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The Washington times., 1918-10-26
COOKING TOO TAME
FOR D. c. SOLDIER

Vincent J. o'Brien. Of 116 Seventh
street northeast. who asked to be
relieved from duty behind the lines IN
order. to go up to the front and night.
has been wounded in action, accord
ing to the casualty list today.
His mother, Mrs. Annie O'Brien. re-
ceiVed a telegram from the War De-
partment recently informing her that
her son was wounded severely Sep
tember Il She has heard from q
friend since that he was hit in the
arm by q machine gun bullet, and,
though It was . clean hit, the arm
may have been amputated.
O'Brien has been in action since
before the Chateau-Thierry drive. in
which he took part AS q member of
the District National Guard when
they went to the border. he was q
cook, and he went to France in that
capacity.
Not liking the lack Of action behind
the lines he made a special request
to be. put in the front line, and IL
was granted.
O'Brien is now in base hospital
Number IA. and has not been heard
from since he was wounded a month
ago. He is twenty-five years old and
graduated from the Webb School
here.
The Washington times., 1918-10-26
MARYLAND AUTO
LAWS ATTACKED

With q rapidly multiplying guam
tity OF interstate passenger car trava
and motor truck transportation, the
motor car laws OF the several Statei
gradually are becoming more liberia
In reference TO registration reci
proeity.
Nineteen States. including the Dis
! trtct of Columbia, have adopted
year-around. open-door. policy, and
Senator Pittman Of Nevada Is urgina
in the Senate a measure designed Z
bring about a countrywide basis Oi
motoring reciprocity.
Opposition to this. sensible legisla,
ton practically confines itself Z
Maryland. which State exempts visit
Ing autoists for the period granted
by the visitors State. except the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
Maryland refuses to recognizes tllf
District OF Columbia as a sub-diyt
sion, OF the nation and insists thai
residents OF the Capital City shall b
CHARGED for their use Of Mary1and'I
hiEhways- The fact that Thousands
OF DistFfct motorists journey Into
Maryland and leave behind then
many dollars in trade Is not suffi.
cfent. according to certain Maryland
State officials. to OFFSET any theoreti.
cal wear and tear which may Be
exacted from the roads while the
visitors are contributing to the
revenues OF. the Commonwealth.
Article " OF the Constitution Of
the United States would seem to es
tablish the fact that any citizen pos.
sesses a right to go from one State tt
another. whether It be on foot. in q
railroad train, on q steamboat, or in
self-propelled vehicle. according "a
officials OF the American Automobils
Association, who are working whole
heGrtsdly for the passage OF the Pitt
man bill.
This bill would save District
motorists something like S70.00d
yearly, which is the sum now bein9
exacted from Washington residents
through the operation OF the Mary
land registration law.
The Washington times., 1918-10-26
.DRAFT CHANGES
BOY INTOAGIRL

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-woman. the
eternal riddle, apparently thinks exemp-
tion boards are good guessers. to judge
by the following extracts from letters
written by soldiers wives to such
boards:
"Sir-I have received no pay since my
husband has gone away from nowhere" "
"Sir-My husband has gone away at
Crystal Palace and got a few days fur
Tough, and has gone to mind sweep
ers."
Sir have received your letter.
am his grandfather and his grandmother.
He was born and brought up in this
house in answer to youf letter"
'Sir-Mrs. Haynes has been in bed
with a little lad wife OF Peter Haynes" ="
"Sir-You have changed my little boy
into a little girl VIII it make any
difference?'
'Sir-My Bill has been put in charge
OF a spittoon. VIII I get more pay?"
"Sir-If l don't receive my husbands
pay 1 shall be compelled to lead an i'm
moral life"
"Sir-In accordance with instructions
on pink paper. l have given birth to a
daughter on April o.
The Washington times., 1918-10-26

War workers may hail any car, not already filed
going in direction indicated from to $50 a. m and
from 4:3O to $50 p m.
hailed, unless on pressing errand of mercy,
shall take up passengers to seating capacity If unable
to stop for above occupant will so Indicate
This request does not apply to licensed public We
hicles
Only workers have the privilege of hailing cars
Owners of automobiles shall supply themselves
promptly with Windshield notices
The police will cooperate with this plan
EDWIN B. PARKER, Chairman
Governmental Emergency Committee
&c. VIM. P. EMO, Chairman,
Division of Transportation
The Washington times., 1918-10-26

lean, and French statesmen realize
what It means to keep Germayn's former
possessions in the hands Of the allies"
The foregoing quotation is from a
speech by Acting Prime Minister WatI
Of Australia. at meeting in the St
Kilda town hall. 1t epitomizes the atti-
tude OF the commonwealth towards the
returning OF the Pacific colonies to Ger
many.
Watt also said the cabinet had
cabled Prime Minister Hughes to re-
main in England until the present
peace crisis had passed. In reference
to the retention of the Pacific colo
nies, he said:
mo man is better able to attend to
this than Mr.. Hughes"
The Washington times., 1918-10-26
ENTENTE TO NAME
PEACE TERMS SOON

That the German war cabinet rec
oguizes the serious situation con-
fronting it's armies is best indicated.
officials said today, by the decision
of that body to await action by the
allies on the armistice question be-
fore replying to President Wilson's
note.
II Is not believed it will have long
TO walt The military and naval
chiefs OF the United States and the
Nentente already are in conference in
France. They have had before them
he tentative program passed upon
~ the Versailles war council and the
British admira5ty authorities. This
program will be materially strength
ened, officials here believe, before 1t
is sent to the allied premiers for ap-
The Washington times., 1918-10-26
FOE PRESS URGES
PEOPLE TO FIGHT

