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THE WAR.
THE
OPINION REGARDING THE GERMAN PEACE NOTE:
AN UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER
DEMANDED:
DEBATE IN THE AMERICAN SENATE
BRITISH THIRD AND FOURTH ARMIES LAUNCH A NEW ATTACK: AMERICAN TROOPS CROSS THE AISNE.
FRENCH 'TROOPS ENTER BEYROUT.
General.
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OPINIONS FROM ALL QUARTERS. SMOOTH WORDS CANNOT EXPIATE
FOUL DEEDS,”
·WASHINGTON, October 8th.
In the Senate, during the discussion on the German Pesce Nots, the Republican, Mr. Poindexter, described it as most. insidious danger.
Mr. McCumber moved that before an
CANADIAN NEWSPAPER
COMMENT
OTTAWA, October 8th. The Canadian newspapers, without exception, oppose the favourable con sideration, by the Allies, of the German pence proposals. They declare that, the war should be pressed; until the Central Powers unconditionally surrender.
"COUNT. TISZA'S VIEWS...
AMSTERDAM, October 7th.
DAILY FEESS. THURSDAY: OCTOBER
HONGKONG
SOME DRASTIC CONDITIONS.
The Germans must leave ocupled territories, also Alsace. Lorrame,uare- deemed Italy, Serbia, and Bumis, restore
Sign
en property, pay for all damage, and
10TE.
THE KNOCK-OUT BLOW. IN
1919.
LONDON, Qctober 7th. My Winston Churchill, speaking at Glasgow, and reviewing the events through
surrender for trisl, by the Allies, the which the Empire had passed, emphasised great war criminals including the that the Empire had not hitherto realised Kaiser, Generals von Kluck, von Buelow the majestic and limitless nature of its
strength Stenger, and von Bocha, Major Manteuf. fer, Captain von Foerstner, also the Commanders of the Prison Cam where Britishers were done to death,
Lastly, M. Lenin, M. Trotzky and other anarchist criminals must not be forgotten.
Furthermore, in no circumstances will Germany be given back her colonica.”
KAISER STILL IN AUTHORITY. The Daily Mail also points out thes the Kaiser still insists on his sathority, when says to his army, "I am resolved to offer pence.!”
·AMBIGUOUS, DISINGENUOUS
STUFF.""
The Times say =~~~
"It would be idle to regard the pro posal for an armistice as having any meaning whatever. The Germans are well aware that the Niagara could be as easily switched off as the fow of modera war could be temporarily suspended,
Austria's Note last month recognised this. Hence Germany's futile proposal can only be a measure of her military necessity. What ambiguous, disingenuous staff is the Chancellor's treatment of the
He uttered a warning againat over- sanguineness respecting a knock-out blow before the winter. "We must all con- tinue to develop to the utmost all our energy and resource in order to achieve the supreme and rightful, fruits of victory in 1910.
OBITUARY.
EDNDON, October 7thu The death is announced of Sir Hubert Party,Bart Director of the Royal College of Music.
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THE WAR PRISONERS” AGREEMENT.
LONDON, October 7th. The statement issued by the Press Bureau, în regard to the Anglo-German War Prisoners Agreement, after stating that Germany refused to ratify the agreement because of Great Britain's inability to interfere in respect of the German prisonery in China, as China was doing something which she was entitled to do, continpes cena
“Evidently if Britain were to yield
mont
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BRITISH FRONT.
"ANULOAN ERICANS ATTACK BETWEEN ST. QUENTIN AND CAMBRAI.
LONDON, October 8th.
Bir Douglas Hal states
The Anglo-Americans took 230 prisoners in successful local operations on Monday in the neighbourhoods of Mont Brehain and Beaurevoir.
ENEMY DRIVEN OUT OF CHATEL CHEREY.
LONDON, October 8th.
An American official message stated **** We drove out the enemy from Chatel Cheres and overcoming his desperate re- sistance, seited the commanding heights. west of the Aire
KTHROUGH GERMAN EYES.
LONDON, October 8th,
A German official statement anys, The British, north of the Scarpe gained a footing no Nentareuil.
The Americans renewed attempt to break through on both sides of the Aire- was frustrated. They gained a temporary footing on a beight north of Chatel, but were ejected.
THE POLISH FORCES RECOGNISED.
WASHINGTON, October 7th.
The Anglo-Americans attacked between St. Quentin and Cambrai this morning, progressing satisfactorily, "in spite of beavy rain since last night.
BRITISH LAUNCH NEW ATTACK.
LONDON, October 8th. Renter's Correspondent at British Head- Reuter learns that the French Govern- quarters states:
ment has officially recognised the Polish Our Third and. Fourth Armica de forces fighting against the Central Powers livered a heavy attack, in which the as an autonomous co-belligerent army, Americans took part, on a twenty wile front Comparatively few tanks were employed. A good deal of machine gun resistance has been experienced
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STRUGOLE NORTH OF ST. QUENTIN.
