THE PEACE OFFER.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 November 1918, Page 3

THE PEACE OFFER.

J fAUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.] i MANY CONJECTURES. (Received this day at 9.25 a.m.) NEW YORK, November 8. The “Times” Washington correspond, ent says it- is believed by the naval , authorities that the terms of the, armistice adopted by the Versailles Council are substantially the same as submitted to the Allies by United States ’ Government. Advices received in Washington indicate the terms will compel the Gormans to withdraw thirty miles beyond the Rhine, and leave behind munitions land rolling stock in the evacuated territories. Russian diplomats point out that the opening of the Dardanelles will have a tremendous effect in the Allies favour. It will enable the Provisional Government to move from Omsk to European Russia which will so strengthen the Provisional Government that it will mean th 0 death blow for the Bolsheviks. It is believed in well-informed quarters that the German people will not tolerate a refusal of the armistice conditions, however severe. Information received in diplomatic quarters snvs there is talk in Germany of punishing those responsible for the failure to hasten peace. The conviction that the end of the war is approaching, is growing. The “World’s” correspondent telegraphs from Copenhagen that the Austrian Army has soldier Soviets. The new Government has given the soldiers every privilege, without delay, thus hoping for the maintenance of some semblance order, until the demobilization of the Army is possible. Authorities permitted the formation of soldier Councils. The newspapers urge the State Councils to act quickly to prevent excesses. The Emperor has returned to Vienna but the now Government has 'announced its policy and has ignored him. Vienna is talking of thie possibility of the Entente’s entering, but the inhabitants fear more the arrival of Green Guards who are deserters from the Army. They are now 150 miles south-west of Vienna. They have pillaged and burned several , cities. There is talk of the abdication of the Kaiser on every hand and the newspapers are openly discussing the question. TURKEY’S MINISTRY. (Received This Dav at 8.45 a.m.) LONDON. Nov. 3. Several correspondents point out that Turkey’s pence Ministry includes men who have been extremists. It is sus- ] pected that their secondary object is to maintain the Committee of Union and Progress for Enver Pasha lias not vet ' lost all authority. ' { OFFICIAL NEWS. WELLINGTON, This Day. The High Commissioner reports from London, November 3rd., at 3.50. pm. — Unofficial reports state the Kaiser ( signed an act of abdication at nn assemblv of Confederate princess on Wed- 1 nesflay. Hie acceptance was postponed for fear of the effect on the Allied armistice conditions. An official Austrian communique accuses Italy of a prolongation of hostilities when, the jdeuipotentiarios presented themselves on the Italian lines oil the 30th inst. GERMAN FEARS. (Received this clay at 11.25 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, November 3. The “Politienn’s” Vicuna correspondent says the Germans, fearing tin enemy will traverse Austria, are digging trenches and erecting fortifications ailong the Bavarian frontier. As great a number of soldiers are being concentrated as possible on the new front. HOSTILITIES OF.A SF.D. AMSTERDAM, November 3. Vienna advices state the armistice has been concluded on the Italian front and hostilities have ceased. LONDON November 3. The ‘“Times” states the Armistice was signed on Sunday afternoon and fighting ceased to-dnv.