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ENEMY FORCES FLEE PELL KIELL FROM BREtJTA TO ADRIATIC SEA

BEFORE SMASH OF ALLIES Austrians Have Lost All Resistance on Important Sectors of Italian Front Formidable Enemy Bastion at Monte Grappe Broken by Allies Advancing Italian Forces Widen Wedge Between Enemy Troops in Mountains and Those in Piave ValleyCountless Prisoners Taken by Allies Reach Livenza River. FRENCH GAIN IN NEW BLOW ON WEST FRONT (By Associated Press) Negotiations between' the Italian and Austro-Hungarian military commanders for an armistice are proceeding according to advices received in London this afternoon. Fighting may already have come to an end. Austria's armies shattered by the blows of the Italians, British and French, are fleeing pell mell on a front of more than 100 miles, from the Brenta river east and south to the Adriatic. Apparently the enemy has lost all power of resistance on the important sectors of the front. Countless numbers of prisoners are being taken by the allies. e viA MaraVml Haii? has airain taken up offensive operation

on the front south of Valenciennes and reports his troops were making good progress early Friday. On the French front and on the American sectors east and west of the Meuse, only the artil

lery has been active. In Pursuit of Enemy. East of the Plave all the allied armies are marching rapidly toward the Tagliamento In pursuit of the Austrians. The Livenza river, fifteen miles east of the Plave and eighteen miles from the TagHamento. has been reached and crossed, -while to the south along the lowlands north of the Adriatic the Italian third army continues to move ahead. The formidable enemy defense bastionaround Monte Grappe has been broken by the allies and the Austrians are retiring hurrldly from the region between the Brenta and the Piave. Northeast of Monte Grappe the Italians have forced their way through the Quero gorge and are moving up the Piave valley toward Belluno further enlarging the wedge between the Austrian armies in Venita and those in the mountains. New Gains In Flanders. East of Tournai, in Flanders, British and French forces have torn asunder the German lines and have advanced on ft wide front toward the Scheldt. This movement threatens to outflank the German troops holding the canal from Eecloo to Zeebrugge. running to the northwestward of Ghent. If the advance continues, the Germans may soon be compelled to abandon their positions north of Ghent to the Dutch frontier. On the St. Fergux plateau, north of the Aise and northwest of Rethel, the French have again advanced and the danger to the German line running off to the eastward Is increased. East of the Argonne forest. General Pershing's American troops have advanced north of Grand Pre and have established themselves in the southern part of Loges wood. Along this front a heavy artillery duel is now being fought On the western front from the rviitrh horder to Switzerland the allies maintain their pressure, but except for I the new British tnrusi near vaienciennes. fighting activity is confined to artillery duels of varying intensity. The German line south of Valenciennes is the Important sector between Ghent and the Meuse. and its collapse might compel a German retirement on a large scale. WASHINGTON. Nov. f. Official Rome dispatches today describing the victorious sweep of the Italian and allied armies that is demolishing the Austrians says the lines are moving forward In such great leaps that it is no longer possible to Identify towns retaken or to count the prisoners and guns captured, or Italians liberated. Sixty thousand Italians held by the enemy to work on defenses in occupied territory already have been released. . . With the Austrians everywhere in flight and the Italian army on two wings about to unite, it Is said to be Impossible to. foresee where the few enemy divisions that escape will stop running. MAY RETIRE FROM MEUSE WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY NORTHWEST OF VERDUN. Nov. 1 There have been many Indication in the last few days that the Germans Intend to retire as slowly and strategically as possible from their present positions, especially west of the Meuse and possibly withdraw entirely from MeU will continue to be the pivot of this retiring movement, because of Its strategic Importance. Much evidence of this intention on the part of the enemy is especially recognizable on the front of the Americanecond army In the Woevre. De- ' ,- normrni lines and prisoners corroborate this Information and say that the German command is mrA EDV ttlftt me UcrUIUU iumiui.u " i.in7.vrT bit of war material in SalVing every v

