Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 308, 8 November 1918 — Page 1

EICHMOID PAIXAD H VOL. XLIII..NO. 1,07 Palladium and Sun-Telegram RICHMOND, IND., FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 8, 1918 SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS fMl jilUV Uu

IUM

TB

1 A 1 APMU

ALLIED FORCE CONTINUES TO DRIVE BACK HUNJROOPS No Cessation in Hostilities While Armistice Terms Are Being Considered U. S. Troops StiH Gain..

BRITISH AT MAUBEUGE ' (By Associated Press. British, French and American troops maintain the pressure which has driven the enemy from many square miles of French territory in the past week. On the north the British are moving on Maubeuge and Mons, and are less than 3 miles from Maubeuge. While the Americans command the situation at Sedan, although they apparently do not hold the entire city, the French are pushing on toward Mezieres and have occupied Singly, less than 8 miles to the south. Elsewhere on their front the French armies continue the rapid advance of the last three days. At no point are the French more than 30 miles from the Belgian frontier and at most places the distance over which they still have to drive the invader is much less. Beyond artillery and machine gun fire which was particularly active in the region , of - Sedan, there has been little to report from the battle front since last night. No infantry action has been reported on any sector of the American front. Fighting Continues. Germany's delegation charged with the duty of receiving from Marshal Foch the allied terms for an armistice crossed the allied lines near LaCapelle lart night. The members spent the night at a house Inside the entente front and this morning were taken td a place in the department of the Alsne where they will meet the commander In chief of the allies. It Is announced by Paris that it is a four day trip to the scere of history-meeting. The German high command, sent a wireless message to the allies yesterday, asking for a suspension of hostilities on the front where the delegates were to cross, beginning at 3 o'clock and lasting until further notice. This was presumably to permit the armistice mission to pass In safety. The Germans, however, were delayed on the road and di dnot reach the lines until well along in the evening. In the meanwhile fighting on the western front has not ceased. Sedan has fallen to American forces. The historic city was entered first by contingents of the Rainbow and first divisions, after a thrilling dash northward against the savagely resisting Germans. In making this Rdvance the Americans wiped out a rather dangerous salient which had been formed between their positions and those of the French, further west. Retreat Is Closed. The capture of Sedan definitely closes the gaps out or the Belgian border through which the Germans might attempt to withdraw their har ried columns, now in full retreat from the region between the Olse and the Alsno tivers. It marks the culminating triumph of American arms in the fighting, which has been going on with terrific violence since September 28. The Germans, realizing that the advance of the Americans on Sedan wa3 fatal to their chances of making an orderly retreat eastward into German Lorraine, brought up fresh forces to hold cunningly constructed fortifications, which were erected too near General Pershing's men. The efforts were unavailing. The first American army has taken a very vital. role in the mighty offensive which has broken Germany's sterngth in eastern France. Germany's entire navy Is reported ' to be In the hands of mutinous sailors. The navy Is not alone Involved, but the revolt seems to have spread thronrh the province of SchleswigHolstrin and It appears to have been joined by many units from the German army stationed in that part of the empire. Hamburg Is said to be in the throes of what appears to be an Incipient revclution, while German garrisons at ports along the southern coast of the Black sea are reported to have deserted their posts. Heavy Rains Falling. Torrential rains have been falling over the fields of France, where the British and French are In close pursuit of the Germans. This rain has hampered the enemy's retreat very seriously and while It has also slowed down the allied advance, the Germans are apparently in grave danger of being utterly crushed. The British are seemingly within cannon range of the railroads north and northeast of Mrson, leading Into Belgium. If this Is (Continued on Page Twelve.)

