ARMISTICE MATTERS.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 November 1918, Page 5

ARMISTICE MATTERS.

THE GERMAN MISSION. ARRIVES AT BRITISH LINES. Received Nov. 8, 1.35 a.m. ' London, Nov. 7. The Daily News states that the German mission arrived at the British lines last night, and Marshal Foch iceeived the members to-day.—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc. NOTIFICATION TO GERMANY MEETS WITH WHOLE-HEARTED APPROVAL. FREEDOM OF THE SEAS. PAYMENT FOR DAMAGE. Received Nov. 7, 5-5 p.m. Washington, Nov. 6. President- Wilson's notification to Germany that she must apply to Marshal Fi'cl' for the terms of armistice was recei'.td vith whole-hearted approval througihuut official and diplomatic circles, which wps especially marked in naval and military quarters. The members of the French, Italian, and British Diplomatic Corps were visibly pleased that the Allies had reserved to themselves complete freedom of interpretation regarding President Wilson's principle relating to the freedom of the seas. It is pointed out that Germany now could not hope for an interpretation of the doctrine of the freedom of the seas which would be advantageous to her. The Allies' insistence that Germany must pay compensation for all damage done to civilians and their property was bailed by officials as a just retribution, which will compel Germany to make reparation for the rape of Belgium, the ravishment of northern France, and the homes shattered in London, Paris, and other places by Zeppelins and aeroplanes, and for ships sunk by her submarines.— Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.

A DRAMATIC VERSION. OK RECEPTION OF NEWS IN i ' VMNNA. CARL m TEARS. ,__ TROUBLE OVER SIGNING, Received Nov. 7. 9.25 ji.m. Amsterdam, Nov. C. German papers giro a dramatic version of the reception of the armisiice terms in Vienna. The Emperor Cart, after reading them, burst into tears, exclaiming: I cannot sign that. The ioss of the Tyrol is a shame for us. We cannot permit the Allies to cress our territory in order to attack Germany-" The Emperor's adjutant suggested that the Kaiser should delegate an Austria! field marshal to sign the armistice. Marshal Koevess and three other members of the Council refused, and finally 'von Arz signed under protest, only because Austria was unable to Tesist an hour longer.—Times Servie*. GERMAN ARMISTICE. REPORTED ARRIVAL OF DELEGA- i TION. Received Nov. 7. 10 p.m. London, Nov. 0. It is stated in the lobbies of the House of Commons that the German armistice delegation has reached the Allied lines.— Reuter Service. AUSTRIAN TERMS APPROVED. BY BRITISH PRESS. A LESSON FOR GERMANY. Received Nov. 7, 10.30 p.m. London, Nov. C. The papers unanimously approve the terms of the Austrian armistice, which extinguishes aDy German illusion that Austria-Hungary will be a neutral bar'rier against the Allies. It opens the door to ideals of national liberty in Eastern ( Europe as a whole. The disposition of the fleet is an object lesson for Germany of the treatment she may expect. It is hoped tin German people will draw their conclusions, and not needlessly prolong the bloodshed, in view of the inevitable end. —Reuter.