Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 312, 13 November 1918 — Page 1

Offl) P AIX AMIJM VnT YT TIT XT A 010 Palladium and Sun-Telegram vuu ALdll.,JNU. 614 Conolldated 1907 RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOV. 13, 1918 SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS

THE

RICHM

EVACUATION OF BELGIUM BY GERMANY UNDER WAY Forces Given 24 Hours More by Foch to Get Out of Occupied Territory. MONTENEGRO IS FREED

(By Associated Press) LONDON. Nov. 13. Tho allied high command has sent to the German high command by French wireless a messago that there can be no modification of the conditions of the armistice including the annexes at this time. It is added that a supplementary period of 24 hours for the evacuation of Belgium, Luxemburg and Alsace-Lor-v raine ha3 ben added to the 14 days utipulated in the original text bo as. to permit Ihe text to reach German headquarters at the desired time. PARIS, Nov. 13. The Germans have begun the evacuation of Brussels. - A Dunkirk dispatch to the Paris edition of the N'ew York Herald says that King Albert and his family probably will re-enter Brussels next Friday. WITH TUT: BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM, Tuesday, Nov. 12. How far the main German armies have retreated in this region cannot be said definitely. It Is probable, however, that they have at least reached the Brussels-Charleroi lines. Enemy rear guards early this morning, had vanished from the vicinity of Mons and points further south. BELGIANS HOLD GHENT. HAVRE. Monday, Nov. 11. The entrance of Belgian troops into Ghent is announced in the official statement from the Belgian war tonight, which reports also that the progress of the nrniicri continued until the armistice came into effect. The statement reads: "Important progress by the group of armies in Flander was stopped by the onnlitlce. The Belgian army has enlerfd Ghent. The second cavalry corps, f-olng ahead of the infantry, has arrived at the river Dendre at Grammoat and established a bridgehead." PARIS, Tuesday, Nov. 12. It was fia!d at the war office today that no Luther official statements detailing event.-, o: t!1 battle front will be isi;;ipI. From time to time, however, tV-re may be official reports regarding th.i movement of troops in occupying CI- tricts west of the Rhine. 1.0DNON. Nov. 13 Cettlnje, the capital of Montenegro, has been liberated, rays a Serbian official statement issued Tuesday. On Sunday Serbian troops entered the town of Versecz In Hungary, 25 miles north of the Danube, dispersing and capturing elements of German rear guards. A number of gun3 and war materials, were captured. The Serbians also entered Novitsad. GHENT GREETS LIBERATORS GHENT, Nov. 12. Citizens of Ghent without distinction as to nationality, have greeted the allied troop3 as liberators. They relate the same stories of martyrdom that are current in r very city delivered from the Germans. They wore astounded at the quickness of the relief brought to them and are unable to believe that they are really freed frcm the hateful Teutonic yoke Deputy Ansu'.e, acting burgomaster, who was thrice arrested by the Germans, told the correspondent today that the food situation is not desperate, hut is serious enough. There is enough wheat, bacon and lard for three weeks, but there Is no rice, condensed milk or soap. The city's greatest need is fcr brown paper with which temporarily to repine the thousands of windows smashed during the recent fishtinK in the smaller houses around the city. Ghent suffered no other serious damage. Robinson Smith, representative of the Belgian relief commission, arrived today and Is organizing measures to assist the people. For months past, the morale of the German soldiers has been a source of great anxiety to their officers. Many mutinous attempts were pitilessly suppressed and many soldiers were shot. Three weeks ago, 200 soldiers mutinied and paraded through the streets singing the "Marspllalse." They fired on commandant Bluecher. a descendant of the famous marshal, who ordered seventy punished. A number were executed. Commandant Bluecher bitterly opposed capitulating and openly discussed the inefficiency of Emperor William, the crowd prince and Field Marshal von Hlndenburg. HOLLAND FEARFUL OF BOLSHEVIK (Py Associated Press) AMSTERDAM. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Popular joy in Holland over the end cf the war is overshadowed by indefinite apprehensions of Bolshevik troubles and doubts whether a partial demobilization of the army, with an increase in the bread ration, will suffice to ptave off subversive infection. The revolutionary socialist party has already issued a manifesto advocating Russian methods. Moreover, a new republican party had arisen, almJag at the abolition of the court, army, navy and diplomacy. While there are no immediate prospects of trouble there H plenty of combustible material. For the moment, however, joy reigm supreme, especially at The llasue..

