THE PEACE MOVE.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 November 1918, Page 2

THE PEACE MOVE.

72 HOURS TO DECIDE. SUSPENSION REFUSED. GERMAN PEACE DELEGATION fADMIRALTY —PER WIHELESS PRESS.J LONDON, Nov. 8. A German official wireless message states: The name of the Delegation for the conclusion of an armistice are announced. The delegation consists of Herr F.rzberger (of the Centre Party) Count von Guendell and Herr von Winterfeld. WELLINGTON, This Day. The High Commissioner reports from London, September Bth. at 5.50. p.m.— The Plenipotentiaries received the armistice conditions on Friday morning whicti must 'be accepted or refused with in 72 hours. A German proposal for an immediate provisional suspension of hostilities was rejected bv Marshal Foch. German couriers proceed to Spa with the armistice conditions. [Spa is a watering place in Belgium to the cast of Liege, and close to the Prussian border.] PEACE AT ANY PRICE. AMSTERDAM November 7. Advices from Berlin state that the leaders of the Social democrats have demanded that the Government secure an unconditional end to the war; otherwise they will leave the Government. NEWSPAPER COMMENT. LONDON, Nov. 7. The newspapers generally accept the Entente standpoint and without criticism. support the reservation regarding the freedom of the seas. It is believed no practical difference will arise between Britain and America there anent. The “Morning Post”, howcvjer, Is critical, and declares tho discussion oi the details of Mr. Wilson’s principles amount to an important concession to Germany, which has already accepted the terms in principle. Therefore it won’t be an unconditional surrender, but a negotiated peace. The Allies alone should settle tho details. Addressing the Australian Club, Air. Hughes emphatically objected to clause three, which takes away tho Australian right to make its own economic laws; also the absence of a provision for indemnities. NEW YORK COMMENT. NEW YORK, Nov. 7. The New York “Times” Washington correspondent states: Acute interest has been aroused over President Wilson's approval of the freedom of the seas ns a peace principle, and over the reservations made by the Allies for freedom of interpretation of the principle. It was believed in some quarters that Mr Wilson’s attitude might lead to an agreement between the Powers on the rights and duties of belligerents. It is pointed out that -Mr. Wilson has been influenced by the traditions of the United States, which, have ever been in favour of the largest extension of belligerent rights. Ihe maritime regulations text of the peace agreement is important to England because of er far-flung Empire, and m a less degree, Italy and France are in the same position as England. Any change therefore made regarding the maritime law should be brought about bv negotiation and not be determined b'v one nation. Most of the Governments recognise the importance of establishing well-defined maritime regulations, as on most vital matters there is a conflict opinion among the nations.

armistice report. There have never been such mad scenes in Sydney. Whether Germany has accepted the armistive or not, the people have refused to be denied. There were similar demonstrations in other cities and towns. SYDNEY STILL “MAFFICKING.’” SYDNEY, Nov. 8. The wildest peace demonstrationscontinue here, despite the absence of confirmation of the news of an armistice being signed. The Lord-Mayor has issued a proclamation, asking the' peope to restrain themselves until official news has been received. This appeal has been ineffective. SYDNEY REJOICING. 4 (Received This Day at 8.45 a.m.) -SYDNEY, November 8. Even the House was affected by the spirit of rejoicing, although members admitted they had no guarantee that the reports of an armistice .were true. Parliament was unable to transact bus - ness and adjourned until Monday. Rumours’that the war was over commenced to circulate yesterday evening before General Foeh had time to receive the. German delegates. Telephones started buzzing early this morning. It was quite futile to attempt, assure the public that the news awaited confirmation. The tumult unresisted and the demonstrators gradually grew until the city resembled Bedlam let loose, but amidst there was an entire absence of rowdyism probably due to military precautions rendering hotels to close in the afternoon. CLOSED. MELBOURNE November 8. The military have closed the hotels until Monday. A TICK LAND DELIRIOUS. AUCKLAND, Nov. 8. There were delirious street peace celebrations tlirougout the day and evening hero, the crowd refusing to be deterred by the lack of confirmation.

SYDNEY REJOICES. A GREAT DEMONSTRATION. SYDNEY, Nov. 8. To-day both the morning and evening city papers published 1 specials ail Sorncfn? thrt Germany had accepted an armistice. . The news got abroad just as the morning crowds were arriving in the c'tv. There were wild scenes of excitement in the streets on, the ferry steamers and on trains. The crowds began shouting and singing, and whistles started blowing. , The bulk of the people were at the time still unaware of, or refused to accept the subsequent denial of the