BRITISH ELECTIONS.

Taihape Daily Times, 18 November 1918, Page 5

BRITISH ELECTIONS.

* THE CAMPAIGN OPENED. ' Momentous Questions Discussed. PE BRITISH EMPIRE IN DANGER. **• BOOK OF HUN BRUTALITY OPENING

Peace Conference Next January.

GUARDING THU KAISER. AMSTERDAM, November 16. The Kaiser, having given his word of hononr not to indulge in plots, is permitted to walk or motor in the castie grounds, which, however, are closely ► guarded by a tripe codron of police and troops. ; ESCAPED BY AEROPLANE LONDON, November 16. A party of German air officers carried off the Crown Prince’s eldest son to a place of safety. THE DARDANELLES. A STATELY PASSING. ALLIES IN BUCHAREST. BRITISH WIDELY ACCLAIMED. Received 8.40 a.m. PARIS, Nov 16. A great fleet, led by the destroyers Shark and Mangini, passed in stately procession the Dardanelles, and settled, bristling with guns, opposite Anglo-French mis- , 'Biohs were welcomed by noisy crowds the quays. They found the city in the midst of a political crisis, owing to the unpopularity of Djavid Bey and Hairi Efeundi. The personal intervention of the Sultan restored the equilibrium. Tewfik Pasha • was appointed Grand Vizier, and the ex-Am-bassador to Rome, Nabibey, is Foreign Minister. A great number of Austro-Germans are still intriguing in Persia. The Allies entered Bucharest cn Sunday, a triumphal reception was ar- ! ranged. German regiments resisted the crossing of the Danube, causing slight losses. The British were widely acclaimed. NEW GERMAN GOVERNMENT.' REICHSTAG DOES NOT EXIST. RIOTING IN BELGIUM. Received 8.40 a,m. AMSTERDAM/Nov 16. The Rheinisher Westfaelisch Sarp; Ebert, told Reichstager Wetarp that the Reichstag no longer exists. * A new authority has apparently been established at f ßrussels, which is recognised by the German authorities, who are unable to maintain order. Crowds of deserters and convicts are pillaging shops and attacking the banks. Their victims include German officers. Drunken German soldiers fired and exploded a~ munition depot at Assche, in the vicinity of Brussells, A message from Warsaw states the Regency Council has entrusted Com-mander-in-Chief. Pilsuhski, with the formation of a National Government RIOT IN AMSTERDAM. Received 8.40 a.m. AMSTERDAM, Nov 16. In further rioting in Amsterdam on Thursday, three people were killed. , GERMANS FLY FROM ALSACE. FRANCE’S INDEMNITY BILL. Received 8.40 a.m. PARIS, Nov 16. A German aviator brought to the French lines a letter from the Mayor of Mulhouse, asking for (the despatch of a French regiment order in the town, where the population had risen against the Germad « soldiers, who were fleeing in disorder.

The Matin baa estimated that Germany’s debt to France is between thirteen and fourteen thousand million pounds.

