GERMANY'S MAIN FLEET

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 50, 23 November 1918, Page 7

GERMANY'S MAIN FLEET

WARSHIPS SURRENDER TO THE ALLIES

DRAMATIC SHE OFF HARWICH

HANDING OVER THE U-BOATS

By Telegraph—PreEß Assoclation-Oopyriglil New York, November 21. The Gorman main fleet has surrendered.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. London, November 21. The surrender of twenty-two German warships to-day was completed without incident.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assu.

GERMAN SHIPS MOORED IN LARGO BAY.

(Rec. November 23, 0.15 a.m.) London, November 22. Tho Lion and the Australia had the positions of honour, leading two lines of tho Allied Fleet, six miles "apart. The Gorman vessels steamed down the centre, and there was dead silence until they had passed. When Admiral Sir David Beatty, on tho Queen Elizabeth, steamed down tho lino he met with an overpowering reception. There was a similar demonstration when the French Admirals passed. The German fleet is moored in Largo Bay in the Fh'th of lorth. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn.

THE SURRENDER OF THE SUBMARINES

HISTORIC SCENE.OFF HARWICH,

(Rec, November 22, 7.35 p.m.). London, November 21. It was a thrilling moment off Harwich when the first submarine emerged from tho mist. As it passed the British destroyer Molampus tho order was given that no cheering or uoi.wof any kind should be made. .A British airship led in the first section. The German craft, whioh had the hatches open, no flags showing, and the crews on deck, were escorted by British destroyers. Tho fourth boat, which was 3Ooft. long, was a submarine cruiser, elaborately camouflaged, and with six and eight-inch' guns. Throughout all the British guns were trained on the German vessels to prevent the possibility of treachery. . It was a dramatio moment when Bear-Admiral Tyrwhitt, from the flagship of the Harwich patirol, hoisted the signal for the leading destroyer to lead tho way to England, tho submarines to follow. The Germans obeyed, and thus was the surrender accomplished, the submarines coming to heel like whipped dogs, the British cruisers bringing up the α-ear. Twenty 'miles olf shore British crows boarded the submarines and brought them to harbour, the German crews remaining on the decks. The White Ensign was* hoisted cs each submarine entered tlic harbour, the German (lag being underneath.- In accordance with Admiralty instruction?, there- was no demonstration of any sort anywhere. Lieutenants boarding tho submarines exchanged formal salutes'with the German captains, who produced their papers. A British crew was sent below to see that the machinery was all right. 'Ihe Germans displayed some anger when they learned that they were going to Harwich as prisoners, instead of going on board hospital ships and returning to Germany immediately. Some of tho officers wept as the 'boats passed into tho hands of the conquerors. One was much upset because his outstretched hand was ignored by a British officer. Even the crowds of civilians on the quay received the Hermans without a word nnd treated them with deserved contempt. When all the submarine.; were safe in harbour the crews were sent on board a hospital slupand returned to Germany after each commanderbad'sisned a declaration that the submarines were intact and the torpedoes were unloaded. After signing, one commanding officer, ignoring the British officer's salute, walked 'abaft the conning tower without speaking. Another, when a British lieutenant jumped on board, dashed his marine glosses to the deck in a passion. Most, however, behaved decently. The eren-s, who were dressed in their usual working clothes, showed little interest in tho proceedings, their chief anxiety being to return home. There were no signs of lack of discipline, and the men waited upon the officers as usual. Twenty more* submarines will surrender to-day, and seventy others at the weekend.—Au's.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

NINETEEN MORE U-BOATS SURRENDER

(Rec. November 22, 9.10 p.m.) London, November 21. Nineteen additional U-boats surrendered off Harwich. One broke down en route and has not arrived.—Renter. >

AMERICAN SQUADRON PARTICIPATES IN SURRENDER.

■ • (Rec. November 22, 8 p.m.) New York, November 21. An American squadron, operating as a British unit, participated in the surrender of the German fleet. A German light cruiser, en route to the place of surrender, struck a wine and sank in the North- Sea.—Aus.-N.Z.-Cable Assn. . ■

SEVEN TORPEDO-BOATS INTERNED IN HOLLAND.

Amsterdam, November 20. Seven German torpedo boats have, arrived at a Dutch frontier station from Antwerp, and have been interned.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE ADVANCE OF THE ALLIED ARMIES

TOWNS ON THE RHINE OCCUPIED,

London, November 21.. A French communique states :"We have passed Givet, where eight thousand Allied prisoners'were collected. We have occupied Neuf Chateau and Etable, and reached St. Avoid and Saarbrucken in Lorraine, and Obornai, south-west of Strasburg and also 'progressed further in Sach, Huminge, and Saa'rlbuis, on the left bank of tho Rhine."-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. i London, November 21. An American communique states:—"Our Third Army has entered Luxemburg and also progressed further in Southern Belgium. We have reached the line Gandritigen, Welmeringen, Dudelange, Mondercange, Antelbns, and Grandil." —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. THE ARMISTICE TERMS PRINCE LICHNOWSKY'S APPEAL FOR AMELIORATION. London, November 21. The paper "Vorwaerts" publishes 'Prince Lichnowsky's appeal to Britain, especially to his many'personal friends, naming Lord Lansdowne, Earl Grey, and Mr. Asquith, and urging the latter to use his far-reaching influence on behalf of the high ideals of humanity and justice with a view to securing an amelioration of the armistice.—Aus.-N.Z.. Cable Assn.

