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THE WAR.

TAK HONGKUNG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER

GERMAN REVOLUTION SPREADING RAPIDLY:

BERLIN IN THE HANDS OF THE

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RED TROOPS":

KAISER FLEES TO DUTCH TERRITORY.

STIRRING SCENES OF ENTHUSIASM IN LONDON.

STRIKING SPEECH ON THE ALLIES' VICTORY BY THE BRITISH PREMIER.

LATEST CABLES.

THE ARMISTICE ACCEPTED.

HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED AT HOME:

LONDON, November 11th. Germans accepts the Armistice The signing of the Armistice was off cially announced at. 10.20 a.m., although anofficial rumour had gained currency a few minutes earlier. The news spread like wildare, and there were extraordin- aty scenes of enthusiasm strongly mingled with expressions of thankfulnes through- out the country,

The public was beside itself with joy bells pealed; maroons were fred at all police and fire stations in celebration of

the news.

GREAT SOENES IN LONDON

LONDON, November 11th- There were great scenes of excitement and joy in the streets of London when the Lord Mayor, wearing his gold chain of office, and standing in the portico of the

GERMANY SEETHING WITH REVOLUTION.

THE KAISER'S MOVEMENTS.

General von Hindenburg, and practically all the General Staff

HESSE PROCLAIMED A REPUBLIQ

BALS, November 11th A telegram from Darmstadt states that Hesse has been proclaimed a Republic...

EARLIER CABLES,

EXIT THE KAISER

AMSTERDAM, November 10th.

The Kaiser signed the letter of abdi cation at Headquarters yesterday mora- ing in the presence of the Crown Prince and General von Hindenburg. After reading the urgent message from Herr

Scheidemann, the Kaiser, deeply moved,

The revolution is reported as being in full swing in Berlin. The Reds have occupied a great part of the the ai

and vio lently bombarded the Martial building. where a great number of officers had

senibled.

Prince's Palized

The officers fred from the windows and mahy were killed and injured before the

officers surrendered.

The Reds completely restored order. Strong guards are patrolling the streets The people are shouting Long live the Republic," and singing the Mar.

Fanid may it be for the good of seillaise."

Germany."

It is reported that Leipzig, Stuttgart KAISER FLEES TO MAESTRICHT.Frankfort, and Saarbrucken have joined the Revolution and that Soldiers' Coun- cils have been formed at Stuttgart and Cologne Franklart has decided to pro- claim a Republic.

AMSTERDAM, November 10th: The Kaiser Kaiserin and their suite have arrived at Maestricht in motor

Cara.

NO INFLUENCE ON THE MILITARY SITUATION.

PARIS, November 10th.

A Havas message says:—

י

THE REVOLUTIONARIES"

BLOODLESS VICTORY...

AMSTERDAM. November 10th. A telegram from Berlin says the latest reports state that the revolution-

JAZA

GERMAN. PEOPLE WANT PEACE WITHOUT DELAY.

Lross, November 10th. The new Chancellor has issued mani- festo to the people, calling upon all to maintain order.

The movement has a political charac- tor shall be signed without delay and will The people are determined that peacs

also hasten democratic reforms.

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gained a complete victory at Berlin

Basle telegraphs that the revolution“

A general strike was, declared

on

Saturday, which resulted in the stop

page of work at all the factorica.

and other troops rapidly joined the The regiment of Nauenbourg Chasseurs

mavement

A. General was killed by a non-com- missioned officer, who fled.

The premises of the Formuerte are guarded by a detachment of Chasseurs- French Wireless.

NEW BAVARIAN GOVERNMENT AMSTERDAM, November 9th,:- The Bavarian Republic was proclaimed at Munich to-day.

The garrison, police, and all' instit

Soviet.

LONDON, November 11th.... The Daily Mail correspondent at The Hague states that the Kaiser arrived at Eyaden, near Maestricht. at seven thirty

The effect of the Kaiser's abdication is aries in Berlin won a brilliant, and practions have placed themselves under the this morning, wearing an uniform, and variously interpreted in French circles.tically a bloodless, victory. accompanied by the Crown Princetion it will have no influence on the the first to go over, others following in Whatever the meaning of the abdica- militars situation. "If, owing to the quick successión.

