Telegram Reporting German Revolution

WAR DEPARTMENTEXECUTIVE DIVISION, GENERAL STAFFMILITARY INTELLIGENCE BRANCHWASHINGTONTELEGRAM

New York, N. Y.

Nov. 6, 10:50 a. m. BY TELEPHONE
Chief Cable Censor reports:Outbreak of revolution in Germany begun Kiel by sailors on the dreadnought KAISER, later spread to rest of fleet in harbor, finally spreading through the entire province of Schleswig. The sailors mounted the red flag and took possession of the town after seizing ships. A soldiers' and sailors' council was organized. Four companies of infantry were sent against the rebels, three companies fraternizing with them and the fourth company being disarmed.

Heavy artillery fighting continues in streets of Hamburg and rebels have seized Altona.

Peace riots in Munich, Stuttgart, Nuremburg and Erlangen. Rebels in Schleswig wore red cockades.

Later despatch states revolution has spread to part of Holstein. Number of garrisons on south coast deserted and soldiers have gone to Kiel. Aerdome at Kiel seized and airmen arrested.Prince Max announced that Germany has asked for an armistice and a delegation has been sent to obtain the terms.

German authorities have decided to suppress revolution in Kiel district and ordered several thousand soldiers from Fehmain Island to Kiel. None of the garrisons at Kiel would act against the sailors.