Daily British Whig (1850), 12 Nov 1918, p. 1

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rmany is s Strip nd d Before the Entire 'World CANADIANS REST ON A RMS AT HISTORIC CITY OF MONS This Place Caitulated Early Monday Morning Before . Relentless British Pressure Canadians Happy Over Final Triumph---Canada's Effort Costs 60,000 Lives. {Canadian Press Despatch.) With the Canadians in Flanders, Nov. 12.--Peace descend- ed like a mantle over Ihe batlle Tront. The last big gun crashed ils challenge and the great overpowering quiet re- placed turmoil, death and destruction. Almost coincident with the signing of the armistice by the desperale enemy the city of Mons capitulated before the re- lentless British pressure. Canadian troops under Gen. Horne captured the place. On this hallowed groynd the Canadian troops are now resting on their arms, happy 'in the thought of the fitness of their final trivmph. They had driven the enemy out by the same gateway through which Field: Marshals von Buelow and von Kluek hurled their great armies against the valiant little foree of "eofitemplibles" in 1914. 60,000 Canadian Soldiers Dead. {Canadian Press Despatch.) Ottawa Nov. 12.---In the awful conflict that ended vester- Canada's glorious effort has cost the lives of 60,000 of Up to and including the 31st of October, the latest figures available show the total casualties to be 211.- 308, divided as follows: Killed in action; 34.077: died of wounds or disease, 16,467; wounded, 152,779; presumed day, Canadian soldiers. dead, missing and prisoners of war. 6,240, ALLIES MUST BE READY FOR ANY EVENTUALITY (Canadian Press Despatch.) With the American Forces in Franee; Nov. 12.--Orders announeing that the armistice between the AHied Powers and Germany had been signed, and giving directions as 1o the future conduel of all Allied soldiers, say that all communi- cation with the enemy both before and after the termination of hostilities is absolutely forbidden. In case of violation the severest disciplinary measure will be immedialely taken. Every emphasis will be laid on the fact that the arrange- ment is an armistice only and not peace. There must not be the slightest relaxation of vigilance. The troops must be prgpared at any moment for further operations. : Specinl steps will be taken by all commanders to insure the strictest discipline and that all troops be held in readiness fully prepared for any eventuality. VICTORY LOAN MUST SUCCEED. At least $500,000,000 must be obtained by Saturday hight. A As At Art At Ai THE SOCIALIST PARTIES AGREE ~~ Lend. The New German Regime Has Se:tred Ample Support From From the-Hins. MOST OF GERMAN FLEET HANDS OF THE DIERS' COUNCILS, German Troops at Beverloo Camp in Belgium Have Mutinied and are Marching Towards Holland. (Canadian Press Despatch) Amsterdam, Nov. 12.--An agree- ment has been reached between the Socialist and Independent Socialist parties Yin Germany, and new regime seems to have secured ample support from the press. In Rage tion to the Welt Bureau, the Social ists are now represented by three newspapers, Vorwaerts, Lokal Au- zeiger, formerly the emperor's fa- vorite newspaper and now re-chris- tened the "Red Flag," and the -for= mer semi-official organ, the North German Gazette, which has taken the new title of "International.' The revolutionary movement is continually spreading Koenigsberg, Frankfort-on-Main and sStrassbarg are pow controlled by the Soviets. It is officially raported that there are no disorders. Germany's new provisional govs ernment will be all "'red"--lhat is to say bousgesis parties will nat be rapresentad <n it. The plan.is to give the independent Socialists the Vice-chancellorship and two other secretarial posts. It is significant that the majority of the multitude of proclamations. issued daily are addressed to "comrades" rather than to citizens, and that references are no longer made to "the people's rapublic,"* but to the 'socialist re- public." Buy Victory Bonds-- IN THE il the German Troops Mutiny. (Canadajan Presg Despatch) fAmsterdam,; Nov. 12.--The diers' Council 'has been formed the front, and will submit its Sol- at de- mands to (Field Marshal von Hinden burg to-day, according to a Wolff Burdau 'despatch. Canadian Pacific Railway earn- fleet and the island base of Heligo- land are in the hands of the Sol- diers Couneils. German troops at the Beverioo camp in Belgium have mutinied and are marching with their guns towards Hollanyl, pe---------------- SESPEREPREREED SEE 00 $40 1--To bring the boys home. 2--To maintain them in Europe till peace is firmly estab- lished. 