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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14,

1918.

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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE END OF THE WAR,

THE ARMISTICE.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE END OF THE WAR.

How the Troops Received the News.

REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND, FRANCE AND AMERICA.

London, November 11. After reading the terms of the Armistice in the House of Come "mone, Mr. Lloyd George said: "I more that the House immediately adjourn until to-morrow and that we proceed to St Margaret's to give humble thanke for the deliverance of the world from its great peril ”—(Load cheers).

Mr. Argaith, seconding, asid it was clear that the war had not only ended but could not be resumed. He trusted we had entered new chapter in international history wherein war would be regarded as an ansebrozim; The House could do nothing barscknowledge gratitude to Almighty God. ·-

The motion was carried.

British Mialsterial Changes.

London, November 12.

Lord Northolife bas resigned, pointing out that the Armistice necessitates sha termination of enemy propagands.

Sir George Gavs has been appointed a Lord of Appeal and receives a Viscċunter.

Enthusiasm to French Chamber

Lyone, November 12. read the conditions of the Armistice.

During the meeting of the Chamber on Monday, M. Clemencean

Georges and Wei, Itely Dapatiss in the Reichstag, were saluted Finally, the D-patie for Alsace-Lorraine, Abba Wetterle, by anatimens appiates from the Chamber. -French Wiralean.

The meeting concluded with the singing of "The Marseillaise.”

Rumania Demands Evacuation,

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Lyons, November 12.

- Romanis bas isened an ultimatum to General Marksuser, vacation is not married oos without twenty-four hours the Romaniaz demanding the evacuation of all the German troops, adding that if

Headed by the Speaker, with the Premier and Mr. Arquith walking together and Mr. Balfour, Mr. Bonar Law and Mr. McKeans fovernment will take the necessary measures by foros.-French immediately behind and other members following the House | Wirder. crossed to St. Margaret's where a Thanksgiving Service was held.

Great Rejoiclags in London.

"London, November 12,

A persistent deze in the afterocon, which continued in the evening, in nowise damped the ardear of the crowds rejoicing in the atreste. Lights were turned on st central point-. notably the West Ead and outside the theatres and music balla. This stimulated the gaiety of the people, who were able for the first time for years to see each others' faoon by artificial light.

All entertainmente were packed, the audiences constantly interrupting the performances by rising and singing the National Anthem. Heeseges from Cabinet Minimers and other prominent men were thrown on the screens and cheered most frantically.

The exciting scenes at daytime outside Barkingham Palacs were surpassed in the evening, when the slogan."We want King George" from thousands of enthusiasts was again sounded, compel ling their Mjetise to reappear on the balcony and acknowledge the greetings which swelled loader when the King eslled for obeera for the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.

American Demonstrations.

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New York, November 12. Enthusiastic armistice demonstrations were held throughout the States. Basins generally was at a standstill.

President Wilson drera to the Capitol at Washington amid cheering crowds and read the Armistice terms to Congress.

The enforcement of the Draft L. is suspended," but the Navy will not yet be demobilised.

Canada Rejoices.

Toronto, November 12. There were Armistice prcesesions in all the cities of the Dominion and the day was observed practically sa a holiday.. The favorite form of celebration was the hanging and burning of the

figy of the Kaiser in the streetF.

Allies to Asslat Former Foes.

Paris, November 12. H. Clemencesu, addressing journaliste, said Germany waited until the last minate of exhaustion before she capitaslared and was now unable to reviciaal herself. "As the situation in Germany and Austria is desperate, we still apsist them to the atmost, because we are waging waz, for, not against, bamsaity.”

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Now the Troops Recived the News.

London, November 12,

Reater's correspondent at British Headquarters, writing on November 11, Boye:➡"I was et Lille when the donclusion of the Armistice was sunounced. There was nothing approaching, a

· demonstration; the demeanour of the people was cheerful but stoical, while that of the British soldiers in the streets was almost one of indifference.

The news wse transmitted to the front lines very promptly. The troops were ordered to aufix bayonets, unload magisines and "stand to" for further orders; and to make no attempt to fraternise with the

enemy.