The Naumberg Jaeger, Regiment wa

political chaos, the reply is delayed or is The telegram adds that everything is unsatisfactory the war goes on.

Peace will be declared not under a Red prevails throughout the city.

now orderly. Tremendous jubilation Flag but under a White Flag,

The Revolutionary movement, which is BERLIN TROOPS SUPPORT NEW extending very rapidly throughout Ger-

GOVERNMENT.

many, is generally led by the Social Democratic Party

The Kaiser alighted and walked on the platform amoking a cigarette and chat- ting with his Sta. He did not look in the least distressed. The reception was quiet; a few people were present. Tex motor cars Aying the Imperial Eagle accompanied the Kaiser.

LATER

The ex-Kaiser arrived this morning by special train at Eysden, a station be ween Liege and Maastrich. He awaits Dutch special train to take him to bis residence, which is not yet known.

COPENHAGEN, November 11th.

LONDON, November 10th.

A German message states :- The new GermaD Peoples' Government was formed on. November 9th.

Berlin have sided with the new Govern- The greater part of the troops in

ment.

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arc

Both Socialist Parties are co-operating while some of the other Parties are in clined to co-operate in the movement which is not particularistic, but is loyal to the idea of the Empire and wants a Republic for the whole of Germany. The new Government has been formed.

WURTEMBURG PROCLAIMED A

REPUBLIC.

COPENHAGEN, November 10th

A telegram from. Stuttgart states that

Among the latest towns controlled a new Provisional Government has been by the revolutionaries "Cassel, established at Wurtemberg which has Emmerich, Aix-la-Chapelle, Muenster FOUR NEW GERMAN DELEGATES

proclaimed a Republic." Nuremberg, Mannheim, and Chemnitz The new German Government will con-

LONDON, November 11th. tain three Independent Socialists.

7.35 i, M.

INNSBRUCK.

THE FRENCH ADVANCE" CONTINUES;

LONDON, November 10th.

A French comuniqué states:-- The pursuit was resumed this morning under good conditions.

West of Mezieres, we passed beyond Sormonne captured the village of Mezieres Bond south of Renivez. Sormonte, and reached the Hirson-

On our right, we continue to cross the Meuse below Lanes and Danchery,

In his retreat, which is becoming möre and more hasty, the enemy is everywhers abandoning large quantities of material. We captured, notably between Anor and an entire railway train. and Momiguies. guns, numerous vehicles

AMERICAN PROGRESS.

An American communiqué states- Our rirst and Second Armies gained considerably in a series of local opera tions at many points between the Meuso and the Moselle,

The First Army, with French units, reached the southern outskirts of St. Enay and occupied, the Bois-de-Chenois. South of Barlon, beyond the eastern took Ciberoy, Abaucourt, and Grîmaa- lopes of the heights of the Meuse, also

court,

In the Woevre, the Second Army.pede- trated the enemy lines and drove him out from several strongly held positions.

We took Marcheville and St. Hilaire and cleared the enemy out from the Bois-dom-Martin.

FRENCH TERRITORY ALMOST CLEARED.

LONDON, November 10th:

A Havas message says:—i The armistice negotiations have had no appreciable effect on

the military operations.

the line. Nothing but the prompt vigna The French Armies are continuing their push towards the frontier all along ture of the Armistice will prevent the

Mansion House, announced the signing The Kaiser and his suite of ten have and Soldiers' Councils are being speedily} :"75"}

Everywhere in Germany Workmen's BAVARIAN DIVISION ARRIVES AT terms was not received up to this morning ritory entirely, before pease negotiations The German reply to the Armistice Allies from finally clearing French ter- taken up their residence at the Comte set up," and are negotiating with the

as expected.

begin. Bentinck's villa at Arnheim,

in Germany are affecting the situation there are signs of a German dehnele on It is believed that the political changes From the Dutch Frontier to the Meuse and may even result in an extension of the whole West Front which is moving the time-limit. It appears that four new swiftly towards Germany. German Commissaries arrived at Spa. The French at some points advanced They are believed to be delegates from ove miles yesterday. Heir Ebert, to take over the Armistice

SERBIAN ADVANCE IN THE proceedings.

