SET-BACK FOR THE RED FLAG

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 68, 14 December 1918, Page 7

SET-BACK FOR THE RED FLAG

NEW GOVERNMENT BACKED BY

STRONG FORCES

GREAT WELCOME TO THE

TROOPS

By TaleeraDh—Press Association-Copyright Copenhagen, December VI. The solemn- entry .into Berlin yesterday of large formations of Prussian Guards was an important political event, because it means strong military support for the Government. Representatives of the Guards took the oath, promising absolute loyalty to .the Government, ami the Independent Socialists vainly exhorted Iho troops to disarm. The SparUcus Group is much alnrme:l at ihe now I urn of events. The troops, who included a spccially-furmed battalion, composed of-all.German races, we're received at, the Brandenburg <hi!e by Empire and city officials. . The railway stations, squares, and cthxr places i wi'i'o lavishly decorated...'. He'rr Ebert eloquently welcomed, the returning troops, and appealed to them to assist, to preserve the Federal: system. The German Finance ?.l mister, in a speech, complained that money was l)"ein|{. squandered .on 'unnecessary Slate management. A .new War Tiix Bill 'lould be introduced immediately, with retrospective effect into 1014.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■ ' . ■ •'■•':

TnE SCENE DESCRIBED. London, December 11. A correspondent at Rotterdam tnys:--"Perhaps there were never such crowds in Berlin as yesterday to welcome the troops. For one day at least Berlin's ordinary atmosphere ■ returned. The people paid homage to militarism, and the only Eed Flag flying was at the Russian Embassy. The crowds at the Brandenburg Gate were so huge .that the troops lining the-route failed to keep a passage, and por.tio/i of the returning men were, forced to assist. The, so-called conquerors struggled onward amid Hags, greenery, and floivers. Thei'ew Republican Guards led the way, and .members of the Government occupied an imposing grandstand. The men looked fit, but their horses were worn out. The crowds s!: the windows and on the balconies showered flowers and cigarettes on lite soldiers."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Keuter.

TRANQUILLITY THEIR WATCHWORD. (Ecc. December 1.3, 7.30 p.m.) Copenhagen,-December 12. As the returning troops entered Berlin the bands played patriotic songs. There was not a single revolutionary tune. A stupendous crowd welcomed the troops es conquerors, anil decorated them with flowers. Hen , Ebert. in a.speech, said that they returned with heads erect and unconquered, and the building up of a new and stronger Germany depended on them.

A sergeant, replying, repudiated, Liebfcnecht, adding that the \ratchword of the troops was "Tranquillity."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeiiter.

SOVIET MEMBERS THBASHIID BY UHLANS. Amsterdam, December 12. The Soviet at Chemnitz attempted to disarm the Uhlans, who fixed machine-' Runs on the crowd, which fled. The Uhlans took as prisoners a rumbes of persons and members of the Soviet, whom they thrashed. Tlie Soviet members called on tho infantry to attack the Uhlans, but the latter disarmed them. Reports from Berlin state that Prince Hohenlohe was amongst the twenty-five persons arrested in connection with the recent arrest of the Soviet executive.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

SPABTACUSTANS THREATEN A GENERAL STRIKE. Amsterdam. December 12. The Spartacus Group announces a general strike ■ over the whole of Germany within fourteen days. . Dr. "Liebknecht declares that the New Year will 'see Germany, under the domination of an armed proletariat.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reu-ter.

MAJORITY SOCIALISTS CAEB-Y DRESDEN. (Kec. December 14, 0.15 a.m.) Copenhagen, December 12. At tlie election of the Dresden Soldiers and Workmen's Council, the Mnjority Socialists polled 177,.=ie6 .votes nml the 'Minority Socialists 81-10.—Aii6.-N.is. Gable Assn.-Eeuter.

REICHSTAG TO MEET. 1 (Rec. December li, 0.15 a.m.) London, December 13. The- "Tagleblatt" understands that the Reichstag will-be summoned next week in order to give the present Government ii Parliamentary bnsis.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter. .

THE ALLIES AND THE SOVIETS EXPECTED ULTIMATUM Copenhagen, Dccombor 12. Advices from Berlin state that Ihe Entente Powers intend to send an ultimatum lo the Government to dissolve all the Soviets, and in the meantime will withhold supplies of foodstuffs. and reserve the right to'penetrate deeper into Germany.—Aus.-N.Z. , Cable Assn.

Amsterdam, December 12. The "Zcitmig's" Berlin correspondent learns reliably Hint the Entente Powers will refuse to conclude a preliminary pence treaty' wilh Germany before the meeting of the National Assembly.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.

WAY BARRED TO RUSSIAN 801,SHEYIKI. ' .. Amsterdam, December 12. The Berlin "Lokal Anzoiuer" states that the executive of the Soviets has withdrawn (he invitation to the. BoliOiivist delegation, as the troops, on the Eas.torri front'refused them /passngo through the German lines. The. executive has decided to deprive the troops in Berlin of ammunition.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable A&m.

BRUNSWICK IN THE GRIP OF BOLSHEVISM HUNCHBACK TAILOR ITS PRESIDENT. Rcc. December 13, 9.30 p.m.)

Amsterdam, December 12. Tli. , Bolshevik section is in full power in the Duchy of Brunswick, where Ihs President of the Republic k n hunchbark dwarf, who was formerly a tailor. His salary is M'M, and ho insist;: nn being paid in daily instalments. The Minister for Education is » washerwoman, lied Guards, willi their wives, occupy the ducal nalnce,—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.'

MESSAGE FROM LEADER OF GERMAN WOMEN "WE ABE RUINED." . (Ttcc. December 13, !U0 p.m.) London, December 1-. The "Daily Express's" Berlin correspondent interviewed Alinna Catier, tlie acknowledged leader of the German women. She dechu'ctl: "We an ,, all pacifists now. Twenty-one million women would be enfranchised in January—Hint isi (he jjroateat power for tho prevention of future wars." 'With tears .streaming down her Mce, she said: "Take this message, to Englishwomen: 'We are ruined. II; will take ten yearn to rebuild our nation; perhaps only a little- nnlion. Wo shall never be mighty again.' "—Aus.N.Z. Cnulo Assn.