Sugar Saving as a Christmas Present for the Men in Service (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nov. 13. Saving between now end the last of December of one million pounds of sugar to be sent to American troops overseas, In the form of candy and chocolate as a Christmas present has been pledged by the people of Arkansas. In announcing the pledge today, the food administration estimated that through the self-denial of sugar sufficient to make at least two million pounds of sweets, will be saved. General Pershing, through the food administration, has sent a message to the people of Arkansas, expressing "grateful thanks for the generosity to the American Expeditionary Forces."

GROWN PRINCE'S FATE IS STILL UNDETERMINED Ex-Kaiser to be Interned in Holland as Count William Hohenzollern. (By Associated Press) LONDON, Nov. 12. Tuesday. Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany was shot and killed on Monday morning, by German soldiers, when trying to cros3 the Dutch frontier, , according to Amsterdam dispatches to the Times and the Post. WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 It was officially stated today that the American government has no confirmation of rumors that the former German crown prince has been killed. THE HAGUE, Nov. 13. The former German crown prince arrived yesterday at Maastricht, according to a dispatch received here. LONDON. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Holland will permit William Hohenzollern to remain on Dutch soil ,on the same terms of internment as other high officers of the German army. He has taken the name of Count William Hohenzollern and is expected to buy an estate and remain in Holland, according to an Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company. The Telegraaf of Amsterdam says that he was allowed to take only his personal property from his train, the non-personal property which was brought to Holland being confiscated, as is usual in internment cases. Recent dispatches have stated that the former emperor, had taken a carload of archives taken with him in to Holland. - LONDON. Tuesday. Nov. 12 Holland's hesitancy in dealing with William Hohenzollern is ascribed to the extremely indefinite state of public opinion in Holland by the Amsterdam correspondent of the Mail. He says that German revolutionary soldiers along the Dutch frontier say that they were strictly ordered to prevent the former emperor and his family to escape into Holland. Late Saturday night and shortly after six o'clock on Sunday morning, he says, the sound of cannon could be hpard from German territory. It was reported that a fight had taken place between revolutionists and royalist troops and that bcth sides had used artillery. AMSTERDAM, Tuesday, Nov. 12. Count Von Bentlnck, at whose chateau the former German emperor is staying, told the Handelsblad today that it was only yesterday afternoon that he received a sudden request I from the Dutch government, asking him to accommodate William Hohenzollern and his suite, the number in the retinue not being given. As the party numbers about fifty the major ity of its members are being lodged j at two neighboring country hotels. Amerongen Castle, where the former emperor is living, is a splendid old place with luxuriously adorned apartments. Louis XIV of France spent a night there in 1672. AMSTERDAM, Tuesday. Nov. 12. A few aged generals accompanied William Hohenzollern. on his flight to Holland. When they reached the frontier, they were stopped by Dutch frontier guards, who pent for General Onnen, chief cf the internment service and som local authorities. After beins; introduced to the former emperor. General Onnen entered the automobile which had crossed the frontier and drove off. The bystanders hissed the former German war lord. One of the sronerals in the party was in tears when the group drove away. LONDON. Nov. 13. A published statement which the former German emperor wished to be regarded as his j reason for going to Holland, says that the journey was not a flight, according to an Amsterdam dispatch to the daily telegraph. His departure from Germany was actuated by a desire to facilitate the work cf the new government. Former Austrian Rtder Is Also Making Exit (By Associated Presw) COPENHAGEN, Nov. 13. Former Emperor Charles and his family artomcbile rays rived yesterday at Eckartsau in an automobile, says a dispatch from Vienna. Holland to Aid in Repatriating Prisoners (By Associated Press) PARIS, Nov. 12. Holland has consented to carry on the work of repatriating allied prisoners of war now held In Germany.

APPEALS FOR MODIFICATION OF TERMS ARE INEFFECTIVE Amendments in Armistice , Terms Made by Foch Show Few Deviations in Detail From Original.

