Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 294, 23 October 1918 — Page 1

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; , (By Associated Press) British troops again are storming the German defenses west of Maubeuge. The new attack, launched early today between Solesmes and Le Cateau, is reported to be making good progress. Field Marshal Haig in driving forward on the seven mile front north of Le Cateau also is increasing the menace to Valenciennes, through the western suburb of which the British are fighting. North of Valenciennes the city has been outflanked by the capture of Bruay. It is not probable the Germans will be able to hold out in Valenciennes and once the Scheldt is crossed here the British will be in position to threaten seriously both Mons and Maubeuge.

Between Le Cateau and Solesmes. the British are on the high ground east of the Sello River and it is from this favorable position today's attack was begun. The German resistance here has been bitter as the line is vital to the security of the German defenses over a wide front to the south and southeast. Close In on Tournal. In southwestern Belgium the British continue to close in on Tournal. North of the town they have forced a crossing of the Schildt while on the south they have reached the western bank of the river on. a four mile front from Bruyelles to Bleharies. smith of L,e Cateau the enemy is resisting stubbornly Fr each attempts to cross the Serre river and take in the rear the German positions east of the Olse. South of the railroad junction of Mont Cornet the French have made progress between Nizy-Le-Comte and Le Thour. . Prince Maximilian, the German chancellor, has promised the German relchstag that it will be more responsible for war and peace. They added the proviso, however, that such a step will not become effective until after the war and when a league of nations is in practical operation. The British troops in their new attack north of Le Cateau. are reported to have captured the town of Romeries, one and one-hall mues norineaai of Solesmes. A good many prisoners, mainly in small groups, are being brought In. The Germans are fighting doggedly, but have been driven back about a mile along the entire front. "WAR OF DEFENSE." Defensive warfare will be carried on by the German nation, if the present government fails to secure a "peace with Justice," said Prince Maximilian, the German Imperial chancellor, speaking before . the Reichstag yesterday. The address lends new iight on the latest note sent from Berlin to Washington. The German people want, first, to know what President Wilson's "fourteen points" mean to the future of Germany. If a satisfactory answer is not obtained, a call "for national defense" will be issued by the national government, said Prince Maximilian. "Thin war cf defense is not far distant." if military events continue to develop during the near future, as thev have in the recent past. During 1 he' last 97 days of fighting, the Allies have advanced on the line of the PontA.u -Mousson to Neuport, an average distance of about 28 miles. This advance has aggregated 38 miles from Chateau-Thierry to Grand Lup, 59 miles from Amiens to the Sambre river and 38 from Dixude to the EecloZeebrugge canal. The grand average is held to a low figure by the fact that attacks east of Rheis have not carried the German line back over permenent fortifications and eginst desperate resistance as far as the enemy was forced to flee further west and ncrth. In this sector, the progress, however, is as important as" much greater advances in some other part of the front. Line l Stabilized. Standing behind the Scheldt river, the Germans 6eem, for the moment at least, to have stabilized their line and the swift advance of the Belgians, British and French has been slowed down. Britbh troops, however, have succeeded in crossing the River east cf Pecq. north of Valenciennes. That city too, has been entered by the Brliish, but it seems that part of the place Is still held by the enemy. Further couth the British, Americans and French are fighting hard in their attempts to break the Hundlng line. This defensive position, while riot as formidable as the Hindenburg system, is sufficiently strong to delay the Allies' advance materially. ' At last reports, the British and Americans were advancing- slowly east of the Selle river. The same situation obtains further down the line, around what remains of the Laon salient. t-v - ttio ullinri world nrA now directed at the Lorraine and Woevre sectors in expectation of an -r'cfln onslaught of Mets.

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Mar'nnf liiin rire from Ui aicavjr vyppuuuni There have been some operations there, and further west during the past few days and raids are usually the precursors of an attack. It has been established that Metz is the hinge upon which the whole German line is retiring and a blow at the fortress might, if successful throw into confusion the whole retrograde movement which is going on from the Meuse to the North sea. YANKEES GAIN ON MEUSE. WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY NORTHWEST OF- VERDUN, Qftt.- 23, The town of Brieulles, on the western bank of the -. Meuse,"; which has been stubbornly defended by the Germans have been given -up by the enemy. This Is the latest point at which the Americans have driven a dent into the German defenses, despite the fact that the enemy resistance is stiil as strong as formerly. The Germans set fire to Brieulles last Tuesday and American patrols early today reported that the Germans had withdrawn from the town. In the face of stubborn resistance, American forces today cleaned up Bols de Faret, just west of Brieulles, capturing 75 prisoners, many of them machine "gunners, who fought to the last The fight for Bols de Foret began a week ago and has been one of the most stubborn since the beginning of the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Heavy Fighting at Grand Pre. The Americans fought with determination. At times they fell back under terrific pressure and then rushed forward with all their might. On Monday they reached the line crossing the northern half of the wood and completed their task today. . Among the prisoners were several officers. I The enemy clung to the wood with tenacity owing to the fact the clean ing up of this place endangers the cammanding positions of the Germans to the north. Heavy fighting is taking place In the region of Grand Pre, on the western end of the American sector. A bitter struggle also is taking place in the center of the line. The Germans are holding Bamtheville In strength and along the Banthevllle-Aincreville road every available point has been fortified with machine guns. Throughout last night the Germans bombarded the greater part of the American front and the road far to the rear. Peru Expresses Approval of Wilson's Note to Enemy (By Associated Pressl LIMA, Peru, Tuesday, Oct 22. Peruvians generally approve of President Wilson's note to Germany and express their admiration of his stand for democratic principles and international Justice. In President Wilson's doctrines, Peruvians see hope for a solution of the Tacna-Arica-Tarapaca dispute between this country and Chile. The Weather For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Rain tonight and Thursday. Cooler Thursday. Today's Temperature. Noon 53 . . Yesterday. Maximum 64 Minimum 36 For Wavne County by W. E. Moore Rain tonight and Thursday. Cool wave Thursday. ; General Conditions An extensive storm with general rains covers the Middle West and is moving this way. An area of high barometric pressure with coldest weather of this seasoncovers western Canada, 10 above zero at Edmonton, Alb., and zro over central Alaska. This cool wave will follow the storm and it may be expected to arrive not later than Thursday. Temperatures will be freezing or belw bv Friday.

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berlain of the American army. The other officers are members of the generals' staffs. Lower picture shows : King Albert, on horse at right, addressing Ninth Infantry regiment before a recent drive. The Germans, now in complete rout along the Belgium front, are hoping to make a stand at a new line, to be known as the Antwerp-Namur-Sedan line, but it is doubtful if they will be allowed to halt there. The allies have driven them from the Belgian coast in the region of Ostend and are continuing their advance. The Belgian forces, remembering the outrages committed in their land for four years by the Huns, are playing a big part in the advance. King Albert is personally directing, the movements of his countrymen and he and the queen arrived in Ostend before the last Huns had gone ... '. ; .. ;, .. -kM . k:is7iu:v -..

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n ' Ey Associated Press) -;. .: , COPENHAGEN, Oct. 22 Peace "conversations between Berlin and Washington have reached a critical point, according to Prince Max, the German imperial chancellor, speaking before the Reichstag yesterday. In the course of his address, he urged that debate on the situation arising on the exchange of notes between himself and President Wilson be restricted as much as possible. ' "The whole German people is anxious to hear the views of the. government regarding the prospects of peace," he said, "but I am able to speak only with the greatest reserve and urge that the members - of the reichstag limit debate, as is consistent with the seriousness of the hour. The whole German people have been spoken to by President Wilson and this fact gives the utterances of the representatives of , all parties added force." v "Today, therefore, I am going to say only this regarding the international situation: The president's first answer to the peace move of the German government has in all countries brought the questions of a peace of justice or a peace of violence to the highest point." he continued. ' ' " " ' "President Wilson's last note did not make clear to the German people how "this public agitation will end. His answer will perhaps bring definite centainty. Until then, we must in all our thoughts and in our actions prepare for both eventualities first that the enemy governments are anxious for war, in which case there is no choice for us but to put ourselves in a posture of defense with all the strength of our people driven to the last extremity." GERMAN STAT OF AUSTRIA IS NEWLY FORMED Deputies Announce Desire to Bring About Autonomy of Germans in Austria. (By Associated Press) BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 23. The German-Austrian deputies in tne Austrian reichsrath have formed an assembly for the purpose of conducting the affairs of the Grrmanic people in Austria and have issued a declaration announcing the creation of the "German state of Austria." Karl Seitz, leader of the German Socialists in Austria, has been elected president cf the new assembly. The deputies have announced their desire to bring about the autonomy of the Germans in Austria and to establish relations with other-nations. The assembly has drawn up a resolution respecting the form of government of the territory occupied by Germans. The "German state of Austria" will seek access to the Adriatic sea, in agreement with other nations. Pending the establishment of a constitution, according to this program the people will be represented by the (Continued on Page Eight)

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"Should this necessity arise, I have no doubt that the German government, in the name of the German people, will issue a call for national defense in the same way that it spoke for the German people when it took action for peace. He who honestly took a stand on the basis of peace will also undertake the duty of not submitting to a peace of violence without a fight. The government, which would act otherwise would be left to the merey of the fighting and working people. It would be swept awayby public opinion. . "There is also another possibility. The German people must not be blindly brought to the conference table. The German people today has the right to ask, if peace is realized on the basis of President Wilson's conditions, what they mean for our future. Our answers to the president's question must be framed on the German people's understanding of that question. What it now wants is clearness." "The decision will be of stupendous import. It will not be our strength that will decide, but it will be what is thought to be right in free discussion with our opponents that will give the decision. This is a great effort for a proud people accustomed to victory. The legal question involved will not stop at our national boundaries which well be never of our own accord open for violence. "The principles upon which we have agreed as a rule of conduct also involve internal questions. From many quarters, it has been represented to me that an acceptance of President Wilson's conditions would mean submission anti German submission to President Poincaire Visits Liberated City; Gives Mayor Var Cress (By Associated Press) PARIS, Oct. 23 President Poincaire,' accompanied by Paul Deschanels, president of the chamber of deputies; Antenin Dubast, president of the senate; Albert F. Labrun, minister of Blockade and invaded regions; Louis Loucheur, minister of munitions, and Senators and deputies from the department of Nord, visited Lille yesterday and received an enthusiastic ovation. In reply to the address of welcome, the president said that "the hour of defeat for the enemy will strike soon." He bestowed the cross of the legion of honor upon the mayor of Lille. The party then went to Roubalx. where there are many, persons from Alsace-Lorraine. During an address there, M. Poincare saJd that no peace was possible withouO'e return of Alsace and Lorraine to France, At Douai, the president was met by' the Prince of Wales. During the trip the party also visited Tourcoing, La Bassee and other places. Austrian Poland Handed Over to Polish Leaders AMSTERDAM, Oct. 23. The Austrian authorities in the part of Poland occupied by' the Austrian arms have formally handed over the administration to Polish authorities; says a" Vienna dispatch to the Vossiche Zeitung, of Berlin. ' , .

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forces. At his left is General Cham an ajitl. German eourt-ef justice which would decide legal questions entirely ' from the viewpoint cf its own inter-1 Acta Tf a t!tA -n or ti-V it V rs-r ts oic. . iuul io inc Vaocf v lj liicu la It the extreme apostles of force in the entente fear the council chamber to the guilty fearthe court of justice? Equal to Either Task. "The essence of President Wilson's program for a league of nations cannot be achieved, when all peoples have not the right of national self-determination. This realisation of community law means the abondonment of part of I the unqualified independence which j hitherto has been the indication of sovereignty, both by us and others. Should we at home maintain as fundamental the national egotism, which until a short time ago, was the dominating force of the people's life, there would be no restitution and no renovation for us.' There would be a feeling of bitterness which would cripple us for generations. "But if we comprehend that the significance of this frightful war is, above all, victory for the idea of justice and if we do not resist this idea, but submit with all good faith, then we shall find in it a cure for our present wounds and a reservoir cf future strength." Prince Maximilian said that he would not deny that heavy opposition in Germany must be conquered before the ideal league of nations could be realized, but he continued: Whether the next few days or weeks shall call us to fight on, or open the way to peace, ther i3 no doubt we are now equal to the task of either war or peace by carrying out the government's program and definitely breaking away from the old system." AIRPLANES USED TO CAPTURE INFANTRY (By Associated Press) WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IX FRANCE, Oct 23. Airplanes can be used for capturing infantry. It was proved by the Eritish in the recent advance. Fliyng fairly low, seeking parties of Germans or war materials to bomb, two officers in one machine were fired upon from a sunken road. The pilot dived and the airplane's machine gun quickly accounted for four Germans. Very quickly, the Germans hoisted a white flag in token of surrender. The airmen were in a dilema, as there was no British infantry in the vicinity. They descended to fifty feet, however, and ordered the Germans out of the road, 65 of them in all. They obeyed, Then rounding up the party, the airmen directed them to the Britishlines. They circled over them with the ever-menacing bombs and machine guns until they encountered a party of British who took the entire lot to a prisoners' cage. PLAN OLYMPIC GAMES NEW YORK, Oct. 23 Announcement has been made that international games, modeled along the lines of the Olympic games, open to soldiers and sailors of the interallied nations, will be a feature of the demobilization period following declaration of neace. .' . . . .

Sore, German Command ' Will Evacuate, if the Allies Don't Pursue (By Associated Prs . PARIS. Oct 23. German's high command is ready to evacuate the invaded territory of France and Belgium on the expressied condition that the allied troops will not follow them in retreat, but will remain where they are now located, according to the latest information from Berlin, says the Zurich correspondent of the Jaurnal. This grotesque proposal is the outcome of the latest conferences at

Berlin between the members of the general staff and the war. cabinet, it is said. The militarists party Is rap idly gaining ground, but the members of the moderate factions believe that before long grave internal events will help to improve the situation. The dispatch says the existing government remains very hostile to the retrocession of Alsace -and Lorraine to France. Emperor William himself is reported to have denounced emphatically such an event at the meeting of the crown council on Saturday. ACTION ON WEST FRONT TO GO ON DURIN9J7INTER Americans Plan for Steady Hammering Against En&ny Positions No Winter Rest Possible. (By Associated Prpssl WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oct 23. Unless they are saved by their plea for peace, the Germans will be subjected to steady hammering along the greater part of the western front throughout the winter. Indications are that it is not intended to give them a breathing spelL notwithstanding the weather conditions. It is pointed out that decreased activity would enable the Germans to recuperate to such a degree as to make certain a prolongation of the war. : During previous win ters the enemy has been able to rest up his forces and replace his supplys, especially ammunition, and there is nor reason to Relieve he - would' not avail himself of the same opportunity now and to a much greater advantage. There are two places on the front where it is conceded that military operations during the winter will be virtually impossible, but American officers insist that seventy-five per cent of the front offers no real obstacle to a continuance of the fighting. It is not questioned that operations will be slowed down, but even so, the advantage will be with the attacking side especially since it Is known that the materials of the Germans Is growing scarcer. Last winter was much more severe than is ordinarily the case and those responsible for plans of campaign calculate that, by the law of averages, the coming winter wil be milder. It is indicated that the Americans are settled indefinitely into their present positions and their part in the general progra mis well defined. U. S. Gains Menacing. It is to be expected that they will continue to deliver short smashing jolts against the pivotal centre of the long sweeping line. The big gains made between the American front and the sea are conceded to have been due in large masure to the menacing demonstration by the Americans and by the enforced employment by the Germans of thirty divisions here. The enemy will be compelled to continue to mass forces of men and materials in front of General Pershing's troops at the expense of other places, because to fail to hold the line between the Meuse and Grand Pre would endanger an enormous area. The spirit of the Americans is unbroken by the determined opposition of the Germans and both officers and men, speak confidently of the day when they will break through to the vital connecting road extending westwardly through Stenay. Daily counter-attacks by the Germans reflect the desperate character of their defense. Rugged wooded hills which serve as natural aids are supplemented by the most elaborately prepared series of defense on the western front. Around the big arc the lines of resistance converge as they approach Verdun. In front of the Americans, they are almost within rifle shot of each other. Continued Effort for Peace Will Be Made by Austrian Government BASEL. Oct. 23. President Wilson's reply to the Austrian peace proposals in no way justifies the conclusion that the exchange of views which has ben begun Is to be Interrupted according to Baron Von Husserek, Austrian premier, speaking before the house of lords yesterday according to Vienna advices received here. "We shall continue all the more our efforts toward peace," he said. "We hope that the peace discussions, notwithstanding difficulties, will deliver the world In the near future from the unspeakable misery of war." FRENCH FACTORY WRECKED BASEL, Oct 23 Seventy persons were killed and fifty wounded- in an explosion which occurred in a factory at Dessau, on the Elbe, sixtyseven miles northwest of Berlin. Other victims are believed to be still in the ruins.

SUPREME WAR COUNCIL WILL CONTROL U. S. REPLY TO FOE

President Consults with Allies as to Next Action Armis- . tice Terms Only Question for Prompt Consideration. ANSWER STILL IN DOUBT (By Associated Press) -WASHINGTON, Oct 23 There will be no announcement today of President Wilson's decision In regard to the new German note. This was learned after White house conferences participated In by Secretaries Lansing and Daniels and General March. It is understood the outcome of exchanges with London and Paris is awaited. WASHINGTON. Oct 23. Germany's note to President Wilson in official text was delivered to Secretary Lansing at 10 -o'clock this morning by Frederick Oerdelin, charge of the Swiss legation. It may be stated that there Is nothing in the communication to alter the decision of the president that he will not propose an armistice to the allies before the Germans evacuate occupied territory. - Official intimation already has beeu given that the only question for immediate consideration is whether there shall be a discussion of "terms" of evacuation while the allied and American armies continue their work of clearing Belgium and northern France. Secretaries Lansing and Daniels and General March, chief of staff of the army were called to the White House shortly after noon just as a state department messenger arrived to deliver the German note to the president May Not Send Reply. Exchanges between Washington and me- amea capitals have been In progress on the base of the wireless version of the note received Monday, and it is regarded as certain that any reply the president may make will be governed by the supreme war council in France. Only the president and a rew or nis advisors know how far these exchanges have progressed. No one else can say when an announcement of the president's attitude may be expected. Although an English translation was delivered with the note in German text the state department made its own translation before sending the document to the White House. Nothing was made public pending a careful comparison with the wireless version, so it was said the expected verbal differences did not appear to alter substantially the meaning of the note. In Washington, there still is a difference - of opinion as to whether the German note will draw an answer from the president Those contending that it will not pointed to the fact that Mr. Wilson had characterized his reply to the first note as a "decision," meaning that there could be no further discussion of the issues involved. The other view which found expression in official and diplomatic circles was that a reply would be made and that it -would deal chiefly with the military problem. In some quarters there is a belief that the German denial of cruelties and ruthless destruction was designed to prolong the discussions by drawing specific citations of instances of such acts. Diplomatic observers, however, believed that these as well as Germany's claim to the establishment of a parliamentary government would be left to the future. In the general view, the only immeaiaie question is wneiner me uermans desire peace to the extent of admitting military defeat in the field. Nothing short of such an admission, which would leave the details of an armistice to the allied command, was regarded as acceptable.- . SEES NEED OF PEACE. AMSTERDAM, Oct 23 Admittin? that under modern conditions even defensive warfare on the German fron tiers would involve great dangers, the Frankfort Gazette says that even' the most careful defense on the western front will entail big losses.' It is not to Germany's interests, the newspaper says, to make a slow, defensive retreat from Belgium and that fight ing mere wm not De , unnecessarily prolonged a single day. ' "We recognize the movement of popularizing the government after the example of 1813 has preceded in continual waves since August, .1914 and is still proceeding," the Gazette continues. "Despite this we are convinced that Germany would submit to oppressive conditions, which perhaps not President Wilson, but the armies were physically unable to avert this submission without Incurring stlir greater mishap.". . . DISSATISFACTION IN AUSTRIA. - BASEL, Oct 22 Official comment in Vienna on President Wilson's answer to the Austrian note expresses a complaint that it does not answer the precise questions put forward and that it in now necessary to again ask the president's attitude toward an arml(Cont.iud n Page Eight)