THE ARMISTICE.
(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association)
SURRENDERED GERMAN WARSHIPS.
DETERIORATING AT SCAPAFLOW LONDON, Feb. 7.
ine surrendered German war vessels at Soapaflow are stated to be greatly deteriorating, the Germans refusing to do anything not absolutely compulsory and Admiral Von Renter recently signalled and asked permission to return home. The request was refused. Later ho renewed the request, saying ha was sick. He was then permitted to return.
GERMANY STILL DELAYS. PARIS, February 9
Germany continues to delay the armistice conditions. She. has surrendered only 1384 out or 2600 locomotives and only 44,971 out of <O,OOO railway cars and waggons.
FOOH’S WARNING. * PARIS, February 9. Marshal Focli has warned the Allied Council of the possibility of a renewal of the Germans aggressive spirit. He estimates German is capable of placing
three millions in tne Hem in two months, while the Allies under the present rate of demobilisation could only place in the field 1,800,000 effectives ou April Ist.
It is understood Marshal Focli has submitted important matters to the War Council in regard to the future of the Germans to carry out the strict terms of the armistice. This maycause the Allies to make further demands.
A LONGER ARMISTICE. PARIS, February 9. The Allied War Council is considering the terms "of the prolongation of the armistice.
It is generally recognised that severe measures are necessary to bring Germany to her sense and compel her to abandon a policy of obstruction and delay in carrying out the terms of the existing armistice, especially in handing over ships, railway rolling stock and agricultural implements; and also her opposition to the Allies sending food to Poland through Germany.
ALLIES CHECK DEMOBILISATION
PARIS, Feb. 9,
The Allied armies will not be slackened as the Germans are not demobilising. It is suggested Germany may he preparing to reject entirely the peace conditions. The Allies will probably draw up new armistice conditions and demand an extensive surrender of arms, also limiting Germany’s army to thirtydivisions
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