THE MARCH THROUGH GERMANY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 63, 9 December 1918, Page 5

THE MARCH THROUGH GERMANY

RUMOURvS OF CONFLICT GENEROUS SUPPLY OF FOOD IN THE TOWNS POPULACE WELL NOURISHED London, December G. A war correspondent states: "Although the first stage of tho march through Germany has been completed without any untoward incident, tho air is full of rumours of a collision between German and Allied troops. Circumstantial stories are told of fighting in one place or another. It is impossiblo to learn whether thore is any truth in them, but their prevnlenco indicates how the nir on both sides of the frontier is charged with clectrioity and how necessary it is to go cautiously. The Gorman countryside looks bountiful and prosperous. The people seem to be contented and well nourished, and cortainly the food in largo towns like Aix-la-Chapello is on an infinitely more generous scale than anything'in Belgium. It is doubtful whether London or Paris' could do hetter. Everywhere the Bodies are outwardly courteous, obeying tho signed orders of tho Belgian commandant, which are framed on lines similar to the German proclamations in Belgium, restricting tho liberty of the local population!"—Aus.N.Z. Cable Asßn.-Router. BEHAVIOUR OF THE POPULACE HATS DOFFED TO BRITISH PRISONERS. (Rec. Docember 8, 5.5 p.m.) London, December 6. A correspondent describes the Belgian entry into Aix-la-Chapelle. He says that the proclamation prescribing tho behaviour of the populace exactly translates the German proclamations in Belgium. An incident during the entry demonstrated to the population that the proclamation must be obeyed.. A divisional general stood in tho city square to take tho Belgian divisions' salute. When tho first regiment wheeled into tho square files of soldiers walkod on the pavement ahead of tho colours, calling: "Hats off!" A number of men and boys hesitated, and the soldiers flung the offenders' hats in tho mud. There was no hesitation anywhere when the next regiment's colours passed. A dramatic episode during the entry occurred when the strange sound of British guns was heard in the distance Presently an unkempt, unshaven 6tream was seon marching from the east, where British prisoners from the Sense district, many of them old "Contemptibles," had the 'satisfaction of seeing the German? doff their hate to them.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter. PROBABLE OCCUPAtToN OF BERLIN TO BE DISCUSSED BY GERMAN CABINET. (Eec. December 8, 5.5 p.m.) London, December 7. An extraordinary meeting of the German Cabinet has been called to discuss the probability of tho Allies occupying Berlin, owing to Germany's alleged inability to conform to tho terms of tho armistice.—Renter (via America). germanltate assets MUST NOT BE ALIENATED. (Rec. December 8, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, December G. The Finance Sub-Conimittoe of the Armistice Commission of Spa has intimated to Germany that she must not alienate tho gold in the Eeichsbnnk, or foreign securities in railways and mines, or any industrial or commercial colonial enterprises wherein the Stato is interested. Germany must also restoro all documents taken from France and Belgium. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable lAssii.-Reuter., . ADVANCE OF THE ALLIED ARMIES AMERICANS ENTER MAYENCE. The High Commissioner reports:— London, December 5, 12.20 p.m. The Third American Army continues to advance south of tho Mosolle, and has reached the general line Berneavel, Malboin, Otzenhausen, to north-west of Bernkasted.' (Rec. December 8, 5.5 p.m.) Amsterdam, December G.i The Americans have entered Mayonce, -Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. AMERICANS ADVANCING TWELVE MILES DAIIY. Washington, December 6. The American Army, under General Dicknian, is advancing twel/e miles daily towards the Rhine. The American Headquarters ■ are at present situated' at Treves. Everywhere tho Germans . display indifference, the inhabitants of towns remaining indoors with the blinds drawn. The food supplies havo been discovered to bo adequate.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. BELGIANS ON THE RHINE.. London, December G. A Belgian communique states: "Our advance guards have occupied Muncheng, Ladbaoh, Qielenkirchen, and Heimsburg. Our infantry has reached Hongen and Morsbach."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.Reuter. (Eec. December 8, 5.5 p.m.) Amsterdam, December G. Thjs Belgians have occupied tho suburb of Dusseldorf ou the left bank of the Rhine.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter. (Eec. December 8, 11.20 p.m.) London, December 7. A Belgian communique states: "The advance in Rhenish Prussia continues. The Belgians have occupied tho left bank of tho Rhino at Nouss, and occupied Clafbach and Neilbaoh. Quiet reigns.''' —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. BRITISH TROOPS IN COLOGNE. The High Commissioner reports:— London, December 5, 1.20 p.m. Our troops have resumed the march towards the. Rhine, and reached Kronenburg, Schleiden, and Duren. (Rec. December 8, 5.5 p.m.) London, December G. A British official roport dated December G states: "Yesterday we continued the march towards Cologne and the Rhine, and reached a line from Blankonheim, east of Schleiden, on tho River Erft, to south of Grevejibroich,"—Aus.N.Zj Cable Assn.-Reuter.' (Eec. December 8, 5.5 p.m.) London, December 7. Tho British have enteral Cologne — Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.-Reuter; (Rec. December 0, 0.10 a.m.) London, December 7, Sir Douglas Haig's communique states: "The troops aro continuing to advance and havo reached a line from Rheinbach, Weilers Wist, Bergheim, lo Wc-levinghoven."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.. Router, BRITISH ARMY CROSSING THE RHINE. (Eec. December 9, 0.10 u.m.) London, December 7. Mr. Lloy<l George, speaking at Leeds, announced that tho British Army is now marching aoross the Rhino.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assii.-Reuter. EXPENSES OF ARMIES IN OCCUPATION PAYMENT DEMANDED FROM BERLIN. (Roc. December 8, 5.5 p.m.) Vancouver, December 7. Tho French Armistice Commission lins sent a note to Berlin demanding payment of tho occupation expenses incurred by tho Allied armies to date, amounting to fivo million sterling, on bohnlf of (lie British and American armies.—Renter, AMERICAN TROOpYfOR FRANCE (Rec. December 8, 11.10 p.m.) Now York, December 7. General March has announced that twenty, thgusand men .are or route to

