ARMISTICE DATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 June 1919, Page 5

ARMISTICE DATES.

| , 1917. November 28—Germany agrees to armistice on Russian front. December 7 —Roumania agrees to amistiee. 1918. September 30—Bulgaria signed armistice. October 30—Turkey signed armistice. I November 2—Austria-Hungary signed armistice. | November 11—Germany signed armistice. \ J GERMAN DELEGATES STONED. j OFFICIALS DISMISSED. J Paris, June 17. j When the German delegates were passj ing from their hotel to the station at Versailles the crowd Btoned the automoj biles and Dr. Melchion and another were i slightly hurt. t As an outcome of the stoning episode ! at Versailles, M. Chalier, Prefect of the . Seine, and M. Duvaille, special eommis- ] sioner at Versailles, have been removed from office, 'i'he newspapers attribute some blame to minor German officials, v.ho made some insulting remarks in reply to a little hissing by spectators.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. t ____________ At a Sydney auction a few days ago 26Jd per lb was paid for a hide from <6 Nmimean meat works. The gross value of the hide, was £7 17b (id, which is claimed to be a record for Australasia for a hide in ordinary condition. ~

The Signing Described, ,2fi< PKOSAIO; OEREMONIAi. .ONKNQWN GERMAN REPRESENTATIVES.. Received June SO, 12.25 a.m. Paris, Juno 28. The anniversary of the day when a pistol shot at Serajevo set the world ablaze brought peace again. It was an interesting scene. The leading statesmen of the civilised globe clustered round the tables in the Galerie des Glaces, wliile two almost unknown men signed the document, acknowledging the defeat of one of the mightiest empires. One involuntarily recalled the great German names figuring throughout the war, but not one came to acknowledge his country's guilt. Many treaties have been signed at Versailles, but none fraught with such consequence* to world liberty as this. With all the momentous potentialities of the treaty the s'igning could not have been a more prosaic ceremonial than was to-day's. There was nothing picturesque outside of the beautiful hall itself. There were no speeches or incidents, and the process of signing became purely mechanical jnd somewhat dull to onlookers. Some four hundred specially invited guests were present, including many dignitaries, generals, and admirals of the various Powers. As the last signatures were appended batteries of guns in Versailles gardens fired salvoes and numbers of aeroplanes flitted around the palace. As soon as Mr. Massey signed he left With Mr. Riley, motored to Paris, caught th» train for Havre, where he embarks on a destroyer, Which is to place him on board the Mauretania off Spithead. Such troops as took part in lining the route outside the chateau wore field uniform. The occasion, fiowever, was devoid of military character. Only seven regiments of cavalry and four of infantry took part, and there were no tends- Only a dash of uniform was given by the resplendent uniforms of the Republican Guard. Guards with drawn swords and wearing silver and gold helmets with sweeping plumes lined the marble staircase in the palace. It is rarely that all the great fountains in the palace gardens are in play, but j to-day all Were in operation. Great crowds lined the approaches to the chateau, and the regiments of eavalrv lining the route made a fine spectacle, with red and white pennons fluttering in the breeze. The sun was shining brightly when at 2.30 the delegates began to assemble and take thenplaces in the galleries. Mr. Hughes, Sir Joseph Cook, and Mr Massey, accompanied bv Messrs Garran, Deane, Latham, and Riley, were among the first flomer* There was animaW conversation among the delegate* they waited for M. Clemencsau to declare ili» proceedings open. The plenipotentiaries begaai te arrive at 3.30, ascended by tho staircase of honor, passing throug'h the salle deS gardens and the queen's apartments. Here they were marshalled before entering the galleries. These apartment's, which have been closed to the public for some years, presented a magnificent scene With their sumptuous tapestries and furniture of the time of Louis XIV. In the galerie the preparations for the ceremony weTe simple and dignified. Table* covered with old gold draperies ran along one side of the hall, witti cross tables at either end. The extreme ends of the galerie were reserved for distinguished visitors and the press, the latter ncenpying the snot where th* Germ tin Emnire was proclaimed in 187 L —N.Z Official.

In Sydney. LITTLE DEMONSTRATION, Received June 80,12.50 a.m. Sydney, June 29. Beyond flying a few flags and appreci" ative announcements in the churches, there was little demonstration for the signing of peace to-day. At 8 o'clock to-morrow morning tfte New Zealand and other warships in the harbor will fire 101 guns.

