GERMANY DEFEATED' AND ENVELOPED

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 36, 6 November 1918, Page 5

GERMANY DEFEATED' AND ENVELOPED

HINT ,0F ALLIES' ARMISTICE WHS NEW OFFENSIVE ; LAUNCHED RETREAT IN BELGIUM AND ON THE MEUSE '• • " I I The lilies' at • Versailles have. unanimously agreed upon the condiEons which Germany must accept before the "cease-fire" is to sound along the Western battlefront.' 'What these are is not yet stated, but it is hinted that'they are such that, if accepted, the war will end~lmmediately. The final peace terms will be dictated by the Allies, not argued with the Germans. Germany in the meantime has made a fresh appeal to America, to the Government this time-not the ;Preaident-a deliberate act of discourtesy which affords another example of the Teuton's characteristio blundering and clumsy diplomacy. Meanwhile vonf HindenBurg has delivered an exhortation to the German public to Btand solidly behind,the aripy. "United we are invincible," he says.- But the Socialists are beyond recall, and will insist on the Kaiser's abdication and an, end to the war. 'The fate of the Hohenzollern dynasty is to be decided by the Keichstag parties'nest week. On the Western battlefront the British and French forces have launched a new and formidable offensive on forty-five miles of front, and the enemy is retreating towards, Antwerp. These big operations, coupled with a sensational advance by the Americans in the Mouse region, and tho junctioning of the Franco- ' American armies., has created a situation of, extreme peril for the enemy's \ armies and supply lines. In Austria-Hungary the new republican governments, are more than fully occupied by the task of coping with the elements of disorder and anarchy that are the unavoidable by-products of political revolutions. Tho'situation in Vienna, where Bolshevism has made its appearance, is grave. Fighting has broken out in Eastern • Galioia, where the TJkranians and the Ruthenians, rival claimants for the • control of that region, have resorted to the argument of weapons.

GERMANY'S FATE DECIDED' , UNANIMOUS VOTE AT VERSAILLES ANOTHER APPEAL TO AMERICA By Tetegrajjn-OPrees Association-Copyright ■ ■!■■■ , . London, November i. The Versailles Conference has completed the armistioe terms for Germany. It is expeS to aofourn and meet again shortly for a continuous session, .with fr^| e »Time3" r mes3ase _ states er t]iat the latest advicee confirm the statement of the complete unanimity of the Versailles Conference on all points. PEACE TERMS WILL BE DICTATED (Eec. November-5, 8.5 p.m.) Washington, November 4. ■ It is officially announced that the Allies have unanimously agreed to the terms tobe offered to Germany. If accepted they mean Germany s surrender and an immediate end to the war. ■ If Germany accepts the armistice terms the final peace terms -will be left to the dictation of the Allies. The authorities interpret to-night's official statement,-as meaning that Germany is ready to capitu-late.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ( ' TERMS OF THE ITALIAN-AUSTRIAN ARMISTICE TERRITORY OPEN FOR INVASION OF GERMANY / . ' • ' • l , - ' Washington, November 4. ■ The Italian-Austrian armistice terms have arrived. It is expected that they will be published immediately. The qrmistice provides for complete surrender, and the opening of Austro-Hungarian territory to iho Allies for operations against Germany. The surrender Of portion of the fleet and the disarmament of the remainder, the evacuation of the invaded territory, complete military demobilisation, and surrender of one-half of the artillery and military equipment. It is understood the Austrian armistice terms afford an outline of the character of those later to be accorded Germany.—Aue.-N.Z. Cable Assn. '~ 'STATEMENT IN THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. \ (Eec. November 6, 7.20 p.m.) ■ . . ' London, November I. In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law said that he hoped to be able to i read the whole terms of the Austrian armistice on November 5.- Meanwhile ho ' assured the House that it would be satisfiod with tho terms,—Eeutbr. AMERICAN OPINION ON THE SITUATION