3--Te¢ maintain our industrial activities and provide new employment for munition workers and soldiers as they return: 4---To eontinue our loans to Britain for buying Canadian food, §---To enable Canadian workers to get their rightful shave of orders for rebuilding. Belgium and France. Monday Nov. 11th will be recorded as the greatest day in British history. ' We all relaxed amd rejoiced and will remember it as long as we live. Let us, in onr rejoicing, not forget the tremendous responsi- "pitity that rests on us for the remainder of the week, Canatla must subscribe for $35,000,000 on each of the next five days. 7 ---E. R. WOOD, _ Chairman, Dominion Execntive, Victory Loan, 1918, Ausivian Emperor Has Abdicated | {Canadian Tress. Despatch.) n, Nov. 12.---Emperor (Charles of Austria has abdicat- od, according to the Copen- hagen deepaitoh quoting private advices from Vieona. It is re- ' ported that a general strike would be declared in Vienna to- . Victor Adler, leader of the 'Austrian Socialists, and foreign secretary in the German-Aus- trian Cabinet formed at Vienna "on Ot. 31st, is dead. . --------------" Made to Kiss Union Jack. Kitchener, Ont, Nov. 12.--While thousands were pl tlebrating the ans to the City Hall, w jobliged to kiss the Union Jack repent his rash statements. W. R. Travers, formerly of the Farmers' Bank, who, part in ¥recking it, rood , ds in Sustody in T serious charge. managént J KINGSTON'S DUTY. Will Kingston fdll down on + the Victory Loan? Of Kings- + 'ton's $1,250,000 there is still % needed $450,000, which must + be raised by Saturday nights/if % Kingston is to win the honor + flag. Let everyone get busy $ ond buy to the limit. . Phebe beer b ee i HL THE BRITISH COMMONS ADJOURNS TO CHURCH For a Thanksgiving Service-- Crowds Cheered the King and Queen. (Canadian Press Despatch) h Nov. 12.--~When the House of Commons met yesterday, Premier Lloyd-George, after the open- ing prayer was said, moved that the | House adjourn immediately to St. Margaret's church on the western side of Westminster Hall for a thanksgiv- ing service, Premier Lioyd-George spoke to the cheering enthusiastic crowds in the streets yesterday, saying: "The war will be over by eleven o'clock. This Empire has done a gregt deal td end the war and you are no entitled shout." to A maliunde waving fags appodared before Buckingham Palace Au fore noon and cheered until the King Princess Mary and the Duke of Connaught appeared on the balcony. The national anthem was Sug repeatediy | by the crowd. Rs np TRAIN BLOWN UP, ge 1 nxn eas ; EDITION LAST GERMANY 0 CREAT REVOLT |GLAD HEARTS IN RECLAIMED F RENCH AND BELGIAN Ta TOWNS German armistice delegates, | message to the German jhigh com- { mand sent by French wireless and | nouns up at London Monday, nounced the signing of the tice. \ Tio Germ an essing ny a German | pateh from Berlin. | workers' councils | lished everywhere. f ° own {Prince iRuppreecht va commander of the wireless ye » Soldiers of -Ba- te rn have fled from Liege, where | garrison has revolted. Officers | Liege has 'been deposed ng the red | | flag hoisted. | Armed | stormed the | bit street An Berlin, {quest of [Deputy {Buechener, | released only those incarcerated "war victims." is f workers and prison in the Ald-Moa-| but at the | EX-KAISER AWAITS HOLLAND'S DECISION dered to the British Last Saturday. (Canadian Press Despatch.) Amsterdam, Nov. 12.--1It is stated | on good authority that William | Hohenzollern, the former German Emperor, iwill be interned in -Hol- land. He 'was on his way to .the British {lines to surrender when he was headed off by [German revolu-. Holland. William 'Hohenzollern, er [German JEmperor, tion of {Eysten, awaiting the deci- ston of the blinds on the train are down. Would Extradite Wilhelm. we (Canadian Press Despatch) New York, Nov. 12.--Extradition of formier Emperor William from Holland and his trial en the charge of murder, for 'which he has been indicted in England, is urged by former Ambassador Gerrard. Ex-Crown Prince Reported Shot. (Canadian Press Despatch.) "-LLondon, Nov. 12.