SEVERE BUT SOUND

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 39, 9 November 1918, Page 7

SEVERE BUT SOUND

•REVOLT IN GERMANY . SUBMARINE CREWS JOIN ME , • REVOLOTiONARIES - ' [PROGRESS IN THE WEST DESPERATE SITUATION OF GERMAN ARMY The eagerly-anticipated news that Germany has signed an armistice has yet to arrive, but all reports 011 the subject indicate that the event may occur at any moment. The plight of the German Western arnjies is described as "almost desperate." Tho Americans, extending their brilliant drive up the Meuse valley, have reached Sedan and occupied that \ pari; of the town which lies west of the Meuse. From the Franco-Bel-gian border to the Meuse the British and French armies are pushing forward rapidly, and in Flanders tho enemy has evacuated Ghent. A naval mutiny is reported at Kiel and messages indicate that the mutineers are in complete control of the High Seas Fleet. ■ > v THE ARMISTICE TERMS DOMINIONS NOT CONSULTED REPRESENTATIVES IN LONDON CHAGRINED By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. November S; 8.45 p.m.) London, November 2. Mr. Keith Murdoch writes that the dominions' representatives in London are' satisfied thai the armistice terms are severe but sound; but they seem deeply chagrined that the Empire should bo pledged to a basis of peace 'without the consultation of the self-governing dominions. It is believed tho destination of the German colonies is satisfactorily assured, but the absence of indemnity and clauses three and four of President Wilson's programme is regarded as a serious question for consideration. A most important constitutional point is raised concerning the British Government's action in-pledging the dominions, without consultation, to the gravest curt-ailment of their self-governing rights, particularly the freedom to make any tariffs they like, and to arm themselves as they wish; livi the fact remains that they were not consulted, and the British acceptance was an arbitrary act of technical sovereign power. Concerning the economic fide, it is pointed out that the dominions were assured by tho Asquith and the Lloyd George Governments that the resolutions of the Paris Conference would safeguard the Empire's fiscal liberties. Many meetings of the Wu.r Cabinet were held precedent to the Versailles Conference, and no doubt tho terms were discussed and the Empire's, attitude decided; but, Mr. Hughes, although most of tho time in London, was not summoned,'despite the pledges given and repeated at various times by Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Asquith, Mr. Bonar Law, and Jit. Long, that though not consulted about the war it was unthiukoble that the dominions, should not bo consulted about the peace. Mr. Hughes has now been resummoned'to'the'Cabinet,'' 1 arid attended yesterday find, to-day,'.'but the,basis of 4>eace had been finally fixed.;' Apart from'the desirableness of the dominions expressing their ideas regarding the proper peace terms, the question is raised whether Britain, having guaranteed the fullest expression and consideration to the dominions' terms, has become responsible for satisfying the dominions' legitimate demands. In any case, it is felt in certain quarters' that neglect .to consul: Australia, oven though the Government is certain now to make every effort to repair the mistake, thrusts tho Imperial machinery back into the .unsatisfactory position of 1911, or, by the exercise'of British sovereign powers, still further. Other British authorities view the basis of. peace us being merely the broadest principles, everything depending upon definitions concerning which the dominions will be consulted. Legal experts say that point three does not mean the curtailment of the liberty of a nation to'fix its tariff, but gives the League of Nations power for disciplinary boycotts. •In general the disposition in London is-to regahl the terms as unfixed and fluid. Moreover, it is clnimed that Germany is unable to pay indemnities, whatever action may be taken. Indeed, it will be difficult enough to get full compensation which includes ton for ton destroyed. Sir Thomas Mackenzie refused to discuss the clauses, adding: "'But- I do not doubt that. Mr. Massey and Sir Joseph Ward will have some decided opinions to offer."