Evening star., 1917-01-11
Restitution and Reparation by
Central Powers to Be j
Insisted Upon. y
DEMAND THAT THE TURK I
MOVE OUT OF EUROPE
AIsace and Lorraine Not Men.
toned, but Restoration to &.
France is Implied.

LONDON, January II, SIS
p.m.-It has been learned by the
Associated Press that the entente
reply to President Wilson makes
specific designation of its terms of
peace, which includes the restora-
ton of Belgium, of Serbia and Of
Montenegro, and complete repara.
ton for the damage they sus-
tained, and the evacuation of the
invaded territories of France.
Russia and Rumania, with such
reparation as is considered just.
Turks Must Quit Europe.
The terms also require the Liberation
of Italians. Slavs. Rumanians and Czech
Slavs from foreign domination.
The retirement OF the Turkish empire
from Europe is also required.
Reorganization Of Europe.
The terms also provide for the reor.
ganization OF Europe. guaranteed by .
stable regime and founded upon the re-
spected nationalities and the full lib
erty and security Of all great and small
nations.
While Alsace and Lorraine and the
italian Tyrol are not specifically named.
yet the terms require the restitution of
territories previously severed from al
lied nations by force or contrary to the
wishes Of their populations. This is
considered clearly to refer to Alsace
and Lorraine and the Italian Tyrol.
Cars Claim Not Mentioned.
While Russias claim to Constant tinopIs
clause is considered indirectly to mean
the replacement Of Turkey by Russia at
the Dardanslle&
The assurances Of Emperor Nicholas sf
Russia concerning Poland are also in.
dorsed.
Text Beaches Washington.
The entente reply to President vii.
sons peace note began arriving this
morning at the State Department. As
fast as it was deciphered 1t was laid
before President Wilson and Secretary
Lansing.
1t was announced in Paris today that
the note would be given out for pub.
lication tomorrow morning.
Peace Door Not Closed.
From all the recent press dispatches
from abroad. editorial expressions. re-
ports of the allied conference at Rome
and other events interpreted as indica-
tions of the tenor Of the entente reply.
the view prevailed here that the note.
while setting out the position Of the
allies in possibly vigorous terms. would
be a most courteous and friendly reply
to President Wilson's communication
and would not absolutely close the
door on another move on his part.
One neutral diplomat had information
from a source he considered reliable
that its statement would be Of such .
nature that IT could not be accepted by
the central powers without modihca-
ton, but would not preclude another
move by the President.
Diplomats were privately Of the
opinion that from the very nature OF
the subject another move by the Presi.
dent would not be out of the question.
whatever the character Of tho reply
sion for one.
Explanation Of Denial.
It was officially denied some time
ago that he had another move in con-
temptation. but that was before the
entente had replied. Obviously. diplo.
mats pointed out, he could not cons
template a move until he had their an-
swer. The same we'll informed sources
as some time ago let II be known that
at least another move was contemplate
ed understood today that the Presi.
dent would not abandon his efforts for
peace unless the reply was something
wholly unexpected.
State Department Silent.
The utmost secrecy was maintained
at the State Department. but the inn
preston prevailed that. although the
entente has been perfectly clear in
stating its position. the door to peace
had not been utterly barred. In other
quarters 1t was pointed out that
whether President Wilson Will take q
further step depends. not alone on the
a actual terms of the note itself. but also
-. IA, estimate of the aituas