THE ARMISTICE REPORT.

Taihape Daily Times, 12 November 1918, Page 6

THE ARMISTICE REPORT.

AMERICA’S PREMATURE CELEBRATIONS. WASHINGTON, November 9 All work was suspended on the receipt of the news that am armistice had been signed. The good news was telephoned from person to person. Parades were formed in the streets and cheering was unlimited. Joyousness prevailed in New York. The news of the end of the war caused a general cessation of work, and wild demonstrations in the streets. The news had little effect on the stock market, so few members bothered to attend. When it was learned that the Germans had surrendered, everywhere could be heard “America’s greatest “The greatest day of the world.” From all..corners of the United States come reports that the news that Germany had signed an armistice caused a deep joy and heartfelt demonstrations. Celebrations ceased throughout America when it was officially announced that the news was pro mature.

THE UNITED PRESS EXPLAINS,

NEW YORK, November 9,

The United Press, President Howard now in states that the message announcing that the German armistice had been signed "was based on a statement by Admiral Wilson to the American Navy at Brrest that he had received official information of the signing of the armistice. Admiral Wilson later found the information could not be confirmed. At Brest the populace went wild upon receipt of the news that the armistice was signed. The newspaper “De la Deprede” issued bulletins, and extra editions. The populace embraced and kissed American soldiers. Admiral Wilson has issued an official statement: “The statement of the United Press relative to the signing of the armistice was made public from my office on a basis of what appeared official and authoritative information. I am in a position to know that the United Press acted in perfect good faith. The agency was in no wise responsible for the premature announcement.” President Howard despatched a cable as soon as the error was discovered but this arrived in New York 24 hours later than the first announcement. , ' WASHINGTON November 9. The President, Cabinet officials and high diplomatic officials took the news of Germany’s surrender calmly and joyfully. Mr. Baker said “Good;” but the President made no comment. He only smiled.