— United Service. , THE FUTURE OF GERMANY'S LOST COLONIES. London, November 7. Government circles in Berlin declare that whether an understanding between Germany and the Entente is possible as regards the colonies depends principally upon England. The colonies cannot remain in the Entente's possesion. it is Dr. Suit's peace aim to regain the colonies, including those in the South Seas. Germany, however, accepts the co-operation of other ..nations in the development of common roads and combating sleeping sickness— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Sydney, November 8. Mr. Itobson gave notice of motion in the Assembly; "That iio pence terms will be satisfactory to the people of this State which may. involve the restoration to Germany of her former: possessions in the Pacific."—Press Assn. PROTEST BY MR. HUGHES. London, November 7. Addressing ,the Australian Club, Mr. W. M. Hughes emphatically protested at the. dominions not being consulted regarding peace. He particularly objects tu clause 3, which takes away Australia's right to make her own economic laws; also to the absence of provision for indemnities—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS ENTENTE'S STANDPOINT ACCEPTED BY LONDON PRESS. London, November 7. The newspapers generally accept the Entente's standpoint without "criticism, and support the .reservation, respecting the freedom of the seas. They believo that no practical difference will arise between Great Britain and America with regard to that question. Tho ".Morning Post," however, is critical, and de:lnres that the discussion of details of President Wilson's Fourteen Points amounts to an important concession to Germany, which has already accepted the terms in principle. Therefore there will j.-ofc be an unconditional surrender, but ii negotiated peace; but tho Allies alone should settle ihe details.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . IMPORTANCE OF THE MARITIME REGULATIONS. j (f!cc. November 0, O.lifl a.m.) New York, November,". The "New York Times" Washington correspondent states that acute interest has been aroused over President Wilson's approval of the freedom of the seas as > peace principle, and the reservations by (he Allies for freedom of interpretation. It was believed in some quarters that, President Wilson's attitude might lead to agreement .bcU'een tho Powers on tho rights and duties of belligerents. It has been pointed out that President Wilson was influenced by the traditions of the United States, which have been in l'avuur of the largest extension ft neutral rights, whereas England favours the widest belligerent rights. The [ext. of the maritime regulations is important to England because of her i'arlnng Empire. In a less degree Italy and France are in the same position as Bugland. .Any change,- therefore, made regarding tho maritime law should be jpispht about by negotiation, and not determined by one nation. Most of the, Wernmonfs recognise (heimportance of establishing well-defined maritime reguations, as on the most vital matters there is a conflict of opinion among- tho ifttions.—Aus.-N.JS. Cable Assn. ARMISTICE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN SIGNED NO OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION. 1 Vancouver, November 7. The United Press Agency at Paxis reports that the armistice has heen ;igne:l. The armistice was signed at 11 o'clock on Thursday morning, and hos.ilitics censed at 2 p.m.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable, Ass 1. Washington, November 7. Official:—Germany has not yet signed tho armistice.--Aus.-N.JS. Cable, Assn. Later. Tho State Department has not yet; received official confirmation of the signng of the armistice.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PREMATURE CELEBRATIONS IN NEW YORK. ' New York, November 7. Wild joy reigned when it iviis learned (hat Germany had signed the armisice. Broadway ami'the business section was covered with bits of paper, cast mt from the windows of. the skyscrapers. Whistles and bells made a deafening loiee, and the people shouted and cheered.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.

FOCfl'S ANNOUNCEMENT'TO THE GERMAN HIGH COMMAND. ■ • •■ ■ ;;• ; London, November 7. A wireless French officials message contains un announcement from Marshal Foch to the German High Command as follows:—"If tho German plenipotentinl'ies wish to meet Marshal I'och to ask for an armistice they must advanco to l!>o French ouiposts via the Chimoy-Fourmies-La Capello-Guise road. Orders have, been given that they are to be received and conducted to the place of in-tcrvie-.r."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Itouter. ■ THE GERMAN RELEGATES. (Hoc. November 9, 1.25 a.m.) London, November 8. A wireless German official report stntes:—"Tho German- delegates for the conclusion of an armistice consists of Heir Erzberger, Count Oderjidbrff (formerly Ambassador at Sofia), and Generals von Guendell and von 'Winterfeld."— Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reiiter. . ■ GERMANS SEEKING AN ARMISTICE TO END THE BLOODSHED. . , New York, November 7. Prince Maximilian (German Chancellor) assured the Germane that tho armistice delegates had gone to the Western- front in order io'end the bloodshed.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. • . -.-'■. KAISER DECIDES TO REMAIN ON THE THRONE ' .. ■ London, November 7. The 'Daily Chronicle states that the : Kaiser has come to a personal decision to remain on the. throne.. He believes-that he can adapt himself to the role of democratic monarch. Demonstrations in favour of hie. abdication continue throughout Germany.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn, SOCIAL.DEMOCRATS DEMAND THE ENDING OF THE WAR. ' Amsterdam, Noveniben 7. Advices, from Berlin state that'the leaders of the Social Democrats demanded that (he Government should eecure an unconditional end to.tho war, otherwise they will leaYO the Government—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■ : ' STRIKES, BLOODSHED AND DISORDERS : , REVOLUTION IN HAMBURG.' „,, ... ~ ~ , ~.-■' New York, November 7. i here are strikes, bloodshed, and disorders in Berlin, Hamburg, end Lubeok ihe German Home front has gone.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . „, ■ , ■■■■'. „ New York, November 7. A revolt has broken out in Hainburg.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable. Assn.- „,, „„..',., „. ■~.., ' Copenhagen, November 7. Jhe Pontiken learns that there 16 a revolution in Hamburg. Battles in the streets resulted in many deaths.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn. ' REVOLT OF THE GERMAN NAVY ■/." KIEL DOMINATED BY SOLDIERS AND SAILORS' COUNCIL. , n , .■' r , ' x, , ■ ' New York, November 7. iho entire Germany Navy has revolted—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . Amsterdam, November 7. there was a serious mutiny en the battleship Kaiser. Tho sailors attempted to haul down the German flag, and the officers resisted with revolvers, but the crew overpowered them and hoisted the red flag. They killed the commander and another officer, and wounded a number of others. ■ Four companies of infantry were sent to Kiel to deal with the mutineers, but three of the companies joined the mutiny and disarmed the fourth. Cavalry was-then-sent, but the revolting marines and soldiers, armed with machine-guns, met them, and compelled tho cuvalry to retreat. The Soldiers and Sailors' Council at Kiel is now dominating tho town, and has soized all tho foodstuffs , in Kiel. The council decided that the officers may return to their positions if they promise to'obey the council. Machine-guns have been placed in many parts of the town. Later messages state that the eailors on the battleship Schleswig also hoisted the red flag, and arrested the officers. Twenty officers on the Kaiser and Schleswig have been killed. The sailors threaten to. blow up the battleshios if they are attacked. Other revolutionaries say they will not return to the ships until peace is. signed. Admiral Souchon, Goveraor .of Kiel, offored to accede all the sailors' demands, including the refusal to salute officers. The mutineers are now plundering the battleships at Kiel, and dividing the ships' moneys. While the ringleaders at Kiel were conferring with Admiral Souchon, a thousnnd mutineers overpowered the officers, and poured into the town. Anti-nTutiny patrols joined the demonstration. The Dock Division resisted for some time, and firing ensued. The dockmen surrendered the barracks, and mutineers seized the arms. The garrison at the barracks joined the mutiny, and twenty thousand marched to the town with bnnds playing and red flags flying. Armed workmen joined in the procession,. which halted outside the prison, .and demanded tho liberation of the prisoners. These were released, and, after loud cheering, the procession returned quietly.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. • RED FLAG HOISTED ON BATTLESHIP KAISER .' ■ SOLDIERS CLAIM THE POLITICAL.POWER.. , ... - m , ,™ . ' "" "' ~'. •' i '■'".