FIGHTING IN BERLIN.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 November 1918, Page 5

FIGHTING IN BERLIN.

KING OF SAXONY DETHRONED. KAISER INTERNED IN HOLLAND. Received Nov. 13, 1 25 a-.ni. a New York, Nov. 11. Heavy fighting has been resumed between the revolutionaries and troops in the Berlin streets.

The Kiug of Saxony has been throned.

Ths Kaiser is reported to be interned in Holland. He was en route to surrender to the British when the revolutionaries headed him <u).—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc.

EBERT'S MANIFESTO. AN APPEAL FOR SUPPORT. PRODUCTION ANB TRANSIT OF FOOD.

Received Nov. 12, 10.43 pjnLondon, Nov. 11.

Ollancelioi ISbert, in a manifesto, says: Prince Mas, with the assent of all the Secretaries of State, has handed ovsr to me the business of Imperial. Chancellor. lam proceeding, in accord with the parties, with the formation of a people's, Government, whose endeavor it will he to bring tire German peope peace as speedily as possible, and to strengthen tn* iree&om it ias gamed, I appeal to ,al! citizens for support. The manifests adds- It Is the duty of all town and country people to facilitate the prodaction and transit of food. The shortage of supplies mean 3 misery to all, whereby the poorest and the Workers will (be the chief sufferers. 1 bag you all to leave the streets and preserve calm and order.

A wireless German official messago issued on the morning of the 11th states that Chancellor Ebert has issued a proclamation as follows:—The new Government has taken charge of affairs in ord"r to preserve the people from civil war, also to examine and enforce their just claims to self-administration. It can only accomplish the task if all the 'utljorilits knd a ht'lpfu l havd. I know iiow Sard it will '■« for weny f,o ooiprrnie wifi the new met/ win now conduct the Empire's basilicas, but 1 appeal to their love for our people. If the organisation of public life were to stop at this serious hour, then Germany will become a prey to anarchy and meet terrible misery. Therefore, lend help bv eentrmrin» to work fearlessly and unrelentingly until tlie hotrr comes that relieves us of our duty.—Aus -N.Z. CaJble Assoc, and Renter.

HINDENBURG AND STAFF AUSTRIAN ROYALTIES FLY TO SWITZERLAND. FLEET INTERNED..' REPUBLIC IN HESSE. Received Nov. 12, 10.15 p.m. Vancouver, Nov. 10.

London messages state that voa Hindenburg and the General Staff accompany the Kaiser to Holknd. Ten automobiles carry the fugitives, who are all armed. «

Advices from Berlin state that the Austrian Imperial family have fled to Switzerland, and that the entire Austrian fleet is totemed.

A repuMi<; has been proclaimed in Hesse.—Renter.

COUNCILS BECOMING GENERAL

RED FLAG PROCESSIONS IN BERLIN Recesred Hot, 13, 1,45 a,mv London, Nov. 10. News has been received of the formation of similar councils elsewhere in Germany. Everything is proceeding within the bounds of economic order. Processions from the suburbs to the centre of Berlin, carrying red flags, and headed by armed soldiers, urged the soldiers and officers, wherever met, to remove their cockades and epaulettes. The majority voluntarily complied, and general fraternisation of the sailors, sol"diers and workmen occurred. The workmen, on entering the barracks, were received with enthusiasm by the soldiers. As far as is known, the only clash between the people and the armed forces occurred on the occupation of the Cockchafer barracks of the Fusilier Guards. There Wo officers fire! shots, lwd'ng to three fatalities.—Aus. and N.Z, Cable Assoc| and Reuter. FLIGHT OF BAVARIAN ROYALTIES Berne, Nov. 10. According to Munich papers, the King of Bavaria, accompanied by Prince Rupprecht and his daughters, have disappeared. Their whereabouts are not known.—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc. A LUXUSJOUS JOURNEY, Received Uov, 13,1.45 a.m.