BALKANS.

existing authorities with the result that public services are being carried on the Councils. undisturbed, partly under the control of

A telegram from Luebeck states that many civilians and soldiers were sum marily shot at Eutin which is in the hands of the Soldiers' Council

of the Armistice to a huge crowd.

Scores of crammed omnibuses halted in fron: of the Mansion House steps, those outside waving flags frantically,

The National Anthem we sung with bared hoods, and then the hymn ““ Now tions. Awaré of the imminence of victors THREE NON-SOCIALISTS IN THE Tunsbruck

thank we all our God" was sung by the populace.

KAISER MUST BE PUNISHED. Losnos, November 11th. London has been surfeited with sensa

London reocived the news of the Kaiser's abdication on Saturday with comparative indifference, but the down- fell of the Hohenzollerns and their ignominious fight to Holland is the absorbing topic in the newspapers.

The fate of Xerxes and Darius ar re called as a parallel to the rain, more immense and sudden than Europe has ever witnessed.

NEW GOVERNMENT.

COPENHAGEN, November 10th.

A telegram from Berlin states that the new Government contains three re presentatives of non-Socialist parties –– Herr Gotheim of the Progressives, and Herr Erzberger of the Centre Party, Herr Richthof of the National Liberais.

NEW GOVERNMENT'S FIRST

PROCLAMATION,

The people, especially, were deeply moved. Tears streamed down many faces. Whitehall, Downing Street and Trafal- gaz, Square were also packed with people The band of the Highlanders headed a huge impromptu procession in the Strand There was an unforgettable scene at No. 10, Downing Street, where, responding to the terrifio calls, the Fremier, accom- Columns are published of extracts of panied by Mr. Bonar Law and the braggart and blasphemous utterances Winston Churchill, reappeared in the of the Kaiser and the hope is expressed

COPENHAGEN, November 10th. A telegram from Berlin states that the window, and made a brief speech, paying that the Imperial criminal" will not a tribute to all who had participated in escape punishment for the misdeeds of the tion as follows:Fellow citizens, this new Government has issued a proclama the great victory, including the Dominions, nation he misguided. Colonies, and Allies and the munition

day the peoples' release has been ful That the Kaiser has gone for ever is filled. The Social Democrat Party has workers. He concluded by saying: "Let regarded as certain, but it is pointed out undertaken the Government and has in that there is the danger of a reaction invited the Independent Socialist Party to, The crowd waved Union Jacks and hata favour of Kaisefism if the German peo enter the Government with equal rights. and cheered prolongedly.

ple, through his disappearance, escaped The New Government will organise an THE KING'S SHORT ADDRESS: the penalties for the crimes they election constituting a National Parlia

applauded.

ment."

us thank God."

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EXIT THE KING OF BAVARIA. AMSTERDAM, November 11th."

.says

LONDON, November 11th. HM the King, addressing a great crowd from the balcony of the Palace said:

"With you I rejoice and thank God for the victories which the Allies have woo, which brought hostilies to an end and peace within sight THE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES. & Soviet procession approached the

A LONDON, November 11th.

A French official statement saya,:~-~-

The proclamation" is signed by Herr A cryptic telegram from Munich. Ebert, Herr Schiedemann and Herr that the King and his daughters, on Landsberg. Thursday afternoon, were taking their customary walk, when, on nearing home,

Palace.

APPEAL FROM THE NEW CHANCELLOR

COPENHAGEN, November 10th.

A. telegram from Berlin states that Herr Ebert, the New Chancellor, bas

Marshal Foch telegraphed to the Com, joined the Soviet but later arranged issued a proclamation appealing to all

manders-in-Chief of the Allied troops that they should nat, until further orders, ge beyond the line reached at eleven on the morning of November, 11th. RHINE BANK TO BE EVACUATED.