■. i-Pfdon,.November 7. Ihe Daily Express"'correspondent at Amsterdam telegraphs to-day that the revolution at Kiel has been raging since Sunday. It is reported that great fires hove broken out in the warehouses. , where formidable explosions have occurred. After inflammatory Socialist speeches, tho crowd'inarched to the barracks, fought the sentries, and liberated the Imprisoned sailors. The procession, continually increasing, met the soldiers guarding tho main street. A lieutenant's order to 'disperse was received with Inughter. The soldiers fired, killing nnd wounding twenty-one. \on Monday n mutiny etarted on the battleship Kaiser. The sailors tore the Royal Standard to pieces and hoisted the red flag. Some of the officers were thrown overboard and allowed to drown. Infantry companies, sent to quell the outbreak, threw their rifles into the water. The mutineers later formed a Sailors' Soviet, and decided that all officers must tear off 'the Kaiser's initial from their uniforms. They wero allowed to retain their rank if. they obeyed unreservedly. Latest advices report that <i 'general strike has been proclaimed at Kiel. Admiral Souchon has been imprisoned. The Soldiers and Workmen's Council has issued' a proclamation stating that, for the first time in the history of Germany, tho political power is in the hands of the soldiers. The proclamation orders tho Navy to leave the harbour, and the release of oil military prison-' ers.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. WARSHIPS IN THE HANDS OF THE REVOLUTIONARIES (Eec. November 8, 7.30 p.m.) London, November 7. The latest news .of the situation at Kiel shows.that all the warships there and a great part of those at Schleswig are in the hands of the Bed troops, but there have been no disturbances. The Reds hoisted red .banners.on-tho warships, occupied the castle, imprisoned the military governor, and disarmed or arrested the officers- nnd non-coniinissioned officers who have not joined the Hods. The latter are controlling the food distribution, the tramways* and the railways. ; The Workmen and Soldiers' Council has demanded from,the-Reichstag that all military measures ogainst the soldiers' movement must immediately cease;- and military prisoners be released. The prisoners accordingly ■ were released last night. . . ' . ... Noske, a. member of the Reichstag, in a speech at Kiel, declared that an armistice would bo' concluded, in n fow days. All the just wishes of. the soldiers and workmen would lie speedily fulfilled. . Cheers for the republic frequent- • ly interrupted Noske.—Keutcr./ , . . . PRISONERS OF WAR CROSSING INTO DENMARK. (Eec. November 8, 7.30 p.m.)' ■•■'•' Copenhagen, November 7. . A great number of prisoners of war crossed the German- frontier into Den-. ■ mark. It is reported that all German guards have been removed from the frontier. Several thousand soldiers garrisoned at Ferniarn Island .have,been ordered to Kiel; The 'Workmen and Soldiers' Council has decided to stubbornly re-sist.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. - " ' REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT GROWING NAVAL ATTACK ON ENGLAND REPORTED TO HAVE. BEEN . ' ■ FORESTALLED. ...'.-■.' ■ (Roc. November 8, 9.30 p.m.) . Copenhagen, November 7. • The revolutionary movement at Kiel is growing. Some officers fired on the. crowd from a house, which the crowd bombarded. Bight officers wore seized and disarmed. It is reported that Altona and Flchsburg are in the hands of the revolutionaries. The Apenrndc aerodrome in northern Schleswig has been occupied, (ind tho airmen arrested. It js staled that the Kiel disturbances wore caused through the refusal of naval officers to obey tnfr new Government fit Berlin and accept its peace efforts. On Ihe other hand it is alleged that (lie officers intended to juake a, great navnl attack on Knglaml. When the soldiers heard of this plan they took armed action against the .officers,' and arrestedthem. '.'■'■' • • Wolff's Bureau circulates the German version, which 'confirms ,the reports of the great riots at Kiel, and states that order has been restored. A demand." has been issued for the delivery of arms.—Aus.-N.ss.'Cubic Assn. SUBMARINE CREWS JOIN THE REVOLUTIONARIES. (Rec. November 8, 10.35. p.m. ) .London, November 7. Copenhagen reports state that the majority of the submarino crews have' joined tho revolutionaries. The rcvolt-ers are in complete control at Hambur g.—Keutcr. . ' .... REPUBLIC OF POLAND PROCLAIMED ■ > Zurich, November J. . Poland has been proclaimed a republic—Aus.-N,Z. Cable Assn. , THE AUSTRIAN ARMISTICE m- - | EVACUATION TERMS BEING CARRIED OUT. ; i Washington, November 7. ! The Italian Embassy has received dispatches from General Diaz, stating that tho Austrian* are nipiclly evacuating the territory according •• to-the armistice ' terms.—Aus.-N.K. Cable Assn. ■ ■ . ■ ■ . :• ' ■ ] '. ' ' '■ . •■'■-•.• I GREAT BOOTY CAPTURED BY THE ITALIANS.. ' (Eec. November 8, 7.30 p.m.) : . ' . • . .] ' ■ . ..' Rome, November ?••' ' i The Italian body includes-a hundred locomotives, three) thousand railway' ! wagons, and largo quantities of cereals and frozen meat.—Aus,-N.Z; Cable Aesd.

