Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 264, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 November 1918 — LATE WAR NEWS. [ARTICLE]

LATE WAR NEWS.

Washington, Nov. 9.—-The German Socialists and the Radicals have taken over control of the Reichstag. Events within .Germany are transpiring so rapidly that it is almost impossible to keep up with them. While the arniy chiefs at Spa deliberate over the armistic terms, carried to them by Capt. Helldorff, aid to Gen. von Winterfeld, and decide what their reply shall be, the political developments in Germany are overshadowing any action they may take. The reply op the armistice will, of necessity, be on its way back to the French lines Within the next few hours. Spa, where German great headquarters is located, and where the Kaiser is believed to have taken refuge, is near Liege and about 122 l miles by road from LaCapelle,. where the Germa narmistice envoys are quartered. The roads are very bad, and traveling, gis he was forced to, by night, Capt. Helldorff'hardly could have reached hds destination before daylight today. He would be likely to find ths military chieftaias waiting for him and .an immediate conference would-be held. Officials here who ate familiar with the situation say that the captain could be expected to leave on his return trip about noon today and that, traveling by day, he could make the trip in five hours, although there will be necessary delays in getting through the military lines on the battle front’ , " It was believed here that the decision of the army chiefs would be' in the hands of the German plenipotentiaries tonight. It may, of course, be delayed until tomorrow, However, because of a prolonged session of the military conference, or for some other impelling reason. There is six hours difference in time between France and the United States and officials will begin to look for definite results from about noon on today. Meanwhile ail developments in the situation will be flashed to President Wilson here by Col, E. M. House. A cable has been set aside for the exclusive use of the President and his prsonal representative and they are able to communicate on all important matters without delay. The President has made it very plain that the people of the United States will be kept 'informed of the big developments. Whether the armistice terms are accepted, or whether they are rejected, there will be an official announcement the moment that developments warrant.