MUST GIVE UP U-BOATS (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 13. Appeals of the German armistice envoys to Marshal Foch for modification of the terms of surrender were of little avail. This is indicated by the armistice ! terms, which were published today. Close survey of the amendments show few deviations in essential details from the original draft, which was announced to the nation Monday by President Wilson, in an address before Congress. The amended terms, in some respects, favor the defeated enemy, but other provisions completely offset the slight favors granted. Chief among the changes made by Marshal Foch was the inclusion of a provision under which Germany is forced to give up her entire fleet of submarines. The original term as to submarines provided for the turning over to the allies and the United States of only 160 U-boats. The amendment further provides that the German submarine fleet must be surrendered within fourteen days. Must Evacuate Africa. Another of the eighteen terms which w-ere amended provides that the designated units of the German fleet which are to be surrendered must be prepared to leave their ports within seven days after the signing of the armistice. No time limit was fixed in the original draft. Instead of fifty thousand railroad cars, the Germans are required to surrender 150,000 cars. The number of machine guns to be turned over to the associated governments Is reduced from 30,000 to 25.000. German troops in East Africa are required to evacuate the territory instead of surrendering. Specific reference is made in the amended terms to repatriation of German prisoners of war at the conclusion of peace. Territories which belong to Austria-Hungary before the war are added to those which must be evacuated." Russian provinces are to be evacuated, "as soon as the allies, taking into account the internal situation of the territor ies, shall decide that the time for this has come, instead of immediately. Provision is also made in the amended terms for an armistice commission. Turning from war to peace so suddenly that the transition has been almost bewildering, the nations which have been embroiled in the gTeat conflict are hastily taking stock of the situation and planning measures to meet the problems of the future, wrhich appear to be no less serious than those of the past. Germany is insisting In its demands that the peace conference be held at once. Dr. W. S. Solf, the foreign secretary, says that only an early settlement of the questions arising out of the cessation of hostilities can save the German people from famine. In the terms the Germans are deprived of civil administration in the Rhine lands, which will be taken over by the allies until the final adjustment of the results of the conflict. Allied and, United States military authirities will govern the country from which Germany has agreed to withdraw her defeated legions. This new supplement to the armistice agree ment, it Is announced, is accompanied by the surrender by Germany of all her submarines. Under the original armistice agreement, only 160 U-boats were to be turned over to the allies. New Socialist Movement. The grim spectre of Bolshevism has rppeared out of the turmoil of revolu tion in Germany and has received rec-; ognition at Berlin. This would seem ' to indicate that the true socialist movement has taken a new turn. the. strength of which is so great, that it ! cannot be ignored. Up till a short , time ago, the Bolshevist element was so small in Germany that it appeared to be negligible. To guard against disorders in Russian provinces occupied by German troops, the allies have agreed that Germany need not call these forces home until it is considered safe to do so. It has been officially announced at Vienna That Emperor Charles I, has abdicated. This confirmed cable advices received yesterday that he had given up ths sceptre. The latest of the minor rulers of the German states to quit his throne is Prince Heinrich XXVII of Reu?s. William Hohenzollern, the former German Emperor, now in Holland, has been visited by an official representative of the Netherlands government. His status has not been definitely settled as yet, but it appears that he 13 posing as a private citizen of Germany, Instead of the war lord. Rumania Declares War. According to advices from Bremen, the revolutionist sailers of the German navy have seized all the warships of the empire and have established their control of Helgoland. What effect this will have on the agreement of Germany to surrender a certain number of vessels to the allies cannot as yet be determined. The training ship Schlesien is said to have been sunk by revolutionary warships. Bolfheviest forces in the Lake Baikal legion, in Siberia, have been defeated by the Czecho-Slovak and allied farces operating there. It is reported that Bolshevist resistance la that region has been broken.