, THE TURKISH SURRENDER ' ; . i ALLIED FLEETS WILL ANCHOR IN CONSTANTINOPLE ! . :■..-_ . ■ TO-DAY. . . ~..••.- -• J (Rec. November 8,. '10.35 p;m.). ..'-'..-'-...- i London, November 1, I The Allied fleets will anchor in Constantinople on November 9.—Eoutor. ■: BRITISH AND FRENCH WAR AIMS IN THE EAST. | (Rec. November 9, I a.m.) , I London, November 7. i The Press Bureau reports:—"The Rritieh and French Governments jointly de- j clnre that their Tar aims in the East are to completely free the peoples oppressed j by the Turks, assist in the establishment of indigenous- (jovoinmonts and admin- '< istrations by iho peoples themselves in Syria, Mesopotamia,:, and. the territories •, they are seeking to liberate; a!eo to assure imtice ( cue ur.ige economic develop- ' ment and education, and end the divisions exploited by the Turks.—Aus.-N.Z. ■ Cable Awn.-Ueuier. ! . THE PURSUITIN.THE WEST | GHENT EVACUATED BY THE GERMANS j THE AMERICANS REACH SEDAN j The New Zealand nigh Commiesioncmporte:— i „.,,,' • London, November 7, 1.30 p.m. ! ; Unent has been evacuated. . \ „, . . ~„ , ~,""" New York, November 7. ! Iho Americans took Sedan just before the armistice- was signed. ! Mr. Edwin James cables to the "New York Times" that Sedan was set on fire i by the Germans in retreat. The American success is developing into a great ' victory.—Au6.-N.Z. Cable Assn. • • ■■ ! —.—» ' ■ DESPERATE SITUATION OF GERMAN ARMY j SQUEEZED IN A CONGESTED AND NARROWING POCKET, j (Rec. November 8, Bis p.m.-) ' j , r „.,, ~ ' ~., London, November 7. Mr. Sidebotham, military correspondent of the "Times," states that the whoh agonised German army has now to squeeze through a'narrowing and rapidly congesting pocket, fifty to sixty miles wide, between Avesnes and Mezieres in i which only one railway is working freely. .Nor .is She worst compression over. ! The loss of the Aisne line means that the real squeeze ie only beginning The ! enemy'e situation is almost desperate.—"The Times." ' . . THE OFFICIAL REPORTS | BRITISH PROGRESS ON THE WHOLE BATTLEFRONT '[ :„._.,_. • /__ ■ . London, November 7. i _ Sir Douglas Haig reports :—"We tave progressed on the -wholo : -battlefront. i Despite the rain there was eharp fighting, and hundreds of prisoners were taken, i On tho right we captured Cartignies and Marbaix. In tho centre we drove out : the enemy from hastily-constructed defences on. .the east, .bank of the Sambre. ; We crossed, tho river near Berlaimont, and captured , Leval and Aulnoye; also i we important railway, junction there. Further north' we'' crossed" tho Avesnee- ' Bavai road, of the Mormal Forest, and reached the railway south and weet of ' Bavai, -where sharp fighting continues' near the town. We cleared the west bank i .of.the Aunelle as far north as Angrc, whore there was stiff fighting all day. Wβ ; ...repulsed two counter-attacks.' On the left the Canadians,. , 'progressing east of i the Scheldt, captured Baisieux Quievrain." ' I Sir Douglas Haig'B evening report states :-'Trogress on the battlofront yes- ; ferilny evening was continued. We have taken DoupieiTe and Monceau St. Vaast and < reached or passed the line of the Avesnes-Bavni road, between the Monceau St. ' vnnst railway and southward , of Bavai. We repulsed a- counter-atack" sonth-east ' of Bavai with heavy enemy loss. We advanced our line as tho result of fighting last night in the neighbourhood of Angre. Wo took pbsMssipn of the village and i gained.a height to the east. Further north we reached the outskirts of Quiev- "' ram and, Crespin."-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Iteuter. ... ..,.,. j FRENCH PURSUING THE ENEMY, / j /..„,'. ! ' " London, November 7. i A'French coinniimi((ue states:-"Our indefatigable troops continued to pursue the enemy all day between the Sambre and the Meuse, shattering local resistances. We advanced over six miles at certain points, and liberated numerous - ! civilian populations. The enemy, harassed by our advance guards, abandoned ; everywhere during tho headlong retreat prisoners, gune, and material, which have not been counted. East of the Sambre we Tended the eastern outskirts of ' the iNouvion and EBgnnv.il Forests. Wo captured further: south Vervins, north of which we are-advancing beyond tho Serre, -The Italians crossed the Hurtaut--by assault and stormed Jiozoy-sur-Serre. To the north of the Aisno we are'7l mi es north Tof ..Chateau Porcien. • -We.oaptured'Bethel and'advanced nearly four miles north of the town The cavalry her.e charged and captured a batterv of held guns and n battery of ■ four-inch'guns, ynih. the gunnere and teams."