It is too early to estimate, but the re
Lapos; October 7th A French cumulumigné states ---- aults like developing into a good day, Our acroplanes are an active as weps in North of St. Quentin the struggle stirred up nest.
continued during the night with res doubled violence.
ARTILLERY ACTIONS ON THE
WHOLE FRONT.
LONDON, October 8th. A Belgian communiqué states :---- Artillery actions occurred on the whole front
The Foasische Zeitung states that Count za, at Budapest, candidly blurted out that algarismachery and the position armistice was agreed to, Germany most on the Western Front had led the Central vital question-Belgium, the Baltic Pro ich a point it would be the open
stated- disband her Army, surrender her Navy, Powers to send a peace Note to President vinces, Lithunis, Poland and Alsace
Wilson.
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.pay damages for the devastated „cities, festore Alsace-Lorraine and pay similar penalty to that exacted from France in 1870.
As far as possible, autonomy would be granted to the various nationalities in Hungary
Italy could keep the territory she of Galicia would go parte had won, while to New Poland.
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Mr. Hitchcock Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, declared that it would be abaghutely abhorrent to have any thought of the suspension of hostilities now, and recommended an THE OPINION OF THE AMERICAN additional principle to President Wil zon's terms, providing that the Allies bould deal only with the real repre- sentatives of the German people..
PRESS
NEW YORK, October 7th. The morning papers throughout the
Mr. Lodge said: An armistice would country, dealing editorially with the
mean" the loss of the war and all we fought for. Germany merely proposed a long debate on the basis of peace.”. He emphasised that the only future course "was, to scoure a complete military victory over Germany and force her to sue for peace.” ́`·
MR. CHURCHILL'S VIEWS.
LONDON, October 8th. Mr. Winston Churchill, addressing s War Alms meeting of 5,000 persons in Glasgow this evening, said that the life was being beaten out of this mighty Ger- man Army. The proud Kaiser was taking refuge behind the appearance of a Parliamentary Government and was almost pitiably suing for peace, but "we must beware lest the Hun cajolery mullify our achievement."
German peace proposals, assert that no proposition would be acceptable except an unconditional surrender.
TROUBLE BREWING!
AMSTERDAM, October 7th A telegram from Berlin states that the Independent Socialist Press is absolutely hostile to the new Government MENTALITY OF THE NEW CHANCELLOR.
BERNE, October 7th
A letter, which Frined Max wrote on December 14th, 1917, to Prince Alexander von Hohenlohe, throws singular light on the mentality of the Chancellor, The latter, who now poses as the head of a democratized Germany, then wrote:
The newspapers of the Left are over
powering me with praises, although I have condemned, plainly enough, the The latest German proposals had filled democratic watchword, and all the theore him with misgiving and suspicion.tical and political formule comprised in
We cannot accept smooth words in the word Parliamentarisation.” ” expiation of foul deeds and cannot pro- ceed, a step without guarantees. Pre sident Wilson, M. Clemenceau and Mr. Lloyd George will never be entrapped,“ Mr. Churchill was constantly inter rupted, and many men and women were erected.
Lorraine "
THE APPROACH OF OVERWHELMING DEFEAT.
door for unlimited blackmail by Gex
many, and ultimately result in sti worse treatment of British prisoners, so that Germany might extort from
After ridiculing the Chancellor's as Britain vet more valuable concessions. sertion that the new "Government marks a new democratio epoch in Germany, the Times concludes;
The Chancellor's desire for peace undoubtedly sincere. He discerns the approach of overwinging defeat and What he appreciates the consequences. does not appreciate is the absolute," unsiterable determination of the Allies to end the menace to civilization, whose ravages have been stayed at the cost of such appalling sacrifice.
The Allied people are determined that the defeat of the war-makers shall be complete and absolute, through the an conditional surrender of Germany."
THE PEACE GERMANY DESERVES.
The Morning Port states -
German diplomacy was never more mistaken. When Germany signifies her readiness to accept the Allies terma, then and not before, will she receive
the
peace she deserves.
THE ONLY ROAD TO PEACE. The Daily Exprean states:--
"If Germany really wants an armis tice, let her withdraw her armies. from
occupied territory, and give security for the acceptance of the President Wilson's terms by the surrender of her arms and
fortresses.