There was some demonstrativeness on the German side, but generally the tidings was taken quietly.

There was more jabilation among the troops resting. Parades were ordered at sleyin o'clock. Bagles were sounded so cesse fire and bands played the National Anthem, the Harseillaise and "Tipperary," Soon after, the roads were black with refugesa liberat. ed by the Germent." [

The prevailing sentiment in the war ares was one of silent thankfulness.

Paris Weeps for Joy,

Paris, November 12, Bostilities, cams to end at eleven o'clock on the morning of November 11 by an Armistice, not Peace, but the terms are eo draatio that Germany is robbed of any power, even if wishing to recommence hostilitias.

The Germana eriminale to the last bombarded Charleville on the day of the Armistice with gas shells.

In Paris the people in the streets seng, wept and shouted for jy. Flaga were everywhere displayed and there were triumphant proces gions of people ostrying baanera of the Allies and singing bymne.

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CONDITIONS IN GERMANY.

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German Fleet Controlled by Soldiers' Council, SPECULATION REGARDING THE GROWN PRINCE.

Paris, November 12.

Kaiser and Crown Pines, licking the courage to face the nation Sentiment in France, is a feeling of contempt for the craven they have misintesi ani vainet.. It is felt that they ought to be tried for the arime of lese humanity.

Republic, for no man who has come to the top in the present Fow people are prepared to take seriously Herr Ebert's Imperial German crisis hsa a clean record in this war.-Havas

German Press Changes.

Amsterdam, November 12.

A merge from Berlin says the Lokal Anweigen is now a Socialist organ named the Red Flag, while the Nordextashe Allgemeine Zeitung, the former Imperial mouth picas, has been Internationals.

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London, November 12. The German Main Headquarters telegraphs that a Soldiers' Council has been formed, at the feat without disturbance. It confers with Marshal Bindenburg to day. «

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Where is the Crown Prince ?

Amsterdam, November 12. The Dutch papers give cɔof oting reparts of the Crown Prince's wheres bate. It is stated that German soldiers prevented him ordering the frontier and it is rumoured that he has been staying at Middackten for some week".

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Soldiers' Council Controls German Fleet.

London, November 12.

As regards the Strassborg'e wireless appeal, a telegram from Bremen states that the whole North 8-a Flest and also Heligoland are in the hands of the Soldiers' Conncil.

THE LAST AIR RAID?

London, November 12.

"The Press Boreau states that on the afternoon of the 10th inst Independent Air Force machines bombed rail janctions at Ehrange. Freecaty and Lellinghen and railways at Metsasblon. We obtained On the following night they attacked aerodromea si Morhange, direct bits at Frescaity and exceptionally good shooting at Morhange, where ten direct hite were secured on hangars, three large firea started and other considerable damage done.

SERBIA'S EFFORT.

Splendid Record of War Achievement.

London, November 12.

A Serbian official mearege announces that from July 25, 1914, to July 14,1916, Serbis placed 707,343 men in the field and maintained during the whole of that period half a million effectives. The num. ber fallen in battle sad died in captivity up to the last Sachian c sive totalled 322,000; showing that one-half of the male population had perished out right in the war. The total lees in livestock and the to over 296 000 000, not including damage to private property and war material and military expenses up to the arrival at Corn amounts

requisitions of foodainff..

UNREST IN HOLLAND,

Socialists Prepare for a Revolution.

London, Novembar 11.

The Federation of Datch R-lationsry Socialists-hes opened a Precisely at eleven o'clock s gan sanounced the opening of a campaign in preparation for a Revolution which they hope will bresk new era of civilisation..

out in Helland in casequence of the events in Germany, while a

CHARTERED BANK.

At four o'clock in the afternoon. Olemenceca entered the Conference of Moderate Scoialists and Labourites has drafted 'pro- Chamber and announced the term of the A-misties. There was angramme of sweeping reforms, anforgettable scene of entbasism, the whole Houre sheering for eeveral minates. M. Olemencoso read the historic docament setting s seal on the German defeat and the applause rose to a tornado when the evsonation of the wide strip of territory on the right bank of the Bhine was announced, the Furrender of a large part of the German Fleet and the disarmament of the rest. There, was never such an outburst of patriotic joy.