LONDON, November 11th. A German official statement says:- The Armistice was

signed at five o'clock and operates from eleven o'clock on the morning of November 11th

The soldiers on guard at the Palace

cordon to protect the Palace. daughters and Prince Rupperecht left by people from civil war and famine, and During the night the King and his oficials to help preserve the German automobile for an unknown destination.

to accomplish their legitimate claim to GRAND DUKE OF OLDENBURG

autonomy. -- DETHRONED. W

COPENHAGEN, November 11th.

A telegram from Hamburg states that the Grand Duke of Oldenburg has been dethroned

KING OF SAXONY GOES.“

LONDON, 2vember 11th

The delay for the evacuation of the banks of the Rhina has been prolonged

An official statement from Berlin states for 24 hours for the left bank of the that the King of Saxony has been

dethroned

GRAND DUKE OF MECKLENBURG ABDICATES.

Rhine besides the five days, making 31 days in all. The modification of the text compared with that brought by Herr Helldorp will be transmitted.

COPENHAGEN, November 11th The above apparently refers to в con-

The Hamburger Nachricten states that the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg has dition of the Armistice, the terms of which abdicated. The Soviet have formed,

have not yet been issued.

| new Governvient.

THE PEOPLES GOVERNMENT.

COPENHAGEN, November 10th. Herr Ebert, the new Chancellor, has issued a proclamation that he will form a Peoples Government which will enden vour to bring peace as speedily as pos- sible and fortify the freedom which the German people had won.

REDS IN POSSESSION OF BERLIN

LONDON, November 10th, The fact that a Soldiers and Work- men's Council has been formed in Berlin is revealed by the news that the Council has taken possession of the Wolk Bureau.

Bavarian Division has arrived at

GENERAL STRIKE BEGINS IN DERLIN.

LONDON, November 10th

A German message says:— The Wolff Bureau reports that a

a'clock yesterday morning. Processions, general strike began in Berlin at nine headed by armed soldiers of all classes, marched to the centre of the city.

Soldier and officers had been pre- xiously surged to remove their cockades voluntarily. and epaulettes Most of them did so

fraternised:**

Sailors, soldiers and workmen then

Mo8f the public buildings were occupied without difficulty. At the Cock- chater barracks two officer fired shots, These were killed and one wounded.

FOUR DREADNOUGHT CREWS JOIN REVOLUTIONÁRIES.

COPENHAGEN, November 10th The Fordische Kurier states that the crews of the four Dreadnoughts, Posen, lying at Kiel, have joined the revolu Ostreesland, Naesuu and Oldenburg,

tionaries.

A telegram from Stuttgart states that the first object of the Provisional Gov- ernment is to summon the Constituent National Assembly.

General Ebbinghaus has transferred his authority to the Boldiers Council. which will maintain order.....

THREE WARSHIPS FLEE FROM KIEL

LONDON, November 10th

Troops and machine guns are patrol states that the, disturbances in Berlin on Friday ended in arrests, ling the streets

A serai-oficial atatement from Berlin

Three small warships fled from Kiel and arrived at Kolberg The crews have been eent, bome;

A GENERAL STRIKE ANNOUNCED

LONDOS, November 10th...

from Berlin states that the Forwaarts A telegram received in Copenhagen announces that the Council of Workmen and: Soldiers he proclaimed a general strik The proclamation ends Long live the Social Republic"

REDS CONTROL ESSEN.

LATEST CABLES.

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THE END OF THE GREAT WAR FIGHTING BEFORE ARMISTICE WAS SIGNED.

LONDON, November 11th A French communiqué statos:- guards who attempted strong resistance We are purkuing the enemy rear- at certain points, particularly in the centre and on the right,

We advanced a considerable distance on the whole trout and captured, north of the Oise, Eppes-Auvage, 17 kilometres east of Avesnes:

Belgium and reached farther cast, the We, paased Bailievre and Salles in northern outskirts of Signy Forest not sistance. withstanding increased German

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LONDON, November 10th. A French Eastern communiqué states : driving back the Germans towards North of the Danube the Serbians are

Weiskerchen, and Roeskerck

They entered Sarajevo and Bosnia. In capturing Skutari över 4.060. prison- ers were taken.