All Who Brought Calamity to German People Musi Retire, Says Socialist (By Associated Press) COPENHAGEN, Thursday, Nov. 7. The ' Vorwaerta of Berlin publishes a new proclamation to German workmen by the Social Democratic party In which i3 emphasized the party's firm intention to secure full democratic liberty for the German people. The proclamation says, in part: "All those who, through unwise policies, caused this calamity tome upon our people must resign their posts. All necessary measures are being taken to this end. No exception will be made of any person, however, highly placed." HUNDRED DAYS MADE CERTAIN FINAUICTORY Paris at Last Confident of Allied Success After Years of Deferred Hope. (By Associated Press) PARIS, Nov. S. One hundred days ago the Germans were thirty-five miles from Paris. Today they are begging peace. After many occasions when hope has been deferred and of bitter disappointment, France knows at last that triumph has come and gives rein to its unreserved joy. vThe conviction is universal that whether the German delegation signs articles of capitulation or not, Germany is beaten. The allied advance, particularly the exploit of the Americans in capturing Sedan, a name which thrills every French heart, shows clearly that continuation of hosilities by Germany can lead only to a military debacle In the near future. This feeling is confirmed by news received from reliabla quarters that Germany's internal affairs are drifting toward chaos. Last night the people crowded around the newspaper bulletin boards until a late hour, undiscouraged by the rain. When the news of Sedan was flashed there was an outburst of cheers. Joy and enthusiasm Increased as yesterday waned. Groups sang the "Marseillaise." the "Sambre ct Meuse" and other patriotic songs. Cafes were thronged. - Champagne which every Frenchman promised himself long ago, sparkled in glasses. The people drank to eternal France, the regained provinces, to the allies, to Premier Clemenceau, and Marshal Foch.

60MPERS TO SPEAK AT CHICAGO TODAY (By Associated Press' CHICAGO. Nov. 8. Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federnrrivpri in ChicaEO j tcday to deliver his first public address since his return rrom tae European war rront. Labor, political and financial leaders from all parts of the United States, will attend the meeting and listen to the message from abroad brought by the chief of American labor. Among those who are expected to be present are Governor Whitman of New York and the chief executives of several other states. Secretary of Labor Wilson also will attend. Bigger Thanksgiving Turkeys This Year (Rv A"lated Press.) WASHINGTON. Nov. 8. Turkeys sold for Thanksgiving will be larger this year than in previous years under regulations announced tcday by the fcod administration, designed to provent younger and lighter birds being marketed. Licensed poultry dealers are requested by the food administration not to buy hen turkeys of less than 8 pound3 weight nor toms weighing less than 12 pounds before Dec. 7. To conserve cold storage space needed for army food supplies, dealers are requested to cease the purchasing of turkeys Intended for Thanksglvtng consumption after Nov. 16, unless for points west of Pittsburgh and Buffalo. Child Killed in Peace ' Celebration in East (By Associated Press) NEWCASTLE. Pa., Nov. 8. An unidentified 14-year-old boy is dead and five other persons are in hospitals here today suffering from serlou3 injuries, as a result of accidents which marred the premature peace celebration last night. The dead boy and four Injured men were the victims of an explosion. A bomb, placed in a section of steel pipe by the celebratcrs, shattereS the tube, pieces of which struck the five victims. During the celebration. Jack McDonald, foreman at a local tin plate plant, was beaten and shot by a crowd when he was mistaken for a foreigner who Is said to have torn up an American and an Italian flag. He is in a serious condition. WILL NOT FIX COTTON PRICE WASHINGTON, Noy. 8. Cotton inveetlpation committee of the War Industries Beard has announced that it will advise President Wilson that fixing of prices on raw cotton is unnecessary and impracticable.

