THE ARMISTICE.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1918, Page 3

THE ARMISTICE.

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JAPAN’S LITTLE LIST,

A NEW YORK, Nov. 23. The “Sun’s” Washington correspondent states lie learns from diplomatic services that Japan’s principal propositions at the Peace Conference will include :

First: An unquestioned concurrence ■with Britain on the subject of the freedom of the seas, and other matters affecting the Anglo-Japanese Alliance. 2nd.—Sympathy with United States :nnd Entente, in the protection of new .nations.

V 3rd.—A recognition that it is necessary that Japan shall preserve order in ■Siberia. . 4th. Recognition by the Entente of Japanese financial, commercial and inalustrial sphere of influence in China. Htli. The permanent occupation of Kiaochau under terms satisfactory to •Japan and China. (sth. —A Japanese protectorate over Marshall and. Caroline Islands. 7th. —-Rceiprocntory rights for Japan- ■ esc-citizens throughout the world.

GERMAN REQUEST FOR EXTKiN

SION

COPENHAGEN November 24

The German Armistice Committee is asking Marshal Foch to grant fifteen days’ prolongation of the evacuation period, fearing that the heavy tax on transport facilities will destroy tho iron industry in Luxemburg, thus causing unemployment, which will result in disturbances on both sides of the Rhine. THE U-BOATS. LONDON, November 24. Another twenty-eight German submarines arc surrendering at Harwich, to-day making a total of 87 so far. BRITISH REACH FRONTIER. LONDON Nov. 24. Sir Douglas Hai£ in liis latest report states that on Sunday the British troops, continuing their march to the Rhine, reached the German frontier , immediately northward of the Duchy *1 of Luxemburg. The general line in the evening was the frontier southward of eßho, Grand Mosniel, Tomal, Huy and -.eastward of Avenncs.

. CONGRATULATIONS. LONDON November 24. The. Board of Admiralty has issued •a message congratulating the officers and men of the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines on the completion of their great work, a triumph to which history knows no parallel. The surrender of the German Fleet was ac--complished without a shot in battle. ' It will remain for all time as an example of the wonderful sureness with which sea power attained its end. The world recognised this consummation was due to tho steadfastness with which the Navy maintained pressure the enemy through more than four years of war, a pressure exerted no less insistently during the long monotony of waiting than in the rare opportunities of attack.

THE BRITISH MARCH. LONDON Novembc r 24. Sir Douglas Haig, 'reporting on the occupation states:—By Thursday we had occupied , Namur and had crossed the river Meuse. Southward thereof we have continued to advance on the whole front. On Friday we had reached the line, of the Outlie river, and were approaching Ardennes and Ambresin. Some hundreds of German guns and many machine guns and trench mortars have passed into our possession. Tho march to the German frontier is proceeding satisfactorily. The advanced troops of the Fourth Army have crossed the Outlie river southward of Boni'al, and are advancing eastward now. They have taken possession of six hundred guns, a number o‘f aeroplanes, nnd quantities of rolilng stock.

KING ALBERT TN BRUSSELS

BRUSSELS Nov. 24,

Intense enthusiasm marked the King’s triumphal return to the city,, •which was brilliantly lighted. Thousands of Allied soldiers participated. The King in a speech from the Throne, foreshadowed equal universal suffrage, and that Belgium would in future enjoy complete independence.

WILSON CONGRATULATES. WASHINGTON, Nov 24

President Wilson lias sent a message of congratulation to King Albert of Belgium as follows:—“At the moment you re-enter Brussels at the head of your victorious Army, may I express the groat joy it gives me and the American people to hail your return to your capital, marking your final triumph.

LOAN TO BELGIUM. WASHINGTON, Nov 24 The United States has granted Belgium a new loan of 5,600,000 dollars.

ON THE GERMAN BORDER

NO FRATERNISING OF TROOPS

(Received this day at 9.25 a.m.) NEAV YORK November 25. Mr James, telegraphing from Luxemburg on Saturday says the welcome given the American Army of occupation decreased considerably when the forces reached the German border along the northern edge of Luxemburg, where the German population predominate. Our front now extends from Wallendorf to Sierck. Our men may remain where they are for several days, until the Allied troops reach the same line on left. I saw thousands and thousands of German soldiers across the narrow strip of water. None seemed belligerents. They extended frequent invitations to our men to come over and visit them, but strict orders against, fraternising kept the Doughboys on j our side. FRENCH OCCUPATION. r*UBT3£I.JAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION & REUTEH.] (Received This Dav at 10.16. a in.) LONDON November 25. A French communique states the advance continued in Belgium and Luxemburg. Cavalry have reached the eastern frontier of ■ Luxemburg. The French had a great reception at Rassimbourg, Reschofen and other places. (

UNDER THE BRITISH FLACL

GERMAN CRUISERS SAIL. (Received This Day at 10.35. a.nt.) LONDON, Nov. 25. The Gorman battle cruisers Von deT Tann, Seidlil*!, Moltke, RcrfHinger, and Hindenburg are sailing for Scarpa with British navigation parties nboard, escorted by the British hirst BattleCruiser squadron. The German destroyers followed in the forenoon, and the Dreadnoughts in the afternoon. By to-dav all will have gone to Sea pa Flow (Orkney Islands).

INVITATION TO MR WILSON

rAUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] I Received ’I his Dav at 10 !o. NEW YORK November 25.

The “Times 1 ’ Berlin correspondent learns from a reliable source that' influential circles in Germany are ursine t-lie Government to invite Mr W flsOu to visit Germany or some German port.

OFFICIAL NEWS.

WELLINGTON. This Day

The High Commissioner reports from London on November 25th at 1,20 p.m.:— .

The British troops are continuing their march towards the river Rhine, and have reached the German frontier immediately north of the Duchy of Luxembourg. Our general line is now die frontier of Grandiuonil farm, Huty and east of Avennes.

A SCHEME THAT FAILED. (Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, Nov. 25

Just before his death, Herr Rallln prepared a scheme to enable German shipping to surmount the military debacle, based on the belief that Germany would ho allowed to keep her mercantile fleet at her own disposal, in return that Germany should undertake to build ships exclusively for the commercial fleets of the Entente, especially English, the prices and times of delivery to be fixed. The new government accepted Herr Ballin’s scheme .

HYDE PARK PROTEST. (Reuter’s Telegram.) (Received This Day at 12.25 p.m.) LONDON November 25. A demonstration of ten thousand in Hyde Park carried a resolution expressing horror and indignation at the German brutalities to British prisoners, and favouring an economic boycott of Germany.

AUSTRIA’S EM PEROR. - (Received This Day at 1.5. p.m.) WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 Emperor Charles in an interview with an American News Agency said there was a pressing need in Austria for help from United States. The danger of Bolshevikism was growing Not a dingle day should be lost by the Allies in obtaining food for the population. Suffering is certain to be very great within the next few weeks. The former Government did its best, but food is unprocurable and if coal is not procured, disorders in Vienna are certain. Bolshevikism start ed in Russia because of lack of food. It is not in the Allied interest to allow Bolshevikism to spread over Austria also.

Regarding the future Emperor Charles said lie could only repeat lie did his duty and hoped the future would bring peace, happier days and a better understanding amongst all peoples. Emperor Charles showed no bitterness against the Allies.