heavy guns into German territory east of Metz. Even reports of artillery having been sent from the front east of St. nnoniin to the Metz and Vosges reg

ions have been received and it is believed the Germans have been tearing up narrow gauge railways on some sectors. ' Meanwhile the Germans are organizing strnnsr defense DOsitions on the front of the second army. They have made preparations for meeting attacks of all kinds and special measured VlAVA bepn taken against a posible tank attacks. The artillery has been echeloned at great depth and corps and divisional headquarters are being moved to tne rear. Thn thonrv I that the Germans Intend to hold stubbornly to this sector, while swinging backward on the north, pivoting on Metz. The Germans show great nervousness on the American front. LAND ON WHICH YANKS MET HUNS DESOLATE RUIN Mutilated Ground Shows Bitterness of Action Roads Wrecked Beyond Repair. (By Associated Press) WITH THE AMERICAN TROOPS IN FRANCE. Nov. 1. Nothing attests more completely the bitterness with which the Germans have opposed the American advance everywhere in France, than the utter completeness with which the terrain over which the two have fought has been destroyed, desolated, churned up shell Are, mutilated beyond any lmmedate hope of restoration. This was true even in portions of the St. Mihiel salient, for notwithstanding that the Germans fairly ran across to their famous Hindenburg line, they did hold along the western edge of the sector and by the time the Americans had been able to make it, great mines had torn the roads and fields asunder, the roads had been wrecked beyond, repair by intentional enemy agencies as well as by American artillery. What was left of the buildings and dugouts once Inhabited by the Germans had been blown up and smashed and crushed to a tangled mass of wreckage. It is in the center of the line between the Meuse river and tha Ar gonne forest, however, where the bitter fighting has been bitterest, that the destruction is most complete, where every handiwork of God and man has been desecrated as one could not believe without seeing, could be destroyed. Flanders may be worse, as the English claim, but It Is doubtful, because there was not as much there to destroy, to blast and to wither. The only comparison, perhaps, is in the fertile Champagne, where more than four years of attack and counterattacks, bombardment and counterbombardment, have reduced every dwelling and building to a series of craters and have bitten every forest - - - and clump to forlorn stumps minus Vrnnrhen nr leaves

Alsace-Lorrainers Demand Rejoining to French Nation

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nov. 1. Delegates of thirteen commissions representing the Alsace- Lorralners in Switzerland, declared In formal resolutions adopted at a recent meeting at Berne that the needy populations of these provinces "do not wish now, any more than they did 45 years ago, to belong to the German confederation and making use of the right of free disposal, they demand the pure and simple rejoining of Alsace- Lorraine to France." The resolutions, which have been received in Washington by cable, denounce as inadequate the reform measures which the German government has instituted in Alsace-Lorraine, declaring that even the more liberal among the members of the new ministry are not worthy of confidence. REPUBLICANS IN COUNTY PREDICT BIGJAJORITY No Doubt as to Election of County Ticket, State Local Party Workers, i A careful survey oMhe political situation in Wayne county has convinced Republican leaders that, their ticket will be elected without fail next Tuesday, according to L. S. Bowman, county chairman. "President Wilson's statement ask ing for a Democratic congress has unified the Republican party," said Mr. Bowman today. "Many persons who were indifferent to the election are now helping get out the Republican vote and the ticket is assured of a big majority. "A poll made ten days ago of the 65 precincts in Wayne county gave the Republicans a majority of 2,600. Even after eliminating all the doubtful votes, the Republicans are assured of a dependable majority of 1,600 votes. "In 1914 the Democrats received 3.342 votes, the Republicans 2,920, Progressives 3,923; in 1916 the Democrats polled 4,788 votes, the Republicans 5,989; Gray received 2,757 votes in 1917, and Elliott 4,140. The Progressive plurality in 1914 was 581; the Republican plurality in 1916 was 1,201 and in 1917 it was 1,383. We figure a safe majority of 1,600 by conceding all the doubtful vote to the Democrats. Elliott Popular. "Representative Elliott will be returned to congress without fail. He sees nothing threatening a big vote in Wayne county and is confident of receiving an increased majority over 1917. "County Treasurer Weidner and the other nominees on the county ticket will be returned winners. Weidner is rated one of the most efficient county treasurers In Indiana and enforces the law without fear or favor, regardless of the station and position of the taxpayers. He believes the law should be applied impartially and rich and poor, high and low treated in the same manner. "Last Monday and Tuesday, Republican leaders made a swing through Wayne county visiting every town and city excepting Boston and Abington. They found that sentiment had crystallized sharply in favor of Republican control of congress and the election of Republicans to the county offices. The election of the whole ticket can be predicted safely." BAN TO BE LIFTED IN 56 COUNTIES (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 1. The ban against public gatherings In 56 counties of the state will be lifted at midnight tomorrow night At a meeting of the state board of health the decision was reached that the influenza situation in the 66 counties no longer was such that all public meetings should be prohibited. In 36 counties of the state the ban will remain in effect wholly or partially the extent of the prohibitory order depending upon the local conditions. The Weather For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Fair, continued cool tonight with heavy frost Saturday, fair and warmer. Today's Temperature. Noon 37 Yesterday. Maximum 47 Minimum 37 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore Unsettled, continued cold tonight. Heavy frost if weather clears by Saturday morning. Saturday, partly cloudy followed by fair, rising temperature. . General Conditions A storm of great extent covers the eastern portion of the United States with general rains from Florida to Maine. ; Light flurries of 6now in region of Great Lakes, fair over the west where temperatures are rising. It is 68 in western Canada. Freezing temperature in northern Texas and extreme cold continues over Alaska, 28 degrees below zero at Eagle. ,.

