Woodwork, Too, Can Many women have modernized the ship Britannia near the west entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar on November 9. Paris reports Franco-British naval forces occupying Alexandretta, an Asiatic seaport in the Mediterranean, and torpedoboats entering the Dardanelles. PEACE NEGOTIATIONS November 6.-London gets news of the German armistice delegation reaching the Allied lines, where they are to be received by Marshal Foch early tomorrow morning. Secretary Lansing sends a message to the Roumanian Government giving assurance that the United States will exert its influence to aid Roumania to secure justice and political and territorial rights at the final Peace Conference. Rome reports the conditions of the armistice between the Entente nations and Austria being carried out without delay. November 7.-Paris advices note that the German truce mission, which is headed by Mathias Erzberger, is due to arrive at the French outposts between 8 and 10 P.M. The Allied commander orders firing to cease on that front at 3 P.M. until further orders. Secretary Lansing makes public a message to the German Government protesting against the reported intention of German authorities in Belgium to destroy coal-mines on evacuation. If such acts are perpetrated, declares the note, they "will confirm the belief that the solemn assurances of the German Government are not given in good faith." November 8.-Paris issues an official note announcing the arrival of the German delegates at Marshal Foch's headquarters. The text of the Allies' conditions was read and delivered to them. They asked a cessation of fighting, which was refused, and were given seventy-two hours in which to accept or reject them. In their message conveying this information to the Imperial Chancellor and the German High Command the delegates add: "The German proposal for an immediate conclusion and provisional suspension of hostilities was rejected by Marshal Foch." Admiral Wilson, of the United States Navy, cables from Brest taking responsibility for the premature peace report, which, he says, was the result of an error. Deputy State's Attorney-General Becker, who investigated the Bolo Pasha work in this country, makes public evidence showing that Mathias Erzberger, leader of the German truce delegates, has been the directing head of the most dangerous system of intrigue that Continental Europe has ever known. Washington reports the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy stating positively that the military program of the United States is unchanged by the armistice proposal under consideration by the Germans. November 9.-The British Press Bureau reports that, owing to heavy German barrage and machine-gun fire on the battle-front, the journey of the courier from Marshal Foch's headquarters to the German High Command at Spa was delayed until this afternoon. November 11.-At 2:45 A.M. Washington announces that the armistice has been signed and hostilities will cease at eleven o'clock this morning, Paris time, 6 A.M. New York time. The terms will be made public later. Sirens and bells started peace celebrations in all parts of the United States and Canada. At 10 A.M. the President issued a proclamation announcing the signing of the armistice and adding: "Everything 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 aid in the establishment of just democracy throughout the world." President Wilson reads the terms of the armistice before Congress shortly after noon. They require of Germany: ImImediate evacuation of all invaded France, Alsace territory-Belgium, Lorraine, and Luxemburg. Evacuation of countries on left bank of the Rhine and occupation by Allied forces of the principal gateways to Germany. Reparation for all damage done and restitution of moneys seized in invaded lands. Surrender of principal units of the High Seas Fleet, including all submarines. Surrender of enough warmaterial practically to disarm the German forces. Abandonment of the treaties with Russia and Roumania, with evacuation of all conquered territory in the East. Surrender of forts and ships in the Baltic and Black seas. Return of Allied merchant ships in German ports. Duration of armistice shall be thirty days, with option to extend. London reports that Dr. Solf, German Foreign Secretary, has addrest a message to Secretary Lansing drawing attention to the fact that the surrender of transports required by the armistice "means the starvation of millions," and requesting President Wilson to use his influence with the Allied Powers to "mitigate the fearful conditions" imposed on Germany. A German wireless intercepted at London shows "the command and Soldiers' Council on the cruiser Strassburg calling to "all ships, torpedo-boats, destroyers, and submarines in the North Sea," declaring that the terms of the armistice "would entail the destruction of us all," and asking their German comrades to "defend country against this unheard-of presumption.' our London gets word from Paris that a supplementary article in the armistice terms provides for the occupation of Helgoland by the Allies in the event of the German war-ships not being handed over, owing to the mutinous state of their crews. November 12.-Changes in the armistice terms, which were not known in Washington when the President addrest Congress, are made public by the State Department. While in some respects the conditions are stiffened, the amended terms relate chiefly to the amount and time of surrender of material, submarines, and railroad cars, and do not affect the general purport of the contract. Dr. Solf's appeal for mitigation of the armistice terms is delivered at the State Department by the Swiss Minister at Washington and is sent to the President. Senator Poindexter, of Washington, introduces a resolution in the Senate proposing that the United States enter into full alliance with the Entente and decline to open separate peace negotiations with the German Government. THE CENTRAL POWERS November 6.-Bern reports that the German Socialist party has issued a manifesto asking the Imperial Chancellor to advise or request Emperor William to abdicate. A dispatch from Vienna states that Eastern Silesia has been placed under the administration of a German People's Council. November 7.-Dispatches from The Hague and other European points report a general revolt of the German Navy, the men becoming complete masters at Kiel, Wilhelmshaven, Helgoland, The Literary Digest for November 23, 1918 83 Borkam, and Cuxhaven. 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News of similar revolutions is reaching the capital from all parts of Germany. Other dispatches state that severe fighting occurred in Berlin and many persons were killed and wounded before the officers of the garrison surrendered. The Red forces are in control and have restored order. Deputy Schiedemann, leader of the majority Socialists in the Reichstag, tells the populace that the Hohenzollern dynasty has been overthrown and that Herr Ebert has been charged with the formation of a new government in which all shades of the SocialDemocratic party are to participate. Copenhagen learns of an official announcement that the War Ministry has placed itself at the disposal of Ebert. Crews of the dreadnoughts in Kiel Harbor join the revolutionists, six cruisers flying the red flag arrive at Ostmoor, and marines occupy the lock-gates at Ostmoor after overcoming the resistance of a coast-artillery division. An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen says Schleswig-Holstein is to be proclaimed an independent republic. Announcement of the formation of a Bavarian republic is issued at Munich. It is to "complete the selfgovernment of the people" before further military disaster and "make Germany ready for a league of nations." The Hague wires Washington that the ex-Kaiser has arrived in Holland on his way to De Steeg, near Utrecht. The Crown Prince and virtually the whole German General Staff accompanied him. November 11.-Wireless dispatches from Berlin report the revolution progressing steadily throughout Germany. Soldiers' and Workmen's Councils being established everywhere. Field-Marshal von Hindenburg has placed himself and the German Army at the disposition of the new people's government at the capital "in order to avoid chaos." Amsterdam telegrams report German garrisons along the Dutch frontier in revolt. 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Washington experts in international law recognize that Holland is in a difficult and embarrassing situation owing to the arrival of her notorious guests, and discuss the possibility of bringing William and his arch-accessories to account for high crimes against the laws of nations and humanity. November 12.-The Paris Matin hears of the death of the Crown Prince, who was reported shot by an assassin while on his way to Holland. Copenhagen reports that the abdication of Emperor Charles of Austria is officially announced at Vienna. Amsterdam gets a telegram from Bremen stating that the entire German North Sea Fleet and Helgoland are in the hands of Soldiers' Councils. The Wolff Bureau announces that German Socialists and Independent Socialists have agreed to form a joint cabinet from both parties. Berlin reports that the Provisional Government at Karlsruhe has proclaimed that Baden will remain part of the German Empire. Königsburg, Frankfort-on-Main, and Strassburg are now controlled by the Soviets. RUSSIAN AFFAIRS November 6.-Amsterdam has a Berlin telegram announcing that the withdrawal of all Russian representatives in Germany has been demanded and that German representatives in Russia have been recalled. Washington reports the organization of the War Trade Board of the United States - Russian Bureau, Incorporated, with a capital of $5,000,000, to render unselfish economic aid to Russia. November 7.-Secretary Lansing receives an appeal from the Consolidated Russian Provisional Government at Omsk for further and immediate aid from the Allied and American governments in ridding Ru sia of Bolshevik control. The United States and Allied governments are asked by the Russian Ambassador at Washington to take all possible steps to prevent the Bolsheviki carrying out their plans for a general massacre on November 10. November 8.-Diplomatic circles in Washington regard it as certain that the Allied governments and the United States will soon extend recognition to the All-Russian Government at Omsk. November 9.-Bern reports that the Swiss Federal Council has asked the Russian Soviet mission to leave Switzerland because of their participation in revolutionary propaganda. A Tokyo dispatch says the Bolshevik forces and Austro-German prisoners in Siberia are almost completely scattered. November 10.-A delayed message from Harbin reports that a train of fortytwo cars carrying ammunition, grenades, and twelve Japanese guns has been blown up between Irkutsk and Rasnoyarsk. FOREIGN November 6.-The American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief is informed by cable that a chain of relief |