That was Bulgaria's road to peace. It In order to judge of the sincerity of is the only road Germany may not yet Prince Mar's espousal of the peace be ready to tread. It is the road she resolution in the Reichstag, it would will trend when Marshal Foch has suffice to give another passage out of the hammered her armies for a few weeks same letter, in which be states Naturally longer. I desire a more comprehensive political exploitation of our military successes. I PUNISHMENT OF CRIMINALS.
also am an opponent of that abominable Dr. C. Addison, Minister of Recon peace resolution which is the fruit of etruction, speaking at Merthyr Tydvil, at I am anzions that we should stated that while the German Peace obtain the most surple reparations por Note was being penned houses in Douni aible, in whatever form they take, in were being set on fire. He did not be- order to save us from impoverishment lieve that a secure penco could be obtained after the war." unless they adhered to the determina tion that the man who committed those erines should be punished as a criminal. "THE PROPOSAL IS A TRIOK." Roms, October 8th.
Britain is ready and willing to ratify the Hague agreement If Germany declines to ratify it the responsibility must rest on the Germans, and when the day of reckoning comes their conduct in this respect will not be forgotten.
Meanwhile, Britain in defaults of the ratification of the agreement, will take whatever steps are open to it to promote the better treatment of Britong in
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FEEDING THE GUNS
CAMPAIGN...
LONDON, October 7thi The new feeding the guns! War Bond Campaign was opened in Trafalgar Square at noon by the Bishop of Ken- sington, in the presence of an immense
crowd
RUSSIAN - AFFAIRS. RETURN OF BRITISH SUBJECTS
LONDON, October 7th Mr. R. Lockhart, the British repre- Bentative at Moscow, has arrived on the Finnish frontier with 31 British and 95 French subjecti
THE SILVER MARKET.
LONDON, October 8th. The silver market is quiet,
FRENCH WIRELESS,}
HAS LOST INITIATIVE-
GERMANY
THE
A HEROIC AMERICAN SERGEANT.
LONDON, October 7th- Reuter's Correspondent at British Headquarters, telegraphing on Monday,
Serjeant Waaler, during recent fight ing around Le Catelet, saw four wounded men lying on the Bre-swept, open ground. Accompanied by two volunteers, he brought them in, also a tank officer, whose tank had been set on fire by a shell. Sergeant Waaler learnt that there might be others in the burning tank, ao he returned alone, entered the blazing. tank with a handkerchief to his nostrils; and found two men alive, but incapable, whom be carried to where the stretcher- benrers could reach them.
The enemy made everst attempts to throw us out of the captured position
All his attacks were broken, except in the region of Thilloy Farm, where he succeeded in regaining a slight advan tage:
The fight continues along the Suippe frent
The Germans remain very vigilant and are endeavouring, with all their strength, to arrest our advance on the north bank
of the Suippe.
The struggle is particularly lively in the region of Bertricourt.
Further East, we captured St. Maamer On the right we entered Hanvine north of the Arnē.
FRENCH WIRELESS.]
GERMAN RETREAT IN CHAMPAGNE
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Lyons, October 8th.. The enemy has retreated in Champagne. The French line lies along the river Sergeant Waaler has been recommend-Saippe from its junction with the Aisne ed for a commission in the American as far as Bethiniville, where the Arme Army
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BRITISH CAPTURE OPPY,
LONDON, October 7th Sir Douglas Haig states:- A successful operation advanced our line on a four-mile front north of the Scarpe, capturing Binche 8t-Vast and Oppy. Over 100 prisoners and a number of machine-gung were taken,
We made progress in patrol fighting north of Epinoy and north of Auben cheal-Aux-Bois. (1
AERIAL ACTIVITY.
We dropped ever seven tons of bombe behind the enemy's lines
German aircraft was inactive. We destroyed one balloon. Five British acroplaney are missing. Our nightdiers dropped 16 tons of bombs obtaining many direct hits on the railways..
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FRENCH FRONT, AMERICANS UP AGAINST "KRIENHILDE DEFENCES.
Lonnor, October 8th.. Reuter's Correspondent at American Headquarters, telegraphing at noon on Monday, staten send
There has been little movement on our
front during the past 24 hours
meets the Suippe, “
The line of battle is now 20 kilometres Borth of Rheims
The German. lenses were considerable. north of St. Quentin e
The army commanded by General Des beney captured Remancourt
BRITISH CAPTURE, FRESNOY. The British have captured Beaurevoir, and passed beyond Mont Brehain, and, north-west of Cambrai, they took Fresnoy.
Official news from Paris anys that north cast of St Quentin 100 prisoners were The Germans, as a result of their coun taken during the past 24 hours. ter-attack, re-took St. Etienne, which we immediately recaptured.
Our line has reached Lisierest. Etienne-sur, Suippe
We have passed the river near Aumenancourt petit, and we have taken Berry-au-Bac
The balkans.
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DISPERSED.
