IN GERMANY.

Taihape Daily Times, 7 December 1918, Page 5

IN GERMANY.

THE REVOLUTION IN GERMANY KERENSKY'S OPINION. Received 9 a.m. NEW YORK, December 6. The United Press London correspondent interviewed Kcrensky, who said: I believe the German revolution, though, started under circumstances similar to the Russian Revolution, will be able to avert Bolshevism. Germany probably has a turbulent day ahead but I do not believe she will be subjected to a supreme tragedy like Russia. I believe the German revolution to bo sincere. I do not desire to return to Russia save as a private citizen.

ALLIED TROOPS IN GERMANY

STORIES OF CONFLICTS. GERMAN FOOD SHORTAGE A MYTH. Received 9.30 a.m. LONDON, Dec. 6. A war correspondent states that although the first stage of the march through the Germany has been completed without untoward incident, the air is full of rumours of collisions between German and Allied troops, and there are circumstantial stories of fighting in one place or another. It is impossible to learn whether these contain any truth, but their prevalence indicates how the air on both sides of the frontier, is charged with electricity and how necessary it is to go cautiously. The German countryside looks beautiful and prosperous and the people seem contented and well nourished. Certainly food in large towns like Aix le Chapelle is infinitely on a more generous scale than anywhere in Belgium, and it is doubtful whether in London or Paris it could be better. Everywhere the Bodies are outwardly courteous and are obeying the signed orders of the Belgian commandant, framed on similar lines to the German proclamation in Belgium restricting the local populations' liberty.

A BOLSHEVIST WAVE PREDICTED.

PROM BERLIN TO THE RHINE. Received 10.30 a.m. AMSTERDAM. Dec 6. The Westphalian 'Allgemciiie Zeitung reports that Liebknecht declared he had Berlin in his hands, and in a few days people would be amazed by the happenings. A Bolshevist wave would run from Berlin to the Rhine, carrying everything before it. A NEW GERMAN REPUBLIC. Receiyed 10.30~a'.m. AMSTERDAM, Dec 6. A meeting at Cologne decided to proclaim an independent"* republic of Rhineland and .Westphalia .

KAISER'S PRIVATE PAPERS BEING EXAMINED.

Received 10.30 a.m. AMSTERDAM, Dec 6. The Essen Allegemine Zeitung says an examination of the Kaiser's private correspondence has begun at the Royal Castle with a view of publishing portions essential for the establishment of his guilt in the beginning of the war. GERMANY'S INTERNAL STATE. AMSTERDAM, Dec 5. There was sharp fighting in several Westphalian towns between returning soldiers and local Soviet troops. Thousands of miners at Hamm struck and hoisted red flags on public j buildings. There weg-e similar demonstrations at Wanne, .where solJ diers hauled down the flags and disj persed the demonstrators. I SERIOUS RIOTS AT COLOGNE. COPENHAGEN, Dec 5. There were serious riots in Col- ' ogne on December 3rd. A mob plundered shops and attempted to Taid the food depot, but retreated when faced with machine guns. There were conflicts between the mob and the police throughout the night. A number of casualties are reported. HOHENQLLERN ANXIETY. AMSTERDAM, Dee. 5. Prince Henry of Prussia has issued a proclamation stating that, as he is ; the eldest Hohenzollorn left in Prussia' it is therefore incumbent upon him to do everything possible to assist the lawfully elected Government. He concludes: "At the same time my duty is to stand by the Kaiser and protect him from harm." GERMAN EFFRONTERY. WASHINGTON, Dec 5. Diplomatic advices state that Germany is preparing to demand from the Allies at the peace table indemnities for damage . dona in Allied air raids and sustained by interned Germans in Entente countries.