GERMANY CAPITULATES

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 42, 13 November 1918, Page 1

GERMANY CAPITULATES

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ORDER TO THE TROOPS AfiVANCE STOPPED AT 11 O'CLOCK - 0N MONDAY. (Rec. November 12,-8 p.m.) - London, November 11, 1 p.m. • ■ A''tireless French official report states: "Marshal Foch Km telegraphed to the Comir.finders-in-Chief of the Allied troops: 'Troops will not, until further order, go beyond the line.reached at 11, a.m. on, November 11."—Aus.-N.Z.' Cable Assn.-Reuter. "JOYOUS; PANDEMONIUM " (Hec , November 12, .5.5 p.m.) New York, November 11. The New York Stock Exchange is

by the authorities permitting unlimited illuminations to celebrate the victory. Aus.-N.Z. Cable'Assn. LONDON EN FETE (Bee. November 12, 10.30 p.m.) London, November 11. The signing of the armistice was officially announced at 10.20 a.m., although unofficial rumour had gained currency a few minutes enrlier. The news sprea/1 like wildfire, and extraordinary scenes of enthusiasm, mingled with expressions of thankfulness, were manifested throughout the country. The public was beside itself, with joy: bells pealed - and "maroons"' were fired at the police and fire stations.—Reuter.

GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT (Rec. November 12, 10.30 p.m.) London, November 11. A German official report states: "The armistice was signed at 5 o'clock this' morning, and will operate as from 11 a.m., <;i November 11. The delay for evaciir/iion has'. been . prolonged for twenty-four hours for the left bank of the Rhine besides .the five days, maiing thirty-one da,ys in all. A modification of the text as compared with that brought by Captain Helldorff will be transmitted." The above apparently refers-to a conditirn of the armistice terms which has - not yet ■ been issued.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. .

- GREETINGS AND GRATITUDE"" _ ' ■I EMPIRE'S GREAT AIMS REALISED II Tee Armistice was Signed at 5 o'clock on Monday Morning,'' | and Hostilities Ceased at 6 o'clock. | _ ' The- King's Message. , The Governor-General'!received the following ■ message - yesterday . .. !!! I I morning from' His Majesty's the King:— ■ '' • ■;■ •- — - - -- ; .- ■ ■.T-wn- •if-r 'itmniwint ■ "At the moment when the armistice is''signed;~brxnging, J .trust, a final end to the'hostili ties which■ have \convulsed the } ... , ,J_.whok world'for more than.-/our' years, I desire to send..-q.-mes- . I . sage of greetings, and' heartfelt gratitude to my; overseas 11 1 peoples, i whose wonderful efforts and sacrifices have- contri- | buted, so oftathj to. secure the victory which now is won. | "Together we have borne this tremendous burden in the: | fight for- justice and liberty. Together we can now .rejoice a-t' J "the realisation, of those great aims, for which we entered'the j struggle. The, whole Empire pledged, its word not to sheathe' I the .sword until our end was achieved. That pledge is now. re- ' ,| deemed.' J | ' "The outbreak of war found the whole Empire one. 'I~ re- | | joice to think that the end of the struggle finds the Empire still | more closely united by . the common resolve held firm through | all vicissitudes by the community of suffering and sacrifice, and | by the dangers and triumphs shared together: . I ' ' "The hour is one of solemn thanksgiving and of gralihide J to God, whose divine providQnce has preserved us through all . perils and crowned our arms with victory. Let us bear our ( • > triumph in the same spirit of fortitude and self-control with which we have borne our dangers. . - -"(Signed) GEORGE, B.I." 1 - The Governoe's Reply. ... ' His Excellency sent the following reply ,to His Majesty's message j "New Zealand thanks Tour Majesty for your* gracious J message. ' To-day this Ddmimon, in common with Tour I ] ■ ■ Majesty's whole Empire and the Allies, rejoices at the cessation . | ' | ' of hostilities, and feels that, however great the sacrifices have ||| s been,'the issue leaves no doubt that they have not been made inI ! vain. New Zeala/nd earnestly prays' that by the blessing of | I Providence Tour Majes(y may I ong be spared to reign over an | | J / Empire at peace and united no I only for the good of its own J ] ... peoples, but..for .the welfare of the whole world. '.'(Signed) LIVERPOOL, |! | "Governor-General." ' ; THE ARMISTICE ! GERMANY •TO DISARM || || Thi) nxmistice terms to which Germany has been required _to .jnbscribe are . || I -detailed in the following cablegram (received from the High Commissioner), || || 3 ' Trhicil read ae Prime Minister in the House of Representatives yesterday |n JS jj afternoon:—- —- l| | 12. All occupied territory to be evacuated., || I|| - Repatriation of all inhabitants of occupied territory. || | I „ Evacuation of the left bank of the Rhine. || S | Occupation by the Allies of Mainz, Coblenz, and Cologne, and a thirty Moll IV/ metres (ID miles) radius on the right bank. WV« A neutral zone to be established on the left bank of the. Rhine. " Evacuation by Germany of Khinelaml (Alsace-Lorraine) within sixteen days. iw\J] snrren( ' er BUns ' nmmunition, and v.ac materials. All submarines at sea or ready to be put to sea to be surrendered within-four. II teen' flays. . 11 'X fj Germans to disarm six battle cruisers, ten battleships, eight light criiisers, fift? destroyers', under the supervision of the Allies. / ((\SvfX* Heligoland to be occupied in order that these conditions may ba enforced liVv/r by tho Allie.t ' , No transfer of the German mercantile marine to neutral flags. . ll Immediate repatriation, without reciprocity of Germans, of Allied and United \\ xJj Jl States prisoners. W/Vf/ German troops in Russia, Rumania, and el&owhero to be withdrawn. Complete abandonment of the Bucharest and BreSt-Litovsk treaties. Duration of the armistice, 3G days.