■ ■ ■ ■'• Washington, 'November 4, The publication of the terms of' the Austrian armistice is awaited .with an interest second only to tho publication of tho terms of. the German armistice and her answer. The feeling in Italian diplomatic circles is that tho Austrian armistice marks the definite end of the Dual Monarchy. It was pointed out in military circles that Germany is now faced with a possible invasion on threo sides. There will not bo a cessation of attacks during tho winter, because tho Czecho-Slovaks will enable the Allies to uso Prague as a baste for acroplano attacks on Berlin and other oitiee. It_ is also pointed out that Germany is now cut off from'her main supply of gasoline, .which, came from Galicia, Baku, and Rumania. Her submarine bases in the Mediterranean no longer exist. It is believed in some quarters that Germany will bo compelled to accept whatever teims are imposed'* by Genoral Foob. The New York Press, commenting on tho collapse of Austria, thinks it will Tesult in forcing the Kaieer to practically surrender unconditionally. If he does not accept tho armistice terms, his armies will be able to resist the Allies only for a short time. < The news that Austria has signed an armistico did not come as a surprise; it had been expected daily. Tho officials wero not at the office when the news arrived, but Senators and Congressmen who were informed of the development welcomed tho news as a great step towards compelling Germany to accept the Allies' armistko terms.—Aue.-N.Z. Cable Assn. /,.■.. . . NEW GERMAN NOTE TO AMERICA ADDRESSED TO THE GOVERNMENT, NOT THE PRESIDENT. Washington, November 4. A new German Peaoe Note, addressed generally to the American Government, supplements tho last communication by the recital in detail of tho Governmental changes in Germany, as evidencing that the Kaiser is deprived pf the •power of making war or declaring peace. It is not addressed to President Wilgop, but to tho United States Government. It reiterates that the Reichstag now possesses : the responsibility for governing Germany.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. HINDENBURG EXHORTS THE FATHERLAND "WE SHALL BE INVINCIBLE IF UNITED." (Rec. November 5, 7.20 p.m.) • " ■ . Amsterdam, November 4. Von Hindenburg, replying to expressions of confidence, said:—"Our honour and future are now at stake. We shall be invincible if united. For fifty months our Army has been unbroken, and has protected the soil of the' Fatherland. If the people stand strong, self-sacrificing, and resolute behind tho Army they can brave all onslaughts."—Reutor. "RIPE FOR CAPITULATION" IS ANOTHER MONTH OF WAR WORTH WHILE? (Rec. November 5, 7.45 p.m.) Paris, November 4. If. Marcel Statin say's that Herr Greener, who is a specialist in railways and victualling,,has been summoned to von Hindenburg's side to decide whether there is anything to be gained by another month's resistance, M. Hutin adds: "Enveloped, deprived of munitions., Germany, with or without the Kaiser, ie ~ne for oapitufation,"— United Service,

-- WHY GERMANY MUST GIVE IN ...