REVOLT GROWS IN GERMANY; HAMBURG AND BREMEN JOIN

Communication Cut in Schle-swig-Holstein One Squadron Still Faithful, Says BerlinRed Flag Flown From Fleet. LIEBKNECHT IS ACTIVE . (By Associated Press) COPENHAGEN, Nov. 8. Princt Henry of Prussia, brother of Emperor William, left Kiel on Wednesday in an automobile Dying a red flag, the ! Schleswlg Volkszeltung states. He j was pursued by marines who fired a dozen shots at him, the newspaper adds. LONDON, Nov. 8 The cities of Bremen, Schwerin and Tilsit have joined in the German revolution according to a Copenhagen despatch to the Exchange Telegraph Co. Dr. Karl Liebknecht is said to have arranged for the formation of a soldiers' council at Bremen. Bremen is, next to Hamburg, the principal maritime emporium of Germany. It is situated on the Weser river, 59 miles southwest of Hamburg. Its pre-war population was about 170,000. Schwerin is the capital of the grandduchy of Mecklenburg-Sch-werin and is situated on the west side of Lake Schwerin, 35 miles southeast of Luebeck. Its population in 1900 was about 38,000. Tilsit is a city of east Prussia. It lies on the left tank of the Niemen river, 60 miles northeast of Koenigsberg. Its population is about 35,000. REVOLT IN TWO HOURS, - AMSTERDAM, Nov. 8 The Cologne Volks-jSeitung says the revolution at Bremen was effected In two ' hours. The marines enticed the soldiers to join them after which a meeting was held. - This assembly, .demanded the creation of, a social democratic public. Women joined with the marines in opening the prisons. Order is being maintained by the marines. AMSTERDAM. Nov. 8 The great German maritime port of Hamburg is completely in tne nanG3 or tne revolutionists, according to reports from Hamburg newspapers printed by the Cologne Gazette. The red flag is flying on all the ships in the harbor. SONDERBURG TAKEN. LONDON, Nov. 8 Sonderburg. a Prussian town in Schleswig, 13 miles northeast of Flemsburg, is in the ', hands of the revolutionaries, accord-' ing to a dispatch from Copenhagen to the exchange telegraph company. The ; red flag has been hoisted on the ships j there. j COPENHAGEN, Nov. 8 Revo'.u-! tionlsts have cut the north German railway line south of Flemsburg, in ; Schleswig-Holstein. This breaks com-1 munication from the north with Ham burg. MUTINEERS LEAVE KIEL. LONDON, Thursday, Nov. 7 The greater part of the German navy with red flags hoisted, has left the harbor of Kiel in possession of mutinous sailors, according to a Copenhagen despatch to the Exchange Telegraph company. Copenhagen also reports f that the revolutionary flag has been j noistea at -warnemunae witn wnichj place railroad communication has been . Interrupted. There are no cuard3 on the Ger man-Danish frontier, it is reported and j many prisoners crossed into Denmark last night. Despatches say that no trains have arrived at Copenhagen from Hamburg tcday. A Berlin wireless dispatch received here today says: "The third squad ron remains faithful to the govern-j ment. MACKENSEN AT EUDAPEST. BASEL, Nov. 8. Field Marshal Mackensen, of the German army has arrived at Budapest, from Bucharest to confer with Premier Michael Karolyl of Hungary on the passage across that country of German divisions now in Rumania, according to a Budapest dispatch received here. J The Weather For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Rain tonight, cold-; er Saturday. Fair and colder. Today's Temperature. Noon 51) Yesterday. Maximum 62 Minimum 33 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Rain tonight, Saturday partly cloudy j and colder. General Conditions The rain belt covers the Mississippi valley and' ha j advanced eastward to Indiana. There is snow over the northwest and temperatures are below freezing in westhern Kansas, and near zero in contra!

Arizona. Elsewhere temperatures are normal, and heavy rains In Oklahoma City. ....... -