Map of Occupied Territory at Last Includes Germans prrrLcu o Mats ' tJEJLAL r -ifm" f

After more than fifty-one months The German army is now on the move (1) indicates neutral zone east of the

that will be occupied by allied and American forces, (3) Alsace-Lorraine, which

Luxemburg, which will be freed of alien Bavaria, which have set up reputlics,

Questions of Future Now of Greatest Interest to Yanks

(By Associated Press) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES ON THE MLUSL AND MOSELLE, Nov. lS.-'-The relaxation resulting from the cessation of hostilities resolved itself today into speculation among officers and men as to several questions. They asked: "What will become of the army now? What part will Americans take as an army of occupation? When will we start for home?" Along the front, there was an absence of Germans today. Hundreds came to the American lines yesterday afternoon, to exchange greetings, but according to reports most of them have started for home. American troops, therefore, made themselves comfortable along the front lines and discussed the future. Nothing official as to further movements has been received. Action will depend upon the decision of the allies, and the Americans are awaiting directions from Marshal Foch. Both the First and Second armies are awaiting the word to carry out orders. . All detachments in every branch of the service are being kept up to wartime efficiency against the order to move forward as part of the army of occupation. When orders arrive, the Americans will be prepared to fill the bill in every particular. At First Army headquarters, work went on as usual. Gangs of men were erecting portable buildings according to plans laid weeks ago. Scores of barracks were erected recently for housing American troops and German prisoners. Along the road ways signal corps men have strung copper EARLHAM COLLEGE PROBLEMS TO COME UP AT CONFERENCE An educational conference attended by 80 delegates, will be held nt Earlham college Thursday morning and afternoon. The delegates will represent every quartely meeting in Indiana and Western Yearly meeting. Rev. V. O. Trueblood. of the First Friends church in Indianapolis will preside at the conference, which is to be held in the library building beginning at 9 o'clock. The principal object of the meeting is a consideration of the financial problem of the college. Other phases of the college work will be taken up. It is understood that war conditions have decreased the college attendance and increased the expenses, and it is the p'an of President Edwards, L. M. McCracken, financial secretray and others to present plans for the liqui-da-ion of the present indebtedness. Improvements on the college plant are also to be considered. President Edwards said Wednesday morning that the real purpose is to make this a preliminary conference for the great financial scheme which is to be set on foot during the next five years for doubling the present endowment, which is $575,000. A number of prominent Friends will attend the conference, including E. O. Barnard of Newcastle, M. F. Pearson, Amboy, O. W. M. Lindley of Salem, the Hon. Murry S. Barker, Thorntown, Joseph M. Goddard, Muncie, Robert White, Thorntown, Ancil Ratliff. Fairmount. Rev. Z. H. Foau, Knightstown, C. M. Hobbs. Plainfield, Asher Tomlinson, Westfield, Ind , Frank Douglas, West Milton, O.. Dr. B. F. Andrews, Chicago, 111., O. P. Clark, Georgetown, 111. Notified of Their Son's Death in France on Day Peace Is Declared MILTON, Ind.. Nov. 13. In the midst of all the excitement of the celebration here Monday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Moore of Milton, received a letter informing them that their son, Ralph Moore, had died in France on October 8. The letter, which Mr. Moore at first believed was from his son, proved to be a short note from the lieutenant of young Mqore's company. He gave no details.

