South Bend News-Times, Volume 35, Number 297, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 24 October 1918 — Page 3

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iHE SOUTH BEND NEWS-HMES

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Preset Wilsons Reply to Latest German Note

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makei ! Into and to make a. rfnwa'. of hos- I be left to the Judgment of the mlli- 1

tary advipera and that the actua.1 ' standard of power on both sides Ic j

"The s cretarv of

I'lit.I'.c th following: ', tllities on the part of Germany Im"From the serr tary f,f state to possible. The president haa, therethe rharced'nff.tlres ad Interim In 1 fore, transmitted his correspondence charp of German Interests in the ; with the present German authorities United States: to the rovernments with which the "department of Mat". Oct. 23. ! Kovernment of the United States in 1315. I associated as a belligerent, with the " 'Sir: i KiiKKestlon that, if those governments " I have the honor to acknowl- j are disposed to effect peace upon the edce the receipt of your note of the . terms and principles indicated, their T-nd, transmitting a communication military advisers and the military under date of the 20th from the ! advisers of the United States be a.kGermar. po rrnrr.nt and to advise j "d to submit to the governments asyou that the president has Instruct- j sociatd aalr.?t Germany the neces-

ed me to reply thereto an follows: Can't iKflhif DisnisHlon. "Having received the solemn and

sary terms of such an armistice as will fully protect the interests of the peoples involved and ensure to the

explicit anuranc" of th German j asyori.tted Kovernments the unreKo rnment that it unreservedly ac- j stricted power to safeguard and enrpt. th terms of peace laid down j force the details of the peace to in his address to the congress of the : which the German Rovernment has United States on the eighth of Jan- J aKreerj, provided they deem such an i:ary. IMS. and the principles of larmistlr-e possible from the military

settlement enunciated in his subse.

q'ient addre-'!. particularly the ad-

I oint of view. Should such terms of

armistice ho sujrested their accept

of their application and that this wish and purple emanated, not from those, who have hitherto dictated German policy ani conducted th present war on Germany's behlf, but from ministers who speak for the majority of the reiehstag and

dreH.s of the 27th of September, und'ance by Germany will afford the

that it desires to discuss the details , best concrete evidence of her un

equivocal acceptance of the term f.nd principles of peace from which tue who! action proceeds. Mua Icmaml Safrcuartl. "The president would deem himself lacking in candor did he not point out in the frankest possible

for an overwhelming majority of j terms why extraordinary safeguard tli- German people; and ha vim? re- i mwct he dernandeii. Sirnit.cunt am!

reived also the explicit proml?- of ! Important

the present German government that thf humane, rules of civilized war-

fare will be ob-erved both on land ami s'-a by the Gorman armed forces, the president of the United States feels that he cannot decline to take up with the governments with which the government of the United States is associated, the question of an armistice. Allies Would Dictate. " 'He deenn it his duty to nay arain. however, that the only armistice he would feel justified in submitting for consideration would be or-. which should leave the United States and the powers associated with her In a position to enforce any arrangements that may be entered

ODD SONG DEFINING WOMAN'S FIDELITY

U)Vi: ballad. calt.i;i -its m; i:u too lath to 111: SOKltY." m A new sor.g ha,s just appeared

the constitutional

changes seem to be which aisj. ( ken of by the German fore.gn secretary In his note of the 20th of October, it does not appear that the principle of a government responsible to the German people has yet been fully worked out or that .any guarantees either exist or are in contemplation that the alterations of principle and of practice now partially agreed upon will be permanent. Moreover, it does not appear that the heart of the present di"lculty has been reached. It may be that future wars have been brought under the control of the German

people, but the present war has not i the destruction of every arbitrary

the field has to form the basis foi-

arrangements safeguarding and guaranteeing this standard. The German government suggests to the j President to bring about an oppor- ; tunity for fixing the details. It. j trusts that the president of the Unit- ; ed States will approve of no demand which would be irreconcilable with i the honor of the German people and i with opening a way to a peace of ' Justice. J Protest Cruelty Keproarh. ; The German government protests against the reproach of illegal and Inhumane actions made against the ' German land and sea forces and i thereby against the German people. For the covering of a retreat, de- j structions will always be necessary j and are in so far permitted by in- ! ternatlona! law. The German troops I ara under the strictest instructions j to spare private property and to ex- i

erclse care for the population to the best of their ability. Where transgressions occur in spite of these instructions the guilty are being punished. Call Off Submarines.