GERMANY LEFT TO ISOLATION BY HER ALLIES Desertion of Teutonic Allies Shows End of German's Dream of World Conquest. (By Associated Press The great Teutonic alliance, which for four years has carried on the greatest war in history and often seemed to have almost achieved success, is tumbling to pieces. Bulgaria and Turkey have surrendered, Austria, with anarchy reigning throughout the kingdom, is begging for peace, and Germany is awaiting anxiously the terms of the allied nations before giving up the struggle.

In fact, news of the breaking up of the enemy nations on their home fronts is more momentous than ever; reports of tremendous events in the theatres of actual battle. Turkeys has apparently given up everything, agreed to the opening of the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, and thrown herself upon the mercy of the allies arrayed against her. . In this phase of the- war, the United States is not an active participant. This country has not been at war with the Ottoman empire. Entry of the Black Sea by British, French and Italian warships may be announced at any time, with the final act of the drama in that region of the world but a short distance away. Assistance to Rumania and intervention in southern Russia is probably a matter of but a brief period! Austrians Face Disaster. , Austrians armies fighting on Italian soil face a great military disaster for the rush of the troops commanded by General Diaz has not been halted by Austrian appeals. Proposals made by plenipotentiaries from Vienna have been referred to the inter-allied war council by the Italian commander, but the work of wiping out the stigma of the defeat of Caporette has not been stopped. At home. Austria seems to be a seething hot bed of anarchy. Railroads of the most vital importance have ben cut, rioting of a serious nature has occurred in many of the larger cities and the imperial authorities at Fiume, Prague and possibly other cities have given up control to the Slavish and Czech national committees., Germany now seems to be virtually cut off from Austria by., the action of the Czchs In Bohemia. In Germany, the true state of affairs is, for the most part unknown, but enough has teen reported from neutral countries to Indicate a crisis in the history of the emnire. The abdication of Emperor William is said to be imminent, if it has not already taken place. From Paris comes a report that the terms of the allies wil be made known to Berlin today. The shifting of the sittings of the inter-allied war council from Paris to Versailles, is viewed as an indication that the official and possibly the final phase of the momentous meetings of entente representatives, which has been going on for some days, has been reached. BRINGS END NEAR. LONDON, Nov. 1. The complete Isolation of Germany as a result of the desertion and surrender of her allies, is commented upon here as. the outstanding feature of the latest developments in the "colossal drama of victory." The effect of this isolation upon her armies, coupled with the desperate internal conditions in Germany, is regarded almost everywhere as bringing the end of the war very near, althoug in some quarters, warning is raised that the German army and navy is still in existence and in the hands of desperate men are formidable and dangerous. The general tenor of the comment, however, indicates a belief that Germany must sooner or later accept any terms the allies impose. There is considerable speculation at to the extent Germany will be able to oppose the carrying out of the terrqs Turkey has accepted. It is unknown whether German garrisons still hold the Dardanelles for this and other defenses of Constantinople, while resistance by the Germanized Russian '-, Elack Sea fleet is regarded as a serious possibility. Even if the forts are evacuated, passage of the straights may not, it is suggested, be without danger, as it is assumed they are still mined, and must, in any event, be swept before ships can pass through. The Express, however, learns that the locations of all the mine3 is known to the Turks and that paper believes that when they undertook to open the straights the Turks also agreed to clear the mine fields. The Immense possibilities following the Turkish collapse are discussed by all the newspapers among the hopeful auguries being the rescue of Rumania and the end of Bolshevik rule in Russia. Express Company Under Railway Board Control (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 The function of the board of railroad wages and working conditions has been extended to include investigations of the conditions of employment under the American railway express company. Director General McAdoo announced today that the board will direct its efforts toward establishing uniform wages and working conditions for employes throughout the country, and as an advisory body to the director general, will Investigate . all differences arising between officers and employ' es of the company.