THE PEACE CONFERENCE. PROBABLY IN JANUARY. THE FOOD PROBLEMS. Received 9.40 a.m. NEW YORK, Nov 17. The “Times” Washington correspondent says it is unlikely arrangements for a peace conference can be completed before January. Meanwhile the Allies will hold conferences with a view to reaching an understanding concerning political and territorial questions. Neutrals will not have a voice at the' peace conference, but their representatives may appear before a committee and state their complaints. Consideration is now being given to issuing invitations to neutral governments to send representatives to tbe final session of the Peace Conference. It is possible that neutrals may appear before sections, and present claims against the Central Powers oh account of outrages and injuries suffered as the result of violation of international law. Mr. Hoover says, the first concern in supplying food is for the small allies, of which there are seventy-five millions in need. Food for immediately feeding of Germany is essential, though one necessarily has mixed feelings at the thought of how Germans robbed other countries of their food or sank it at sea. PRELIMINARY SITTING BEFORE DECEMBER. NEW YORK, Nov 15. The United Press’s Washington correspondent says; French advices state that a preliminary session of the Peace Conference will b£gin at Versailles before December. AMERICA'S DELEGATES. ■ WASHINGTON, Nof'ifs It is anticipated Messrs Lansink, Root, and Brandeis, and Colonel House will represent the United States at the Peace Conference. it ,is likely President Wilson will visit Europe, though he will not attend tbe Conference. ANOTHER REPORT. PARIS, Nov 16. Semi-official. —Allied discussion of peace preliminaries is unlikely to begin before the 30th inst. Most of the meetings will be held in Paris, but the plenary meeting will be held at Versailles. It is generally anticipated that the peace conference proper will begin at the New Year. PRESIDENT WILSON TO MR. LLOYD GEORGE. LONDON, Nov 16. The Press Bureau states: President Wilson sent a message to Mr. Lloyd George as follows: May I express my sincere admiration of the temper and purpose of your address of the 12th inst. It is delightful to be made aware of such community of thought and counsel in approaching the high and difficult task awaiting us. CEMENTED WITH BLOOD. THE FRANCO-BRITISH PEOPLE. OTTAWA, Nov 16. President Poincare, replying to Canadian congratulations, said the blood shed by the Canadians In Europe had strengthened indissolubly the tie of the British and French people. SHIPPING CENSORSHIP R£. MOVED. Received 9.15 a.m. LONDON, Nov 16. All restrictions on the publication of shipping news are withdrawn.

BRITISH PRISONERS. THEIR LOT IMPROVED. Received ST.4O a.m. LONDON, November 17. The Prisoners of War Department has received through the Dutch Legation at B'erlin, news that a Soldiers’ Council has taken charge of the Ruhleben camp. They have promised everyfacility for making the prisoners’ lot as light as possible. They are all well and quiet. ENEMY AFRICAN FORCES. SURRENDERED LAST THURSDAY. * LONDON, Novmber 17. The High Commissioner reports that the German East African forces, under Generals von Lettow and Vorbeck, surrendered on the 14th, at Kasama, in Northcon Rhodesia. BELGIUM’S LIBERATION. BELGIANS ENTER BRUSSELS AND ANTWERP. LONDON, Nov 16. The United Press Paris correspondent says that Belgian outposts have entered Brussels and Antwerp. ALLIES’ TRIUMPHAL MARCH, HISTORIC DAYS. PARIS, Nov Id. The Allies occupy Brussels and Namur on Saturday, Metz on Monday, Liege on Tuesday, and Strassburg on the 25th. THE ARMY TRIBUTED. BY THE ARMY COUNCIL. Received 9.55 a.m, LONDON, Nov 16. The Army Council has sent a message to Haig as follows; —On the occasion of the happy termination of hostilities we congratulate all ranks of the British Army in France upon their magnificent share in the series of brilliant actions, which contributed so powerfully to the gradual wearing down and final submission of the enemy. Since August 1914, the British Expeditionary Force has grown from a small, but highly-eflicicnt contingent, wnich acquitted itself with such renown at Mons, on the Marne, the Aisne, and at Ypres, to a great army. During the last four months this army waged, on a front of many miles, unceasing battles, and has, every day, won new 4 glorips for its standard. Through four chequered years the conflict has been waged with the same spirit of cheerfulness, stoicism and gallantry which our forefathers constantly displayed; they have again shown a glorious tale of achievements which is the Empire’s pride. To Field Marshal Haig, the commander, who had led to decisive victory over a formidable skilful foe, the mightiest army ever sent forth to battle from the Empire;, to all officers from the highest to lowest; to all the rank and file, who have borne the burden of the campaign undaunted by discomfort, wounds, sickness or also to those whose unceasing labour behind the lines smoothed the working of the machine of victory, the Army Council tender their tribute of admiration and gratitude, hoping that under the good and mighty work vhlc.. has been brought to a victorious conclusion on the battlefield, may ensue an Empire future cf honour, prosperity, and peace.