POINTS FOR THE PEACE CONFERENCE

(Rec. November 23, 0.20 a.m.) , New York, November 21. The "Chicago News" states that before the Peace Conference is convened the Allies must be in agreement in the following points:— (1) Shall the conference bo open or secret?' (2) Equality of economic treatment of all nations. (3) A League of Nations, with reduction of armament. Thereafter the conference must proceed to the discussion of all the remaining questions, including the disposition of the territory on the west bank of the Rhine, the future status of the German colonies, whether small States should be encouraged to federalise, the new boundaries of the restored nationalities, and how restoration and indemnities could be effected.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

PRESIDENT WILSON'S PRINCIPLE OF THE FREEDOM .OF THE SEAS. (Rcc. November 22, 11.10 p.m.) New York, November 21. Tho "New York Times" 6ays, editorially, that President Wilson's principle :of the freedom of the seas is not accepted unanimously in the United States ' because "the principle goes beyond the latest authoritative American declaration concerning the' matter as laid down at The Hague Conference in 1509." Tho paper asserted that if President Wilson's principle had been endorsed during the war the Allied nations could not have conquered Germany. It further declared that tho application of the principle would have indefinitely prolonged the American Civil War.—Ans.-N.K. Cable Assn.

'LEAGUE OF NATIONS DOCTRINE DENOUNCED,

(Roo. November 22, 11.10 p.m.)

Washington, November 21. eenator Beed attacked tho League of Nations as the most monstrous doctrine ever proposed by an American President, because it embroiled the United States in European troubles,—Aus.-N.fl. Cablo Aesn.

THE GERMAN COLONIES DOMINIONS' CLAIMS SUPPORTED BY BRITISH GOVERNMENT. London, November .21. Replying to Sir C. G. Wade's inquiry: regarding the Government's attitude towards the .German colonies, Mr. Walter Long snirl (lie utterances of Mr. Ualfour and himself on this suject had tho entire approval of tho Lloyd George Government, which will wholly support the Dominions' claims. Mr. Lloyd G-arge had mndo thie clear-Jo the representatives of tho great Allied Powers.—"The Times."

GERMAN ACTS OP VIOLENCE IN BELGIUM

HUNS BLAME THE ALLIED ARMY COMMAND

London, Noicmber 21. The German High Command, Toplyi'ng to Jlarsjinl I'och's protests against German acts of violence in Belgium, states: —"The German plenipotentiaries at the armistice discussions emphasised most strongly that Hie execution of the technically impossible conditions would result in excesses. The blame rests exclusively on the Allied Army Command."— Aua.-N.Z. Cable- Aesn.

DISORDERLY RETREAT OF THE GERMANS

PILLAGING AND LOOTING IN TULL SWING,

(Rec. November 22, 8 p.m.) Copenhagen, November 21. Tho German newspapers describe the pell-mell retreat of the German soldiers, who commandeered trains, even the roofs and footboards being crowded. Some were swept off and killed when passing through tunnels; There is hopeless disorder, reminiscent of the terrible scenes in Russia. Pillaging ami looting are in full swing. The soldiers frequently a ttack the gendarmerie.—Auts.-N.Z. Cable Aesn.

THE RETIREMENT THROUGH HOLLAND

ALLIED GOVERNMENTS DECIDE TO PROTEST.

(Rec. November 22, 7.35 p.m.) Paris, November 21,

It is understood that the Allied Governments havo decided to protest to Holland against tho breach of neutrality in permitting German troops to traverse Limburg.—Router.

MACKENSEN'S ARMY MARCHING WESTWARD

POSEN TROOPS DEMAND SURRENDER OF THE PROVINCE. (Reo, November 22, 7.35 p.m.) Amsterdam, November 21. Mackensen's army has been broken in several parts, and is marching westward—2o.ooo via Kronstadt and 35,000 via Orsora. Fighting continues in northern Hungary between the Czechs and the Magyar troops. It is reported that Poeen troops summoned the fortress of Posen to surrender, and also demanded the surrender of tho whole province.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aran.

NO FOOD SUPPLIES FOR GERMANY

UNTIL ALLIED COUNCIL SATISFIED AS TO CONDITIONS,

! ' London, November 21. The Ministry of Food annotuices thnt no food supplies will be permitted to be sent to Germany until the Allied Food Council has satisfied itself, concerning the conditions in Germany—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. EXPLOSION IN A COLOGNE FACTORY FOLLOWS REVOLUTIONARIES' ATTEMPT TO FOMENT A STRIKE. ■ (Eec. November 22, 8 p.m.) Copenhagen, November 21. The "Taglisch Rundschau" states that over two hundred were killed by an explosion in a factory (it Cologne, following tho revolutionaries' unsuccessful attempt to persuade the workere to 6trike.—Aus,-N.Z. Cable Assn. DEPORTED GERMANS DECISION REGARDING THEIR RETURN NOT REACHED. London, November 21. Mr. Bonar Law stated in the House of Commons that it was impossible at present to decide the question oil . f he return of Germane to parts of the British Empire whence they had been deported.—Eeuter. BUDAPEST AND CONSTANTINOPLE OCCUPIED

(Reo. November 22, 7.35 p.m.) Paris, November 21 French troops occupy Budapest and Constantinople—Eeuter.