Our Popular Royalty.

London November 11. afternoon the King and Queen with Princess Mary, His naval uniforma, ware driven, despite the rain, in a horse open carriage, assorted only by police. They proceeded Palane to the Mansion House through immenas

Proposed Increase of Capital.

London, November 10.

La view of the expansion of its basses, the Chartord Bank of Ladis propoess to increase its espital to £2,000,000 by the issue of 40,000 now 120 shares at £10 each. Shareholders will be entitled to subscribe for two new shares for every share at present held.

THE DARDANELLES ENTERED

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Terms Announced in Parliament.

London, Nov. 11. The House of Commons was crowded in every part when Mr. Lloyd George rose to announce the armistice terms The Prime Minister, who received a tremendous ovation an entering the House, stated the terms of the armistice (given. elsewhere in this issue).

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After reading the terms of the armistice the Premier said: Thus comes to an end the most terrible and most cruel war that ever scourged mankind! I hope we may say that on this. fateful-morning came to an end all wars, (Cheers). This is no time for words, our hearts are too full of gratitude to which no tongue can give adequate expression.

The Premier Congratulated,

Colonel House has sent the following message to Mr.

London, Nov. 11.

Lloyd George: Sincere congratulations. No one has done more to bring about this splendid victory than you

Mr. Lloyd Georgs replied: Thanks for your generous telegram. Nothing contributed more to victory than Pre- sident Wilson's prompt response to the appeal. I made to him for American help in those critical days.

Wonderfal Scenes in London.

London, Nov. 11, Most enthusiastic scenes continue" everywhere. There was a veritable sea of people outside Buckingham Palace and along the Mall, who frantically cheered Their Majestica who appeared on the balcony of the Palace. Large cheering erowds surrounded the Duke of Connaught and Princess Patricia who were motoring in the Mall, Thousands crowded round the captured German guns, a hundred of which are being exhibited in the Mall, while many were taken in a procession with a dozen to a score of persons riding on each.

A large crowd assembled at the Admiralty and loudly cheered Sir Eric Geddes and the Board of the Admiralty." Responding to calls for a speech Sir Eric Geddes called for three cheers for Admiral Beatty and the British bine-jackets, The crowd immediately broke into ringing and most enthus iastic cheering. The Stock Exchange opened with-vociferous cheering on the announcement of the armistice and business vaa temporarily suspended at noon when a crowded house sang "The Old Hundredth," the National Anthem and cheer. ed the King, the Generals, Admirsis and the Fremier.

His Majesty's Messages.

Loaden, Nov. 11. The Press Bureau states: The King has sent stirring messages of congratulation and praise to the army, navy and airfatce. His Majesty states that since the fateful 4th of August, 1914, he has remained confident that the Navy would prove the Empire's sure shield in the hour of trial. In a message to all ranks of the army of the British Empire, Home, Dominion and Colonial and Indian troops, the King expressed the heartfelt pride and gratitude at the brilliant success which has crowned their four years' effort and endurance. Men of British race felt the call of blood and joined eagerly the Mother Country in the fight against tyranny and wrong. Equally those of ancient and historic peoples in India and Africa who had learned to trust Eng land's flag hastened to discharge the debt. of loyalty to the Crown.

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How Paris was Notified.

Paris, Nov. 12 The signature of the armistice was announced in Paris with a salute of guns at 11-o'clock -Havas

THE GERMAN REVOLUTION.

Soviets Formed in zil Parts. »

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A Berlin official message announces have been formed in all parts of the Empire. Reports fram the east, especially Posen and Bromberg, say the movement is proceeding calmly, The Soviet is everywhere striving to pro- teet railways in order to secure the food supply and has completely succeeded. In some towns, such as Bielefeld and Cologne, the military prisoners have been liberated Heise has proclaimed a Republic. The first sitting of the Soviet held in the Reichstag was opened by Herr Barth, the Pre- sident, who amid enthusiasm greeted the victorious and almost bloodless revolution.