' yARIOUS AND COMPELLING REASONS. (Reo. November 5, 7.45 p.m.) London, Ivovomuer i. Commentators* continue to find over more pressing reasons why Austria's surrender will bring Germany inevitably to her knees, Tho Mediterranean has becomo an Allied lake, enabling easy transportation for the Palestine armies, and incidentally rehabilitating tho Suez route to Australia. When the coal bases aro re-established tho shipping position will bo gonorally relieved. llio nee of the Austrian railways will enable tho organisation of Bohomian bases in conjunction with the friendly Jugo-Slav and Czechoslovak forces, not only exposing the German frontiers, but bringing Berlin within 120 miles, Munich 15 miles and Leipzig 80 miles of securo aerodromes, from which our night bombers wou <l 6o able to Teach the heart of Prussia in eighty minutes. Germany has only circuitous routes through Poland to her stolen Black Sea bases, and she is deprived of access to tho great oilfields of Rumania and Gohcia, undoubtedly restricting her'aeroplane and transport work, whilst the loss of the smith-eastern granary, on which she depends for an early harvest, is also senone.-United .Service, THREE NEW AVENUES OF ALLIED ATTACK FROM TRANSYLVANIA, BELGRADE, AND THE ADRIATIC. (Rec. November 5, 8.30 p.m.) , , London, November I. Mi-. Sidebotham ("The Times" Military, Correspondent) writes :-"Gennany is approachable by three routes-first, through Transylvania, . second via Belgrade' enabling the organisation of the Jugoslavs as the basis of a northward attack, and the third from the Adriatic through Laibach Graz, or with Fmmo.as a base, through Agram. There is difficulty in oroating a southern iront owing to the intervention- of Austria's German provinces, between tho Czecno-blavs and the Adriatic territories. Our prime need is to establish communication with the Bohemian Czechs via the Adriatic./, We must go round, not through, German-Austria."—"The Times." .' BEWARE OF GERMAN PEACE CRAFT (Bee. November 5, 8.30 p.m.) , London, November 4. Tlia "Times," in an editorial, says:—"Germany manifestly hopes to wheedle the Allies out of at least some of the fruits of their victory. This should warn us to be ready for the diplomatic work before us. It is high time to assemble tho representatives of the Dominions to fully participate fn the Peace Conferenoe."—"The Times." RECRIMINATIONS IN GERMANY PAN-GERMANS VERY BITTER. ■■>.■• Amsterdam, November 4. Beorimmations are raging in Germany regarding the handling of the armistice request. The Pan-Germans aesailed twelve nonentities in'the Cabinet for sheltering behind the letter, which, admittedly Ludendorff |Wrote, demanding armistice negotiations. Ludendorff's friends exouse the letter- on the ground that he was always subject to. extreme optimism anil pessimism, and Decame a nervous wreck after the Second Battle of the Marne,' repeatedly retching. Tho PanGermans are placarding Hindenburg'e opinion that the German armies are keeping in close touch with the Fatherland, and are able to hold out, and even eventually take tie offensive. The "Dusseldorff Naohrichten" eays:—"The Frenchmen who are considering the penco terms had better ask how many Frenchmen there will remain for tho occupation of Alsace-Lorraine." Meanwhile commercial and banking interests are strongly rallying for. peaco, naming Kuhlmann as. head of the delegation — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . GERMANY'S ECONOMIC LIFE IN JEOPARDY • A BANKER'S URGENT WARNING. (Eec. November S. 10.30 p.m.) Amsterdam. November 4The vice-president of the Eeichs Bank warns the public a continual tion of the financial panic will lead to the cessation of tie economic life of tho country.. The output of notes has trebled, and there are now 27,500,000,000 marks in circulation..—"The Times," ■ ■ • MILITARY POLICY ADMITTEDLY SHIPWRECKED '' \ ■ (Eec. November 5.10.30 p.m.). ■ Amsterdam, November I. The "Vosaisehe Zeitung" interviewed Prince Max, the Chancellor,"who eaid that he favoured a constitutional .monarchy like Holland, adding that tho military leaders admitted' that their policy was shipwrecked, and that now democratic forces were inexorably fashioning; a now Times." GREAT RIOTS IN , COLOGNE CROWDS ATTEMPT TO OPEN MILITARY GAOL. ,• : (Rec. November 5. 10.30 p.m.) , . Amsterdam, November i. There have been riots at Cologne. Crowds .armed with crowbars attempted to break into the military gaol'in which six mutineers were about to be shot. Tie firing squad refused to fire, and tho soldiers when ordered against the mobs refused to shoot. Ultimately the mutineers' sentences ; w.ere commuted.—"The Times." ' • ' HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN! (Eflc. November 5. 10.30 p.m.) i , Amsterdam, November i. Cartoons depicting the Kaiser in civilian clothes with a handbag, waiting for a tram in a Berlin street, and Hindenburg and Ludendorff caged in prison, had a widespread sale, despite the arrest of the vendors.—"The Times."

