REPORTED ARRIVAL AT ALLIED HEADQUARTERS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 38, 8 November 1918, Page 5

REPORTED ARRIVAL AT ALLIED HEADQUARTERS

SEKIOUS ffIOTM AT KIEL GREAT WESTERN DRIVE GENERAL RETREAT OF ■ THE GERMANS '

It is reported to-day that a German armistice delegation has arrived at Allied Headquarters on the Western front. Meanwhile the great battle has developed into a German retreat along the whole front. Reuterjs correspondent points out that though the enemy is in retreat, the retreat is not a rout. Diternally, Germany is becoming very disturbed. There is a serious mutiny at Kiel, where the Rod element seems to have gained an ascendancy; There are riots and simmering revolution all over Germany. The withdrawal of, the Austrian divisions from the German Western front caused some awkward moments for the German High Command. The fear is growing that Germany.may be invaded from the south, ARMISTICE ENVOYS FROM THE GERMAN LINES' SIMMERING REVOLUTION IN GERMANY RED FLAG HOISTED AT KIEL I By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright Vancouver, November G. The United' Press agent at Amsterdam reports that an official dispatch from Berlin states that the German armistice .delegation has gone to the West front. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. November 7, 10 p.m.) London, . November 6. It is stated in the lobby of the House of Commons that the German armistice delegation has reached the' Allied lines—Reuter. «• General von Gruidall, Germany's delegate at The Hague Conference, and Dr. von Hintze have been appointed to assist von Winterfield in the negotiations.— "The Times." GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S ATTITUDE NO REASON FOE PRECIPITATE ACTIQN. ' Amsterdam, November 6. " Berlin reports state that the German Government has considered the effects of the Austrian armistice, and sees no reason for precipitate action. The necessary measures for the defence of the southern frontier have already been taken. The Government issued a manifesto to the people, urging unity, to enable the country to surmount its difficulties. It appealed to the civil and military autliorities to assist to the utmost in applying political reforms, and added: "The Government'and the Army and Navy' leaders desire . peace, but we must protect our frontiers against invasion. Out' troops need rest. This is the sole reason for calling up fresh men." The German people's confidence is the Government's essential need." ] The Kaiser has sent a message to the troops on the West front, expressing gratitude for their extraordinary bravery and the achievements of the last few months, which havo frustrated the enemy's annihilation plans.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■ COMMENT ON ALLIES' DECISION TO GERMANY. (Rec. November 7, 5.5 p.m.) Washington, November 6. President Wilson's notification to Germany that she must apply to General Foch for the terms of the armistice was received with, whole-hearted approval throughout official and diplomatic circles, which was especially marked in military and naval quarters. The members of tho French, Italian,,and British diplomatic corps were visibly pleased that the Allies had reserved to themselves complete freedom of ..interpretation regarding President Wilson's principle relating to the freedom of the seas, and pointed out that Germany could not now hope for an interpretation'of the doctrine of the freedom of the seas which would be advantageous to her. The Allies' insistence that Germany must pay compensation for all the damage done to civilians and their property was hailed by the officials here as a just retribution which' will compel Germany to make reparation .for the rape of Belgium, the ravishment of Northern France, the homes shattered in London, Paris, and other places by Zeppelins and aeroplanes, and the ships sunk by her submarines—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Tho New York "Sun," . ommenting on the Allies' reservation regarding the interpretation of President Wilson's principle relating to the freedom of the peas, points out that Germany previously hailed Presideut Wilson's principle of the freedom of the,seas with the greatest enthusiasm, as' it seemed "to discredit the course adopted by England early in the war regarding the wide extension of the blockade zone, and likewise to contravene the United States naval policy concerning the blockade during the Civil War." The paper adds that it thinks the President is wise in leaving the matter to be settled in concert by the victorious Powers.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn, THE COLONIAL ISSUE LIFE OR DEATH MATTER FOR THE GERMANS. _, ,_ ~,., ~. .. Copenhagen, November 6. The Politiken s Berlin correspondent says Dr. Solf regards the restoration of the colonies as a life or death matter, otherwise Germany will become a thirdrate Power,—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RETURN OF STOLEN FACTORY PLANT DEMANDED. London, November 6. Many newspapers insist on Germany being early 'compelled to return the largo quantities of mill and other machinery stolen from 'France and Belgium, to prevent their being handicapped in after-war production to Germany's advantage.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■ • SOCIALISTS REQUEST THE KAISER TO ABDICATE . ~ New York, November C. The German Socialists have requested the Kaiser to abdicate.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Amn. SERIOUS OUTBREAK AT KIEL BOLDIKIia AND BAILORS' COUNCIL DOMINATES THE SITUATION. Amsterdam, November 6. There, h», iiiofil, iwrlmw mutiny at Kiel. Tho Soldiers and Sailors' Council dominate'! tho !/»»», Tim "Cologne Gazette" states that soldiers, sailors, and workmen (it Kiel iimrr.licd in procession on Sunday, seized'firearms; and demanded. Iliu ruNift <if iniilJiiouii sailors. Tho demonstrators refused to disband and troops fired, killing <;ij;hl. and wounding thirty—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Itc't:, Novenvber 7, 10 p.m.); Copenhagen, November G. l/aifibui'f! riiiiorlii that llio revolutionaries havo seized Kiel and are plundering I lie (dill*, rim battleship Koenig was dressed with red flags, and the officers overpowered. Infantry wont to suppress tho disorder joined the mutineers.— Renter. 'INCREASING DISSENSIONS AND SIMMERING REVOLUTION. (Hoc. November 7, 8.10 p.m.) London, November 6. Reports Itavo been received of increasing dissensions, mutterings of revolution, And popular disorders in Germany. Simultaneously, inspired newspapers assertions appoar of tho country's dotor-mination not to accept terms similar to thoso dictated to Austria, which tho Gorman Wnr Cabinet has fully considered. Orders which have been given to call up more men are causing great irritation. Forty thousand men have been drafted from Krupps alone. All ihc munition factories remain busy, and llio workers' wages have been raised. Military circles profess lo believe that the chanccw of invasion are still remote. Krupp's newspaper says: "All filings considered, the military situation is good." "The Times" correspondent at Tho Hague says:' "A well-informed Dutch au- ' thority who has rotunied from Germany states that revolution is coming, and that it will bo impossible to prevent it. It will ibe either tho outcome of a collapse similar to that which took place in Austria or of tlio previous attempt to securo a military coup d'etat. The Government is onlv 'stage properly,' and is bound to i'all.'V'Tho Times." SITUATION "EXCEEDINGLY CRITICAL." (Rec. November 7, 10 p.m.) Copenhagen, Novomber 6. The revolutionary movement in Germany is growing hourly. Riots of a more or less gravo nature are reported in different cities. "Vorwaerts" characterises tho situation as "exceedingly critical,"—Reuter.