GERMANY WITHIN.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1918, Page 1

GERMANY WITHIN.

rAUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] SCHLESWIG’S F UTURIS. LONDON, Oct. 25th. The “Daily Express” Copenhagen correspondent reports: There has been a secret session of both chambers of the Danish Rigsdag, and these unanimously affirmed that the national hopes of Denmark are knitted to the realisation of the principle of national self-determin-ation. This resolution was, however, coupled with tin affirmation of Denmark’s neutrality.

STATEMENTS IN REICHSTAG COPENHAGEN. Oct 25. In the Reichstag Dr. Soil', Minister said that Denmark had acknowledged by a treaty in 15)07 that the point now raised as to national self-determina-tion had boon finally nullified. The Socialist, Herr Ledobour, demanded that the population of Denmark should he allowed to decide whether they desired to belong to Denmark or to Germany. INTERNAL GERMANY. | LONDON, Oct. 2(3. I M. Doscho Fleurat cables an interestj iug account of the changes in the public: j attitude in Germany of late. Mr Henry j Emery, ■the representative of the Guarantee Trust Company, of New York who was captured by the Germans at I Aaland Island, in the Baltic Sea, early in March last, has arrived at Copenhagen from Berlin. He states lie was j detained in Berlin, but was given personal freedom. Air Emery describes the I German people as having undergone a , change of heart since June. He said:

j “A military defeat was necessary to ; give the Liberal leaders the nscend- ' ancy over the Junkers. Prior to leaving Berlin, T found that the Demo- | cratic sentiment was growing in Germany in thousands of ways. A Civil i Cabinet lias assumed control of the Gnv- : eminent, thereby unhorsing the Gener- ; al Staff, which is now both discredited | and defeated. Anybody knowing tlie i Germany of to-day must credit Prince j Maximilian's, the Chancellor, statement . that the arbitrary powers in Germany which has threatened the safety of the world, has now gone.” “ The Germans, adds Mr Emery, “ do not care for the Kaiser or for his dynasty, and the Kaiser’s abdication is widely expected, but in some quarters it is feared that it might cause oliaos. The German, people have turned towards President Wilson, because they consider him the only great political leader who can be trusted to make a permanent peace, and one that will not disable Germany economically. The German people arc willing to withdraw from France and from Belgium. They would also give up Alsace-Lorraine, and pay ail indemnity to Belgium ; but they do not want German territory invaded.”

HINDENBURG’S REQUEST. PARIS, Oct. 25

General von Hindciiburg, in a message to the troops, which has been read to all units, says: It- is my duty to support the Government set up by tho Kaiser. I approve of the steps made in favour of peace. The German Army has this superiority over all others—- . neither the officers nor tho men have ever dabbled in politics. Wo wish to ; adhere firmly to this policy. I rely on the confidence reposed in me during the days of our good fortune being even more evidenced now. REPUBLIC DEMANDED. AMSTERDAM, Oct, 26. j The German Social Democrats are now holding mass meetings in. all parts ’ of Germany, which are crowded. They demand a republican government, and the abdication of the Kaiser, on the ground that the war can be continued only in order to ensure the Holienzollerns the throne. A NEW BOMB. LONDON, Oct, 26. The “Leipzeiger Volks Zeitung” states: The police in Berlin and other large cities are armed with poison gas bombs.

GENERAL LUDENDORFF RESIGNS. BERNE, Oct. 26. General Ludendorff has resigned his command in the German Army.

GERMAN NEWS. ' LONDON, October 27. The “Central News” Berlin correspondent states it is officially announced that the Kaiser has accepted General Ludendorff’s resignation. Press comment on fuller reports or tho Reichstag debate remark there is a notable change in the tone of the principal speakers. Dr Solf is evidently preparing the German people for the surrender of Alsace and Lorraine, when lie describes reorganisation, whereby Alsaee-Lorrainers will obtain the right to regulate the country’s affairs. There is similarly a plaintive note in reference to Poland. Dr. Solf complained that tlic Polish Deputies claim for Danzig was a contravention of Mr Wilson’s doc trine of self-determination. Von Payer admitted that the present reform were not final and must bo extended. He declared the German people need peace and admitted their enemies distrust of German sincerity was not groundless . Von Payor reproached tho Conservatives, whose whole policy was responsible for Germany’s predicament .

AMSTERDAM. October 27. I.edebour, a Socialist, speaking in the Renchstag said the Kaiser must go. An end must bo made of the whole monarcliial system. Von Payer protested, pointing to the Kaiser’s recent action," as a proof ot his changed attitude. GENERAL LTTDENDOREF RESIGNS PARTS, Oct, 27. The “Echo do Paris” says General LinlendorfF has resigned because he sees the impossibility of continuing the war. The ‘Oratin’ declares Germany will represent the retirement as a new proof of the subordination of the military to civil power, but this deceives nohodv because the enemy is beaten and Germany, in desperation, will be forced to capitulate:. r '

LIEBNECIIT LEAVES GAOL. I AMSTERDAM, Oct. 25. i A great demonstration occurred when Dr Licbnecht, the. Socialist leader, was leaving prison. In reply to the mob, Licbnecht shouted: “ Don’t- say long live Liobnceht, say long live tho German Socialist Democracy.” Dr Licbnecht resumes his seat in the Reichstag to-day.

LONDON. Oft. 26

Mr Murdoch in a special article, commenting on the great popular demonstration in Germany over Licbnecht and Dittman, says it may imply that Government does not fear a revolution, or wishes to appease the people by forcing the luioo towards peace. Allied military authorities strongly hold the former view, pointing out that Germany is certainy sufficiently strong in the field to prolong the fighting until the summer. They earnestly urge there should not be the slightest slackening of military operations on the part of the Allies. asserting that Germany has conducted a brilliant retreat and is making every advance now as difficult as in 15)17. General Ludendorff is hoping the peace movement, which is advertised throughout the army as approved by the High Command, will restore the morale, whilst the last Dutch movement will increase reserves and munitions.

INTER NAT, DISTURBANCES. NEW YORK, Oct. 27. Large numbers of German soldiers have been sent home to suppress internal disturbances.

IN THE REICHSTAG. BERNE, Oct. 27

The Confederate Princes meet at Tiei lin on Wednesday to discuss the Ka ser’s abdication. AMSTERDAM, Oct. 27.

It is officially reported from Berlin that the majority of parties in the Reichstag are disappointed at Wilson’s Note, but they recognise Wilson’s attitude towards Germany’s autocratic Government demands the most earnest consideration. It is expected tho Kaiser will shortly issue a proclamation allaying suspense. The, Frankfurter Zeitung indicates the Kaiser must abdicate. It declares that Germany’s future depends on the Kaiser’s decision. The paper hopes a wise decision will! soon lie taken. AMSTERDAM, Oct. 27.

The German perks comments on Wilson’s Note, variously describes it as a crafty insincere attempt to tie Germany’s hands by an armistice, without guaranteeing her against a mailed fist ueaco. It is the most liginiliatingdocument since the days of Napoleon.