THE ALLIES VIEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 October 1918, Page 5

THE ALLIES VIEWS.

KO PROSPECT OF EARLY ARMISTICE. Received Oct. 14, 11.30 pra. London, Oct. 14. It is authoritatively stated that there is Ho prospect of an early armistice. Moreover, when the time is ripe for considering the proposition, an armistice will not he seriously considered .without the accompanying naval and military guarantees that Germany will not merely' be ready to sheath the sword, but is absolutely powerless to resume hostilities. These fundamental points represent the views of Britain and her Allies. President Wilson is not likely to reply at present, as it is expected he will consult the Allies before dcnitely drafting big answer.—Reuter.

j BERLIhI WORKERS ANXIOUS. PAN-GERMANS MAKING COUNTERMOVE. Received Oct. 14, 11.30 p.m. Copenhagen, Oct. 13. When the great factories i i the Ber- ! lin suburbs finished work on Saturday, thousands of men and women workers proceeded to the centre of the city, and waited for hours for the reply to President Wilsoji, which was published in the special editions of the newspapers issued at 10 o'clock. The reply was enthusiastically welcomed, the women bursting into tears. It is reported that the pan-Germans are preparing a counter-move. A great number of officers are arriving at Berlin. The Vorwaerts warns the pan-Ger-mans not to do anything to cause the people to lose patience with them, and that every conspiracy will be crushed with a firm hand. The independent Socialist newspapers have been confiscated for demanding a republic.—Aus-N.Z. Cable Assoc. Received Oct. 14. 11.40 p.m. Amsterdam, Oct. 14. The Lokal states that the Reichstag Conservatives have communicated to the Chancellor their serious objections to the acceptance of. President 'Wilson's terms.—Reuter.