Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 November 1918 — WORLD WAR IS OVER [ARTICLE]

WORLD WAR IS OVER

Germans Sign »• - Armistice

(Revolution and Bloodshed Grip All of Germany; Repub- ■ lie Set Up. (TROOPS JOIN THE REVOVI (Friedrich Ebert, Socialist Leader and Member of Reichstag, Is Appointed Chailbellor Says New _ Government Will Bring Speedy Peace. Washington, Nov. 11 .—The German delegates signed the armistice terms submitted by General Foch at 5 a. m. Monday morning, Paris time, or midnight American time. It was agreed that hostilities should cease at 11 a. m., Paris time; 6 a. m., American time. The announceiment came at 2:45 a. m. Monday ‘from the state department. The (text of the terms will be made ipublic later. Berlin, Nov. 11.—The German peo. pie’s government has been instituted in the greater part of Berlin. The garrison has gone over to the governjment. The'workmen’s' and soldiers’ counIcll has declared a general strike. 1 Troops and machine guns have been fplaced at the disposal of the council. ; The text of the statement issued by <the people’s government reads: “In the course of the forenoon ol (Saturday the formation of a new Ger iman people’s government was initiatled. The greater part of the Berlin (garrison and other troops • stationed (there temporarily went over to the inew government. Will Not Fire on People. “The leaders of the deputations ol Iths social democratic party declared (that they would not shoot against the : people.' They said they would, in accord with the people’s government, intercede in favor of the maintenance ol order. Thereupon, in the offices and ipublic buildings, the guards which had (been stationed there were withdrawn. “The business of the imperial chancellor is being carried on by the socialidemocratic deputy, Herr Ebert. “It is presumed that apart from the (representatives of the recent majority ,-group three independent social demoicrats will enter the future governjment.’’

the 'Ackerstrasse and Brunrrestrassee. As a, preliminary the soldiers and officers w ere urged to remove their cockades and epaulettes. In the majority of cases this took place voluntarily. Workmen and Soldiers Fraternize. “There was a general fraternization of soldiers and workmen. The workmen penetrated the barracks, where they received an enthusiastic reception from the soldiers. “The military occupants of factories mingled in common with the workers, left the works and treated with them th common. “So far as known the only clash between the masses and armed forces took place on the occupation of the so-called •Cockshafer’ barracks. In that was a guard df fusiliers, but only two officers fired. “Three persons were killed and one was injured. This is to be regretted. ,i “The taking possession of a majorIty of the public buildings and estab-

Calls General Strike. i In an extra edition of the Vor ‘waerts, the central organ of the social (democratic party in Germany, the folflowing call for a general strike was published: “The workmen’s and soldiers’ council of Berlin has decided upon a general strike. All the factories are at a "standstill. “The necessary administration oi the people will be maintained. A large part of the garrison has been closed and bodies of troops and machine guns have been placed at the disposal oi ithe workmen’s and soldiers’ council. “Lpng Live Social Republic." “The movement will be guided in common by the democratic party oi Germany and the Independent social democratic party of Germany. The workmen’s and soldiers’ council will ■take charge of the maintenance of •quiet and order. Long live the social republic! ’“WORKMEN’S AND SOLDIERS' COUNCIL.” From all parts of the German era(pire news Is being received regarding revolutions which almost (everywhere remain within the bounds lof economic order. Incidents of Strike Described. With regard to the incidents of Nofvember 9 in Berlin the semi-official (telegraph bureau, working under the (control of the workmen’s and soldiers' (council, issued the following report! “This morning at nine o’clock the (workers of the greatest industrial unjdertakings commenced a genera! ißtrike. - “Processions hastened from all the suburbs to the center of the city. Red flags were carried at the head of the (processions in which marched armed Isoldlers of all classes. v “The first procession arrived from