What to Do When Germany Signs Armistice

In order thai there may be a timely and fitting celebration of the acceptance by Germany of the Allied armistice terms, when official confirmation of the same is received, the Wayne County Council of Defense, at a meeting held this morning, decidod Jto Issue the following proclamation to the public: Upon the receipt of official news Fire Chief Miller will sound the Richmond city fire bells in rapid succession.This distinctive alarm will 6erve as notice to the public that the proper time for celebrating the news has arrived. All business will thereupon suspend, no matter what the time, and all whistles and bells will then be sounded, the sounding to continue as long as the individual taste sees fit When the official alarm is given the Richmond City Band will promptly assemble at Tenth and Main streets. Within an hour from the official sounding of the fire bells the public will assemble at Tenth and Main streets, and a parade will move west on Main street, and will march and countermarch as long as the marchers desire. All persons with drums, bugles, horns or any other kind of band or musical instrument is requested to likewise assemble at Tenth and Main streets to take part in the parade. All musical organizations or parts of such organizations are requested to take such steps as necesrary to participate in such parade without further notice. Individuals should equip themselves with any noise makig device at hand and be ready to use the same to the fullest extent. As many as can do so should appear in carnival costumes, particularly of a patriotic character, and if possible Scats should be decorated and used in the parade. Every town in the country will be notified by telephone and all citizens of the county are invited to participate in the celebration at Richmond. Immediately upon the sounding of the alarm, flags and patriotic decorations should be placed on all houses, stores and factories and individuals should carry fiag3 on the streets and in the parade. The burning of red fire and sparklers is encouraged, but there must be ROSELLI TELLS U. S. OF ITALY'S PART """Lieutenant Bruno Roselli, who is to address a mass meetng at the Coliseum Sunday afternoon .at : 2 , o'clock in the- interest of the United '"War Work campaign, was for six years a professor in Adelphl college before the war broke out. Upon the entrance of Italy into the war. he enlisted as a private and his ability and bravery soon won him promotion. He came to this country in December on leave of absence from the Italian government for the purpose of presenting to the American people Italy's place in - the present struggle. An extension of his stay was granted because of the invaluable aid he has been rendering the . allied cause. He has just returned from tours of the American colleges and universities extending south to Texas and west to the Pacific coast. These tours were initiated by President Bumpus of Tufts college because of the deep impression made by Lieutenant Roselli'3 address upon the faculty and student body. At first an official representative of the Italian army, using his furlough for a temporary return, Lieutenant Roselil has had the dcuble satisfaction of seeing the official stamp of approval placed up on his work by the royal Italian government, and of seeing the inter-allied policies which he so warmly advocated, supported with increasing vigor by our own government and American public opinion. Roselli came direct to America from the firing line, reaching this country on the eve of the great Italian disaster. It has been his purpose to show that the war was to be won only by the union of the allies. At the meeting Sunday John M. Lontz, commander in chfef of the United War Fund army will explain the nature' of the campaign and the purposes for which the contributions will be used. William Dudley Foulke will pres'de at the, meeting and will introduce the speaker. Music will be furnished by the high school orchestra under the direction of R. C. Sloan. Mrs. Fred Bartel and Miss Alice Knollenberg will give patriotic songs. ITALIAN WARSHIPS ENTER ZARA PORT (By Associated Press ROME, Nov. 8. Triest dispatches announce that Italian warships have entered the port of Zara. The Italian flag was raised by Captain Deboccard, who has been appointed military governor. The monuments of Francis Joseph and Baron Tegetthoff, former commander in chief of the Austrian navy, were overthrown by the crowd.' The occupation of Lussinpiccolo by Italians also is announced. Zara is a seaport if Austria-Hungary and is the capital of Dalmatia. It is situated on a promontory on the eastern' coast of the Adriatic, 170 miles southecst of Venice. Lussinpiccolo is a town oti an island belonging to the crownland of Istria. It is the principal seaport of the Quarnero Islands, between Istria and the Croatian coast. , FINED -FOR ASSAULT Harry Runyan was fined f 1 and costs in city court this morning for aseault and battery on W. H. Bonner.

no use of explosives, except such as provided for by the County Council of Defense. ' In short the County Council desires that the celebration shall give free expression to the spontaneous happiness of the people, but it is enjoined that nothing be done which will injure persons or damage property. There i3 no method of 'determining definitely when official news will be received, but the above program shall be followed whenever the fire bells are heard sounding the official notice. Every citizen is asked to govern himself accordingly, so that WTayne county may celebrate the victory as fittingly as she has helped to make It. WILL W. RELLER, Chairman, County Council of Defense. M. E. B. CULBERTSON, Secretary.

