"THE DAY"

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 51, 25 November 1918, Page 5

"THE DAY"

BUT IT Tffi DAY THE ENEMY EXPECTED

SURRENDER OP THE GERMAN HIGH SEA FLEET

THE MARCH TO. THE RHINE By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright (Rec. November 24, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 21. "Der Ta«;" proved very different from the expectations Entertained in German naval circles four years ago. It was fine moonlight when the Allied fleets weighed anchor at 3 o'clock in the morning nnd proceeded to the place of rendezvous, sixty miles from the Scottish coast. Admiral Beatty put to sea in two single lines, sis miles apart, to enable tho surrendering fleet to come up the centre, At 2.30 p.m. tho leading German ship was seen five miles away. She proved to be the battle-cruiser Seydlitz, flying Commodore Tagert's pennon. She was followed by the Derflinger, Jioltke, Hindenburg and von der Tami. The Allied fleet was instructed not to relax its vigilance. If any nonsense was attempted it was ready for immediate action. However, the arrangement was completed without a hitch. The surrendering vessels approached in single column, three cables apart. The battleships were followed by light cruisers, which, three miles astern, passed between the Allied lines. It was a stately procession. There was not n sound in the Allied lines while the Germans passed; then Admiral Beatty, on the Queen Elizabeth, came through their lines, and tho men in every ship vented their repressed emotions. It was an amazing demonstration of affection .and admiration for the Admiral. There had been some grumbles in the French newspapers because the Allies had not confiscated all the German ships, hut it is pointed out that every capital German ship built since 1910, excepting the Lutzow and Worth, is now moored in the Firth of Forth,.where all are being examined before being interned. In connection with the surrender of the second batch of nineteen submarines, the battleship Heligoland, unarmed, led them to Harwich. The commander of one of the submarines angrily ejaculated, "We will be back for them soon!" The surrendered warships included the Jig.M' cruisers Karlsruhe, Bmden, Frankfurt, and Nurnberg, and forty-nine destrqvers. The battle-cruisers Koenig and Mackeusen and two light cruisers have still to be surrendered.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. CONGRATULATIONS FIIOM THE ADMIRALTY. The following telegraphed dispatoh has been received by Captain Hall-Thomp-son, Senior Naval Officer in New Zealand, from the Admiralty Board:— "The Board of the Admiralty desires to oxpress to officers and men of the .Royal Navy and tho Royal Marines on tho completion of their great work their congratulations on a triumph to which history knows no parallel. The surrender of the German Fleet, accomplished without shock of battle, will remain for all time an example of the wonderful silence and sureness with which sea power attains its ends. The world recognises that this consummation is due to the steadfastness with which the Navy has 'maintained the pressure on tho enemy through more than four years of war—a pressure exerted no less insistently during the long monotony of waiting than in the rare opportunities for attack.' , '

THE ALLIES' MARCH

TOWAEDS THE GE MAN FRONTIER.

London,- November 21. Sir Douglas Haig reports: "The Second and Fourth Armies this morning resumed their march towards the German frontier. Advanced detachments on the right are advancing towards the Mouse south of Namiir. On the left we have reached the general line of Gembloux to Wavre." A Belgian communique states: "We have reached a lino from Arendonck to Moll, to the west of Diest and east of Lourain. Two thousand five hundred Allied prisoners were picked up in the region of Brussels." A French communique states: "Wo entered Bastognp and Habay, in Belgium, nnrl have occupied Zitterhern, PhnUbonrg, and Gottersheim in Lorraine, and Neuf Brisach. Huniiigon, Merkolshum in Alsace." An American communique states: "Our Third Army has reached the lino of Vichten, Mersch, Cuttrange, Rentgpii, and Kattenhofen. Wo passed through the city of Luxemburg. The inhabitants showered (lowers' on tho troops imd welcomed them as deliverers."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.-Rcuter.

(Rec. November 25, 0.20 a.m.) London, November 23.

Sir Douglas Haig reports:—"On November 21 wo occupied Namur and crossed tho Mouse to the southward. Wo continued to advance on the whole front on November 22, and reached the line of the Ourtho llivcr, niinronching Ardenuo and Ambresin. Some hundreds of German guns and many machineguns 'and trench mortars hove passed into our posscssioir. The march to the German frontier is proceeding satisfactorily. The advanced troops of the Fourth Army have crossed the Oiirtlio to the south of Bomnl, and «re advancing eo-st-warcl. _ They Imvo now taken possession of COO guns, n number of aeroplanes, and quantities of rolling-stock."—Ans.-N. 7,. Cable Assn.-Reuter. (Rec. November 2t, 11.50 p.m.) . ' London, November 23. A French conimuniquo reports:—"Tho occupation of tho liberated localities in Lorraine and Alsace continues. The enthusiasm is wonderful, notably on General Castelnnn's formal entry into Colniar."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. BRITISH ADVANCE ACROSS THE FIELD OF WATERLOO (Rec. November 24, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 22. Tho British to-day crossed tho field of Waterloo in their advance into Ger-many.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ARMISTICE BOUNDARY IN AUSTRIA REACHED 100,000 ITALIAN PRISONERS RELEASED. Rome, November 21. Official.—The armistico released a hundred thousand Italian prisoners, who were without food or clothing.. The Allies have occupied all the territories stipulated by the armistice.—Aiw.-N.i!. Cable Assn. BUDAPEST OCCUPIED BY THREE FRENCH DIVISIONS I t FIERCE BATTLE BETWEEN CZECHS AND MACKENSEN'S' ■ TROOPS. Paris, November 21. Three Frencli divisions occupied Budapest. There was a fierce battle at Silloin station between the Czech forces and Mackenscn'ts troops, whom the Czechs tried to forcibly disnrm. Large numbers on both sides were killed or wounded. Eight hundred wero killed in the streets of Lernberg in fighting between the Poles and Ruthenians.-Aus.-N.Z. CaUo Assn.

