South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-06
BY JOHN EDWIN NEvIN.
International News Service:


WASHINGTON. Nov. Ger
many today knows what to expect
at the hands Of the allies. The Aus
trian arnistice terms indicate what
is contained in the corresponding
terms framed for the Teutonic en-
pire, now in the hands OF Field Mar
shall Foch The peace terms avail
able now, but subject TO change IL
the lighting continues. also are out
lined.
To gain peace Germany must in
demnify the civilian population OF
the allies for wanton destruction
through operations beyond the pale
or international law by land, on and
under the seas and In the air. The
supreme war council at Versailles
has made il clear TO Germany what
10 expect.
Follow Wilson's Terms.
AS was exclusively pointed out in
these dispatches 10 days ago the
armistice terms are preceded by a
frank warning TO Germany that she
must accept a dictated peace and
the form which such "A peace will
low Pres't wilson's now famous
terms with that section referring TO
the freedom OF the seas cleared mp
and the sections concerning restora-
tion framed so that Germany will
pay. and pay well. for her outlaw
tactics
Ii Is not expected that there viii
be any action for at least SO hours.
The official notification 20 Germany
that she can have peace on the VIII
son terms and with the provisions
OF these terms cleared up for Teu-
tonic understanding and that the
armistice terms are on call with
Field Marshal Foch, were put on
the direct cables late yesterday.
They reached Berne today. 1t is
assumed that they were Immediately
sent forward via the land lines 10
TO Berlin. where the Swiss minister
will present them 20 the German
foreign office. Then consideration
will begin by the German cabinet
and the military control. should they
decide TO accept the armistice terms
10 consider them with the memoir
andum or explanation Of the peace
terms. they Will at once notify Mar
shal Foch where their military rep
resentative. who. il IS understood
here Is TO he Gen. Won Winterfeldt
Will present himself TO receive them.
Armies Continue Drive.
All this viii take time and officials
will not be surprised il il is well
along toward the end OF this week
before the German program will be
In operation.
Meanwhile the operations Of the
allied armies along the western
front from the North sea 10 the
Swiss frontier are being pressed 10
the utmost. The German military
resistance Is being steadily broken
All official reports reaching this city
show conClusively that the German
army is giving way under the strain.
There are no longer fresh reserves
available 10 carry on the lighting
Divisions that are cut 10 pieces are
reformed with others that have met
n like fate. And. meanwhile the
great. relentless military machine Of
FieId Marshal Foch moves on stead
ilv ineNorahly pressing the Germans
hack at all points and breaking and
demoralizing all resistance.
Hope For Refusal
The military situation today is
such that officials here are almost
hopeful that Germany viii refuse 20
accept the terms of armistice and
neace. OfHcials declare that IN 10
laws the lighting viii be far into
German territory and that certain Of
C5ermany's cities viii have been we'll
battered by hombardment from al
lied big guns. including the great
naval guns OF the United States and
from the air But 10 is pointed out
lhat the German people at last real
ize their danger and that the pres
sure 10 force a conclusion OF peace
on any available terms is now be-
ing exerted on the government from