France. . Five additional divisions have been sent to Gonoral Pershing for tho ofl'cctive occupation of Gormnn territory. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

TRAFFIC ORGANISATION IN THE OCCUPIED PROVINCES. (Rec. December 8, 5.5 p.m.) London, December 7. A Berlin message states that Marshal Foch directed the President of the German Transport Department to proceed to Cologne on December 11 to give tho Allied delegation precise information as to tho traffic organisation in the occupied provinces.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter. THREE FRENCH PRISONERS KILLED OCCUPATION OF MANNHEIM AND HEIDELBERG MAY FOLLOW. (Rec. December 8, 5.5 p.m.) Copenhagen, Docombcr (i. The Heidelberg Workmen and SoldieTs' Council says it is expected that the French will occupy Mannheim and Heidelberg owing to a regrettable incident in which a watchman at Mannheim killed three French prisoners.—Aus.-N.Z. Cnblo Assn.-Reuter. BRITISH NAVY'S~SHARE IN VICTORY TO BE CELEBRATED IN FRANCE. (Rec. December 8, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, December G. All the French cities and principal towns will celebrate the British Navy's share in tho victory on December 28. It is expected that British warships will simultaneously visit French ports.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reutor. BRITISH BATTLESHIPAND DESTROYERS AT WILHELMSHAVEN (Rec. December 8, 5.5 p.m.) London, December 7. The battleship Hercules, and a destroyer flotilla have arrived at Wilhelmshaven.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. WILL NOT NEGOTIATE WITH SOLDIERS AND WORKERS' COUNCIL. (Rec. December 9, 0.10 n.m.) Amsterdam, December 7. The "Rheinische Westfalischo Zeitung" states that the British squadron under Admiral Browning arrived at Wilhelmshaven on December 1. Owing l to fog the vessels anchored in Schilling roadstead. Admiral Browning sent a wireless message refusing to negotiate witfl the Soldiers and Workers' Council—Aus.-N.Z. Coble Assn.-Router. STOLEN ART TREASURES RECOVERED PRINCE RUPPRECHT'S COLLECTION (Eec. Decembor 8, 5.5 p.m.) Brussels, December G. Thirty-three cases of art and historical treasures have been collected at the Palais do Justice which were stolen from North France. Each case was labelled "Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria.."—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter 1 . ALLIED TROOPS¥TRANSCAUCASIA PERMANENT OCCUPATION NOTINTENDED. , (Rec. December 8, 5.5 p.m.) London, December 7. A British official statement says that the entry of tho Allied troops at Baku, Bntoiim, and other parts of Transcaucasia does not imply an intention of permanent occupation, bnt solely to enforce the terms of the armistice and maintain order.—Renter.