U.S.! AY CANCEL NOVEMBER GALL FOR DRAFTEES Men Will Not Be Needed if Germany Signs Armistice, Crowder Believes. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 8. Provost Marshal General Crowder called into conference today the heads of all sections of his office to discuss possible suspension of the November draft calls under which more than 300,000 men have been ordered to army camps. While General Crowder would not discuss what recommendation he might make to the general staff it is known that his advisors will advocate warmly the withdrawal of the November call at least if the Germans accept the American and allied armistice terms before the movements to camp begin. , With four million men already under arms over seas and at home the feeling is growing that no more will be needed even , though It may. be a long time before American forces can be reealled'lrcm 'France and some additional men may be sent over. MERCHANT MARINE TO TAKE FOOD TO STARVING NATIONS (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 The highways transport commission of the commission of national defense was called upon today by Chairman Hurley of the shipping board, to prepare for the work of food transport from the farms to seaports after the war so that the nation san readily respond to the demands which will be made upon it for food by the demoralized populations in central and southern Europe. "Our merchant marine of today and tomorrow" said Mr. Hurley, "will carry a message of good will to the nations of the world. Millions of starved folk face westward from every shore with mouths open to the promise of America. These miist be fed and then clothed and also supplied with the other necessities of life. Our grand privilege is now here to restore life, strength and hope to our martyred brothers of a hundred tongues. "The highways transport service is the first step in the great system of transportation to the sea an dthen on the merchant marine to the far points of the world. "Food must soon begin to move from every hill, through every valley of the great country behind our shores down to the shipping points before we can start our fhir3 from the ports and fulfill our duty, and with the premise of the war's end before us, the h'ghways transport committee throughout this land could and shoull render a peacetime service by stimulating highway transport of nourishment and supplies so badly needed. Routes and channels from shipping points must be opened up and efficiently maintained, and our merchant marine must be built up to meet the demands for distribution over seas." Sir Robert Borden to - Represent Canada (By Associated Press' OTTAWA, Ont, Nov. 8 Sir Robert Borden, premier of Canada, will leave for England soon to represent the dominion's interests in the Approaching peace conference, it was announced today. Hewill be accompanied by the ministers of commerce and of customs and by representatives of the departments of agriculture and Severe Earthquake Is Recorded at Washington Ttv Associated PrSB WASHINGTON, Nov. 8. An earthquake of considerable intensity, starting at 11:60 o'clock last night and continuing until shortly after 2 this morning, was recorded on seismographs at Georgetown university observatory. The maximum disturbance was at 12:30, and the distance, from Washington approximately 6,800 miles. :

WHITE FLAG BEARERS RECEIVED BY MARSHAL FOCH AT ARMY HEADQUARTERS Oil AISNE v " - Powers inferred on Foch Are Imite( to Conclusion of Armistice Request for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities Refused Fighting to Continue UntiJ Allied Terms Are Conceded Secretary Lansing Issued Statement Promising Public News as Soon as Armistice is Signed. GERMANS ARE GIVEN 72 HOURS TO ACCEPT (By Associated Press) The 'American government was notified just before noon today that Marshal Foch had received the German delegates seeking armistice terms behind the French lines at nine o'clock this morning, Paris time. In announcing Jhat the conference which may end the war had begun, the state department disclosed that the German envoys after reading the surrender terms handed them would be allowed a brief time to consider whether they must communicate with Berlin and then would be given 72 hours to reply if they required a decision from Berlin. Anxiety among officials of the government today over the renewal of wild premature peace demonstrations started yesterday by the false reports of the signing of an armistice almost equalled interest in the outcome of the conference. Everywhere it is believed that the Germans are beaten and that their surrender cannot long be delayed. Word that the drastic conditions under which the Americans and allied advance may stop have been accepted with calm confidence.

PARIS, Nov. 8 An official note issued this afternoon says: "The German delegates arrived this morning at Marshal Foch's headquarters. They made a formal demand, for an armistice. The text of the conditions of the allies was read and delivered to them. They asked a cessation of arms. It was refused them. The enemy has 72 hours to answer." It was later announced that the German demand for a cessation of hostilities was for an immediate suspension.

