Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany has refused demands that he abdicate, according to a German wireless message picked up in Amsterdam today.
The Socialists have insisted on his resignation, and have threatened to withdraw support and participation in the government.
The Emperor sent a formal response through Interior Minister Drews that he would not voluntarily step down on the grounds that he could not hand the country over to the Entente and to anarchy.
Other reports Friday indicate that Prince Maximilian of Baden, the Imperial German Chancellor, has resigned. The reports state that Prince Max stepped down because of the altered parliamentary situation.
The resignation of Prince Max is not expected to bring an end to armistice negotiations.
But if Germany’s new Chancellor should recall the armistice commission, the hope for peace would end.
Reports also suggest that a recall would cause the uprisings within the country to explode into revolution. The revolt that started at Kiel has spread at an alarming rate, reaching the German provinces.
The port of Hamburg is reportedly completely under the control of revolutionary forces.
Authorities in Germany have already cut sources and means of communication, making news scarce for the population.
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