llshments was completed without difficulty, once it was clear that the military had gone over to the people." Victory for the People—Scheidemann. Deputy Scheidemann (leader of the majority Socialists in the reichstag) in a speech, said: “The kaiser and the crown prince have abdicated. It is a splendid victory for the German people. “Herr Ebert has been charged with the formation of a new government, in which all shades of the Social Democratic party are to participate. “Only decrees from the government bearing the signature of Herr Ebert have validity. Only orders from the minister of war bearing the countersignature of the Social Democrat, acting as assistant, are official.” Deputy Scheidemann exhorted the the crowd to keep calm and to avoid incidents. Deputy Thnrr and some soldiers spoke from a motor lorry. A delegate from the corps of officers of the guard battalion announced that the ofcers were on the side of the people. Stormy applause and jubilation accompanied the speeches. Socialist Ebert Takes Control. Copenhagen, Nov. 11.—It is officially announced from Berlin that the war ministry has placed itself at the disposal of Friedrich Ebert, the Socialist leader whose appointment aS imperial chancellor was forecast yesterday by the decree of Prince Maximilian. This action was for the purpose of assuring the provisioning of the army and assisting in the solution of demobilization problems. Friedrich Ebers, the Socialist leader, has been appointed imperial chancellor. He has issued a proclamation saying that he plans to form a people's government which xylll endeavor to bring about speedy peace. Herr Ebert in hl* proclamation said that Prince Maximilian of Baden had transferred the chancellorship to him, all the secretaries of state having given their consent. The new government, he added, would be in agreement with the various parties. Deputy Ebert, who has been appointed imperial chancellor, is Friedrich Ebert, vice president of the Social Democratic party and president of the main committee of the reichstag. Ebert’s election to the latter office in June of this year was taken to mean at the time that tlie Socialist minority in the reichstag had either been reclaimed by the military government or that the Socialists had gained the ascendancy. Later events have proved that the Socialists were in the saddle. Ebert quite recently declared in the reichstag -that the German people would no longer permit themselves to be without the right to decide their fate. It was he who informed the reichstag of the release of Doctor Liebknecht. Amsterdam-, Nov. 11. —The proclamation Issued at Munich in behalf of the council of workers, soldiers and peasants, which constituted itself into a diet, announcing a republic had been formed in Bavaria, declared that the “democratic and socialist republic ol Bavaria has the strength to realize w peace for Germany, preserving that country from the worst.” Prepare for League of Nations. The proclamation, after promising a constituent assembly to be elected by all adult men and women, says that Bavaria will make Germany ready for a*league of nations. It then continues: "The present revolution is needed tc complete the self-government of the people before enemy armies stream acrojss our country or before troops should, after the armistice, bring about chaos.

“The council will insure strict order. Soldiers in barracks will govern themsolves by means of soldiers’ councils. Officers acquiescing in the altered situation will not be hindered in theii duties. “We reckon on co-operation ol 'the entire population. All officials will remain at their posts. “Fundamental social and political • reforms will Immediately commence.” Bavarian Princess Shot Fleeing. Copenhagen, Nov. IL—According tc a frontier message, Princess Heinrich wife of the grandson of Ludwig HI ol Bavaria, was wounded in the am when fired on as she was fleeing from Munich. She and her husband now art hiding in southern Bavarift with ‘Princess Adalbert, wife of Emperoi William’s third son. Names Council to Rule Hesse. i Amsterdam, Nov. 11. —An official dispatch from Darmstadt, capital of tile grand duchy of Hesse, announces *thal (the grand duke of Hesse has decreed the formation of a council of state tc take over the business of the government “until a 'final settlement of the Questions arising frem the present situation.” Revolt Succeeds. : Basel, Nov. IL —An official dispatch received by the Havas agency fron Berlin says: . “Official. The revolution has resulted In a striding victory almost withpul the effuslbn, of blood. A general strike was declared this morning. It brought pessatlon of work in all workshops about ten o’clock. “A regiment of Nurenberg chasseurs passed over to the people. Oth« troops rapidly followed their action. “The Alexander regiment, after hearing a declaration by Deputy Wells went over to the revolution.”