WILHELM HOHENZOLLERN, DEMOCRAT HIS DUTY, THE SERVICE OF THE PEOPLE. Amsterdam, November 4. The Kaiser, in ratifying the Eeform Act, says that the old period of inherited authority made Germany's war effort? possible, but the aspiring popular forces may now. justly claim fuller powers. The Kaiser'e duty is to serve the peoplo, and he will co-operate in the new system, hoping to win a bright future .for Germany.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable As_sn. , SOCIALISTS NOT IMPRESSED; ABDICATION DEMANDED. . Copenhagen, November 4. The Socialist paper "Vorwaerts" says that tie Kaiser's statement on reforms in Germany does not change the Socialists' standpoint or weaken their demand for hie abdication. The question must be settled forthwith. The Social-' Ist Ministers must stand firm or. resign if insurmountable hindrances are encoun-tered.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn. ' ( KAISER EVADES DIRECT DISCUSSION (Rec, November 5, 7.45 ip.ra.) Amsterdam, November 4. The "Tageblatt" say.s that the Cabinet is in full agreement that the Kaiser must abdicate. The Kaisor. suspecting this, has left suddenly for the front in order to render a direct discussion impossible.—United Service. FATE OF THE DYNASTY TO BE DECIDED NEXT WEEK. (Rec November 5, 8.30 p.m.) London, November 4. Berlin messages state that meetings of all parties of the Reichstag have been convened for Monday and Tuesday to decide the future of tho dynasty.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SEPARATE _ PEACE MOVEMENT IN BAVARIA. i Amsterdam, November i. A pamphlet is being circulated widely in Bavaria, urging a separate peace, failing whioh the Government must bo overthrown.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable • Assn. AUSTRALIA'S DEMAND FOR INDEMNIFICATION ■• . • . , Sydney, November 5. The Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' League is supporting the demand that Germany shall fully indemnify Australia's war outlay.—Press Assn. . ' THE FALLEN DUAL MONARCHY IMPENDING ABDICATION OF THE EMPEROR KARL. New York, November 4. \ German newspapers announce the impending abdication of Emperor Karl of Austria.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. Copenhagen, November 4. The "Borliner Tageblatt's" Vienna correspondent says that tho Emperor, on November 2, conferred with members of Cabinet and the party leaders, and announced his intontion to abdicate and go to Switzerlond.—Reuter. , COUNT ANDRASSY RESIGNS. London, November 4. Advicee from Vionna state (as has previously been cabled) that Count Audrassy has resigned.—Eeutor. SHADOW OF BOLSHEVISM IN VIENNA CRITICAL SITUATION DEVELOPS. London, November 4. The situation in Vienna, is critical. The Red Guards and the regularly constituted soldiery are pillaging military food and soiling it to civilians at fanoy ' prices. The movement is taking a Bolshevik turn,— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

APPEAL TO THE SOLDIERS

URGED TO JOIN GERMAN-AUSTRIAN CORPS. (Roc. November 5, 8.30 p.m.) Amsterdam, November 4. Advices from Vienna state that the National Council, in an appeal, urges that in view of the nriny breaking up in disorder, guards abandoning war prisoners in camps, and 'tho danger of vast unemployment, hunger, and misery, that the soldiers voluntarily join the German-Austrian Corps in order to avert famine and bloodshed.—lteutcr. HUNGARIAN REPUBLIC PROCLAIMED / Vancouver, November i. Count Earolyi liae proclaimed the republic of .Hungary.—Reuter. COUNT KAROLYI RESIGNS. (Eeo. November 5, 7.20 p-m.) Amsterdam, November 4. _ According to advices from Budapest Count Karolyi has resigned the Treeidency of the National Council. Johann Hock will succeed him. The Ministry has sworn allegiance to the Council. The Czech-troops are disarming the German-Austrian troops in the Czech towus in Bohemia and Moravia.—Eeuter. . , j w , ,' Amsterdam, November 4. Count Karolyi will retain the Premiership—"The Times." . FRATERNITY AND EQUALITY FOR ALL Berne, November 4. A wireless message in French was received from Budapest on Saturday night, addressed to the peoples of the world. It states that ihe Hungarian people have accomplished a peaceful revolution, and shattered the yoke of its' oppressors and established an independent State. Hungary repudiates the responsibility for the world war, lays down her arms, and desires peace. Tho mesqiges declares for the fraternity and equality of all the inhabitants in Hungary, Magyar, and non-Magyar, and appeals to the free nations of the world to' preserve the territorial integrity of Hungary.—Aus.-N.Z. Caßfo Assn. GERMANS COUNTING THE NEW CZECHOSLOVAK STATE AN INVITATION TO BERLIN. (Bee. November 5.0.10~a.m.l > . ■ Amsterdam, November 5. Advices from Prague state that the German Government has recognised the independent Czecho-Slovak State, and announced its readiness to welcome a Czechoslovak Ambassador in Berlin at the earliest moment.—Reuter, 'HUNGARY'S SEIZURE OF GERMAN SUPPLIES ENERGETIC PROTESTS'PROM BERLIN. ! -\ Berne, November 4. The German Government has energetically protested against the Hungarian Government seizing 2(1,000 tons of provisions, 500 locomotives, and 30,000 wagons bound to Germany; also for refusing transport for two German army corps from the Balkans. ' Th'ese will probably be disarmed. The Government at Budapest has ordered the confiscation of the German and Austrian steamers on the Dan-ube—Aue.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AUSTRO-HUNGARIANS LEAVING GERMANY. (Rec. November 5, 7.20 p.m.) Amsterdam,.November 4. v Austro-Hungarian subjects are leaving Berlin and other/. German towns in a panic—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . . - REPORTED, GERMAN GOVERNMENT IN BOHEMIA. (Reo. November 5, 7.45 p.m.) ; ■■•■■■'.. Amsterdam, November 4. ' Tho "Frankfurter Zeitung" states that Herr. Seliger, a member of the Reichsrath, has established a German Government in Bohemia.—United Service. UKRAINIA CLAIMS EASTERN GALICIA TROOPS SENT TO OCCUPY LEMBERG. (Rec. November 5, 7.20 p.m.) Copenhagen, November 4, Advices from Vienna state that two Ukrainian regiments have been sent to occupy Lemberg and also'tp olaim the wholo of Eastern Galicia for Ukrainia — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ,„■„■, (Rec. November 5, 8.30 p.m.) Amsterdam, November 4. Advices from Lemberff state that tho Ukrainians have occupied the town, proclaimed a state of sioge, and interned the Stattholdor. - There is fighting ■ in Eastern Galicia between the Polish, Ruthenian. and Ukrainian troops. The Ruthenian troops captured Przemysl after a days fighting. While GermanAustrian and Ukrainian regiments are fighting at Lemberg another Austrian irmy is operating west of Lemberg. The Ruthenian National Council also claims control of Eastern 'Galicia.—Reutefc \ • REJOICINGS AND "VIVAS" IN ITALY >