. (By Associated Press) PARIS, Nov. -8. The German delegates - who came within the French lines'. last night to receive from Mar-snal-Foch vthe. -allied terms of an armistice, proceeded this morning to tha meeting place designated by the marshal. The historic meeting occurred at a village in the department of the Aisne. The white flag bearers reached the left wing of General Debeney's army at ten o'clock last night. They arrived at the place indicated by the allied supreme commander within the French lines ' about two o'clock this morning and passed the remainder of the night there. If the credentials of the German armistice delegates are found adequate they will be informed officially what the "terms of the armistice are and they will have a time limit of seventy-two hours in which to reply. Powers Are United. The powers conferred upon Marshal Foch are strictly confined to the conclusion of the armistice, according to the Echo de Paris. The amendments to the terms placed in his hands by the inter-allied council are closely limited, the newspaper says. Marshal Foch has with him Admiral Sir Rodger W7eymes, first sea lord of Great Britain and Major General Maxine Wreigand of the French army, who is hi3 assistant, and also an American representative. GIVEN UNTIL SUNDAY. WASHINGTON. Nov. 8 The German armistice delegation entered Into conference with Marshal Foch at 9 o'clock this morning (French time), the state department announced officially today. Information reaching Washington through diplomatic channels today indicates that if the German armistice envoys are not ready to accept immediately the surrender terms offered by Marshal Foch, the marshal will give them only until Sunday to sign. Time is given only for consideration of the drastic terms by the envoys and for communication by them with Berlin if they desire. In view of the Associated Press dispatch from Paris saying 72 hours would be allowed it was assumed here that an additional day had been granted because of the delayed arrival cf the Germans. The 72 hours within which the German reply must be received will end at 11 o'clock Monday morning. No efforts at compromise or evasion by the Germans is to be tolerated; they must take what the allies and United States offer and lay down their arms or there will be no interruption of the great offensive which is destroying the German military machine. President to Give News. ' At ' President Wilson's direction Secretary Lansing issued a statement shortly afternoon today that any statement that news reaching the government concerning armistice negotiations was being withheld was utterly false and that as soon as a decision in regard to the armistice was reached it would be made public immediately. Mr. Lansing's statement said: "I am requested and authorized by the President to state that na information SOLDIERS' FAMILIES, . ATTENTION! Full Instructions r for sending Christmas Parcels - to men overseas will be found on page six.

reaching this government concerning the armistice negotiations In France has been withheld; that any statement to the contrary is utterly false and that as soon as a definite decision in regard to the armistice has been reached it will immediately be made public by the government" The statement was authorized at the White House shortly after ten o'clock this morning that whenever word came of the signing of an armistice In France, President Wilson himself would announce it Immediately. STILL TRYING FOR TIME PARIS, Nov. 8., 5:40 a. m. The texts of the wireless exchanges between Marshal Foch and the German high command show signs, the morning newspapers declare, that Germany is still determined to cloud the issue in every possible way, apparently with the object of at least gaining time, if they cannot gain anything else. The Matin says: r "Berlin and all Germany are striding rapidly toward a revolution. The substitution of a responsible secretary of state for Admiral von Hlntze was inspired by this grave peril. The commission sent by the German government must have with It a man able to sign Immediately, without referring to Berlin. An attempt must be made at any price, in the phrase of Prince Maximilian of Baden, to open negotiations in favor of peace. "Needless to say, the German government is the victim of a persistent illusion. Marshal Foch will refuse to come out of his province which is strictly military and he also will certainly refuse any suspension of hostilities until the armistice Is accepted." "It is probable that the Idea dominating the men at Berlin is much less to convince the rebels at the general staff of the necessity of giving in," says the Echo de Parl3, "than to deflect the pourparlers toward a 'humane' peace. Germany's representatives soon will be undeceived." Other commentators write in the same vein, and invariably conclude by asserting that German capitulation 13 not far away.

Triest Makes Date of Liberation a Holiday (By Associated Press). ROME, Thursday. Nov. 7. Upon assuming his functions as governor of Triest. General Pettiti has addressed a proclamation to tne people thanking them for the reception given him and giving assurance that everything would be done to restore the normal life of the city. - Yesterday afternoon representatives of all the towns and villages in Istria met at the governors residence. The greatest enthusiasm over the change in conditions! a being shown by the inhabitants of Istria and Dalmatia. ' : . '., In the booty captured by the Italians were three thousand, railroad cars and one hundred ; locomotives. Premier Orlando is visiting liberate! territory In eastern Italy and is being received with acclaim everywhere. Daring -'the occupation of this country. Austrian requisitions were never paid for and deposits in banks were sent to Vienna by order ot the Austrian government ; r Nov. 3, the date of the liberation of Trent and Triest has been proclaimed a national holiday.- , '.,.,'. .. . ,