UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 November 1918, Page 7

UNITED STATES.

THE TEUTONS' DEATH KNELL. COMMENTS ON AUSTRIAN TERMS New York. Nov. 5. The opinion expressed through the nress is that the terms of the Austrian armistice could not have been, exceeded in severity, if s ! ho had actually surrendered on the field of battle. It'is pointed out that Germany's position is now desperate. Tho fact that the Allies will be able to use the Austrian railways to attack Germany at stragetic points, marks the Teutons death knell. The general opinion is that Germany wont continue the struggle no matter bow severe and humiliating the terms of the armistice.—Aus.-NX Cable Assoc. REPLY TO GERMANY. COMPLETE AGREEMENT OF ALLIES. GERMANY'S POSITION DESPERATE. Washington, Nov. 5. Mr Lansing, in a Note addressed to the Swiss Minister, recalls the circumstances under -which President Wilson, forwarded Germany's request to tho Allies. President Wilson has now received a memorandum from the Allies in which they state their willingness to make peace in the terms of President. Wilson's address to Congress in January, 1918, and subsequent addresses. They must point out, however, that clause 2 relating to the freedom of the seas is open to various interpretations, some of which they could not accept ana must therefore reserve complete freedom on this point when they enter the Peace Conference. President Wilson declared in his January address that the invaded territory must be evacuated and freed. The Allies, however feel that no doubt ought to be allowed to exist as to the implications arising from this provision. The Allies by it understand that compensation will be paid by Germany for the damages done to civilian population bysea, land and air. President Wilson is in agreement withthis provision and with the Allies' notification that Marshal Foch must be the medium of armistice negotiations.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. New York, Nov. 0. The newspapers report a Republican victory in the Congressional elections. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. NOTIFYING GERMANY AS TO ARMISTICE. Washington, Nov. 5. President Wilson is about to notify Germany that she .must apply to Marshal Foch if she wants peace terms. The general impression here is that Germany is about to open negotiations for an armistice. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assoc