French Scepticism

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There is "much scepticism in France concerning the gennineness of the overthrow of Kaiserism which is looked upon as an exhibition of rage of a predatory race baulked of its prey. The new Chancellor Herr Ebert, inspires little con- fidence in France. As long as Germany was winning Herr Ebert raised not a voice agaist the methods of the Kaiser's army." Now that Germany is thoroughly beaten in the field- Herr Ebert has been thrust forward and is confusing the issue, hoping to save something out of the wreck. Tricks of democratic manoevreg will avail Germany nothing. If no Government is strong enough to sign peace imposing the will of the country the Allies victorious armies will continue advance ing and dietate peace at Berlin if necessary. No camou flage will slacken the military operations.", France is facing & German Republic which approved of the war, Herr Ebert and Scheidemann supported the former German regime through thick and thin. The recessity remains for repara- tion and restitution

What of the Kaiser ?

Amsterdam, Nov. 11. It is reported that the Kaiser will be interned. There are conflicting reports regarding the ex-Kaiser. One says he, with the Crown Prince and Hindenburg, lodged in a train near the station at Eryden, with the blinds drawn awaiting the decision of the Dutch Government. It is reported that the Kaiser at first attempted to reach the British lines with a view to surrendering, but was prevented. by the Revolutionary troops. Another report states that tha Kaiser crossed the Dutch frontier in an automobile and wes held up by Dutch Guards pending instructions from the Hague

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TELEGRAMS.

(Reater's Service to "The "Telegraph.")

THE ARMISTICE WITH GERMANY.

Lyons, November 11.

At the moment when Germany was forced to sign the Armistice în order to save a great disaster to her armies, which are hopelessly defeat- ed,, the enemy held co more French territory than the point at Givet and the Basin of Bries, Mons bad just fallen and the Belgian frontier.bad been reached as far as the suburbs of Hirsen, the Meuse bad been EPOKS- ed between Mezieres nad Sedan, and Stenay was just going to be occupi ed by the Americans. Salutes fired at-Champs de Mars at 11 o'clock this morning informed Paris of the signa- ture of the Armistice. Public build. ings and private residences were im- mediately decked with the French, and Allie' Eags. In the afternoon the Government announced to the Chamber the conditions of the Armistice.-"French Wireless.”

Lrons, November 11. Events are moving rapidly in Ger- many. After the abdication, which took place on Friday night, in the presence of the Crown Prince, von Hindenburg and Staff; at Grand Headquarters the Crown Prince, crying like a baby, signed the letter of renunciation. Shortly after the ex-Emperor of Germany proceeded to Holland, where he went to Årn heim, to the house of Count Ben- tinck "French Wireless."

Nixen, November 11. The first political foreign act of the new Government was the sign- ing of the conditions of the Armis- tice

"Vorwaerts" says:-"These con- ditions are indeed frightful. After the complete collapse of the old system nothing remained, except for the new Government to accept

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The bourgeoisie Press also bring forward the rumous character of the conditions of, the Armistice, which, Locording to the "Zaeglische Bund achan," seem adapted to bring about not only a peace of violence of the worst kind, but a peace of destruc tion.

The newspapers, emphasise en- pecially that the evacuation of the left bank of the Rhine has nothing. to do with guarantees against the war being taken up again if the peace negotiations should break down, for the weakening which is inflicted upon Germany in the other seventeen points touch the vital powers of Germany to such a degree that after their acceptance of peace Germany could no longer assert her- self, even if the "Entente" wish to carry off her men as slaves. The demand for the surrender of prison- ers without reciprocity indicates that actually meh is the intention.

Other newspapers refer to the fact that the demand for 3,000 locomo tives, 10,000 automobiles, and 150,000 railway ears means that the trans- port in Germany would scarcely be sufficient to meet the needs of the People's Government, and must render exceedingly difficult bringing back the Army for demobilization, so that catastrophe threatens the whole of the industrial life of Ger- many.

After taking away the fertile dis tricts in the East and the West, and after the return of the millions.from the battlefields under the express continuance of the blockade, to ex- pose it to organised traffic dificul- ties is an infernal plan directed not against the Government, but against the German people.French Wire- Tess

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