The German government further I

denies that the German navy in sinking ships has ever purposely destroyed life boats with their passengers.. The German government

proposes with regard to all the

charges that the facts be rleared ui I

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y neutral commissions. in order

to avoid anything that might hump- j H er the work of peace, the German j H

government has caused order to be j despatched to all submarine com-

mnndprs nrerl 11 r! In r tha tnrnp.lriiri I

of passenger ships, without how- M . 0 1 ; . 1 l - : ' v

' u-i, lui leiuiiiiai reasons, oeing able to guarantee that these orders will reach every single submarine at sea before its return. Rehabilitated ;vernment. As the fundamental conditions for peace, the president characterizes

ANNOUNCEMENT

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Dy daylight. That is the way we like to select rugs for our customers and that is the way you can select ycurs. There is more satisfaction in knowing how this or that rug will look on your floor than having a salesman tell you what the colors are. At all times we are trying every way possible to have and do what the customer wants; that is the resan "for the Daylight Rug Display. I know personally you will be delighted at

this new idea and urge you to see it.

teen; and it is with the present war that t aro dealing. German People Xo Authority. It is evident that the German people have no means of commanding the acquiescence of the military authorities of the empire in the popular will; that the power of tho king of Prussia to control the policy of the empire is unimpaired; that the determining initiative still re-

; main.- witn tnose wno nave nitnerro

been the masters of Germany. Feeling that the whole peace- of the world depends now on plain speakin' and straightforward action, the

which bids fair to rival many of tho r esident deems it his duty to say.

modern love tales. It is called

"It's Never Too Iate To Be Horry." and is a tribute to woman'? loyalty, her resignation and her fidelity for the mafi she has chosen.

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without any attempt to soften what may seem harsh words, that the nations of the world do not and cannot trust th word of those who have hitherto been the masters of German policy, and to point out once more, that in concluding peace rnd attempting to undo the intlnite njurles and injustices of this war, the government of the United States cannot deal with any but veritable representative of the German people

power that can separately, secretly ; H

and or its own single choice disturb the peace of the world. To this the German government replies: Hither- j to the representation of the people i in the German empire has not been '

endowed with an iniluence on the li

formation of the government. The constitution did not provide for a

concurrence of the representation 1 r.S . , , ' I

oi ine peopie in decisions on peace ,1 ..... H T L. r 1 . . 1 V 4.... :

now undergone a fundamental ; change. The new government has ; been formed in coiiplete accord with ;

the wishes f the representation of the people, based on the equal, unl- . H

versai, secret, direct franchise, lae leaders of tho great parties of ttie reiehstag are members of this government. In future no government can take or continue in otlice without possessing the confidence of the majority of the reiehstag. Make Cliaiu-ellor Responsible. The responsibility of the chancellor of the empire to the representation of the people is being legally developed and safeguarded. Th.e

who have been assured of a genuin? j tirst act of the new juvcrniin nt has

im' e n me TTnes oT me song arb quite poetical. One verse runs: "I .'at'hed a pt ro; drp nnd die I"rr wnnt t Tain. nnl wonderp vvliy The rnln drop when nt lHt tJ.ey .trn Coubi ri"t restore lt? M"im .g:iln. Voit'r c tho nut-, I'm llKe the rnln. Von wsntfil me and r.il'.td in v.iln." And then follow the music which seems to be really catchy.

It's Never Too Late To Be Sorry

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constitutional standing as tlie real rulers of Germany. Surrender Only .ltcmatto. If it must deal with the military masters and the monarchical autocrats of Germany now, or if it i likely to have to deal with them later, in regard to the International obligations of the German empire, it must demand, not pence negotiations, but surrender. Nothing can be gained by leaving this essential thing unsaid. "Accept, sir, tho renewed assurrnces of my high consideration, (signed) "KOIUniT LANSING. "Mr. Frederick Oederlin. "Charge d'affaires of .Switzerland, ad Interim, in charge of German interests in the United States."

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;i'ilman ornciAL xotk. WASHINGTON. Oct. Zi. The Muglish translation of the German

--- I reply to Pres't Wilson prepared in rzrj;-! : r.erlin and forwarded through the

i Swiss leiratlon here, was made pub-

It does not differ materially from

i the wireless version sent out from

Leon to lay betöre the reiehstag a bill to alter the constitution of the empire so that the consent of the

representation of the people is re- j

qtrireu lor decisions on war ana peace. The permanence of th.e nv system is, however, guaranteed not only by constitutional safeguards, but also by the unshakable determination of the German people, whose vast majority stands behind these reforms and demands their energetic c ntlnuance. People Apprmc New Attitude.

The question of the president, i with whom he and the governments associated against Germany are

dealing, is therefore answered In a

clear and unequivocal manner by the j statement that the offer of peace and j an armistice has come from a gov- j cnir.ent which, free from arbitrary i and irresponsible influence. Is sup- j ported by the approval of the over-

whelming majority of the German ;

I eople Ikrlln. Oct. 20, 191S.

(signed) Solf, state secretary of' foreign affairs. I

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ryf J ; S pt" 1 . 1 -. ! 1 i Germany and fails to clear up what j F-2 - t j -ri 4" - ! were regarded as vague phrases in

vkV I ooU HA lh ftw thomUm. ... Tb that part of the note in which an 4 ' . T - I ' nrmistice is discussed.

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The various phonographs are

hurry in cr the sonr out as a midwinter novelty, vvhl! the orchestras i are using the melody as a one-step'

and waltz, owir. posibly to the ul luring (juality of the tune.