closed and all business houses and industrial .plants-ha-ve-declared a-holiday. The crowds in the city grew to such proportions that extraordinary police precautions had to be taken to prevent disorders. The main thoroughfares were blocked for hours by seething, swirling, cheering crowds. Fashionably-attired men ai.d women mounted on motor-vans and other vehicles drove up and down the streets, shouting greetings to tho pedestrians. Tens of thousands sang 'The Star-Spangled Banner" arid the "Alaueillaise," and joyous pandemonium reigned. American and Allied soldiers and sailers were carried shoulder high by the pr.pulnce. The public"statues were decorated by celebrants, who were given flags: and bunting by the shopkeepers gratuitously., Every noise-making instrument was commandeered by the people who rushed in and out of the stores, large and small, taking what thev wishsJ. Thousands of shipbuilders and munition workere were paraded in their work'fig clothes.. Tho city was ablaze with liahts following on an order issued

SPIRIT OF VICTORY

UNPARALLELED. SCENES IN DOWNING STREET i LOYAL CROWDS AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE. (Hec. November 12, 10.30 p.m.) London, November 11. There were unparalleled scenes of enthusiasm at Downing Street when, the Premier appeared at the window with Mr. Bonar Law. The Premier, addressing the huge crowd, said: "You are entitled to rejoice. 'J he people of Britain, of our allies, tho dominions, and India hove won the most wonderful victory for liberty in the history of the world." There was a veritable sea. of people out side Buckingham Palace, and they frantically cheered Their Majesties, who appeared on tho balcony at the palace — Renter.

(Hec. November 12. 10 p.m.) London, November 11, 1 a.m. Mr. Philip Clibbs writes"The spirit, of victory is in the air. Our troops are. following up the retreating enemy, sing ing as they march, with flags on rifles and gun limbers, the French and Flemish people. cheering them with rousing cries of 'Vive l'Anglais!' It is glorious autumn, weather. The people of Tournai, who had been living in cellars for weeks, crept out of the houses on Friday and gave tho first Englishman a huge reception. Revolver in hand, he climbed, across the broken girders of the bridge. 'Women filing their arms round' his neck, kissed him, and led him inLo the town. Later came a patrol, and finally the British Staff. There wns a wonderful scene in the Romanesque Cathedral when the bishop celebrated tho Te Deum before a crowded congregation. All joined in the national anthem, 'La Brahanr.onne.'Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