WHO WON THE WAR?

TJHBUTE TO THE BEITISH NAVY.

(Rec. November 24, 5.5 p.m.)

Washington, November 22. Nowspapers in New York point out that there has been much debating as to who and what won the war, ''but it is sure," says one. "that,bad not the British Navy* existed tic war could not have beep won nt nil." The surrender of the German Navy is described us merely a naval parade, which, however, tells ft tale of sea power'as truly afuvouldn gigantic naval battle with scarred victors sailing homo triumphant. British statesmen are praised for their wisdom in deciding to safeguard England by making bcr snfo on llin (sens.—Ans.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

HAS THE KAISER ABDICATED?

ALLIES NOT OFFICIALLY NOT IFIED. (Rec. November 24, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 22. A'hi"h authority states that the Kaiser is still Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia so'far as the British Government is informed. It seems that the Imperial murderer is temporarily resident abroad, waiting for something to turn up. Berlin has not yet notified tho Allies of the Kaiser's abdication. The perfunctory statement of Prince Maximilian (the Imperial Chancellor) is tho sola announcement up to the present, and refers to renunciation and does not use the word abdication. The Kaiser undoubtedly still regards tho Imperial crown and the throne of Prussia as his. The world must assume that lie expects to return-United Service. TEN TONS OF GERMAN MONEY BEACHES HOLLAND FOB. WILHELM. (Rec. November 24, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 22. The "Daily Chronicle's" Amsterdam correspondent states that two hundred sacks of German money, each weighing one hundredweight, arrived in Holland for the- ex-Kaiser in 'scaled wagons. (Ireal .secrecy was observed. The correspondent learns from an excellent source (hat Count Willielm still harbours the belief that all is not yet lost. _ He think.-, tho National Assembly will decide to preserve the monarchy.—Aiis.-N.Z. Cable Assn. POSSIBILITY OF WILHELM'S EXTRADITION BEING INVESTIGATED. 1 (Rec. November 24, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, November 22. II Clemenceau (Premier of France) is to investigate whether it is possible to claim the ex-Kaiser'e extradition under international law.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

GERMAN ROYALISTS HOPE TO RESTORE THE MONARCHY

NEW GERMANY ENGLAND'S DEADLIEST ENEMY. (TCec. November 24, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 22. "The Times" Amsterdam correspondent reports Mint fiennnn Eoynlists cherish the hope of restoring the Monarchy, with Princes Eitel nnd August, who are botli fairly popular. Hatred of England is universal with everyone, from a beggar to a banker and an infant to a dotard. Mothers are implanting in the hearts of tiny infants that they must live for revenge and defeat Knglnnd. Germans will never forget or forgive, and will from henceforth not consider money or comfort. To smash Kngliiml they will live or die. England never had a deadlier enemy than new Germany.—"The Times." THE HOHENZOLLERNS , PRIVATE PROPERTY PRINCE EITEL NEGOTIATING AT POTSDAM WITH THE SOVIET. (Bee. November 24, 5.5 p.m.) Amsterdam, November 22. The ex-Ivniser is in bed with influenza. It is understood that the Crown Princess intends to reside with her sister, (ho Queen of Denmark. Prince Kilel is negotiating at Potsdam with the Soviet for a settlement of the question regarding the Hohenzollerns , private property. The .Soviet expressed the hope that the German Princes would leave Potsdam as early as possible, and guaranteed their personal safety, but pointed out that there was a strong feeling against the Hohenzollerns.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. "THE INVINCIBLE WILHELM" IN EFFIGY DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST THE HOHENZOLLERNS. ( Amsterdam, November 21. Violent anti-Hohenzollern demonstrations occur daily at Prague (Bohemia). A gigantic straw effigy of the Kaiser was paraded. through the city, and was called "The Invincible Wilhelm," and the public were invited to'stick pins in it at a fee of five kroner, the money collected being for the Czech war charities. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN COAST TOWNS SEIZED BY THE EXTREMISTS. (Eec. November 24, 5.5 p.m.) Copenhagen, November 22. Reports state Jhat extremists seized several German const towns and ousted the local authorities. These actions caused the most severe panic known on the Berlin Stock Exchange during the last three years.—United Service. BRITISH RED CROSS OFFICIALS REACH BERLIN. (Dec. November 24, 5.5 p.m.) Washington, November 22. The United Press correspondent at Amsterdam states that British Red Cross officials have arrived in Berlin.—Aue.-N. Z. Cable Assn., PRESIDENT WILSON EXPECTED AT PABIS ON DECEMBER 12 (Rec. November 24, 5.5 p.m.) Washington, November 22. President 1 Wilson is expected to arrive in Paris on December 12.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . v . .