— Aus.-IS'.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter. ■■:':•.'■•■.-■ ..-;•■■ .V ■■ (Rec. November 8, 5.5 p.m.).. •!, .-. _ .\;,. ; London,. November S, 1.25 p.m. A French communique states:—"Oui , pursuit continued this.morning :on the ; whole front. We progressed east of ihe forests of A T ouvion and Regnaval, and north of the Serre and the Aisnc. On our. right cavalry, elements-are- pushine in tho direction of the Meuse."—Aus.-N.Z.'Cable Asen.-Eaufer. '.>.-.■;. .v.v. ; AMERICANS ADVANCE OVER DIFFICULT GROUND ; , ' , London, November 7. ! An American communique etates:—"We advanced over 2J miles east of the i Meuse, despite most difficult ground and bitter resistance, the enemy desperately striving to maintain a last foothold on the heights of tho Meuse The enemy '■ failed to cheek our rapid progress west of. the Mouse, whore we reached tho out- j skirts of Mouzori, and captured Biilson and Raucom-t. Twenty-two enemy divi- i sions'have appeared on our front between, the Meuse and the Argonne since ; November I."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-lieuter. '• I / " (Rec.' November 8, 5.5 p.m.) ' ' ... . . London, November 8. ! An American official .report state's:—"'The Firet American Army has captured '! tho portion of Sedan on the west bank of- the-Mouse. ■ A" bridge across the j Meuse, into the remainder of Sedan, which is. filled with the retreating enemy, I .has hcen destroyed and the valley flooded..- The railroad -bridges have- also been I destroyed. The enemy'sprincipal lateral line of communication between Metz and ' northern France and Belgium is-no longer open to-him. • All ihe French terri- | tory westward of the Meuee within the American zoiie has been cleared by our ' '-gallant,' dashing advance. Since November Iwe have advanced-twenty-five.miles, j broken,down «11 resistance, freed seven hundred kilometres oT the soil, and lib- i crated-two'thousand civilians, who joyfully'hailed us as deliverers. We havo : taken, prisoner .nearly six thousand, including; an'■ "unusually large proportion of ' officers, and captured greai booty."—Aus.-N.Z,, ..Cable ■.Aisni.-Eeuter. ': PROTEST FROM AMERICA" i - AGAINST DESTRUCTION OF BELGIAN-MINES. ...'-- .. . Washington, November 7. 1 Mr. Lansing has sent a Note to Germany emphatically protesting against the ! inhuman,' wanton, Mid malicious German order for the "destruction of the Bel- 1 gian mines. The Note points out that this is a flagrant violation of tho Ger- j .man declaration of- October 20, assuring the United States, that-thore would be i no'destruction-of civilian property.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. " " • .. ..-...-; ..; . - . ■ (Eec. November 9, OVIS a.m.) I -.1.. ~'...- VVashington, November 7. Mr. Lansing, in a Noto to Germany, protests against- the reported intention ! , to destroy the Belgian coal mines. The message notified Germany-that if the > acts are carried out they will confirm tho belief that the 6olemn aenurauces of J the, German Government are not given in good faith. Acts so wanton and cruel ; cannot fail'to impress the American people .as wilfully inhumane, therefore au i emphatic protest is necessary.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■"■■'■•' j .j , ■- OUTRAGES BY BAVARIANS; ' \ ....... '"-London,, November 7. ' -Reutex-'s correspondent on the Belgian front states:—"The. Bavarians, before j evacuating Deynze, systematically pillaged the town, and massacred 163 civilians ! on the orders of General yon Strawski." When'the looting wns finished, the Ba- i Varians. drove the inhabitants into celtars and ihrew.dowi incendiary bombs, j The whole of a Courtrai- street was burned, and 3d civilians wcro incinerated, ! whilo 129 others wero killed by shells fired after the Germans left tho town.— ■ Keiiter. -