IN ROU MAN I A. ALLIES ON THE CAPITAL’S OUTSKIRTS. LONDON, Nov 16. The Allies axe on the outskirts of Bucharest, A Copenhagen correspondent states that the German evacuation of Poland has’ begun. PARIS. Nov 16. British troops have entered Constanza and are expected to reach Bucharest on Sunday. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DEMANDS Received 10.25 LONDON, November 17 The London Chamber of Commerce demands that Germany pay the Allied war expenditure. HANDING OVER GERMAN WARSHIPS Received 10.25. LONDON, November 17. Extraordinary precautions are being taken in connection with the handing over of German warships. REPATRIATED BRITISHERS Received 10.25. LONDON, November 17. Many returning British prisoners show appalling emaciation, arousing great pity. Half a million Allied war prisoners

who have been released in Germany are expected to reach Holland, in a few days.

LICHNOWSKY’S APPEAL TO THE BRITISH PEOPLE. Received 10.25. COPENHAGEN, November 17 Vorwaerts publishes Prince iLichnowsky’s appeal, to the British people to modify the armistice, whic his directed by revenge, and threatens the future peace of the world. Prince Waldeck has abdicated. GERMAN DEMOBILISATION IN FULL SWING. Received 10.25. COPENHAGEN, November 17 Frankfort reports that German demobilisation is in full swing. All troops from the front and evacuated territory have been disbanded on arrival. A REVOLUTIONARY FAILURE \ AMSTERDAM, November 17. The Dutch revolutionary agitation has apparently failed. Street fighting followed the. Socialists ’ attempt to release friends in the military prison. Four were killed and fourteen wounded in the disturbance. Looting continues, but provincial trades unions refused to join the revolutionaries. HUN BATTLESHIP TRIES TO ESCAPE. Received 1-0.25. BERNE, November 17. The Lokal Auzieger announces that the battleship Wiesbaden attempted to escape from the revolutionaries, but was pursued by a revolutionary battleship, torepdoed, and sunk; three hundred of the crew perished. THE SOVIETS' DILEMMA Received 10.25 COPENHAGEN, November 17 The Soviets display anxiety lest they find it impossible to hand over the vessels. Tho Germania states the revolutionaries sunk many warships included in the Allies’ lists. SURRENDER OF GERMAN NAVY. LONDON, Nov 16. Admiral Beatty meets the German naval envoys to-day. A British squadron picked up the Koenigsberg and convoyed her to the trysting place at sea, where the Germans boarded Admiral Beatty’s flagship. WARSHIPS TO BE INTERNED IN BRITISH PORT. LONDON, Nov 16. The “Daily Chronicle” states that the German naval delegates met’Admiral Beatty on Friday afternoon off Rosyth. The handing over of the German warships will probably take place on Thursday. It is expected the vessels will be interned at a Scot-' tish naval base.

The British authorities have not yet specified the vessels, but probably the ten battleships will be: The Kaiser, Kaiserin, Koenig, 'Albrecht. Kron Prinz Wilhelm, Prinz Regent, Luitpold, Markgraf, 'Grosser Kurfuerst, Bayern, and Koinig Fredrich der Grosse. RED GUARDS DISSILVED AMSTERDAM, November 16 Bolshevism is disappearing from B’erTin. The Soviet dissolved the Rod Guards. The Grand Dukes of Saxe-Weimar, Baden and Waldcck-Pyrniont, endeavoured to bargain for terms of abdication, but the Soviets bluntly demanded unconditional surrender.

Prince Ludwig of Bavaria formally announced his abdication. The Soviet granted him permission to reside in Bavaria as an ordinary citizens.

SUBMARINE REACTIONARIES COPENHAGEN, November 16 Crews of submarines held meetings ’at Bransbuttel, and in the Kiel Canal, and decided to oppose the revolution and fly the national flag. U-BOAT MURDERERS AFRAID Received 12.0. COPENHAGEN, November 17 The submarine commanders refuse to sail for England. THE ALLIES’ RIGHT. GERMANY MUST ADDRESS ALL ALLIES. . WASHINGTON, Nov 15. The State Department requested Germany to hereafter address all the Allies instead of the United States alone. , WASHINGTON, Nov 16. Mr. Lansing replied to Germany’s request for a modification of the armistice, stating that such a communication ought not to home by wireless, but through established diplomatic channels. It ought also to be addressed to the Allies as well as to the United States.