Item 01: J. E. Morrison diary, 13 October 1917-29 October 1918 - Page 170
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[Page 170]
17.10.18
News every day re. the war & joyful news today re. the riots in Berlin & the news confirming the abdication of the Kiasar. Also of the rioters breaking up the statues of the old monach at Berlin, of Germany sueing for peace & of them eccepting Presendent Wilson's terms & of Wilson refering to them that it must be unconditional surrender.
The Colonel of the Indian troops, officers & the Indian troops are highly pleased at the result. They all say to the man, fight & no surrender until unconditional surrender, with the entire downfall of the German Empire & her allies.
18.10.18
Land sighted 400 miles east of Aden for the 1st time for 4 days & we expect to reach Aden on Saturday 19th at noon if all goes well for coal & water. We have seen no steamers or patrol ships since we left the Persian Gulf. Since all the crew are leaving this trip at Suez in the course of a few days, having done their turn