fswviANa'. AUSTRIA "HUNGARY

i I. ? ITALY of hard fighting the map of occupied and will not stop until it is far east of Rhine which will not be occupied by military forces; (A), (B and (C) ana (D) I5erlm, whare Socialists are wires on new poles, but today instead of trucks loaded with great shell cases and cartridges there was moving a continuous train of vehicles carrying food, Wood and clothing. The Americans figure that they have enough ammunition at the front to last for weeks even if the armistice does not continue. The famous Verdun roadway, over which automobiles hauled ammunition and material for years and by which Verdun wa3 saved from the Germans, was buzzing with traffic today just as if the war was still going on. $15,000 REPORTED BY WAR FUND DRIVE SOLICITORS TODAY A total of $15,459 was reported for the city of Richmond by the Colonels of the Regular army and the Home Guards of the United War Fund Campaign at the first luncheon report held at the Y. M. C. A., Wednesday noon. Commander in Chief Lontz. Chairman Haas, General J. J. Harrington, and General W. H. Romey with all their colonels and captains were present. Divisional reports were given as follows: Regular Army, grand total $5,984; Division 1. Thomas Tsrkleson, total I S381 ; Division 5. W. W. Reller. total j $563.25; Division 6, Frank Roell (given by John Hasemeier) $1,303; Divii sion 8, Fred J. Bartel $3,737. Home Guards Grand total S9.473; Division 2, Atwood Jenkins $241.50; Division 3. Leslie E. Hart $4,099: Division 4, John H. Johnson $3,585.60: Division 7, E. M. Campfield $1,548.75. "This is an excellent beginning," said Commander Lontz. "We hope for a hearty response from our fellow citizens, and we expect to do our best in the solicitation." Both generals spoke brifly. "We have had opportunity to taste of peace with victory," said General Harrington. "I would say 'let joy be unrestrained,' but it Is our task to helo finish this fight in a manner which shall be an honor to these soldieri who have fallen for our cause. We have taken up the torch, and let us hold it high." General Romey of the Home Guard' said: "It has been our pleasure all through these long months of warfare to keep the home fires burning and the home base oiled. We are still on the job." Germans Claim War Loan Will Not Be Annulled (By AsrocKted Press) COPENHAGEN, Nov. 13 Vorwaertr. of Berlin repudiated the rumor current in Germany that the new people's government intends to annul the war loan. The newspaper says that sub scriptions to the ninth w-ar loan have i reached ten billion marks. i The Weather For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and probably Thursday. Not much change in temperature. Today's Temperature. Noon 53 Yesterday. Maximum 52 Minimum 22 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Fair and continued cool tonight. Thursday probably fair. General Conditions Weather is fair over practically all of the United ; States except over the New England j states where a storm Is moving down the St. Lawrence valley. This storm is causing strong northwest winds north of the Ohio river with gales over the lakes. Temperatures are normal except over the far northwest. Another storm is off the north Pacific i coast. Temperatures are decidedly below zero In Alaska 20 below at Eagle.

SVDAPEST

i

territory at last includes Germany. the Rhine. On the accompanying map any armed forces, (2) German territory again becomes a part of France, (4) indicate Schleswig-Holstein, Saxony and now in power. PEACE PROGRAM IS OUTLINED BY SENATOR MARTIN Provisions for Dissolution of American War Machine Are Told Congress. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 13. How congress has provided for the dissolution, of the great American war machine with the coming of peace was emphasized today by Senator Martin, Democratic leader, in a prepared summary. The expansion of fighting forces, ends with the proclamation of peace, Senator Martin pointed out, and the collateral agencies are limited as follows : Control of railroads, 21 months; control of telegraph and telephone lines during the war. Food and fuel control when state of war ended and peace proclaimed. Estimates act, end of the war. War trade board and export control, end of war. War finance corporation, six months after the war, with further time for liquidation. Capital issues committee, six months after the war. Reorganization of government bureaus under the Overman law, six months after the war. Alien property custodian, end of the war, with extension of time for certain duties. Government operation of shipsfive years after the war. Air craft board six months after the war. Agricultural stimulation end of the present emergency. Housing construction end of the war, except for ship builder3. Labor employment during the emergency. Minerals stimulation as soon as is possible after proclamation of peace. SOLDIERS FIGHT HOSPITAL FIRE Soldiers from the army training ' camp aided in fighting a blaze which broke out on the third floor of Reid Memorial hospital about 2 o'clock this afternoon. The firo was discovered by nurses who sleep on the third floor. It is thought the b!aze was caused either by a defective flue or by electric wires close to the chimney. In order to prevent further damage the transformer was cut off. The fire company arrived shortly after the fire was discovered. The damage was small and will not amount to over several hundred dollars. A hole was burned in the roof near the chimney. There were no patients on the floor when the fire broke out. LOCAL DRAFT BOARD RECEIVES ORDERS All registrants between the ages of 37 and 45 are requested by the conscription board to return their questionnaires to the board unfilled. The board has received official word to this effect. The eighteen year old registrants are to fill theirs out and send them in. Classification of these men will continue. Ray IC. Sbively, chairman cf the legal advisory board said today that there will be no persons at the court house to fill out questionnaires in the evening but there would be someone there all day. All navy, marine and army calls have been officially cancelled according to word received by the board this morning. No men will be inducted until further notico.