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VICTORY JUBILATIONS . M GREAT REJOICINGS IN LONDON . .V." • ' London, November 11. The House of Commons will adjourn as soon as it "meets, and the mem- i beTS wiTl proceed to attend a ' service at St. Margaret's Church." There was'. ! tremendous excitement in London. The people flocked into the streets, cheering, singing, 'and flag-waving. Impromptu processions were formed, and busi- j nass Hex at' ii standstill. Guns were firing, 6jrens blowing, and bells ringing.— ' Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. i' '' i - CELEBRATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA i ■ x • ' • I Capo , Town, November 11.- .. j ■ There were demonstrations of wild and unrestricted joy by all classes and. * • j races on receipt of the news of the armistice. Business 'was suspended, ' and I i there were huge demonstrations and. a grand parade. General Botha moved that"-'j j congratulations be sent to the King, the' Navy, the Army, and the Allies.—Aus.- - J ; N.Z. Cable Assn. ■ .... ' REJOICINGS IN NEW YORK -V-' ■ ■ • : ' New;YorkT'N6vember 11. jj' j \ The city celebrated the end of the war ' with whole-hearted, spontaneous *en- II! thnsiasm.- Although the announcement did' not appear in the newspapers until * ill ;Mrly ; ,morning, crowds, of'.vrojisrs ..and .others joined in the.-.greatest demonstra- . . |[ I tion New York City has ever witnessed. The city was rapidly illuminated, j 9 j. 'and when the •whistles-sounded the people rushed from their homes until" the. ' ; streets werO packed with demonstrators. Thescenes, of the prematui'6celebrktibns ' f wore largely repeated, frith processions and impromptu patriotic, meetings. All attempt "at serious. work was • abandoned. .As the day progressed the. proportions of the celebration grew, and by noon had reached a tremendous .pitch..; .The city indulged' in the wildest paroxysms .of joy, which have not been heard or seen ■ i before.—Aus.-N.Z. C'ablo Assn,. ! THE NEWS IN AUSTRALIA . Sydney, November 12.'.. i * Small groups at the .-Post Office and the newspaper offices eagerly awaited - - - j the confirmation of the signing of the armistice. Their .patience was rewarded , ! short!?"after 7 o'clock, .when an American cable message announced the fact. • The news spread like wildfire, and special editions of the papers were being ; sold a lew minutes later.. . ... .... ...... • , . ! •i, -The streets quickly filled with enthusiastic crowds, whose ~ jubilation ras \ i not dumpenea by the previous premature anncuncements. _ ■i . . .- ■ ! It is expected that a'public holiday will bo picelaimed' on' Wednesday.- ; Press Assn. ■ •• ' . - - . . , \ ■ ANNOUNCEMENT BY MR. LLOYD GEORGE ' s j - London, November 11. i The Presa Bureau reports: ."The Prime Minister . (Mr. Lloyd. George), an- j "tiouncod that the armistice was signed at five o'clock this morning, and hostiii- . . * j ties ceased on all. fronts at eleven o'clock on the morning of November 11. ; '— .. . ■ ! Aus.-N.2/ Cable Assn. .' ' I COURIER'S ADVENTURES EN ROUTE ; j Paris, November 10. J j When Captain Helldorff, the courier carrying the armistice. conditions, was | held up by enemy gunfire a.-wireless message was sent:asking for a cessation. i The onij- response was'a double-barrage. l«aish£ Foch.then agreed to the ! German, delegation's request for the dispatch of an aeroplane. The. latter .was ■ . I about to start when a wireless message was received stating that the guns had beeii instructed to cease fire, and Captain Helldorff proceeded on his journey.— : ! Aus.-jN.SS. Cable Assn. v i THE DOWNFALL OF THE HOHENZOLLERN S . j DEMAND FOR PUBLIC ARRAIGNMENT. ! (Eec. November 12, 11.30 p.m.) i * London, November 11. i The downfall of the Hohenzollerns and their ignominious flight is the ab- , 1 eorbing topic of discussion in the newspapers. The fate of Xerxes and Darius \ is recalled as a parallel to a ruin more immense and sudden than' Europe has - j ever witnessed. Columns are published tof extracts fioni tho biaggart and bias* { phemous utterances of the -Kaiser, and the hope is expressed that the.imperial.. ( J , : criminal, will not escape the punishment of his misdeeds and of the nation he j j misguided. That the Kaiser is gone for ever is regarded as certain,.but it is { pointed out there is- danger of reaction in favour of Kaiserism if the German _ , i people-through his disappe,nrance_ escape penalties of the..crimesJhey. applauded. - | —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-lieuter. , . . • ■ ' * DEPARTURE DESCRIBED. , 'I London, November 11. I • ' Mr. CharlES Tower writes: "The Kaiser's par.ty drove to ihe frontier' in ten i iui n I motor-cars. The party included an.officer recognised as the Crown Prince, and an ~ \>w// > old man believed to'be von Hindenburg. The Kaiser was uniformed, but a. cap.. . /A/Wl had replaced his helmet. He is described as not showing the least distress. (f jNlvl] Ho walked to the railway station.smoking a cigarette, and chatting- with his BWVH j staff. The party left in a luxurious Imperial train, containing, a saloon, restaur- j ant, sleepers, and carloads of food. The blinds of the carriages were drawn, in. fj \i j order to avoid cameras, but many photographs of the scene pre taken."—"The W W JJ ; Times." j . KAISER INTERNED IN HOLLAND. • WW ! (Eec! November 12, 5.5 p.m.) ■ New York, November 11. {[ {(/) |] j The Kaiser is reported to have been interned in Holland. He was on his VVrvC// I way to surrender to the British when revolutionaries headed him off.—Aus.-N.Z. I Cfli > le A®n. V; - | (Continued on page 7.) . . . j