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public by the state department in this announcement: The secretary of Ktate makes pub-

lie the following communication

from the charge d'affaires, A. I., of

t Switzerland.

Washington. Oct 22. Department of German interests: Sir: l'y direction of my government. I have the honor to transmit herewith to your excellency tli0 original German text of a communication dated Oct. 20, 1 ? 1 H. from the German government, which has to-

1 day been received from the Swiss

, foreicn office. I beg to also enclose

an Kntrllsh translation of the communication in question as transmit-

i ted to the Swiss foreign ofttce by : the German government with the I request that it be forwarded to your j excellency's government. I Please accept, sir. the renewed ! assurances of my highest conslderation. j (signed) Oederlin. Charge d'affaires. A. I., of Switzer

land. His I'xceilency, Robert I-anslnc. Secretary of State. Washlneton. ( enclosure) Translation issued by the German government of its communication dUed Oct. : lPl. transmitted to the secretary of state by the charged'affaires A. I., of Switzerland, on ct. 22. 19 1.. Want Honor Guartlod. In accepting the proposal for an evacuation of the occupied torritorthe German trovemment has -darted from the assumption that the procedure of this evacuation and o! the conditions of an armistice should

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Our Government Requests

us to do Christmas Shopping: in October and November.

Pullman Davenports and Suites Save Space, Labor Time and Rent

The Pullman offers you ev-cr-'hiris found in the ordinary "lus feathers not found in While buying a DavII or Davenette Suite why .. ii et all to be had that is economy. Beins: able to get maximum use with minimum expense that's service. You can get all these and even more. Exchanges Encouraged

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That is a combination that will please the whple family get mother a Hoosier now for Christmas Already we have several put away for Christmas and the young folks" are paying for them, every veek they will have them paid for before time of delivery. You know mother has been waiting a long time for her Hoosier and now is the time to get it for her nothing will please her more.

A new club is just forming now you had better get in this one. It is not a question of can you afford it, but can you afford to be without it. Can you afford to spend twice the time doing your kitchen work and denying yourself the pleasure you deserve? Come in and let us demonstrate a Hoosier to vou.

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Steel Bed, Spring and Mattress 321.75 Again we offer this great value, a combination of quality and quantity. Bed is finished pure white, is full size, head is 58 in. high; has continuous 2-inch posts with 5 fillers; a substantial link fabric spring and a heavy cotton top mattress with good ticking complete the outfit. You cannot afford to overlook this. Exchange Something as Part Pay

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Purcltases made now v ill be Christmas delivery. Make a -mal! and request it held for you. Shop in October and Nnvemb-cr.

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Shoe Retailers Send Protest to Trades Board

The National Shoe Iteta liars' association has file.l a formal protest with C. I. C. Stout, chief uf the

tries board for manufacturers tt ceaje cuttin-; shoes that do not conform to the new style restrictions, is the time arbitrarily fixed by the government after which retailers must reduce prices on precent tock.. The War Industries board has been asked, in the letter sent

i from N. S. H. A. headquarters, to

Mr. Stout, to set the public traiKht about the nw repulri tions on two principal points viz: the fact th it in order to effect true conservation of man-power and capital invested in the shoe industry it is essential

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y.elA Marshal French. Lord Lieut, and Governor-General of Ireland, is on his way to London to submit his views to the cabinet on the government's failure to enforce conscription in Ireland, according to a dispatch from Dublin. It is understood that ho will reslprn if a satisfactory arrangement is not reached, adds the dispatch.

tion of the war industries board at Washington and with the Associated ; Pre-ss and Philadelphia newspapers j acainsr the sensational and mis- j leading news stories which are mak- i lnff their appearance under the

guise or omciai wasnintrion ms-

fnr retailers to promptly dispose of all poods now on their shelves and on order at the factories includine; oods that will be cut by th manufacturer? prior to October 191 S. nnd that to accomplish this desire.l er.d. the public be assured it is en-

I tlrely patriotic to purchase t-hoes ! now in th mnrki't. Second, that

patches telling the public that the j the rptailk ar pIven untll June h American pe.-ple will soon be able;m9 nrre5sarv rear. to purchase shoes at fixed maximura ranpemPnl of th.Mr 5.ocks to COn. and minimum retail prices, lower,. f,n. h

priees flx-d by the new regulations and th.t because $12 has been indicated as the maximum price at which men's and women's shoes are to be retailed after June 1. 1915. this doe not mean, as stated in the newspaper reports ref.-rred to, that $20 shoes will retail for the fixed maximum of $12. Doot and Shoe Recorder.

than those now prevailing and obtain at the s-tme time shoes of netter quality, and that shoes now retailing for as his:h as ?20 will retail at the maximum price of $12 and be at least equal quality. The attention of Mr. Stout has been called U the harm that Is beins? done by such reports inasmuch as the public is displaying a marked Inclination o defer purchasing shoes until after the new prices and classifications po into effect under the erroneous impression that Oct. CI. the date set by the war indus-

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