LONDON, October 8th. A French Eastera communique states -- The Austrian forces from the Italian. front, who were defeated on October Ethi
in the direction of Nish. They have. Dear Vranje, are falling back in disorder abandoned: 1,500 prisoners and 12 guns,
including six
Lrosa, October 8th The "frheiter Zeitung recognises that Germany is no longer capable of taking the initiative. Her effectives are melting
Our right advanced slightly but o against the Krienbilde * defences sway, and her Divisions have to be transcentre was unchanged. Here we are up
of the Franco- It is the Americans first experience of Berbians,
of into the baneries, which have fallen
who are pursuing ferred from one sector to another.
really
organized
cumstantial reports that enemy. In the direction of Lescova, There are circumstantial
further west, a strong German detach The Near East,
the enemy is moving troops and 800 ment, which was retiring, was overtaken. towards the north, but he leaves cough and dispersed by the French, who cap- men-to hold us. On his front of prepared tured Kacanik station. A number of position his machine guns are said to be
One hu BEYBOUT ENTERED BY THE only 18 feet apart while he seems to have voys and a complete train were also taken
in the course of the fighting," considerable artillery in reserve, the posi- FRENCH...
tion of which has not yet been disclosed.drediprisoners were captinue to ad
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TURCO GERMANS PRINCIPAL POINT D'APPUI IN SYRIAN
PARIS, October 8th
On the other hand, burning villages con tradict the evidence of permanent occupa- tion. It seems likely that we are being held up long enough for the enemy to retire from the big Rheims pocket.
FRENCH TROOPS CROSS THE AIGNE
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LONDOS, October 8th. Benter learns that the Belgian Govern ment is considering, with the Allies,
A French division in Syria entered Bey what measures should be taken as regards rout at 6am on October 7th amid the the enemy's' systematic pillage and de indescribable enthusiasm of the popals
LONDON, October 8th struction. At the very tid as most important and point out that
very moment Prince All the newspapers regard the occupa
Renter's Correspondent at French Head Max was proclaiming his determination is deprives the Turco-Germans in Syria of quarters, telegraphing on Monday even to work for the deliverance of humanity their principal point d'appui and saying, stateme NO REPENTANCE". FOR GERMANY'S the Belgisa Government learned that all that it will produca a great impression in The Germane, turned at bay north
male civilians between 18 and 45 years Constantinople The newspapers inci- the Buippe, have been desperately coun of age, from the coast as far as Bruges dentally emphasise that it is also the ter attacking all day long to prevent the agreement, whereby the districts which forced to work for the military,
the Franco-British troops are now occapy. AMERICAN LIBERTY LOAN,ing wore ceded to France..
MORE BRITISH PREBB COMMENT.
CRIMES
LONDON, October 7th. The Daily Mail states
Prince Max's offer only heartens us to strike home and compel a real peace, The request for an armistice, when the Germans have lost the game, means speace but trickery,
In Albania, the Allies vance beyond Debrate
A strong enemy detachment on the Band road was driven back towards the Vallen beights and to the north-west of the confluence of the Devoli And the Langaitzai
WCCBATLIER CARLES. ITALIAN MARCH ON EL
KERALA BASEAN.O
Lomox, October 7th
An Italian, offezal message In the Albania eonatal
had been dragged from their homes and beginning of the realisation of the Ententem on the Aisne, between continuing our, march towards the 1
The newspapers, generally distrust the German peace offer and oppose an armistice Mr. Samuel Gompers, Pre- and safe sident of the American Labour Federa tion who is visiting here, says: Germany's crimes in the speech, and there the supreme importance of making the
is no sdmission that German militarismoen success in order to keep the
Aerial Activites. WARRINGTON, October 7th. Mr. W G. McAdoo has formed an appeal to the public not to relax their efforts for
The ne
posal is a trick to weaken the
the Allied Democracicky
there is not a word of repentance for
the Liberty Loan. He declared that the enemy's peace overtures only emphasized
has been defeated, and is bankrupt. We are on the fighting
did not low Bulgaris to tell us what Continning. Mr McAdoo said
our and the nations to do We told her what she had to do
to act with Promis sad of the Central Wels inte
Austrik precisely in the astne way
unconditional surre
boys in the trenches, are not going
fighting because the enemy is
Now is the time to fight the keep moving until victory is
800
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ESFUL BOMBING OF
FRANKFORT
LONDON, October 7th
It is reliably stated that Allied airmen
ve entirely destroyed the 'opers housé..
res
the river. Fontavert and Berry-en-Bas was conduct-Skambi
To the north of Berat, ed by large units on a front of two miles.
If the French establish themele northgua of the Aisne in this region they wou immediately turn not merely the German line on the Suippe but the nest line of resistance on Retouone Hence the Get- man desperation. Nevertheless, the French Fcrossed the Aisne at Berry-an-Bac and advanced to the north. A sudden stiffen ing of the German
ance may have been timed to com
Descp offer pera "for
or was dimply the
df probab
inning.
on El Bassan:
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