--The former Germamw Crown Prince 8 reported fo have beén Shot, but details are lacking. It is learned here that the Dutch Government will object to the for- mer German 'Emperor residing in Holland. * i WILSON'S PROCLAMATION. Asks People to Assist in Establishing Just Pemocracy. (Canadian Press Despatch) Washington, Nov. 12. President Wilson issued the formal proclama- tion at 10 o'clock yesterday morning announcing that an armistice with Germany had been signed. He said: "My fellow countrymen the armis- tice was signed this mozaing. Ev- erything for which America fought has been accomplished, It will now be our fortunate duty to assist by example, by sober, friendly council and by material ald in tHe establish- ment-of just democracy throughout the world." LAKE STEAMER SUNK. Struck Rocks .in Fog--lLoss Over $1,500,000. Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 12.--The steamer C. A. Congdon, a 10,000 ton bulk freighter, owned by 'the Con- tinental Steamship Company, was wrecked on Canoe Rocks, Lake Su- perior, on Saturday according io word received here to-night. The Congdon struck the rocks in a dense fog, broke in two, and sank in 200 feet of water, The crew was saved by wreckers. The l0ss-on the Cong- don and her cargo of grain is esti- mated at more than $1,500,000. KING ALBERT'S GIFT. Beautiful Home for Comvalescent 'American Officers. 'Bruges, Belgium, Nov. 12.--King Albert has presented to the Ameri- can Rea Cross his beautiful home adjoining the Pavilion Henry IV.'at St. Germain near Paris, for con- valescent American officers. Henry P. Davison, chairman of the Red Cross War Council, accepted the gift in the name of the American Red Cross. German Armistice (Canadian Press Nov. Majors Dusterberg, Brine Kriebel and Von Boettcher and Bac} The neta Mathias Fru- Dutch Government. The | wy in a} | Said He Would Have Surren=-| tionists and forced to seek safety in| | { | an- { armis- | { i revolution is stead- | throughout the em- | des- | and ! are being estab- | German | army group, and his staff, | the | at | soldiers | re | they | as | the form- | his eldest son | and (Field {Marshal von Hindenburg, | it is learned from a reliable source, | are in a railway train near the sta-| These two British official photographs illustrate In a way the joy held hard sway for four years. village of Sandemont after the Germans were driven out. { { | | Kingston celebrated from early morning until late at night on Mon- day, and made history. Tie old Limestone City, historic for many things, has held celebra- tions and celebrations, but that fol- lowing the news of peace "took the cake," as the small boy would say. Kingston went wild -with joy during the day, but the civic demonstration on the Market Square in the evening formed a most fitting climax to the day's proceedings. The "big noise" started after tea time, and it was a very late hour when it ended, and the citizens tucked themselves in bed, very tired but happy. Monday, November 11th, , 1918, will be a 'red letter day" on the pages of Kingston's history. Men, women and children alike joined in the festivities, and never before has the city been so stirred. Kingston celebrated in royal fashion, and the day will be one never to be forgot- ten. The market square was the scene of the "big doings" in the civic cele- bration, and long before 7.30 p.m. the hour appointed for the pro: gramme to commence, the square and the surrounding streets were jam- med with people. And every ono was happy. Every one wore a smile. They came with a smile, kept on smiling, and went home with a smile. What a wonderful old world this would be if the people could just go on through life smiling like this all the time ratioa consisted hymns, band selec- war moving with which British sol. M diers are being greeted as they march into towns wihere the Germans have They were taken in the recaptured French a few hours . S Ne A A lA A Nr PI 5 KINGSTON'S MEMORABLE CELEBRATION ON MONDAY The Big Event On the Market Square in the Even- ing--There Were Addresses, Fireworks and ~ Bonfires, Followed By a Great Procession. the Jderful victory, we must not forget * fderfol dress. | Bidwell, tev. W. T. G Brown, D. A. Lough, and J. G. Eiilott. Two bands were stationed on the plat- form, the R. C. H. A. and the Salva- tion Army band Lieut. Light had