"AN END TO ALL WARS"

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 42, 14 November 1918, Page 5

"AN END TO ALL WARS"

ARMISTICE ANNOUNCEMENT IN : HOUSE OF COMMONS ;

IMPRESSIVE SPEECH BY THE PRIME

MINISTER

NATION'S GRATITUDE TO ■'■■■ ALMIGHTY GOD

\ Br Telegraph—Press Association-Oopyright London, November 12. 'In tae /House of Commons, after reading tbu terms of the, armistice, Mr. Lloyd George said: "Thus conies an ?nd to th-; most terrible, most cruel war which has ever scourged mankind. .T. r-?pn T rosy say this fateful morning has coma io an end nil -ware. This is no rhso for words. Our hearts are too full with gratitude to which no: tongue t.o-j ;■;'•., ivisiiuate expression."' . He moved that the House adjourn till to-morrow, and "wo proceed to St. Margaret's tn give humble thanks for the deliverance of the world from its great peril. , ' ' Mr. Asquifch seconded the motion, and declared that it was clear the war was not only ended, but could not be resumed. K» trustee , , that we had entered a new chapter of international history in wiiivh var. could be regarded as an anachronism. The House could 'do nothing but acknowledge its gratitude to Almighty God.—Eeiiter.

PROCLAMATION BY PRESIDENT WILSON

ESTABLISHMENT OF A JUST WORLD DEMOCRACY.

' Washington, November 11.

. -v- wasningion, jxovemwr 11. President Wilson has issued a formal proclamation announcing the armistice, in the course of which he says:— . "Everything for which America fought has been accomplished. Now our duty is to assist, by co-operation and friendly exam pi >, in the establishment of a just democracy throughout the *world. The war thus ends. Germany is unable to renew it owing to the conditions of the nrmistii'H. It is impossible to gauge the conseijucrices of this consummation. The obje't of the war is attained. The American people were deeply proud to enter it at the critical juncture. Armed imperialism has ended; illicit ambitipnß are engulfed in black disaster; and the great nations have combined to create such a peac« as will satisfy the longing of the entire world for disinterested justice: The entire purpose of the victors is to protect the weak and accord their just rights to the strong. The. Allies .will supply the Central Empires with food and-organise relief to enable them to organise themselves, for the jrreat'construction. Hunger breeds madmen, not reform." Alluding, to the possible new Governments in Germany, President Wilson said it was impossible to answer the question of their responsibility and powers at present—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PRESIDENT WILSON'S STATEMENT TO CONGRESS ' Washington, November 12. President Wilson .addressed Congress as follows: "lii these anxious times of rapid and stupendous change it will in some degree lighten my sense of responsibility,.to perform in person the duty of communicating to you some of the larger circumstances of the situation with whicih it is necessary to deal. The German authorities, who have at the invitation of the supreme War Council been in communication with Marshal Foch, have accepted and signed the terms of the armistico which he was authorise! and instructed to communicate to them.". President Wilson then proceeded to announce the terms.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter.

STATEMENT BY M; CLEMENCEAU

"IT IS OUR DUTY TO HELP G EfiMANi/'

(Eoc. November 13, 10.5 p.m.)

~ ,„ . ,-"•■. ' • . ■ . Paris, November 12. M. Glemenceau, in a statement to Iho Press, said: "We shall maintain the blockade during the armistice, but will do everything possible to revietual Germany and Austria-without depriving ourselves too much. The question of transportation .dominates everything. It is our duty to help Germany. We make war not agaiust humanity, but for humanity."—Aus -N Z Cable 4ssn '

GERM A NY APPEALS TO PRESIDENT WILSON

FOR MITIGATION OF. "THESE FEARFUL CONDITIONS."

(Bs°- November 13, 5.5 p.m.) ' i ■ ■ London, November 12. A wireless-German-official message, states: In , . Solf has sent a message to Hγ. B. lansing (United States Secretary for State) as follows:— "Convinced of our common aims and ideals, the Democratic German Government has addressed the Presidon t of the United States with a request to re-establish a peace corresponding with the principles President Wilson has always maintained, its aim being a just solution of all questions in dispute and a permanent reconciliation of all nations. President Wilson has declared that he did not wish to'make war on the German people or impede the peaceful development of Germany. We had to accent tlio conditions, but feel it our duty to draw President AVilson's attention most solemnly and in all earnestness to the fact that enforcement of the conditions must produce amongst Germans feelings contrary to those on which , alone the reconstruction of the.,coninninity of nations can rest, guaranteeing a just and durable peace. The German people, therefore, in this fateful hour, again address themselves to the President with a request that he use his influence ■ with ttie Allied Powers i;i order to mitigate these fearful om-litions."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.Reuter. , •

GERMANY AND AUSTRIA TO BE PROVISIONED

IMMINENT'DANGER OF FAMINE,

■ r< i i ■ i,i .„• , Washington, November 11 Germany has asked the Allies to hasten the peace negotiations owing to the imminent danger of famine. ,

.ilr. Hoover has asked Americans to continue their self-denial in foodstuffs owing to the grave condition of Germany and Northern Russia, where forty millions ot people are 'short of food It is necessary that the United States should make immediate efforts to feed the German ami Austrian people.-Aiis.-N.Z. vcll}le AS silt -

GERMAN NAVAL PLOT DETECTED

TO DEFY THE ARMISTICE AGREEMENT,

. T H ha Admiralty reports that it intercepted i issued p,T medium of the warship Strasburg to all warshins deslrovors „ul S a nd m ?M eS • C 'Vf an f d i^ l6 ? n i tic - 11 & - armistice 'terms, and add.: Ihe blockade instituted in dcfiance 01 international law and against the German peop eis to continue. It would involve our destruction" It calls on the feet to defend the country and not to hear of such presumption. It reports that strong English forces are off the Skaw, Stud orders in the Baltic to assemble 111 Safmtz Harbour.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AUSTRALIA'S DEMAND FOR INDEMNIFICATION ME, HUGHES JOINS ISSUE WITH PRESIDENT WILSON. ' .. , „ . New York, November li. S i eW -« or \r Vr af g 'u S F 011 " nen « .to 'I" interview of its London correspondent with Mr. A\. M. Hughes, ( the Federal Prime Minister. Mr. Hughes takes issue' with three of President Wilson's Fourteen Points. He objected +n the third point which limits the right of States to adopt'differential tariffs and said this would be an interference with Australian sovereignty which she could not accept. Australia had been fighting for the rights of small nations- and is a small nation she wanted her own rights. ' Mr. Hughes asked why no provision was made for indemnifying the Allies for the cost of the war. He dul not see why Australia should be burdened with her debt of (?) when Germany would have exacted the heaviest noseible indemnity if Germany had been victorious. Tihe Premier claimed that stipulations should have been made that the Pacific islands could not lie returned to Germany. He pointed out that «c w Guinea was only 80 miles from the Australian coast, and asked how-Americans would like such excellent bases for U-boats, aeroplanes, and warships held by Germans so near to American shores — Ans.-Jf.Z. Cable Assn. ,

GERMAN INTERNEES IN AUSTRALIA

(Rer. November 13, 10.5 p.m.)

~,, ~ . , ~,.,,, Melbourne, November 13. Ihe berman internec3 will not be released, as there are no terms in the armistice covering them. The Government will await negotiations at tlio Peace Conference.—Press Assn.

MOTION IN COMMONWEALTH HOUSE

(r.iic. November 13, 10.5 p.m.)

Melbourne, November 13. Mr. Watt (Acting Prime Minister) has given notice of motion to move- tomorrow that' Australia, should bo consulted regarding the destination of the German possessions in the Pacific, which must not be returned to Germany.—Press Aesn.

CONGRATULATIONS AND FELICITATIONS KING'S MESSAGE TO THE FORCES. (Re'.'. November 13, 10.5 p.m.) London, 'November 12. The Press Bureau states: "The Kins has sent stirring messages of congratulation airl praise to the Army, Navy, and Air Force. His Majesty states that since the fateful Fourth of August. 1914, ho lias remained confident that the Navy would prove the Empire's sure shield in its hour of trial. In his message to all ranks of the Array of the British Kf.pirc, Homo. Dominion, colonial, and Indian troops, the King expresses his .V.Titfelt pride and gratitude at the brilliant success which has crowned four years of effort and endurance. "The men of the British race have felt the call of the blood and joined eagerly with the Mother Country in the fight against tyranny and wrong equally with those of the ancient historic peoples of India and Africa, who havo learned to trust England's ilag and hastened to discharge their debt of loyalty to the crown."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eentcr. TO THE ALLIED RULERS AND PRESIDENTS. London, November 12. . . The King has telegraphed his congratulations to the King of t,he Belgians, M. Potncan, the Mikado, President Wilson, and tho Kings of Italy, Serbia, Rumania, Montenegro, Greece, and Siam, the Sultain of Egypt, and the Presidents of Portugal, China, Brazil, and Cuba.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Router.

COLONEL HOUSE TO MR. LLOYD GEORGE,

(Eβ":. November 13, 10.5 p.m.)

. London, November 12. Colonel House has sent this message to Mr. Lloyd George: "Sincere congratulations. No ono has done more to bring about this splendid victory than you." Mr. Lloyd Georgo replied: "Thanks for your generous telegram. .Nothing has contributed moro to the victory than President Wilson's prompt response to the appeal I made him for American help in the critical days."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter.

THE FLIGHT OF THE HOHENZOLLERNS

EXCITEMENT IN HOLLAND

London, November 12. The "Daily Telegraph's" Amsterdam correspondent states that the Kaiser's arrival caused grent excitement in Holland, and much unensiness was felt by the authorities and the general public. Many people think that the Kaiser and the Crovn Prince should be sent back or interned as German soldiers. Their motor-cars evidently chose the tortuous Limborg route, where the frontier guards are far apart, so as to escape being challenged. The Kaiser reached Holland at eleven o'clock on Sunday morning. Count Bentinck is a. Dutch subject, and has not taken part in the war, though lip , is an honorary captain of the Prussian cavalry. He has long been a close friond of the Hohenzollern family.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable A6sn.

ANOTHER STORY OF THE FLIGHT

(E-β. November IS, 10.5 p.m.)

London, November 12. "The Times" correspondent at The Hague states that it is reported that tho internment of the ex-Kaiser is being, arranged at Veluwe, a barren island in the sandy tract of the Gelderland. Revolutionary soldiers on the frontier eav that they hud.strict orders to prevent the Hohenzollerib' escape. The-Royalties' parly and troops from Clevea fought a battle, both side? using artillery, whilst the Kaiser escaped, after which three hundred German officers sought to cross the border. The Dutch refused ingress unless they were disarmed. After his long journey from the Fatherland the Kaiser looked very down-hearted. Hie hair is almost white. He kept looking wistfully back to the frontier. Crowds speedily s\var:ue:l at the Customs Office, where the party awaited the.arrival of the lmpferial train. Gendarmes and Dutch Guards kept back tho swarming multitude, which included a number of Belgian refugees, mad with, excitement and screaming: "A bas Quillaume I'assnssin!" The police with difficulty restrained them till tho German train containing military and the Kaiser's body servants appeared.— "The Times." , > THE ABDICATION SCENE (Ret , ., November 13, 10.5 p.m.) ■ . . , London, November 12. Amsterdam messages state that. the actual abdication took place on November 9, in iiemnli villa at Spa.in tho presence of Dr. Solf, Dr. Delbruck, von Hindenburg, the Crown Prince, and others. Tha Kaiser lost no opportunity of harangnin" those present before signing the abdication, which episode ended the Hohenznliern rule. He began at midnight, and tho harangue lasted forty-live minutes. The ex-Kaiser reached Jinestrich.t with his party, totalling forty-om\ and wearing the uniform of a- Prussian jrimeral, with a sword, lie spent the first night of his «xile in the train at tho little station of Eysdon. The Crown.Prince had arranged to accompany tho Kaiser, but missed the train. His fate is still uncertain The report of his death is ntili unconfirmed. Some say that tho Kaiserin accompanied her husband to Holland; others that she is still in bed at Berlin The whereabouts of the Kaiser's younger sons is unknown beyond the fuct that thev also took refuge in Holland. The fato of the other royalties may thus be summed up: Grand Duke of Oldenburg, dethroned; republic proclaimed at Hesse, and the Grand Duke- arrested; Grand Duke of Mecklenburg, abdicated:' King of Wurtemburg, abdicated; the King of Saxony has fled; Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimur has abdicated and fled. Deputations from the Soldiers' and Workmen's Council came to the Duke of Brunswick's castle on Friday and handed the Duke a document renouncing tho throne. The liijlte signed it in a few minutes. He will shortly go to Blankenburg Castle— Aus-N.Z. Cable.Assn.

DUTCH GOVERNMENT'S ATTITUDE (Rcc. November 13, 10.5 p.m.) V Amsterdam, November 12. The newspapers announce that the Dutch Government will not object to tho Kaiser's sojourn in Holland provided he is considered as a civilian. He has been advised to dress in civilian clothes— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ATTEMPTED TO BLOCK ARMISTICE DELEGATION (Rec. November 13, 10.5 p.m.) London, November 12. 1 The "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent at Amsterdam ,learns on excellent authority that the Kaiser-and his supporters at Headquarters made a determined effort to prevent'tho armistice delegation from Teaching, the French lines. -The delay of the delegates on the journey through Belgium was due to the .Kaiser's orders. Finally von Hiiulenburg personally instructed the mission to proceed, threatening serious consequences to anyone countermanding his orders. The Kaiser's opposition then collapsed.—Aus.-N.Z. (Jaliio Assn. TRIAL AND PUNISHMENT OF ARCH-CRIMINAL DEMANDED New York, November 12. The newspapers demand the punishment of the Kaiser. The New York "Sun" points out that lie is already under an indictment by 'London coroners for the murder of air raid victims. I i _ ,Mr. Gerard, in a speech, said: "Wtlhelm Honenisollern is a private citizen, and must bo extradited to England. Ho lias committed a crime against England in sinkinp the Lusitania, and must stand his trial before air English jury."— Aus.-N./j. Cable Assn. REPORTED DEATH OF THE CROWN PRINCE SHOT BY A FRONTIER SENTRY Amsterdam, November 12. It 's reported that the Crown Trincc has been shot. Details are lacking — Aus.-N.". Cable Assn. , London, November 12. "The Times" correspondent at The Hague slates that the "Vaderland" confirms the statement that the Crown Prince was shot dead while resisting a frontier sentry.—"The Times." REPORT CONFIRMED. Vancouver, November 12. (Rcc. November li, 0.40 a.m.) The death of the Crown Prince is confirmed.—Renter. WHAT THE WAR HAS COST SERBIA

(Rev. November 13, 10.5 p.m.)

London, November 12. A Serbian official message states: "Krom .Tulv 25, 1914. to July U, 1916. Sej-bia p] ace <i 707,3'!3 men in the field, and main taincd for the whole of that period half a millinii effectives. The immber fallen in battlj and died in captivity up to the last Serbian offensive totalled 323,000, showing one-half of the male population perished outright in the war. Our total loss in live stock, war material, nnd military expenses up to our arrival at Corfu nmounis to over .£!)li,000,000, including damage to private property and requisitions for' foodstuffs."—Aue.-if.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter.