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THE WAR.

TJE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,

THE PREMIER ON THE USES OF VICTORY.

ROUMANIA DECLARES WAR ON GERMANY.

IMPERIAL WAR CABINET TO RESUME

SITTINGS:

PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION OF PEACE TERMS.

LATEST CABLES. (THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE ARMISTICE.

ORGY OF REJOICING IN LONDON.

LONDON, November 14th. There was an orgs of rejoicing in London, yesterday evening, when 100,000 people illed Trafalgar Square, shouting, singing, dancing, waving flags," and dis: obarging fireworks. Officers mounted the Lions and fired Verey lights. German guns were hauled from the Mall and their wooden wheels thrown en a bonfire.

THE CRIMINAL KAISER MUST BE TRIED.

PARIS, November 13th.

A Havns message says:- French opinion is entirely against the liberty of the Kaiser spending the rest of his criminal life quietly abroad,

He must be tried by a tribunal of the Entente.

THE MARCH TO THE RHINE.

LONDON, November 14th. Correspondent At British

Reuter's

SATURDAY

ARMISTICE.COMMITTEE SITTING | General

AT SPA

LONDON, November 13th.

A French official statement informs Germany that the only permissable negotiations between the armies are those dealing with timed mines and other hurtful contrivances.

NOVEMBER-- 16TH, 1918.

EARLIER CABLES. [TERCOM REUTER'S AGEMUT.)

IMPENDING REVOLUTION IN

HOLLAND,

A SUPREME SOVIET TO BE FORMED.

RUMANIA

DECLARES ON GERMANY.

A BLOW AT GENERAL MAOKENSEN.

WAR

P18, November 13th. The Frankfurter Zeitung announces that Rumania bas declared war" Germany.

This is apparently a measure for the purpose of securing the disarmament of General Mackensen's Army,

AMSTERDAM, November 13th The Socialist Leader Dr. Troelstra, in a speech, said that the watchword of the Dutch Socialists was Revolution with- tion.

A permanent International Armistice Committee which will shortly be meeting at Spa, will deal with all other ques tions regarding which the Allied Armies are forbidden to engage in pour parleri.out Anarchy,"

PARIS DELIRIOUS WITH. JOY,

PARIS, November 13th.

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He condemned the Russian Bolshevik excesses and, stated that the Socialists A Havas message says:-.

of Holland would set calmly but dras- Paris on Tuesday was delirious. Theretically. were unending processions. Such turmoil and hurly-burly were never before seen. The cafes were open till eleven (1) THE GRAND FLEET CELEBRATES

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LONDON, November 13th.

The Socialist Congress would meet on Saturday and Sunday to constitute a revolutionary authority, and to decide on the question of the formation of Soviets throughout the country, also a Supreme Soviet if they were resolved on having one.

assume

supreme

occupa

THE PERIOD OF RECONS- TRUCTION.

COALITION GOVERNMENT TO

CONTINUE" ...

Mr. Lloyd George, in explaining his policy during the period of reconstruc tion to a meeting of the Liberals of both Houses, said that victory must be utilised as an impetus to reform.

À marvellous night scene was witnessed

A great housing programme was neces Fleet celebrated the Armistice. off the Scottish coast when the Grazid

sary, the hours of labour, must be A thirty- If a Supreme Soviet is established it red need. uzinimum wage introduced. mile line of warships of every description would immediately

and production increased through land illuminated and authority in Holland, simaltaneously

refor. myriads of syrens blew off, creating na awesome sound. A hundred searchlights played fantastically, and fire-works and star-shells were lighted. The celebrations,

was

Others were dragged in triumphant pro-Headquarters, telegraphing yesterday, after lasting for some tours, ceased as

cession through the streets.

stated:-

There were similar scenes in all the The troops are busily preparing the West. End thoroughfares which were in advance towards the Rhine, which is ex- passable owing to the numerous vehicles,pected to begin within a few days.

A feature of the demonstrations, in which is estimated 1,000,000 people participated, was the absence of drunken

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General good humour prevailed. VIOLENCE IN BELGIUM,

suddenly as they began..

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THEIR MAJESTIES AMONGST LONDON PEOPLE.

LONDON November 13th. Their Majesties toured the East End

Condemning the militarism influence, he said that it emanated from the Queen and her Entourage, which was antagonis tic to the spirit of the people.

SERBIAN INDICTMENT OF BULGARIA, WHOLESALE PILLAGING AND THIEVING.

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CORFU. November 13th. The Serbians oficially denounce the Bulgarians for systematic and wholesale pillaging of Serbian territories since the Armistice. The whole country is utterly denuded of all livestock and provisions. Everything transportable has been car ried off including the inhabitants' clothing.

SWITZER-

THE STRIKE IN LAND. BOLSHEVIK MISSION EXPELLED.

BERNE. November 13th.

In the Federal Chamber the President discussed the demands of the leaders of

quarters are at Olten. the disruptive movement, whose Head-

He reiterated the Federal Council's intention immediately to institute re forms:

The Government has expelled across the frontier the Bolshevik Mission which the Olterners wanted officially recog nised.

THE ONWARD

SPAIS

MARCH OF

He foreshadowed large developments in transport.

BOLHEVISM He said that there was value in the prevailing revolutionary

CATCHES THE INFECTION. spirit, if wisely directed. It must be com-

MADRID, November 16th. batted by national units, co-operation and

There has been one un rest here and in sacrifice. He feared neither revolution nor

Barcelona. Stormy scenes occurred in Bolshevism, but reaction, and diserision.attacking the monarchy.

the Spanish Chamber, several Deputies Mere party considerations were un- The Government was unable to rely on seemly. He wanted a united Govern

His party demanded the socialisation of labour and would act allow the historic moment to pass through, fear of

violence.

The German withdrawal is generally and were deafeningly cheered by hug the Army or the majority of the police. proceeding in an orderly fashion. Many crowds, including thousands of children. regiments are marching back with bands

WHY GERMANY ACCEPTED THE playing.

The Germans have widely related a story of the heroism of a Tommy of the

A French official message states:-- Marshal Foch has sent a message to Thirty-Fourth Division. The Prussians, the German High Command stating that the German troops in Belgium have been committing acts of violence against the inhabitants contrary to the Armistice and that if the violations did not cease shortly the Allies will be obliged take steps to terminate ther ·

EARLIER CABLES.

GERMANY'S SUDDEN

CONVERSION.

PARIS, November 13th.

A Havas message says:- There are many warnings in the French Press against the German bluff.

The conversion of Germany was too sudden and they ask whether the trans formation is genuine or not.

If the Germans do not carry out the terms of the Armistice the Allies will enforce them.

TERMS.

A SETTLEMENT LIKELY. "

ZURICH, November 13th.

We aspire power. because we are in.ment, representing all. Parties. He said, The Government have held a Confer

as regards free trade. that he did not dispensable to the realisation of that social progress rendered necessary by the propose to go so far as the Paris resolu

tions. The third of President Wilson's 44 points prevented any idea of post-war economic war.

downfall of militariam.""

WARNING FROM THE PREMIER.

COPENHAGEN, November 13th.

tion states:-

Gen. von Hindenburg in a proclama-

If the present Government remained

after being repeatedly mown down, sur-

in power, anarchy would result. The Owing to the enemy's growing Social Democrats alone were capable of rounded a British machine-gun post. The numbers breaking down our Allies, and to resisting anarchy, and raising Holland to Prussian officer with the White Flag was economic difficulties, our Government has her feet. amazed to and a solitary British wound-resolved to accept the hard terms of the ed lud alive, who though he was promised Armistice, but upright and firm wo leave kind treatment if he surrendered, told the fight in which for over four years. the Prussian to retire if he valued his we resisted a world of enemies.” life, as he meant to die with his comrades. The officer retired and the fusilade re- commenced until the lad's machine-gun was silenced. The Germans are pro- foundly impressed with this magnificent beroïsm

AMERICA TO HELP GERMAN PEOPLE.

THE GERMAN "REVOLUTION. SOVIET'S FIRST MOVE IN BERLIN.

LONDON, November 13th.

A message from Berlin was received in Copenhagen stating that the Soviet had abolished martial law and the censorship

regulations.

EIGHT-HOUR WORKING DAY IN GERMANY.

Irish Home Rule was essential but

there must be no coercion of North East

Ulster.

He concluded by saying that the watch word of the Government was. progress. have the support of the

THE HAGUE, November 13th. In the Second Chamber, the Premiere must appealed to the people to remain cale and self controlled.

The Government were endeavouring to

Liberala.

A meeting of the Unionist Party voted confidence in Mr. Bonar Law after the

ence with the strikers, and offers to with- draw the troops if the strike is stopped. ASSISTING THE STARVING ENEMY.

DANGER FROM AMERICAN MEAT

TRUST.

LONDON, November 14th. debate of the rate of credit, Mr. J. E

In the House of Commons, during the

Clynes said that the control of supplies and prices must continue until more normal times.

In conjunction with the United States un Inter-Allied organisation had been established to assist the starving enemy. recommend the continuation of the preclaim, hut" victory imposed on us the.

relieve the distress. The bread ration latter announced that he proposed: to The Allies and neutrals had the first

would be increased, while ships had already received permission to go to the East Indies for fats and other produce,

He warned the people that disturbances would result in dislocation and famine.

HOLIDAY MARKETS.

sent Coalition.

LATER.

MR. ASQUITH ADDRESSES HIS

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obligation of supplying the immediate needs of the beaten foe.

Major Astor, the Secretary of the Food Ministry, said that the danger from the American Meat Trust was far more serious than was realised. It was a

SUPPORTERS.

LONDON, November 14th. Mr. H.H. Asquith privately address ed his supporters in the House of Com | danger to all the importing countries. mone yesterday. It is understood that It had branches in the Argentine,"

WASHINGTON, November 13th.

President Wilson sent a reasuring mes In reply to Herr Ebert's appeal,

sage to the people of Germany, promis- There is the same universal feelinging aid, food supplies and relief from

distressing want.

He asks for assurances that public order will be maintained in Germany and GERMAN TRIAL OF THOSE WHO THE AUSTRIAN EMPEROR'S if the Liberal policy foreshadowed by the that the equitable food distribution will be guaranteed."

COPENHAGEN, November 13th.

As a result of the Armistice Consola A message from Berlin states that the Soviet bas proclaimed a political amnestyje jumped from 813 to 941

he dwelt on the necessity for maintaiu Australia and New Zealand, and con- Rupee Paper At 33, the nominal figure ing the unity of the Liberals which was maximum eight-hour

trolled 50 per cent, of the available im- and has fired a

portable world's supplies of meat. working day, beginning from January

being 74/84:

in no way impaired by the Premier's ist.

speech on November 19th. He said that

About the Kaiser's ignoble belt.

'GERMAN-AUSTRIA AND THE

GERMAN REPUBLIC, * ́ ́

PARIS, November 13th.

A Havas message says:-

The Entente should not allow German-

Austria to join the German Republic. If

it joins it must take its share of Ger- many's war expenses and indemnities imposed by the Allies.

ANTI-GERMAN FEELING IN

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BRUSSELS....

AMSTERDAM, November 13th,

The Telegraaf states that German airmen from Brussels, who have landed at Roermond, declare that the people of Brussels have risen against the Germans. Officers are fleeing in motor carS, FEELING IN ALSACE-LORRAINE,

PARIS, November 13th

A. Havas message, says :--- The Allied High Command has received

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HINDENBURG TO LEAD. THE

TROOPS HOME.

LONDON, November 13th. A German official statement says:- General von Hindenburg has issued message to the Armies announcing that he remains in command, with a view to leading the troops home in order and discipline. He expects the officers and men to continue to do their duty.

GERMAN WHINING AT THE BLOCKADE.

COPENHAGEN, November 13th. The Berlin Socialist Deputies have telegraphed, to the Swedish' Socialist, M. Branting, protesting against the hungar

à wireless mensage from the Germanwar involved in the continuance of the High Command stating that the French blockade and requesting him, to com population in Alsace-Lorraine de assummunicate the protest all the world. ing a hostile attitude towards German troops on march, and asking the French Government to send a message urging the Alsace Lorraine people to remain calm.

The French Pres states that this is the best," evidence that a referendum is not

necessary.

THE EVACUATION PERIOD.

PARIS, November 13th. On signing the Armistice, the German plenipotentiaries proteated against the shortness of the period allowed for ava caation and said that want of transport

PROLONGED WAR.

AMSTERDAM, November 13th.

Chartereds are quoted at 89.

There was going to be a real meat shortage in Europe, but he believed that the Inter-Allied Food Council would be Premier was forthcoming every Liberal stronger than the Mear Trust, and be could support it.

able to dictate to the Trust.

ABDICATION

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM VIENNA,

ning candidates against the Liberals.

COPENHAGES, November 13th.

The Independent Socialists in the Covernment are demanding the State trial of those responsible for the prolong- ing of the war, including Admiral von It is officially stated from Vienna that Tirpitz, Admiral ven Hoetzendorff, and the Emperor has abdicated. Herr Knapp, the President of the Fatherland Party.

ARMY COMMANDS SUBMIT TO

SOVIET..

The Berlin Soviet announces that the Eastern and Western Ariny High Com mands have placed themselves at the dis posal of the Soviet,

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TRAVELLING RESTRICTIONS.

GOVERNMENT CONSIDERING THE QUESTION.

LONDON, November 13th. In the House of Commons, at question time, Dr. T. J. Macnamara stated that A Soldiers' Council has been formedbole question of restriction as regarda the Government was considering the

in Antwerp.

Neutrals arriving state, that the travelling by sea Brussels Garrison have mutinied, some of their officers were killed,

REVOLUTION PROCLAIMED IN.

BRUNSWICK

COPENHAGEN November 18th.

A telegram from Berlin states that a Republic has been proclaimed in Bruns wick. A Soldiers' Council and a Red Guard has been established.

THE IMPERIAL WAR CABINET TO RESUME ITS SITTINGS SHORTLY.

LONDON, November 12th. Reuter's Correspondent learne that the The People's Commissaries in Berlin Imperial War Cabinet will be shortly have issued a proclamation promomo resuming its sittings in order to delibe- universal suffrage to all men and womenst twenty years old, wat

PRINCE HENRY OF PRUSSIA

COPENHAGEN November 11th Prussia at Duke Frederick Ferdinand's A patrol found Prince Henry of

castloata Eckenfoorde.

He declared for

The feeling in Alsace-Lorraine is clear. might render the excention of the condi- adhesion to the revolution.

tions: impossible; furthermore, that the

A NATIONAL COUNCIL IN ALSACE carrying out of the Convention must

LORRAINE (

GAMSTERDAM, November 13th. The second chamber of the Alsace-Lor- raine Diet has constituted itself a Na tional Council

throw the German people into anarchy. sad famine.

The period has been extended day.

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CROWN PRINCE'S FATE A, MYSTERY.

LONDON, November 14th The Crown Prince's fate is still a mystery, Telegrams now state that be arrived at Eysden on Tuesday and was conveyed to Maestricht, to the residence: of the Governor of Limburg.

He deprecated the Government run-Naval Activities.

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A number of speakers urged that Mr.

Asquith should be appointed a peace plenipotentiary.

The conciliatoriness of his speech strengthens the idea, in political circles, of the possibility of a rapprochment of the two seitions of the Liberals before the election on December 14th...

THE COTTON TRADE.

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EARLIER CABLES. (THROUGH LEUTEE'S AGENCY.]

THE SINKING OF THE

"ADDACIOUS." ·

AN INCIDENT OF 1914.

Losos, November 13th. The Admiralty announces that the Bri tish warship Audacious sank after strik- ing a mine off the North Irish Coast on October 27th, 1914.-.

The news was hot issued previously owing to the request of the Commander- în-Chief of the Grand Fleet.

ENORMOUS PROFIT FOR MESSES. ALLIED FLEET OFF CONS-

J. P. COATS.

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LONDON, November 13th. Messre. J. P. Coats have made a net profit of £3,171,795 sterling.

THE INFLUENZA SCOURGE TERRIBLE DEATH ROLL IN ENGLAND.

LONDON, November 13th.

TANTINOPLE.

Loanon, November 13th. The Admiralty announces that the Allied Fleet passed through the Dardanelles on November 12th in "fine" weather. Anglo-Indian troops, occupy- ing the forts, paraded as the ships passed. The Fleet arrived off Constantinople at eight o'clock today.....

EMPIRE RESOURCES DEVELOP. It is officially stated that the deaths

MENT COMMITTEE. rate on the terms of Peace. Moreover, from infidenza in the great towns of The Duke of Northumberland and Sir there will be important conferences and England and Wales during last week was Gilbert Parker have joined the Empire Resources Development Committee, whoso discussions in London between Imperial 7,160, of which 3,008 were in London and Dominions Statesmen,

membership now numbers thirty-seven. ON THE WESTERN FRONT.

Three of the original members Earl Grey, Sir Starr Jameson and Mr. H. J Canada will be represented by Birthe House of Commons Mr. Ins

C. Cust-have died, while four others- Richard Borden and six others; New Macpherson stated that in October Mr. Walter Long, Lord Milner, Sir B. 25,000 British soldiers in France were Marks, M.P-have resigned on grounds V. Vassar Smith and Sir B.. Croydon Zealand by Hon. W. Mamy and in hospital suffering from influenza of G Ward Australia by Hon. W. M Hughes and Hon. Joseph Cook..

2 The Prime Minister of Newfoundland

will also be present

whom 420 had died.

Two thousand seven hundred men were in hospital suffering from pneu monia of which over 1,000 had died.

of ill health, pressure of public engage

ments, or acceptance of office under the Government. Lord Queenborough is chairman. The Committee advocates the development of the Empire's re

sources under auch conditions as would give the State 'a share of the proceeds.