THE PASSING OF AUSTRIA

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 37, 7 November 1918, Page 5

THE PASSING OF AUSTRIA

FELICITATIONS AND REJOICINGS RUINED MONARCHY IN THE INTERNAL DISORDERS INCREASING .Washington, November 5. President Wilson has telegraphed America's congratulations to the King of Italy on the deliverance of the soil of Italy from her enemies. President Wilson offered "most enthusiastic con-gratulations."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. NEW, YOEK WILDLY ENTHUSL ASTIC. New York, November 5. The announcement 'of the terms of the Austrian armistice was welcomed by the populace here.with wild acclaim. "Whistles 'blew, bells rang, and crowds cheered Austria's exit ,'rom the war. Some people, hearing the tremendous volume of noise, believed that all the Central Powers, including Germany, had capitulated, and that universal peace had been restored—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. VIENNA REJOICES GERMAN-AUSTRIAN- PRESS COMPLAINS OF HARSH TERMS. (Rec; November 0, 7.20 p.m.) Berne, November 5. Crowds in Vienna joyously welcomed the armistice. The "Reiohspost" declares that hard conditions were imposed. "They will burn like unquenchable fire," savs this journal. . ~ The German-Austrian Press. deplores "the shameful plight which enables the enemy to use German-Austrian territory ae a point of departure for fresh attacks on Germany."—-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

AN HISTORIC SCENE (Eec. November 6, 8.30 p.m.) London, November 5. Mr. Jeffries ("Times" correspondent), describing the armistice scene, says: "The first envoy was an Austrian captain, lacking credentials. After being questioned he was sent back .with a message demanding a representative accredited mission. The Austrians swallowed their pride and sent, under a wliite flag, eight military and naval officers, headed. by General von Weber. The party was conveyed to a villa near General Dian's headquarters. General Badoglio, with a cavalry escort, arrived on Sunday, and met the Austrians, who wore lined up in the drawingroom. Von Weber was imposingly uniformed, starred, and beribboned. General Bndoglio asked his errand, and said that a written answer would be supplied, and then withdrew. Telegrams were then exchanged with Versailles, and the precise terms handed to von Weber, who transmitted them to 'his Government. The Austriana were much depressed, and betrayed the effects of their need of food.—"The Times."

HALF A MILLION PRISONERS BEFORE THE ARMISTICE Washington, November 5. The Austrian prisoners, Recording to reports here, exceeded half a million before the armistice was signed.