President Wilson's Farewell. TO PEOPLE Off FRANCE. Received June 30, 1 a.m. Paris, June 28. President, Wilson, before leaving France, sent a message to the French people in which he said ,that, looking back over the eventful months, he had memory, not only of the conference and its hard work, but also of the innumerable acts of generosity and friendship which made him feel how genuine the, sentiments of France were towards the people of America. Deeply glad as he was to go home, he left France with genuine regret, his thoughts enlarged by the privilege of association with her public men and profoundly grateful for her unstinted hospitality.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. i A. HYMN OF PEACE. Peace has come! Peace has come! Blow the trumpets, sound the drum! Let the bells of peace ring in Victory over crime and sin. Send the joyful tidings forth East and west, south and north. All the nations will rejoice, God has spoken, hear His voice! One by one false gods rise And fling their challenge to the skies; As it was in days of old By the prophet bards foretold; '•He who liveth by the sword Shall be conquered," saith the Lord. Kaiser, tyrants, emperors, Perish, flee; they reign no more. "God save all people," the nations sing And praise the Everlasting King. "Peace on earth, goodwill to men" Is the angels' song again. Then let us join in glad refrain That peace smiles over land and main. Tn our rejoicings do not forget Those who fought and died, They are with us yet, In till- spirit, ji.ow can see Their day ftf glorious victory., ' " . -j.o, s.

News in London. /. GREAT ENTHUSIASM. J TINGED WITH SAEpJESSJ, j Received June 29, 11.5 p.nu London, June 28. Wlien the city bells clanged announcing the signing at 3.40 London stood still for ft few seconds with tremendous tension. Jt was easily surmised what the bells meant far those who had contributed to the triumph of right over might. Peace had come, and the sacrifices made by the dead were perhaps realised for the first time. There was a tinge of sadness in the -welcome news, and London did not forget in its joy the memory of those who had fallen for the freedom of the world. Groups met in the streets, mutually congratulating each other. The news was quickly communicated to the theatres and cinemas, where it was flashed on the screens, the audiences spontaneously rising and fervently singing the National Anthem. There was great enthusiasm everywhere The Final Act. IS A TERRIBLE DRAMA. MESSAGE FROM THE KING. Wellington, Last Night. The following cables have been received and despatched in connection with the signing of the peace treaty:— From the Secretary of State for Colonies to the Governor General of New Zealand. June 28. The peace treaty with Germany was signed by representatives of the allied and associated Powers and by representatives of Germany to-day at 4 o'clock. A concluding article of the treaty provides that the first "process verbal" of the deposit of the ratification will be drawn up as soon as the treaty has been ratified by Germany on the one hand and by three of the principal allied and associated Powers on .he other hand; that from the da.te of this first "process verbal" the treaty will come into force between the high contracting parties who have ratified it; that for the determination of all periods of time provided for in the treaty this date will be the date of the coming into force of the treaty, and that in all other respects the treaty will enter into force for each Power at the date of the deposit of its ratification. The date of ratification, i.e., of the coming into force of the peace treaty, cannot be stated yet. From His Majesty .the King to the Governor-General of New Zealand. The signing of the treaty o£ peace will be received with deep thankfulness throughout the British Empire. This formal act brings to its concluding stages the terrible war which has devastated Europe and distracted the world. It manifests the victory of the ideals of freedom and liberty for which we have made untold sacrifices. I share my people's joy and thanksgiving and earnestly pray that the coming years of peace may bring to them ever increasing happiness and pToperitv. From the Governor-General. I desire to associate myself with the Government and people of New Zealand in respectfully expressing my sincere appreciation of the message Your Majesty has been graciously pleased to send through me on the occasion of the signing of the treaty of peace. As representative of the Sovereign in this Dominion, I respectfully beg to tender Your Majesty, on behalf of the inhabitants of .these islands, an assurance of our whole-hearted devotion to the throne and of a loyalty which made such immense sacrifices to secure freedom for the world.

In conclusion, we earnestly trust that ,the signing of this treaty, which marks an epoch in history, will also be the herald to humanity of a new era of universal peace and prosperity.

Sustained Salvoes. THROUGHOUT FRANCE. t Received June 29, 11.5 p.m. London, June 28. A wireless press message from Paris reports that the Minister for War at 3.47 wirelessed orders for sustained salvoes throughout the country from Strasburg and Metz to Morocco'—Aus.NZ Cable Assn. Cannon boomed out at 3.44. Crowds celebrated the news in the Paris streets.

Received June 29, 11.5 p.m. London, June 28. Peace dinners were arranged to-night at the various leading hotels. Received June 29, 11.20 p.m. London, June 29. Mr. Lloyd George addresses the House of Commons in regard to the peace treaty on July I.—Ai-gua Service, A Thrilling Display. ENTHUSIASM FOR ROYAL FAMILY. Received June 29, 11.40 p.m. London, June 28. The chief incident in London following the receipt of news of the signing was the rush of immense crowds to Buckingham Palace, demanding the Royalties. The appearance of the King, Queen, and family was greeted with a prolonged and thrilling display of the most affectionate enthusiasm.—United Service. China's Delegates* REFUSE•TO SIGN. Received June 29, 5.5 p.m. London, June 27. The United Press 5 Paris correspondent states that the Chinese delegates refused to sign the peace treaty because they were not allowed to make reservations concerning ,the disposition of Shantung. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.