WILSON GIVES PROMISE TO SEND RELIEF TO GERMANS Systematic Distribution of Food Will Be Carried on by Allies in Germany King Leopold Abdicates.

REPUBLIC PROCLAIMED (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nor. 13 President Wilson had sent a reassuring meat-' age to the people of Germany In reply to the appeal from Chancellor Ebert. He promises to aid Germany m the matter of food supplies and la relieving distressing want. The reply was sent today by Secretary Lansing through 'Minister Sulzer of Switzerland who delivered yesterday Ebert's request for Intervention by the president to mitigate the "fearful conditions" threatened through enforcement of the armistice terms. It says steps are to be taken at once to organize relief work In the same systematic manner In which It was carried out In Belgium bat that the president desires to be assured ' that public order will be maintained In Germany and that an equitable distribution of food can be clearly guaranteed. COPENHAGEN, Tuesday, Not. 12. German-Austria has been proclaimed a part of the German republic by the state council says a dispatch from Vienna. BERNE, Switzerland. Nov. 12. Prince Leopold, of Lippe-Detmold, renounced his throne on Tuesday, according to tie semi-official Wolff bureau of Berlin. COPENHAGEN. Tuesday. Nov. 12." The new Bavarian government has sent a message to President Wilson, through Switzerland expressing its fears that the armistice terms will bring chaos to the disordered young republic and requesting that Great Britain, France and Italy be asked to punish the guilty. The message adds that the German autocracy and military party do not deserve mercy. PARIS. Tuesday, Nov. 12. The lack of German news reaching here by the way of Switzerland Indicated some interruptions in the usual channel of information. Zurich has confirmed reports that the frontier is closed to travellers arriving from Germany. It is reported that Friedrich Ebert, the German chancellor has given a place in his cabinet to George Ledebour. socialist democratic leader, but this report is given under reserve. Information received here is that the revolution is proceeding calmly and methodically. AMSTERDAM. Nov. 12 The Ger man troops who mutinied at the Beverloo camp in Belgium and raised the red flag, says the Handelstilate. attacked another force supporting the former emperor. This force was de feated and fled to the Dutch frontier where it was disarmed Monday. The German garrison in Brussels . has revolted against the non-commissioned officers, according to neutrals reaching the British lines from Brus sels. Several of the officers were killed. AMSTERDAM, Nov. 12. The German training ship Schlesien has been tor pedoed by revolutionary warships, accarding to the Weser Zeitung of Bremen. The Schlesien, a pre-deadnaught bat tleship, but now used as a training ship, was reported early in the week. to have fled from Kiel, when the sail ors' revolt broke out there. The ves sel arrived at Marstal. a small Danish port in the Baltic, where it took on ofm snnrlifs. It was reported that two German cruisers were waiting cuteide the harbor tor the Schlesien. Taa ship was 413 feet long and displaced 1,300 tons. TRIEST. Nov. 11. A state of semianarchy prevails in all the regions of Austria traversed by the Austria-Hungarian soldiers returning from the Italian front. The soldiers have abandoned the ranks and have joined ths mobs In sacking and setlng fire to property. All kinds of excesses are being committed. BERNE. Nov. 12. It Is announced that Nikola P. Pachitch, president cf the council cf Serbia, will preside at Geneva congress which will decide upon the details for constituting a state including the Jugo-Slav nationalities in Serbia. COPENHAGEN, Nov. 13. Fresh fighting, broke out in Berlin on Monday, a ordlng to messages received here from the German capital. Loyal officers opene'd fire from the royal stables and attacked the revolutionaries with machine guns. Several persons were killed. COPENHAGEN, Nov. 13. Telegrams found In the palace of the former German crown prince, according to a Berlin telegram to a newspaper here, shows that it had ben planned to send loyal trcops frcm the front to Berlin in an attempt to crush the revolution. General Strike Begins Throughout Switzerland (By Aorlatd Press) BERNE. Switzerland. Nov. 13. A general strike has begun throughout Switzerland.