UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 November 1918, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

COLLAPSE OF CENTRAL POWERS. EXPECTED BY OFFICIAL CIRCLES. AUSTRIA FORCED TO ASK ITALY FOR ARMISTICE. gOMMEXTS ON GENERAL SITUATION.. Received Not. 3, SJS p.m. New York, Nov. 2. fhe New York Times' Washington correspondent states that the utter collapse of the Central Powers is expected by official circles, events all pointing to that outcome. Interest now centres on what, decision will be made by the Supreme War Council at Versailles by the Allied statesmen and representatives of the United States. President Wilson is being kept closely informed of the progress of the discussions, and is constantly advising Colonel House of his views. It was intimated in a high quarter that the Hungarian leaders have told the Vienna authorities they would demand the immediate recall of Hungarian troops from the Italian front, and would negotiate for a separate peace. This forced Austria to ask Italy ior an armistice. The Canadians captured Valenciennes. The Anglo-French Teached the Scheldt within seven miles of Ghent. The Allies captured 80,000 prisoners and 1500 guns **The^press throughout the United States regards the defection of Turkey and Austria as the forerunner of Gerinam'i acceptance of tie Allies terms for an armistice, however severe. Some papers declare the war is nearrng the IS md point out that the opening of the Dardanelles to the Allied fleet gives tlit Allies an opportunity to send troops to Russia against the Bolsheviks. Aus. K.z. Cable Assoc.

END IN SIGHT. fIUT SO SLACKENING OF EFFORT. WHAT IS TURKEYS FATE? TRIBUTE TO BRITISH SEA POWER. Received Xov. 4, '12.30 a.m. New York, Xov. 2. .The Xew York Times' Washington says that although confidence is growing that the end of the war is in tight, there will be no slowing dowij or lessening of military preparations against Germany until victory ia actually achieved. It it intimated in well-informed circles that the announcement of the details of the armistice terms will not be published until they are accepted or rejected by Germany. New York newspapers continue to comment on the various phases of the situation. All insitt on Germany's unconditional surrender. The papers, in discussing Turkey's fall, point out that ilm Allies now face a real problem, viz., what is to be done with Turkey's great domains. The United States is not vitally interested in the problem,, because it has ns economic or political interest in the Ottoman Empire, but, for that reason, Che may ask to act aa arbiter. The New York Times says that Washington military authorities and officials arc following the developments to Europe with the keenest attention. Interest * divided between the Versailles Council 4nd Austria-Hungary's disinofficials believe that the conflict •Will terminate in r. few weeks. There is much discussion regarding Germany a weakening tio suddenly after the tide had turned in the Allies' favor. Military authorities say the answer is to be found in the naval power of the Allies. The British sea power hae accomplished for the Allies what seemed impossible, and, with the aid df Amerija, the combilled n&vier kept Germany from victory •ten wh«n she was achieving military sneeess on practically every front. Likewise as soon as Germany began to lose, the Allies' sea power enabled them to make the victory overwhelming. Aim- N.Z. Cable Assoc.

IHE AIRCRAFT INQUIRY. Seeeived Nov. 4, 12.15 am. New \ork, Nov. Z. in the •iraaft inquiry report the com,o j'gfgS to the exclusion of

THE ARMISTICE TERMS. GERMAN ACCEPTANCE PROBABLE. Received Nov. 3, 11.5 p.m. Washington, Nov. 2. General Tardieu declared that the armistice terms will practically ask Germany to surrender unconditionally. The New York Times' Washington correspondent learns that the armistice terms are being considered by the German Government, and that their acceptance is practically assured. The same correspondent says that official confirmation has been received of the report that the Kaiser's abdieatioa is being demanded.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. ROOSEVELT'S PREDICTION. SURRENDER A MATTER OF DAYS. \_ Received Nov. 4. 12.45 a.m. Washington, Nov. 2. Roosevelt predicts that. Germany's surrender is merely a matter of days. Diplomatic advices indicate that the armisiice terms proposed bv the Supreme Was Council require the Germans to withdraw thirty miles beyond the Rhine, leaving their munitions and rolling stock behind, also the surrender of Heligoland, the navy and submarines— Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. SITUATION TRANSFORMED. ONLY ONE ENEMY. Received Nov. 4, 12.45 a.m. Washington, Nov. 2. General Marsh has issued a statement that the situation 'iias been transformed. The Allies liave now only one enemy to defeat.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.