AUSTRO-GERMANY.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 October 1918, Page 5

AUSTRO-GERMANY.

DECISIVE PEACE OFFER. To Be Made by Germany. Received Oct. 2, 2.20 p.m. Amsterdam, Oct. .1. It is reported that Von Payer has also resigned. The Tyd : s Berlin correspondent says the Reichstag Socialists have been officially informed that the Government intends to use Bulgaria's action as a pretext, for making a decisive peace offer.— Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. \ ' ~ DESPAIRING WAIL OF THE KAISER. Fearful Gravity of the Situation. Received Oct. 2, 5.45 p.m. Amsterdam, Oct. 1. ' The Kaiser, ims-mesage to the Fatherland Party, is appealing to the whole of the people "in, these most earnest times, to resolutely gather round me and give their blood and wealth until the last breath, for the defence of the Fatherland." The Vorwaerts, which: the Government is now making the vehicle for breaking the seriousness of the position to the people, describes the situation as one of fearful gravity, and appeals to all to do their duty.—Reuter. KAISER'S HEAVY HEART. An Appeal for Co-operation. Received Oct. 2, 7.35 p.m. Amsterdam, Oct. 1. The Kaiser, in accepting Hertling's resignation, said: "I must with heavy heart deny myself your further co-opera-tion." He requested Hertling to remain in office until a successor was found. The Kaiser added that he desired the German people henceforth to co-operate more effectively in deciding the fate of the Fatherland, and that, therefore, in future men possessing the people's trust should widely co-operate in the duties of Government.—Reuter. .... "RUIN IS AHEAD." A Rude Awakening. Germany in State of Panic. Received Oct. 2, 7.45 p.m. London, Oct. 1. Correspondents state that Berlin, Cologne,, Frankfort, and Stuttgart are in a state of panic. All classes are flocking into the streets, demanding news and urging desperate remedies, and denouncing the Kaiser, Hertlmg, Ludendorff, and Hindenburg. The residences of the Buhrfcrian representatives are closely guarded. . The political parties agree that the Germans' military and political policy has failed, and that ruin is ahead unless a speedy remedy is found. The Junker organ, the Kreuz Zeitung, declares there is no alternative but a dictatorship.—Times Service. R|ceived Oct. 3, 1.30 a.m.' London, Oct. 2. Excited scenes occurred at Berlin in the crowded streets. The police were required to restrain the moo from clam-f oring for peace.—Aus. j N.Z Cable AssocTHE CHANCELLORSHIP. FOLITICAL FIGHT BY THE MILITARISTS. Received Oct. 2, 11.45 p.m. Amsterdam, Oct. 1. Count von Hertling's retirement was the signal for the opening of' numerous campaigns in favor of candidates for the Chancellorship. It is evident that the real issue is a fight for political suprem. acy by the High Army Command; which intends to meet the Reichstag with alleged democratic concessions. On analysis the concessions will not in any way hamper headquarters' influence. Prince Beulow is General Ludendorff's man, and it is possible that the Reichstag may accept him if the so-called democratisatioii of Germany is presented in a sufficiently palatable form. , Austria will bitterly oppose Prince Beulow's candidature as a resolute opponent of Baron Burian's policy. The other serious candidate is Dr. Solf, Whom the military chiefs will not tolerate.— Aus. and N.Z. Cable. Assoc. PRISOJteRS<. REPATRIATION. ' : Received Oct. 2, 7.35 p.m,, Amsterdam, Oct. 1. Germany has refused Britain's proposal to leave submarine crews outside the scope of the prisoners repatriation agreement, and asked that Holland intervene.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.