GERMANY.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 December 1918, Page 5

GERMANY.

A PRO-KAISER MOVEMENT.

SUPPORTED BY ARMY,

THIRSTY /FOR REVENGE,

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The Hague, Nov 28. The latest arrivals from Germany speak of the growing revolution feeling for the Kaiser, and the possibility of an attempted coup d'etat. The movement is based on the surprising loyalty of a large proportion of t'lie returning army. It is estimated that fifty per cent are true to the Kaiser, led by generals who are devoted to the Kaiser, and fomented by a large and powerful militaristic clique thirsting for revenge. The project is openly discussed in cafes, beer gardens aad public places. Strangers are asked: "Are you for the Kaiser and true for revolutionaries ?"

A correspondent says the Dutch Government regards the Crown Prince as a dangerous intriguer, but thinks tlhe Kaiser's day is over, and therefore the latter is allowed ijroe communication with Germany, of which the fullest advantage is taken, daily receiving a vast and growing correspondence whicn he answers personally.

SITUATION IN GERMANY.

DISQUIETING POSSIBILITIES.

(Bee. November 30, 1.36 p.m.)

London, Nov. 29. Hie Daily News' Munich correspondent states that though outwardly calm, the situation in Germany presents disquieting possibilities. liie Central Government in Berlin is controlled by men whose political careers do not inspire confidence. The Soldiers' and Workers' Councils aw ruling federated republics. Tihe upper middle classes accept!the dictatorship with forced cheerfulness, looking forward to the National Assembly, but the difficulty of compiling the voting lists ' stands in the way, so Germany must drift for two months. He fear of Bolshevism is resulting hi tfte hoarding of money.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

ABDICATION PAPERS.

DEMANDED FROM KAISER AND CROWN PRINCE. (Rec. November 30, 5.5 p.m.) London, Nov. 29. The Berlin Government has telegraphed to the Kaiser and Crown Prince in Holland demanding their abdication documents.—Argus Service.

STRIKES IN BERLIN.

FIGHTING IN WESTPHALT." Received Dec. 1, 5.5 p.m. Copenhagen, Nov 28. There are great strikes in Berlin. Coal and provisions are scarce All alcohol is prohibited. Cologne reports that there Uas been repeated fighting in Westphalia between soldiers passing through and the local Workmen and Soldiers' Councils In some cases the latter were dismissed. The red flag was lowered and the Prussian fla£ hoisted.

The North German Gazette reports that the Soldiers' Council at Ulo arrested General von Belsingen because lie telegraphed to supreme headquarters asking for two divisions, whereby he promised to crush the Bavarian revolution. The State Government has ordered General von Hindenburg totfcome to Ber-lin—Aus-N.Z. Cable Assoc.

THE CAMPAIGN OF HATE.

TO BE STOPPED IN SCHOOLS

Received Dec. 1, 5 p.m.

Amsterdam, Nov. 28.

The Prussian Socialist Minister for has issued instructions to schools that the teaching of history has hitherto been misused'in order to influence international hate, and that the practice must stop without delay. All mendacious and false teaching about the world-war and is authors must stop, and that all books glorifying the war must be removed from school libraries. —Aus.N.Z. Cubic Assoc. and Renter.

BAVARIA SEVERS TIES. THE CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY. Roccived 'Dec- 1, 5o p.m. Copenhagen, Nov. 29. TTerr Eisner has notified the Foreign Secretary at Berlin that as the latter attempts to perpetuate the old regime's methods, the Bavarian Foreign Office has severed its connection with the Berlin Office.

Advices from Derlin state that the conference has completed the drafting of a Rill for the election of an Tmperinl consistent. Assembly. The eh'M'nn will probably be held on Tehrunr- '' -Aus.N.Z. Cable Assoc.

fightin6 continues

OFFICERS ILL-TREATED.

Received Dec. 1, 5,5 p.m. Amsterdam, Nov. 20. 'Fighting at Agram between the Repuglicans and Monarchists continues. A military revolt is in progrwess at Bobrieszia, where the soldiers are ill-treat-ing the officers and shooting indiscrimin. a£ty in tb| atroU—Aw. <feb)» Aasos.

AVERTING DISINTEGRATION

RESULTS OF CONFERENCE,

SOLF'S RETIREMENT

Eeceived Dec. 1, 55 p.m.

London, Nov. 29.

The Morning Post's Amsterdam correspondent says that the conference at Berlin seems to have temporarily averted the disintegration of Germany.

Non-Prussian Governments liavo been given seats in the Central Government. It is expected that Dr. Solf will retire. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assoc, and Reuter-

DISPOSAL OF SCHLESWIG,

CEDED TO DENMARK.

Received Dec. 1, 5.5 p.m.

Washington, Nov. 30.

A United Press message from Amsterdam states that a report from Berlin declares that Germany has ceded north Schleswig to Denmark. —Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.

SOCIALISTS STRIVE FOR

UNITY.

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COMBINATION WORKING WELL.

New York, Nov. 29.

Mr Dosch Fleurot, the Berlin corre- [ spondent of the New York World, cables: The Independent and Majority Socialists, having degiJed to work together, the Government is now in a much sounder position. There is still a danger of a bolt by the Independents, owing to their objections to Dr Solf and Herr Erzeberger, 'but so far the combination is working well. A rupture between the Socialists would be the signal for the bourgeoise movement, w!hich has been growing gtronger daily The bourgeoisie is willing to remain behind the Government if the Government will convoke the Constituent Assembly. It seems certain that the 'stability of the present working status is likely to be attacked from the extreme left, led by Dr, Liebnecht and Herr Luxemburg. Their success depends upon tihe conditions of their finances, which are reported to be considerable and of Russian origin. All interests, except the extreme right and extreme left accept the present Government as the best possible compromise.—Aus.-X.Z. Cable Assn.

CROWN PRINCE'S RESIDENCE.

UNCOMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS.

London, Nov. -8.

itenwick, the Amsterdam correspondent of the Dtiiljl Chronicle, visited the lliomc of the ex-Crown Prince at Wieringen. It is ail agricultural and fishing district. The population is bitterly anti-German. The prince was obviously ill at ease, and not a cheer was raised nor a hat doffed wlien he arrived. The parsonage where lie lives is rentable at £SO a year It is so jsmall that half-a-dozen servants will &leep out. The prince sleeps in a small iron bedstead in a tiny room There is a combined sitting and dining room. There is a French billiard table and a sorry array of cues and old balls. There will be no military guard during Wilhelm's stay; ho will be in charge of the burgomaster —Aus.-N.Z. Cable sssn.