SUPREME WAR COUNCIL ACTS ON GERMANY'S PLEA TODAY

Armistice Terms Will be Related to Military Requirements But Conditioned on Wilson's Points. KAISER JOINS LEADERS (By Associated Press.) COPENHAGEN, Nov. 1 Emperor William has left Berlin for German grand headquarters, a message from the German capital today states. The rumors of Emperor William' abdication are at least premature, the Berlin Vossische Zeitung say3 in Thursday's issue. It adds, however, that the abdication question was discussed at the latest meetings of the war cabinet and it is stated that former Vice Chancellor Delbrueck has left for the front on an important mission for Chancellor Maximilian. It is generally supposed, the newspaper says, that Dr. Delbrueck will present the emperor with an abdication document. TERMS TO BE MILITARY. PARIS, Nov. 1. The armistice terms to be submitted to Germany will be confined strictly to military requirements, except that it will be brought out clearly that they are conditioned generally upon President Wilson's principles, with some definlteness. Today's deliberations in connection with the armistice proposition were participated in by Belgian and Japanese representatives, the day's meet ing having to do with Germany. When Austrian affairs were discussed yesterday Serbia and Greek representatives were in attendance, because of their particular interest in Austrian matters. Deliberations began shortly after noon today. General Tasker H. Bliss, representing the United States, was the first delegate to reach the Trianon Palace- hotel, arriving at 1:50 p. m. He was followed shortly afterward by Premier Clemeuceau, Marshal Foch, Field Marshal Sir Douglass Haig, Col. E. M. House, President Wilson's personal representative, and David Lloyd George, the British prime minister. AMERICAN AIRMEN DOWN StYEN PLANES (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 Americans drove the Germans out of the village of Brieulles on the west bank of the Meuse in yesterday's fighting north of Verdun. Gen. Pershing in an evening communique for Thursday announces the capture and says artillery firing was lively on the whole front during the day. Seven enemy airplanes were shot down, all American machines returning safely. Bombing expeditions described in press dispatches are officially reported. Houston Asks U. 5. to Support Wilson fRy Associated Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 Statements in support of the appeal of President Wilson for return of a democratic congressional majority were issued today by Secretary Houston and acting Chairman Cummings of the democratic national committee. It is tremendously important that, while the war lasts, the president have behind him a sympathetic majority in each house," said Secretary Houston. "Republican majorities will, of course, support the war, but certainly no more vigorously than democratic majorities. Hostile political majorities obviously would not conduct as effectively to the easy and orderly administration of war tasks as would sympathetic majorities. When peace comes it will be scarcely less vital to have leadership in both houses In accord with the president. The people do not want the great program of the last four and a half years set aside or materially altered. On the other hand thv will desire that it be extended." "The issue is now completely clarified," said Chairman Cummings. "The issue is between the president and the critics of the president." Switzerland Reduces Number of Jroops (By Associated Press) BERNE, Thursday. Oct. 31. It is officially announced by the Swiss government that the number of troops with the colors Is being reduced to a strict minimum. The majority of those retained, about eight battalions, are posted along the frontiers to prevent smuggling and espionage In conform It v with economic agreements binding Switzerland not to export raw materials which have been imported into this country. This cordon , of troops must be j maintained, even In the event- of an armistice and perhaps for some time after the conclusion of peace, to prevent Swiss stocks of foodstuffs from i being nent abroad.