North of Skutari the Serbians occupied Potigoritza and Nissitan.

GERMAN SOLDIERS TIRED OF

WARA

AMSTERDAM, November 10th." The Handeldud states that German Frontier guards at numerous the

state that thousands of soldiers every- and departing. Travellers from Germany places are throwing down.. their cras

where have laid down their arms.

The Italians on the right captured ON THE EVE OF VICTORY. Tremblois.

West of the Meuse we are 24 kilometres north of Charleville.

STIRRING SPEECH BY THE BRITISH PREMIER.

The Germans, elst of Mezieres, violent. ly and fruitlessly counter-attacked, in the region of Donchery. We held our ground on the northern bank of the Meuse,

Our booty is increasing continuously; it includes" parks" of automobiles and numerous lorries..

THE CAPTURE OF MONS,

LONDON, November 11th. Sir Douglas Haig states: Shortly before dawn this morning the Canadians of the First Army under General Horne captuded Mons,

ZARLIER CABLES.

BRITISH REACH THE FRANCO BELGIAN FRONTIER.

France-Belgian frontier.

Bir Douglas Haig states:- South of the Sambre, we reached the

in spite of increased resistance.

North of the Sambre we made progress

Lobos,, November 10th. The Premier, speaking at the Lord was the rapid, relentless pursuit of the Mayor's banquet, began by saying that it Germans by the Allies that prevented the German envoys from getting through the enemy lines. Other means had to be de vised. He had nothing to any as regards the armistice. The issue was "settled. (Cheers.)

THE STEEN PECKONING. Referring

to the abdication of the Kaiser and the Crown Prince, Mr. Lloyd George said:

This is the greatest judgment in the history of the world Germany was ruined inside and outside, but she has a'choice to-day she will have none to

expect & stern reckoning. (Cheers.) morrow. The only way she can escape Germany's reckless wantonness, which destruction is "by immediate surrender. has the full consent of her people and which has caused such world-agony, must.

HER DOGMN 18

SEALED.

The German Army is now hardly an

Our advanced detachments, advancing south-east of Mous, reached the line of the Canal west and north-west of Mons.

We captured great quantities of roll- ing-stock east of Maubeuge und Army at all the Navy is certainly no

North of the Mons Conde Canal, we

longer a Navy.The potent Empire that threatened civilisation is to-night head- Our cavalry is approaching Ath. captured Reuze, Pla

less and helpless ber doom is sealed. If We made progress four milos cast or she elects to fight on, her blood and the Blood of her children will be on the heada Renaix

BRITISH AIRMEN FINISHING

of her Rulers who have not courage to give wise counsel at the present time BE WELL

“THE ANGUX-OUT BLOW."

LONDON November 10th Sir Douglas Haig states

is not far distant. It is either the in- "There is but one end, and that end TAMSIZEDAM, November 10th. We shot down 12 German machines mediate acceptance of our terms or o The Beds control Essen. They have Beven were driven down out of control worso fate. That is her choice. I speak arrested Baron ven Krupp and his wife-

Thirteen British machines are missing. in no spirit of ferocity. I have always BUDDEN DEATH OF GERMAN Oar night-fliers heavily attacked the been a believer in the knock-out blow

SHIPPING · MAGNATE,

Trailway junctions at Liege, Louvain and (Cheers.) Germany committed a crime COPENHAGEN, November 10th, with good effect

Charleroi, dropping 28 tons of bombs against humanity with the full consent of Herr Ballin, the Managing Director of A telegram from Hamburg states that

bez people. They cheered their Rulers. then. They would cheat them to day bad

denly, the Hamburg-Amerika Inne died and

they won. NOVO

Two British machines are missing. The Press Bureau states:

The Independent Air Force bombed Morhange today

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