The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-23

Washington announces that two officers and SO en-
listed men lost their lives in the sinking Of the American
steamer Tconderoga which was torpedoed Sept 80 This
brings the total loss OF life up to 213.
Official comment in Washington continues to be with
held awaiting the indication of the Presidents views
Everyone expects that he will decide quickly whether the
note with its promises in support of plea for astice
and its assertion that the Berlin government longer
responsible to arbitrary power has created sit
uation requiring action. An informal opinion as the
Presidents attitude covered wide range though it did
not differ on the great point that immediate peace not
1T hand
A Copenhagen despatch says warning to prepare
for war Of defense given by Prince Maximan the
German chancellor in speaking before the Reichstag
Tuesday. "Should necessity arise" he said II have no
doubt but that the German in the of the
German people will issue call for national defense in the
same way that it spoke for the German people when it
took action for peace. He who honestly stands the
basis of peace will also undertake the duty of not submit
ting to the peace of violence without fight The Chancel
or also said Individual members of the government at
rst had different view points, but had now been brought
nearer together The German people have long been in
the saddle; now it is able to ride"
Paris despatch says that Germany is ready to eva
cate the invaded territories of France and Belgium
the express condition that the Allied troops shall not fol-
low them their retreat but shall remain where they
located This is the latest information as contained
in despatch from Zurich.
"A despatch from the American lines at Verdun says
that unless saved by their peace plea the Germans will be
subjected along the greater part of the western front
steady hammering Indications that it is not in
tended to give the Germans breathing spell notwith
standing inclement or winter weather.
A despatch from Basel Switzerland, says that the
Austrian deputies in the Austrian Reichsrath have form
ed assembly for the purpose of conducting the affairs
of the Germanc people throughout the kingdom of Aus
tria They have issued declaration announcing the
ton of the German state of Austria Karl Seitz the lead
Of the German socialists Austria has been elected
president. The deputies of the assembly have
nounced desire bring about autonomy Of Germans
in Austria and to establish relations with other nations
The German population of Austria forms the center of
Austrian society and is the largest of the many ehnic
elements in the dual kingdom.
! A London despatch says that the British began
new attack early this morning between LEcateau and
SOlesmeS south of Valencennes Field Marshal Hag
that the British have reached the west bank of
! the Scheldt.
despatch from Copenhagen says that the announce
nen made by Chancellor Macmillan of the bill making
the Rechstag responsible for the and peace
will become effective when the league of nations becomes
operative
An Amsterdam despatch says that the Austrian au-
thortes in part of Poland occupied by the Austrian
forces have formally handed the administration of
affairs to the Polish authorities.
Ger1nany's note to President Wilson in its Off
cal text delivered to Secretary Lansing 10 this
morning by Frederic K Oederlin Swiss charge des af
ment to alter the Presidents decision that he will not
propose any armstce to the Allies before the Germans
evacuate all occupied territory Shortly after the
messenger delivered the note to the White House. where
conference held with the President ~h Secretary
Lansing, Secretary Daniels and Gen March present.
The British fighting their way into the city
Of aVenciennes facing strong enemy machine gunire.
This is a we-forted French city Of 10000 with
famous lace factories.