Fourth Liberty Loan Was Oversubscribed by $866,000,000 (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, November 1 The fourth Liberty . loan was oversubscribed by more than $866,000,000. Final renorts announced today by the

j treasury Bhow subscriptions of $6,866,415,315. It is estimated that 21,000,000 persons bought bonds. TURK ARMISTICE FREES FORCES NOW IN ORIENT S , - Opening of Dardanelles Will Permit Communication With Rumania. (By Associated Press.' PARIS, Nov. 1. The capitulation of Turkey, although anticipated, has made nevertheless, a profound impression in France. Newspapers declare it to be an event of supreme importance. "The convention is of a purely military character," says the Matin, "and in no way affects the peace which will eventually be signed with the Turkish empire. What is interesting, however, is the Immediate consequence of the armistice. First of all, the greater part of the armies in Syria, Palestine and Mesopotamia will be released. The army of the Orient which will soon be the army of the Save and the Danube, will be perhaps, called upon to play a great role, for which its reinforcements by seasoned elements will be" desirable at an early date. When the Dardanelles are opened the allied fleet will restore direct communication with Rumania, as it is hardly probable that the Goeben, the Breslau and the Russian fleet sold to Germany by the Bolsheviki will offer resistance. "The allies will then hold the Mediterranean outlets of Ukralnla and greater ' Russia." " Last Convulsive Effort. Alfred Capus, in the Figara, writes: "How much longer can isolated Germany withstand the formidable recoil of the war she caused? The main fact is that now there is none, even Germany herself, who doubts that the hoursi-are numbered. It remains for us to be prepared for ber last convulsive effort without allowing the frightful spectacle to arouse any pity. Who would dare urge that the enormity of her crime should profit the criminal?" Commenting on the Turkish collapse, the Echo de Paris says: "The event was not unforeseen. It has been delayed by the presence of German forces in the Turkish capital and waters. They obliged us to display a threat of a land and sea offensive. We are happy to record that In view of the incontestable superiority of our arms everywhere the affair was settled without a battle. It is the most convincing testimony of the complete victory which will be ours in the near future."' Captain Edmund Thery In the Oeuvre, sums up the situation with a quotation from Martin Luther: "There are moments when our God loses interest in the game and throws the cards under the table." PREDICTS ELOW FROM EAST. LONDON, Nov. 1. An allied attack on Germany from the east was foreshadowed by George Nicoll Barnes, member of the British war cabinet, in a speech last evening at the American officer's club in London. "The armistice with Turkey might have been signed earlier," sair Mr. Barnes, "but we held the Turks on a string." He explained that the allies were committed to a free Arab state. COUNTY SCHOOLS REOPEN MONDAY County schools will all open Monday, November 4, said county superintendend of schools, C. O. Williams today. He said that the county schools are eight teachers short and that substitutes would te engaged. -. Schools will continue until closing time in the summer with the exception of three holidays. Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas -and New Years will be the only vacation that the schools will be given. County Institute will be held Saturday, November 9. A PROCLAMATION Whereas, There . are millions of dollars of property destroyed each year by fire in our great country, and, Whereas. It is fitting for us to prevent the waste of such property. Now, Therefore, I, W. W. Zimmerman, Mayor of the City of Richmond, do hereby proclaim to the citizens of Richmond, that Saturday, November 2, shall be known as Fire Prevention day. and that on that day they shall take all precautions to lessen the fire risk in their homes and places of business, and give thought to ways and means of preventing further unnecessary fire losses. Signed by me at Richmond, on this 1st day of November. 1918. WM. W. ZIMMERMAN. .' Mayor.