charge of the musical part of the programme, which was given With fine effect. + Rev Mayor Opens Proceedings, Mayor. Hughes opened the pro- ceedings by calling on the people to sing, the Doxology, led by the bands. Bishop Bidwetl followed with prayer, in' which thanks were given for the great victory on behalf of righteous- ness, justice and freedom. Prayer was also offered for those whe had been wounded, and who were in ill health as a result of the great con- fliet. Following the prayer, the bands played the hymn "0 God, our Help in Ages Past," and the vast assemblage joined heartily in the singing. Mayor Hughes then gave the open ing address, and he waa loudly cheer ed ag he was about to speak. "This has been a great day in the city of Kingston," said His Worship, and there was another outburst of applause as he continued. "It has not only been a great day in Kings- ton, but throughout Canada, the United States, and in all the conn- tries that formed the Allies. And why not? We have been looking for this day during the last four years. Now it has arrived, and we are possessed with a spirit of thank- fulness. And why not? And while we rejoice, we also mourn for the dear ones who gave up their lives in this-great struggle, and whose graves are now marked with wood- en crosses in Flanders fields. We mourn Tor these men who have fallen in defending the Empire. They . have paid the supreme sacrifice in our behalf. And what" greater thing ean a man do than {ay down § fife for his friends? While we are Here to-night cdlebrating this won- the neni who have fought and given up their ves, and we must also thank the Almichty God for this won victory." - Mayor Hughes said there a to say, but he had beert on deck i five 2 and was 'tired out. Worship was given a | at the conclusion 0 his v o Brown. <'@., Brown, pastor of oo ES Methodist Church, eat ova-j' ad- on, and in an ¢ great duty. of rejoicing. was no piece of news the public had ever recived that would equal that which tame over the wires early Monday morning. There - was but one thought in the minds of all the peo- ple congregated at. this celébration, and: at the celebration: elsewhere, and that was the overthrowing of mititarism, At the opening we did not realize the meaning of a war. And now the thanksgiving for peace means what it could not mean four years ago. We wers thinking about those who could not come hack, and we honored those who had given up their lives in the great struggle, "Thank God 'we did not know how to makg war," added the speaker "But-wesentered into this war, no matter Row great the sacrifices we might be called upon te mhke. And now that peace has cone, we are not leoking for revenge, but we are thinking about love, reconstruction, liberty and brotherhood. And by the grace of God dur hopes will be realized. Men have been willing to make sacrifices, and they will do so again, We have heen living in veara of sacrifice, and we will now live to bufld up a g ee country. "If any one hesitated to buy a Victory Bond when we were at war," said the speaker in conclusion, "fear- ing they would not get the best re- turns, now we are at peace, they are sure that ft is the best investment on the face of the earth, t every one buy a Vietory Bond." The cheering was resumed at the close of Rev. Mr. Brown's address and as soon as' the Mayor could get a chance he called on the bands to play "Onward, Christian Soldiers," and this well-known hymn was well ren- dered W. F. Nickle, MP. W_ F. Nickle, M.P., was roundly cheered as hé was called upon by the Malyor. "We have heard the bells denote thie passing hour," said Mr. Nickle, "and we have heard them toll for the dead and give the alarm for fire, but not until to-day have we heard their sweet tones. And what does it all mean to Canada? Did you notice the niagnificent sunrige this morning? it showed that nature herent! was rejoicing with us." Mr. Nickle referred to the part the United States had taken in the fight, and called for cheers for F, By Johnston, United States Kingston, who was on the and they were given "pep." Afterwards mage feeling reference had lost their Hves in the ; He spoke of the great we ] re would follow the peace negotiations, in the Be nen DOW Over- were | an smany things in his heart he would

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