THREE MILLION TROOPS FREED FOR OTHER FRONTS. (Eec. November 5, 8.30 p.m.) : Rome, November i. There wore great demonstrations throughout Italy at the liberation of Trent and Udiue. Three million troops, freed by the armistice, , are ready to throw their weight against Germany. This sentiment has been repeatedly expressed by sneakers nt the torchlight demonstrations held.in the streets throughout the night, the crowds answering "Down with Germany <and the Kaiser!". "Viva Alsace-Lorraine, Belgium, and England!"—Beuter.

THE CAPITULATION OF TURKEY REPORTED ALLIED LANDING AT CONSTANTINOPLE' Vancouvor, November i. The' United Press Agency at Paris states that the "Petit Journal" prints an. unconfirmed w'port from Athens that the Allies have arrived at Constantinople, and have landed at Princes Island.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE WESTERN. ARMAGEDDON. NEW OFFENSIVE SOUTH OF THE SCHELDT ENEMY IN FULL RETREAT TOWARDS ANTWERP New York, Novembor i. The British have commenced an offensive on a wide front south of tbo Scheldt. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. London, November i. The French and British are attacking on forty miles of front. The troopshave reached the Franco-Belgian frontier—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . Tho "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent at Rotterdam states that the Germans in North Flanders are in full retreat towards Antwerp, and apparently retiring to the lleuse.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo A6sn. WHOLE FRONT MOVES FORWARD (Kcc. November 5, 8.30 p.m.) London, November 4, 9.20 p.m. The Anglo-French armies havo advanced botween a railo. and two miles on practically the whole of thirty miles of front. They have taken 4000 prisoners and captured Landrecies. The Americans sincq Saturday have advanced fourteen miles.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. TEN THOUSAND PRISONERS ALREADY (Eec. Novembor 6, (1.30 a.m.) ; . London, Novomber 5, 6.40 a.m. The British deeply breached the whole front, taking ten tliousand prisoners.--"The Times." ■ The British have entered Oisy.-Eouter., SENSATIONAL ADVANCE OF THE AMERICANS WITHIN 13 MILES OF SEDAN. Washington, November i. Tho First American Army has captured the dominating heights north of Vordun, from where they are bombarding Montmedy, Longuyon, and- Conflans. Tho army h,os advanced twelve miles in three days, and captured 5000 prisoners. The Americans aro now within thirteen miles of Sedan—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FRENCH AND AMERICAN ARMIES JOIN UP London. November 4. Router's correspondent at Fronch Headquarters, writing on Sunday evening, states that the Frenoh and American armiea j( nctioned near Authe, five miles north-east of Buzo-noy. .'lhe enemy's position on the Meuso, which is his main line of rotreat for hie armies between the Meuse and the Oiee, is beginning to orumblo.— Rcutor.

