyists, or the unruly workers arc getting the mast-■cryAAus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ARCHDUKE JOSEPH OPPOSING KABOLYI'S AUTHORITY. (Eec. November 1, 8.20 p.m.) Amsterdam, October 31. The \rchduko Joseph continues to roffuso to recogniso Count Karoyli's authority. Tho Archduke has decreed Hungary full control of her foreign affairs and her army .-"The Times." THE NEW GERMAN-AUSTRIAN STATE IN AUSTRIA (Kec. November 1, 7.45 p.m.) Berne, October 31. Tho Executive Council of (ho new Germnno-Austrian Slnle has drafted a Vote to President Wilson, claiming .'all Austrian territory-in which-(ho German element, is in the majority, (he State's representatives to attend the j'ence Conference Tho Council desire* to negotiate with the Allies on tlin basis of I'rcsiflont Wii'on's fourteen'points, with the recognition of the .Jugo-Slav.and Czechoslovak independence. Tho Council claims Moravia and Silesia, as prepondoraiinzly German,-and appeals to President Wilson to secure an armistice and right of self-determination for -tho- new' States-Bouter.

THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN FOREIGN SECRETARIAT '■;, Amsterdam, October 31. The "Weser Zeitung" says that advices from Budapest 6tate that Count Karolyi and Count Anclrassy havo reached an understanding that Count Amlrassy ie to be joint Foreign Minister temporarily, and Count Karolyi is afterwards to become Hungarian Foreign Minister, thus completing the separation of Hungary and Austria.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. : HUNGARY'S NEW PREMIER. Berne, October 31. Count Hadik has been appointed Hungarian Premier.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. REICHSTAG'S CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES APPROVED DEMONSTRATIONS IN FAVOUR OF AREPUBLIC. •■,' '.'■'..■ . , Berne, October 31. i The Bundesrat has approved of the Constitutional changes voted by the Reichstag oa Saturday. The reforms onl,y heed the Kaiser's and the Chancellor's 'signatures. There are daily demonstrations against the. Kaiser; -A crowd in Berlin applauded Herr Haase's demand for abdication and the establishment of a republic—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aean. . . ■ . . ■ PUBLIC OPINION ON THE SITUATION UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER ALL ROUND. . Now York, October 31. Senator Lodge,, in a speech iu Boston, said that Germany should be compelled to indemnify England. America, and the neutral nations for the destruction of their shipping, , and ehould be 'forced to iuako reparation for her wrongs to the world at large "We are on the threshold of victory,-" he eaid. "The enemy is crum jling. This is not tho time to negotiate. It is the hour to prees on. I believe vhat in a few weeks we shall reach, a glorious end." ■ ■ Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Taft have issued a joint appeal, urging the people to choose between a negotiated peace and unconditional surrender, adding: "The American peoplo demand unconditional surrender."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aeen. BITTER FEELING AGAINST AUSTRIA (Rec. November 1, ■ 8.20 p.m.) ■ ;.'..; Amsterdam, October; 31. The German Press is bitter against Austria-Hungary. The "Tagee Eeitung" declares that with a shameless breach of faith the Emperor Karl wants "to purchase a merciful peace with a kick at a dying lion." • ■-■■ The "Frankfurter Zeitung" says: "The Auetro-Hungarian Government exists only on paper. The power rests with the peoples, of •which.the German-Auetrians are able to assert tlie strength. A German-Austrian Council has. appointed _ a Foroign Minister to conduct relations with tho Austro-Hungarian Government."— "The Times." ' ■ ' ' THE VOICE OF-SOUTH AMERICA GERMAN.ELIMINATION FROM THE.PACIFIC. '' Nbw York, October. 31. The Washington correspondent of-the.New -York "Times" ' reports: "It is learned through Latin-American sources that the west coast Republics of South America are in. favour of tho elimination of German influence from the Pacific. The diplomatic representatives of the. various South American countries have expressed full approval of the Entente's proposal to deprive Germany of her South Sea and Asiatic possessions, and, thus prevent the renewal' of the German menace in the Pacific."—Aue.-N.Z. Cablo Aeen. • . • THE WHITE-FLAGGED GERMAN SUBMARINES STATEMENT IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. • (Rec. November 1, 7.15 p.m.) , .. ■: : " ~. London, October 31. In the House of Commons, Dr. MacNamara (Secretary to- the Admiralty) stated that the report that'white-flagged German, submarines had been- allowed to return to their base unmolested was without, foundation.—Eeuter.