TO THE RHINE

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 49, 22 November 1918, Page 5

TO THE RHINE

TRIUMPHAL PROGRESS OF THE ALLIED ARIES

GERMAN U-BOATS SURRENDER OFF HARWICH

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, November 19. A French communique states: "The advance continues. We are being received with marked demonstrations of joy by the populations of the towns. The material abandoned by the enemy is increasing, also the number of liberated prison-ers."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assu.-Keuter. RAWLINSON'S MESSAGE TO BIS ARMY CONDUCT WHEN ON GERMAN TERRITORY.

(Rec. November 21, 8 ■ p.m.)

London, November 20. General Sir Harry Rawlinson, in an order of the flay dated November 11, says: "The Fourth Army has been ordered to participate in the occupation of the Rhine. I ask you men from all parts of tile Empire when you are on German territory to show the world that British soldiers am not like Germany's. Do not wage war against women and children. I rely on your sustaining the Army's fair name."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Renter.

STATE ENTRY INTO ANTWERP

(R«c. November 21, 8.30 p.m.) London, November 20.

The King and Queen of the Belgians made their State entry into Antwerp to-day. There was most intense enthusiasm. The city shows few signs of the war, and was 'everywhere decorated. The Germans left behind vast stores of merchandise fifty-four of their ships, and many British vessels are lying in the liarbour. Tke city's most precious treasure, Iteubens's "Descent from the Cross," still hang's in the cathedral.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

OCCUPATION OF ANTWERP COMPLETED,

London, November 19,

A Belgian communique states: "The occupation of Antwerp is complete, the troops to-day taking possessio I of the outer. forts. Our troops have occupied Malines, Eppeghem, Vilvorde, and Brussels. The capital is now completely occupied, and there is the greatest enthusiasm."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter.

HAD THE WAR GONE DIFFERENTLY

LATE HERR BALLIN'S ESTIMATE OF GERMAN TERMS,

' (Rec. November 21, 7.40 p.m.) Berne, November 20. The "Neueswiner Zeitnng" publishes a letter by Herr Ballin, written shortly before his death, discussing the forecasts of the armistice. He admits.that they are unexpectedly moderate. He says: "If we had been tho victors we would have demanded the occupation of London and Paris, dictated peace at Buckingham Palace,, and annexed the entire continent between the Urala and the Bay of Bisoay."—"The Times."

! GERMANS RETIRING THROUGH HOLLAND.

Amsterdam, November 19. Large numbers of German troops are retiring via'. Dutch Limburg. The "Temps" states that the Dutch Government has consented to this action, thereby constituting a'precedent, of which the other belligerents Are justified in taking advantage.—Aus.-N.Z. Gable Assn.

U-BOATS SURRENDER OFF HARWICH

New York, Nou-mL* 20. \ ' .iinai submarines have surrendered to Admiral Tyrrwhit off the Harwich toasi.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

SURRENDERED U-BOAT CREWS SENT HOME

(Rec. November 21, 7.40 p.m.)

London, November 20. The crews of the surrendered submarines were transferred to a transport and immediately sent back to Germany.—"The Times."

VANDALS TO THE LAST

GERMAN OUTRAGE AT BRUSSELS,

(Rec. November 21, 9.15 p.m.)

London, November 20. The Germans on leaving Brussels exploded wagon-loads and munition depots at three stations, simultaneously, shaking the city and wrecking numerous houses. A. number of dead have been extricated from the ruins. The casualties are not known. After the enemy's departure there were enthusiastic demonstrations by the citizens, Allied flags appearing magically everywhere.—Reute^.

THE PEACE CONFERENCE

PRESIDENT WILSON'S PROGRAMME

The New York "Times'' cowesponde had a conference with President Wilson main in France until the major portion < concluded. It wa3 indicated that Presi< the question of the freedom of the 6eas. According to a Government official, nn the United States transport Agameni mail Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhejm II ' •for the Presidential trip.—Aus.-N.Z. Cqb

Now York, November 20. ?nt at Washington says that Senators who i believe that the President intends to reof the work of the Pence Conference is ident Wilson was especially interested in President Wilsoji will travel to France i non, which was formerly the North Ger'L'ho Agamemnon is now being prepared lie Assn.