GERMAN RETREAT APPROACHING A ROUT. i

Washington, November 4. Mr. Edwin James, (he New York "Times" correspondent on tho American . front, cables:—"For tho third day the First American Army continues the seusa-. tional advance north of Verdun against the demoralised Third and Fifth German J Armies. In eome sectors it has been pushing the enemy since dawn, .and has | not yet caught up with tho rearguards. The retreat is approaching a rout. East- j of tho Mouse the aviators have reported that all tho roads running northward i aro packed with rotreating troops and artillery trucks. Tho American day-bomb* j ing aeroplanes caused great damage to enemy ammunition dumps and convoys. At time of cabling we have reached Brienl-les-sur-Bar and captured Authe. la ! tho centre, Haucourt Farm and Beauclair have fallen. On the right wo have pushed beyond Moutigny."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Asm. j VALENCIENNES LOOTED BY THE GERMANS j -' : ! . I London, November'it i The Germans looted Valenciennes, and destroyed the factories and many o? ■ tho houses. They forced 20,000 of the civilinns between the ages of U and 60 to I leave. The loads'became so congested that they were allowed to return, but j few dared io risk the journey.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. .... i , j , ■ ■....-. 'I BRITISH TENACITY AND FOCH'S SANG-FROID j * THE WINNING FACTORS IN THE WAR. ! . ■/■.' 1 ..... .. (Eec. November 5, 8.30 p.m.) j Amsterdam, November' 4. j The Rotterdam "Courant's" Berlin crrespomlent attributes the failure of von .; Ludendorff's great offensive to the tr-nacity of the British soldiers, who refused i to be thrown into a panic by any defeat, and the sang-froid of Marshal Fooh, in j sparing his reserves; to tho utmost. The correspondent acids that he is able for ] special reasons to confirm tho statement that the resistance, of the' British on . j March 27 near Arras caused the failure of the German campaign.—Reuter. ! THE OFFICIAL REPORTS : \ ■ ■ - ' . i WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE MEUSE • ''' | ■ , , ■ '"'■■■■] 1... , London, November I. i An American official message states:—"Attacking further into the enemy's i territory to-day we traversed Belval Wood and Portgernche, and reached the j heights, to-the south of Beaumont. Wβ approached Verrieres further to ; the •! west, and hold all the towns on iho west' bank of the Ifeuse to the • south o£ 1 Halles. Our attack was extended to-day to the cast bank of the Meuso.'and is., progressing favourably."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter. ■ ! . : FRENCH OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES,. S London. November i. A French communiciuo states:—"North of the Serre a French reoonnaiseanca | party penetrated Pargny-les-Bois, and brought back a hundred prisonereV Th<v j enemy's artillery and machine-gun action was maintained during the ■ sight on-, j • the whole of the Aisne front between Rethel and Semuy."—Aus.-N.Z. '-Cable .' : A6sn.-Reuter. , FRENCH FIRST ARMY'S "BAG" IN OCTOBER London, November L \ A French official report state:—"During October, in the incessant fighting in .1 which our' First Army was engaged on tho Oise front, it took 10,387 prisoners, j inoluding 204 officers, 113 gune, and over 1500 machine-guns, and considerable ' i material."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. ' . \

THE OPERATIONS REVIEWED

ENEMY IN A PERILOUS POSITION. : i I '■' (Eco. November 5, 7.45 p.m.) . .'' >. ] London, November i. ,1 This morning's attack was delivered at the weakest part' of tlie German de- 7| fences eoufh of Valenciennes, between the Scheldt and the Sambre; from Valen- ] ciennes roughly to Oisy, and probably by tho Third and Fourth Armies. The j French are also attacking on both sides of Guiee. The passages of the Sambre ' and'the Oise have been forced, and the British have reached the line of the- I small river Aunelle, on the Franco-Belgian frontier east of Valenciennes. The . i Americans between the Aisne and the Mouse are attempting to ciit the railway ! from Thionville to Montmedy, Meziercs, and Hirson, and are now within twelve ] milks of the line. If they succeed it will have an almost disastrous effect Tipon ; the enemy's communications, and would thrust tho greater part "of his 6up-. \ ply work upon the lines running .through the bottle neck of Liege, Namnr, and ■; j Charleroi. The enemy's position in the centre has become extremely bad. The A success of the present manoeuvre would divide the German forces into two ; strong wings, one in Belgium and the other operating roughly in Lorraine, and i would probably mean an extensive enemy retirement from Belgium to the Meuee. . In the north we are just west of Ghent, on the left bank of the Terrieuzen- j Canal, which is a big obstacle bridged with swing bridges easily 'removed. A' i direct assault is almost out of tho question, but we may turn the 'position by ! operations elsewhere.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ;