Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 296, 25 October 1918 — Page 1

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FOE DRIVEN FROM IMPORTANT POSITIONS ON ITALIAN FRONT; . BRITISH SMASH EASTWARD Allied Forces on West Front Continue to Storm Heav3y Defended Defenses Around Valenciennes 3,000 Prisoners Taken by Italian Troops in Bitter Fighting Around Monte Grappa Haig's Forces Advance Toward Maubeuge Through LeQuesnoy French Take Villers le Sec.

HAIG TAKES 8,400 PRISONERS IN LAST DRIVE (By Associated Press) As the allied forces in Belgium and France continue successfully to storm the stubbornly defended German lines, Italian troops on the Italian northern front have begun an offensive against the Austrians. British troops today are smashing their way eastward on the section between Valenciennes and Le Quesnoy, which is vital to the security of Valenciennes. Generan Diaz in his new offensive is reported to have driven the Austrians from important heights north and west of Monte

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Italians have captured two islands. In bitter fighting the Italians established themselves on the northern bank of the Ornic river. They took 3,000 prisoners.

The British and French troops are aiding the Italians in their new offensive. According to reports reaching London today, the attacks of the allies are meeting with considerable success, notwithstanding unfavorable weather conditions. In Belgium and north of Valenciennes, the allies maintain their pressure but the operations are of minor im portance as the situation on the north depend upon the British succr.-.s around Valenciennes. East of Le Mormal forest. Field Marshal Haig, bis troops having reached the western edge of the Mormal forest apparently is striving to outflank that natural harries on the north by - advancing through Le Quesnoy toward Mons and Maubeuge. Further south the French, who have been gradually forcing the enemy from the pocket between the Ois and the Serre have resumed their pressure and are reported to have entered Villers Le Sec and surrounded La Ferte. American forces have made further gains east and west of the Meuse despite strong enemy resistence. The Germans on the Western end of the line are reported to be preparing to withdraw northward from Grandpre ' where their positions are outflanked by the French east of Vouzieres. Since Wednesday morning the British third army has taken 6,000 prisoners and the first and fourth armies each have taken 1,200, making a total of 8,400. More than 100 canon were captured Wednesday and Thursday. Allies at Mormal Woods. Inroads by the British and Americans against the German line south of Valenciennes continue and it seems probable that the enemy will be forced to begin a new retreat toward the east. Although the allies have reached the Mormal Woods, where the Germans have prepared for a stubborn defense, the pi ogress made just to the north of this extensive wooded section threatens to turn the enemy out of hfs positions there before he has an opportunity to meet frontal at1 tacks along the western side of the forest. It would seem that the ad vance between Mormal forest and Valenciennes, has shattered the Germans' hope to stand on the defensive along this section of the line for any protracted period. French forces, fighting their way eastward through the German trenches along the Oise-Serre front, have moved forward at three points. Opposite Longchamps, they have crossed the Oise canal, a barrier which has held them up for several days, and. further south, have advanced near Orig-ny-St.-Benoite. Just around the bend in the line, they have cut a deep notch in the German lines north of Villers-Le Sen,. These successes aro on a front which is quite important to the enemy in the line, which tend to hasten the Gorman retlrment, from the bend in the line, which remained after the evacuation of Laon, was cariied out. American Front Advanced. The American divisions, which are engaged in the tremendous task of tearing away the Kriemhilde line, between the Argonne forest and the Meuse, have once more advanced their front, especially near the western end of the sector. There, in spite of desperate German resistance and repeated counter attacks, they have moved ahead during the past day and appear to threaten the rest of the German defense system to the east. Near Uantheville, the Americans have gained important tactical advantage. East of the Meuse, the Germans have been forced back more than half a mile on a front of nearly a mile and a half. ! There are indications that activity along the Italian front which has been at a low ebb since the final repulse of the Austrian offensive, has revived. Vienna reports violent artillery fire between the Brenta and Piave rivers and in the Montello sector. This is the part of the line from which an Italian attack in force might be expeced and Interesting events may develop at any time there. 1

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Lull In Belgium. In Belgium there has been a comparative lull in the combat during the past few days but It is improbable that the allies will be content to stand on the western bank of the Scheldt river and the Eecloo-Zebrugge canal after they have been able to bring up their heavy guns. In a country intersected with canals and streams, with bridges destroyed and roads mined at frequent Intervals, the work of moving artillery Is very difficult and this may be the reason for the temporary check in the sweeping advance which drove the enemy back from NIeuport to within seven miles of Ghent. Allied detachments which are holding the Dvina front In north Rilssia, have been forced to beat off heavy attacks by Bolshevik troops, but have succeeded in holding their ground and even moving their lines forward. French and Serbian forces in Serbia continue to advance toward the Austrian frontier. Vienna admits that Austrian troops have retired to Jagodina, a village southeast of Belgrade and about forty miles from the boundary between Austria and Serbia. CHANGES URGED BY HUNGARIANS (By Associated Press) BASEL, Oct. 25. It was announced in the lower chamber of the Hungarian parliament yesterday that the Croatian soldiers of the 79th regiment at Fiume had revolted, seized the city and destroyed the railroad there. Count Apponyi, Count Andrassy and the opposition deputies thereupon demanded the resignation of the ministry, according to Budapest advices received here. . . Dr. Wekerle, the premier, declared that, in view of the increasing difficulties of the situation, he would propose to the king a coalition ministry. BASEL, Thursday, Oct. 24. At a conference of the party leaders of the Austrian lower house, held recently, Stransky. one of the Czech chiefs, declared that in future all negotiations between the Austrian government and the Czcho-Slovak government must be carried on carried on with the Paris organization. Declaring that he 'was speaking on behalf of the Czech union, he said that the Czech deputies did not consider themselves qualified to open pourparlers with the Austrian government or with other nationalities in the county, according to Vienna advices received here. Jugo-Slav deputies made a similar declaration, it is said. The Vienna correspondent of the Frankfort Gazette was quoted on Wednesday by that newspaper as c" ying that Austria is not disposed to enter into negotiations with the Czecho-Slovak organization at Paris, but would deal only with those in Austria. BAN IS EXTENDED BY HEALTH BOARD (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 25. Public gatherings will continue in the prohibited class for another week because of the influenza situation, throughout the state, the state board of health decided at its meeting here today. The continuation of the order is effective until midnight November 2. The situation the latter part of the week will determine whether the ban will be continued after that date. The board has under considerations slieht modifications of the order which if J adopted would permit schools to reopen under certain restrictions in a few communities where Influenza is not epidemic.

Germany Should Receive Terms She Would Impose as Victor, Says Carson LONDON, Oct. 25.(Via Montreal) Speaking at Oxford today, Sir Edward Carson drew attention to Germany's minimum demands when she thought she "was victor. Some included the surrender of Malta, Gibraltar and the Suez canal. .He heartily concurred in President Wilson's note, saying: "Today, our armistice terms must be the equivalent of Germany's terms in 1870. It was -then agreed and provision made that all German guns should be placed advantageously around Paris so that city could be taken at pleasure. Anything less than similar terms for Germany would involve disaster."

SINCERITY OF ENEMY IS PUT TO FINAL TEST Wilson's Answer Given General Approval of, British Press. LONDON, Oct. 25. Newspapers here continue the discussion of the German proposals looking to an armistice and peace and the latest address made by Prince Maximilian, the German imperial chancellor. The Dally Telegraph says: "Prince Maximilian appears to be uncertain what 'justice means. For the agony they brought upon innocent people; for the heartless barbarity with which they treated subject populations; for the wanton destruction of sacred edifices and historic monuments; for the merciless abandonment of steamship passengers; for the torpedoing of hospital ships for all these things, justice demands a clear and adequate penalty. "For the sake of the future we must carry on our -ampaign with indomitable pertinacity until the recreant nation of Germany has learned her lesson. It must disavow Its past misdeeds and It must show determination to live more cleanly hereafter." The Daily Graphic says: "Prince Maximilian has outlined a new constitution for Germatiy."T)ut"tne" world is little concerned with the internal constitution of Germany. What it Is concerned with is Germany's power for external mischief." Must Be Peace of Justice. "The peace treaties of Brest Litovsk and Bucharest illustrate the 'peace of violence which Germany has been endeavoring to impose upon Europe," says the Daily News. "She failed and must pay the price of her ruthlessness. Peace of justice involves justice to countries which Germany has despoiled and outraged and demands guarantees before she can be admitted into the community of nations. Prince Maximilian's description of the change In the government does not suggest a clean-cut break with kaiserism. "If the allies grant an armistice, it will be upon such conditions as will not only secure the military supremacy of the allies, but will apply a very searching test of who is in real control in Germany." The Daily Express says: "Prince Maximilian's subterfuges hint that his offer of mock independence to AlsaceLorraine will certainly bring not peace but a continuous rigorous sweeping of the sword." Referring to the announcement of A. J. Balfour, secretary of state for foreign affairs, that the German colonies can never be returned, the Daily Express says: "Germany has always exploited her colonies. She has been ready to torture and persecute in order to exploit them more successfully. Former German colonies will be no longer exploited. They will be regarded asa trusteeship, to be developed, first for the advantage of their inhabitants, and second, for the advantage of the whole world." Masterpiece of Diplomacy. Commenting upon President Wil son's note to Germany, the Daily News says: "The imperial chancellor's note left matters in suspense, but the president's takes them where they should be. The sincerity of the German people's desire for peace, Is today brought to the final test. If the Germans accept the president's terms, there is no reason why fighting should (Continued on Page Ten.) The Weather For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau. Pair and cooler topight with killing frost Saturday, partly cloudy; probably rain in the extreme south portion. . Today's Temperature. Noon 60 Yesterday. Maximum 63 Minimum 56 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore Fair and colder tonight. Killing frost and probably freezing Saturday morning. Increasing cloudiness Saturday, probably followed by rain. General Conditions The Gulf storm has been causing heavy rains from the lakes southward, moving slowly eastward. A cool wave over the nortwest will cause another period of unsettled weather after tonight. Temperatures are freezing In the northwest, with snow in northwestern Moctana and Winepeg and below zero In central Alaska.

WILSON URGES DEMOCRATS BE PUTJNJPOWER G. 0. P. Has Been Pro-War But Ant i-Administration, He Says in Statement. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 25. President Wilson today issued an appeal to the people to return a democratic congress in the November elections if they approve of his course in this critical period. ' " . The president said he would accept the country's verdict without cavil but that if it was adverse the power to administer the great trust assigned to him would be seriously impaired. Return of a republican majority to either house of the congress the president said, "would be certainly interpreted on the other side of the water as a repudiation of my leadership.'? Following is the president's appeal: "My Fellow Countrymen The congressional elections are at hand. They occur in the most critical period our country has ever faced or is likely to

face in our time. If you have approved of my leadership and wish me to continue to be your unembarrassed spokesman in affairs at home and abroad, I earnestly beg that you will express yourselves unmistakably to that effect by returning a democratic majority to both the senate and house of representatives. "I am your servant and will accept your judgment without cavil, but my power to administer the great trust assigned me by the constitution would be seriously impaired should your judgment be adverse and I must frankly tell you so because so many critical issues depend upon your verdict. No scruple of taste must in grim times like these be allowed to stand in the way of speaking the plain truth. No Doubt of Patriotism. "I have no thought of suggesting that any political party is paramount in matters of patriotism. I feel too deeply the sacrifices which have been made in this war by all our citizens irrespective of party affiliations to harbor such an idea. I mean only that the difficulties and delicacies of our present-task are of a sort that makes it Imperatively necessary that the nation should give its undivided support to the government under a unified leadership and that a Republican congress would divide the leadership. "The leaders of the minority in the present congress have unquestionably been pro-war, but they have been antiadministration. At almost every turn since we entered the war they have sought to take the choice of policy and the conduct of the war1 out of the hands of my hands and put it under the control of instrumentalities of their own choosing. "This is no time either for divided council or for divided leadership. Unity j of command is as necessary now in civil action as it is upon the field of battle. If the control of the house and the senate should be taken away from the party now in power, an opposing majority could assume control of legislation and oblige all action to be taken amidst contest and obstruction. "The reurn or a Republican majority to either house of the congress would be interpretative on the other side of the water as a repudiation of my leadership. Spokesmen of the Depublican party are urging you to elect a Republican congress in order to back up and support the President but even if they should In this Impose upon some credulous voters on this side of the water, they would impose on no one on the other side. It is well understood there as well as here thai the Republican leaders desire not so much to support the president as to control him. ; For Sake of Nation. "The peoples of the allied countries with whom we are associated against Germany are quite familiar with the significance of elections. They would find it very difficult to believe that the voters of the United States had chosen to support their president by electing to the congress a majority controlled by those who are in fact in sympathy with the attitude and action of the administration. "I need not tell you, my fellow countrymen, that I am asking your support not for my own sake or for the sake of a political party but for the sake of the nation itself in order that its inward unity of purpose may be evident to all the world. In ordinary times I would not feel at liberty to make such an appeal to you. In ordinary times divided counsels can be endured without permanent hurt to the country, but these are not ordinary times. "If in these critical days it is your wish to sustain me with undivided minds I beg that you will say so in a way which it will not be possible to misunderstand either here at heme or among our associates on the other side of the sea. I submit my difficulties and my hopes to you. "WOODROW WILSON." The President's action created a stir at the capital. Republican leaders declared it meant politics had been "reconvened" and that the President would be answered on the stump during the closing days of the campaign. Several Republican senators issued statements declaring that Republicans in congress had been more loyal to the administration than the Demo crats in voting on war measures and denying that the result of the next election could effect the suceess of the war. .

Release of Belgium's Political Prisoners Is Promised by Germans (By Associated Press WASHINGTON, Oct 25 Release of all Belgium's political prisoners held in Belgium or in Germany, except where a military menace would result has been promised by General von Falkhausen, German military governor of occupied Belgium territory. This became known here today in connection with the news that the Burgomaster Max of Brussels had been set free.

CROWD DEMANDS ABDICATION OF I HOHENZOLLERNS German Papers Believe Country is Nearer Peace Liebknecht Frantically Cheered (By Associated Press) PARIS, Oct. 25 An enormous crowd assembled before the Reichstag building in Berlin yesterday calling for the abdication of Emperor William and the formation of a 'republic according to a special dispatch from Zurich to L'Information. Dr. Karl Liebknecht, the socialist leader, who ha3 just been released from prison, was applauded frantically. He was compelled to enter a carriage filled with flowers, from which he made a speech declaring that the time of the people had arrived. BASEL, Oct. 25. Comment on. President Wilson's latest note to Germany is beginning to appear in the Berlin papers. The National Zeitung of Ber lin says: "President Wilson has answered quickly. Well, if ever Emperor William's invocation that God be with him in his season, it is right now." The Neueste Nachrichten of Berlin says: "In spite of everything we feel that this answer has brought us nearer to peace." ' . YANKS IMPROVE POSITIONS ON THREEPOINTS Enemy Driven From Bois d'Ormont Important Ridges Taken. (By Associated Press) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY NORTH OP VERDUN, Oct. 25. The AmeriCan troops, despite strong German artillery fire, improved their positlons at three important points, east and west of the Meuse, during the night. East of the Meuse the Americans drove the enemy from the eastern edge of the Boise d'Ormont, gaining their objective. In the region of Grandpre west of the Meuse, the Americans straightened out their lines and captured several important ridges. Between Rappes wood and Bantheville wood the American line was extended despite stubborn resistance. Capture Battleplane. Americans captured an immense German armored battleplane Wednesday north of Brieulles. The machine was virtually intact but the pilot and gunners made their escape. It is presumed that the battleplane wa3 downed a day or two a?o by American aviators. Just when the machine landed is unknown. Infantry forces found the monster. From east of the Meuse, German artillery endeavored to protect the plane but the American guns let down a counter-fire upon the enemy gun emplacements. When a lull came, American troops hauled the plane to safety. A number of valuable instruments and two machine guns were captured. The battle plane was equipped with a bomb- dropping device and had a gun and a sighting arrangement so fixed that the gunner can see to shoot directly beneath him. This gun was for firing on roads. So far as is known this is the first plane of this type captured by Americans. Half of the fusilage was covered with quarter inch armor. FIRE ON RAILROADS WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Oct. 24 American 16-inch guns manned by American bluejackets co-operating with the French, began firing upon German railroad centers back of the Serre-Oise front Wednesday. The Americans directed their shells against railroad supply stations and junctions in the region of Vervins and also in the vicinity of R6z6y". ' Reichstag Gives Chancellor . .a Vote of Confidence fBy Associated Press) COPENHAGEN, Oct. 25. The German reichstag has given Prince Maximilian, the imperial chancelor, a vote of confidence, the ballot standing 193 to 62, according to Berlin dispatches received here. Twenty-three of the members did not vote.

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u.o. icmvio ouii lumvLi New Turkish Government Approves Principles Set Down by President Wilson, Says Grand VizierConcerted Action on Part of Allies to Govern Terms to be Extended to Germany -Answer of Enemy Refusing Wilson's Terms Not Unexpected in Washington Quick Action in Matter Expected. GOL. HOUSE IS IN FRANCE FOR ALLIED COUNCIL (By Associated Press) BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 25 (Havas) Turkey will accept peace based on the principles of right and justice laid down by President Wilson, which the new Turkish government approves, the grand vizier, Tewfik Pasha, is quoted in a Constantinople dispatch as having stated in parliament. ' - The grand vizier's speech was made on the occasion of the presentation of the new ministry to the chamber. He said the government would grant without delay to all elements not only political rights without distinction as to nationality or religion, but the right to participate in the administration of the country.

CONCERTED ACTION TO FOLLOW LONDON, Thursday, Oct. 24 It is understood that President Wilson's latest note to Germany is approved by the allies and represents, in a general sense, their views of the situation. It has been erroneously assumed that the allies have been leaving the brunt of the negotiations to fall on Mr. Wilson but as a matter of fact, when the central powers elected to approach one of the belligerents singly, the others stood aside in the preliminary stages of the negotiation. Now that the president has consented to submit the request for an armistice to the other belligerents, there is no question that individual action will give place to definitely concerted conduct of the situation and that the recommendation of the allies' naval and military commanders will constitute the joint terms of the associated powers. U. S. REPRESENTATIVES ACROSS WASHINGTON, Oct. 25. Colonel E. M. . House, personal representative of President Wilson and spokesman of the state department, and Admiral William S. Benson, chief of naval operations, have arrived In France to represent the United States in the consideration of Germany's plea for an armistice and peace negotiations. The fact that Col. House left for Europe several days before President Wilson's final reply to Germany was

aispawnea is lurmer prooi mai every 6ldered most satisfactory today by ofstep of the president's negotiations ficials. Whatever doubts as to' the

with Germany has been taken in full accord with the entente governments. It also is taken to indicate that decision to transmit the German plea to the allies under certain conditions was reached even before the last note from Berlin was received. Col. House long has been recognized as the logical selection by the president to represent him in such conferences as now are to be held. Not only is he closer to the president probably than any living man, but he is believed to be peculiarly fitted for the task at hand. He has made frequent trips to Europe since the war began In 1914, conferring with leaders in the leading belligerent nations and more than a year ago he was charged by the president with gathering data for use at the peace conference. Col. House selected as his assistant in this work a number ol experts in certain friends and a great mass of information has been gathered. Much of it has been assembled at the headquarters of the American Geographical Society in New York and on his last trip to that city after the first German note was received, President Wilson examined the data in company with Col. House. LITTLE DELAY EXPECTED. WASHINGTON, Oct. 25. Although formulation of terms in answer to the request of the German government for an armistice and peace is regarded as a task difficult because of its Importance, the general opinion here is that little delay may be expected. That the supreme war council already has considered the problem is known. Exchange of opinion between Washington and the allied capitals has developed a common understanding upon which the armistice terms may be based. It was considered not unlikely today that serious consideration of the form of the armistice to be offered Germany alreedy is in progress. For that reason the details may be made known to Germany and the world within a comparatively short time. .The .quick, response made to plea of Bulgaria for an armistice by General D'Esperey, the allied commander on the Balkan front was pointed to as probably Indicating the views of the military, advisers of the nations arrayed against Germany might be expected as soon- as- the -greater questions involved, would permit Officials, however,' refused' to" speculate today on the time required. That Germany might block the preparation of armistice plans by a note refusing to accept the terms outlined by President Wilson in his reply has not been disregarded. In some quarters, the belief was reiterated today that Germany has not as yet reached the point in the decline of military strength where she would accept an

armistice looking toward pea?e at any price. Increasing pressure by the German people to end the war before another winter sets in, was considered by others as daily making it more difficult for the government to do other than allow the terms of an armistice to be laid down at least Prepare Armistice Plans. Details of an armistice can be arranged prior to the reaching of a complete agreement on terms of peace it was pointed out that such details may be announced while the basis of peace is being worked out The conditions involved In an armistice to be applied to the long extent of western, Italian, and other fronts, to naval preparations, including activities of submarines, to making of mu-

j nitions and supplies, to the setti up or gaurantees and safeguards' against resumption of hostilities with any advantage to the enemy, are bo numerous that officials reclined to speculate on their nature. The part which the United States mm! iu BiiauguiB me armisiice details can be handled by representatives of the army and naval establishments now in Europe. Should political questions be involved, representatives of the President will be available to meet with the entente premiers. Comment of London and Paris newspapers, reflecting the attitude of the peoples of England and France, and in many cases that of officials, on the' reply of President Wilson, was conWill 4h I 1 . attitude that would be taken by those countries on the action of the President in transmitting the German request has been removed entirely by a reading of the foreign comment Hans Bombard City After Evacuation (By Associated Press.) PARIS, Oct. 25. In the town of St Amand, north of Valenciennes, which was captured by the British, the Germans left the 11,000 Inhabitants and 1,600 persons fro mthat region who 1,600 persons from that region who the town. On the following day, Oct 22, the Germans bombarded St Amand, directing particular atention to the hospital. A large number of patients were killed. Killing Frost Is Dae to Arrive Tonight A killing frost which will probably blast all green vegetables is scheduled to arrive Friday evening. Weatherman Moore says. Temperature will probably be below freezing Saturday, he says, and warns gardeners to take in all garden truck which might be injured by the cold wave. Italian Commission to Bring Gift to Wilson (By Associated Press) ROME, Thursday. Oct. 24. An Irridentists' commission, composed of representatives of Italian provinces under Austrian rule, was received by Thcnias Nelson Page, American ambassador, on Tuesday on the eve of his departure for America. The members of the commission were deputies from ' Trent, Trieste, latria and Dalmatia. They were head by Professor Lor en zoni of Trent. While he is in America, Ambassador Page will explain the Justice of the Italian aspiration of these provinces. He will take with him, as a gift to President Wilson, a replica of the monument to Dante, erected by Italians at Trent as a protest against Austrian attempts to Germanize Trentino. AIR FORCE POPULAR LONDON, Oct. 25". Popularity oil the Royal Air Force is emphasized at the recruiting office here. The military age minimum is seventeen years and ten months. So many youths under that age have attempted to join that It has become necessary to require birth certificates with each application.