REPUBLIC IS ESTABLISHED IN BUDAPEST AFTER REVOLT

Count Karolyi, Heads New Hungarian State Archduke Joseph Leaves City National Council Chosen. COUNT TISZA IS KILLED (By Associated Press) COPENHAGEN. Nov. 1. AustroHungary's internay situation is as bad, if not worse, than that of the army on the Italian front. Count Karolyi announces the institution of a republic in Budapest after a successful revolution, and Archduke Joseph, the emperor's representative, has left the city. Emperor Charles, In departing from Vienna, it is reported, instructed the authorities to hand over the government to the power without resistance. The message sent from Count Karolyi. head of the Hungarian independent party, which announces the establishment of a republic, reads: "Revolution in Budapest and national council took over government. Military and police acknowledge national council completely. Inhabitants rejoicing. Karolyi, president National Council." Ex-Premier Killed. Count Tisza, the former Hungarian premier, has been killed by a soldier, according' to a Budapest telegram. The count fell a victim to a revolver shot while he was out walking. Count Tisza, whose life is reported ended by assassination, has long been one of the storm centers of Hungarian politics. It has been charged that Count Tisza was one of the four men responsible for the war and the accusation has been made that he instigated the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. A Magyar and Hungarian to the core, Count Tisza was pro-German and aimed constantly at the supremacy of Hungary over Austria" within the dual monarchy. He was born in 1861, the youngest son of Kalman Tisza, a leading Hungarian statesman who gave Hungary a consolidated government. Count Tisza was twice premier of Hungary, from 1903 to 1905 and from June 6. 1913 to May 23, 1917. He was the center of many riotous scenes in the Hungarian parliament during his leadership and in 1913 fought at least three duels with political opponents. In January of that year he wounded Count Michael Karolyi. a life long and bitter opponent, in a duel at Budapest. Up to his retirement from the premiership he was opposed to pacifists in Hungary. Within the last year, however, he has urged peace and in a speech. Oct. 19, declared he no longer had hopes for an Austro-German victory. An unsuccessful attempt was made to assassinate Count Tissa in Budapest, Oct. 17. His assailant at that time was arrested. The organization of the new Czechoslovak state Is procedeing in an orderly manner, according to reports from Prague received here by way of Berlin. The national council appoint" ed new railway, telegraph and postal officials. There have ben no especial acts of violence. Hundred More German Prisoners at Sherman CHILLICOTHE, O.. Nov. 1. One hundred German prisoners of war are to be brought to Camp Sherman. They are coming from Ft. Qglethorpe, Ga., and are expected within the next two weeks. At the present time there are 98 Grman prisoners working in camp. They were sent here from the southern camp eight months ago. It Is said that the stockade located at the east end of the camp will be enlarged to accommodate the new arrivals. The 100 prisoners were taken from interned German vessels at the time this country declared war against their country. They have been at Ft. Oglethorpe 6ince that time. Casual Murder Prevails Throughout Russia LONDON, Thursday. Oct 31 Discussing the position of British subjects in Russia in the house of commons. Lord Robert CeciL assistant secretary of state for foreign affairs, said that the government's information was that the amount of bloodshed by the present government of Russia, greatly exceeded anything that ever took place under the imperial regime. "There has been no pretense of justice," he said. "People of all nationalities have been arrested and imprisoned without , any reason being given. Moreover, there has been a large amount of casual murder and brigandage throughout all of European Russia. There has been also reckless destruction of all means of subsistence. - , "The British government will shrink from nothing within their power to get every British subject out of Russia and unquestionably : mean to exact justice on the people guilty of these outrages when they are able to get them to their power." '

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