LONDON. Oct. 26.-"Germany can
not accept an Rrmistice which would
have the effect OF making 1t defense
less and on conditions dictated only
by the enemy" says the Lokal An
zeiger, of Berlin, according to dis.
patches.
Commenting upon Mr.. Wilson'S
references to the King OF Prussia, the
paper adds: Now that Wilson prac-
tically demands abdication. there can
be no doubt of what the honor OF the
German people enJoins 1t to do"
The Washington times., 1918-10-26
Plan For Transportation Of
War Workers

Owners of passenger automobiles are earnestly re-
quested and expected to cooperate with the Govern
mental Emergency Committee in order to help eliminate
influenza and to facilitate the transportation of war
workers to and from their Offices
To this end owners will attach to windshields the
following notice. obtainable at Police Headquarters
stations, and substatons, Government departments,
gasoline filling stations, garages and automobile
tablishments
The Washington times., 1918-10-26
MARINE CORPS CASUALTIES.

hlLLED IN ACTlON
SERGEANT.
Ohio, Cleveland, Joseph J. HumpaL
m. R0yalton, Clyde 7. Perry.
Iowa, Rockford, Ivan G. Walker.
Mich. AllenViIle. Herbert G. Summerby.
Tex, Wallace. LsmueI L. Johnston
DIED OF DISEASE
SECOND LIEUTENANT.
W. Va. Wheeling. FraneIs n. snider.
SERGEANTS.
y. ). smith. No next Of kin.
WASH, Morrison, Robert J. Brown.
CORPORAL
n. J., RldgeHeld PARK, Carl Grosskurth.
PRIVATES.
ID, Sc. Louis, william Z Miles.
Ill. Chicago, Leon HuntOwski.
Mlnn., Elk River. Lawrence ,. BIHnehett.
No., St. Louis, George Il. Krift.
y. J.. Ocean Grove, Charles h Bedel.
y. u. Cherry Valley. Harry b. Sawyer.
y. H.s LOckport, Milton G. Freer.
Ohio, Canton, Edward +. Fry.
B. l., Providence, Robert Y. MeGough-
Tenn, Memphis, James y. Abbott.
Tex, Lawrence II. Bean.
Tex, BastrOp, Worth D. BUrieSon.
Utah, Beaver, William w. Ipson-
SEVERELY WOUNDED
SERGEANT.
n. T. New York, walter Jensen
PRIVATES.
Ore, Portland, Nathan II. Hiatt.
Pa, Philadelphia. George W. Leavesley.
CoRPoRAIs.
Cal. Alliance. Elmer n. Lancaster.
n. ". New York, Ralph r Stuart
PRIVATES.
Ill, Chicago, Bernard A. lTAheny.
Ind, Kentlands Ora L Hedriek-
Ind, Fort Wayne, August +. BerghOn.
KY, Ahox, James,W. Bragg.
Md, Oakland. HopwOod G: KiidOW.
Mich, Detroit, Perry L. Sink.
Mich, Dufaeld, Clement A. Hynes.
MIMI, south Minneapolis. Linton c. Skebba
n. N. Akron, Henry y. KArnatz.
Ohio. Toledo, Emil A. Zeek.
Ohio, Newark, Harry p. Johns.
Pa, ClairtOn. Howard a. Yell
w. Va, OIcott, william Z. MuIlens.
DIED OF WOUNDS
previously Reported WOunded)
III, Springfield. fSaHHT5i fTanH Collier.
IN HOSPITAL, CLASS d
previously Reported Died Of WOunds.l
PRIYATE.
Ore, Portland, Seth c. caAman.
SICK IN HOSPITAL
previously Reported Mlssing.)
CORPORAL
Tex, Crowley, David Z. HiIl.
PHLNATES.
No., Sc. Louis, Richard w. Cor.
Wis, MOnteIlo, Edward c. Bass
RETURNED TO DUTY
CPreyiously reported Mlsstng9
PRIVATE.
Wis, Fox Lake, Earl H. Fisher.
KILLED IN ACTION
RreyIoasly reported mlssing N setisAo
PRlVATES. s.yt +
MIMI, Montrose. Eugene ,. Early.
MIMI, Orleans, Al0yalns K MnlinAld.
n. D., Glen C1Iln, VIktor Seherblnsh1-l p
Pa, Scranton. Clarence Edward Wanef..
Tex, OzOna, Donald Warden
KILLED IN ACTION
(PreviOusly reported wounded severely h
PRIEATES.
Ala, Troy, Eugene A COwart.
Conn, New Haven, Paul A. SWanson.
Wis, Milwaukee. Joseph sllVerburg-
KILLED IN ACTION
previously reported wounded In setiOa, d.
gree undeteFmlned.)
SERGEANT.
Iowa, Dubuque, Mathew spsutz.
CORPORAL.
Wis, Chippewa Pals. Michael Menn.
PRIVATE.
n. Y, New York, Eugene J. ROgorS.
SEVERELY WOUNDED
previously reported missing In aetion.)
CORPORAL.
n. Y, Brooklyn. Joseph A. McCallsteR.
PRIVATES.
Ark, Stamps, Grover Williams.
The Washington times., 1918-10-26
ITALY INsuREs czEcHs.

Soldiers OF the Czecho-Slovak Ie-
gions in Italy will receive the insur-
ance BENEFITS extended to Italian
troops, a Rome cable announces.
The Washington times., 1918-10-26
AUSTRALIA WOULD
KEEP FOE COLONIES

MELBOURNE, Oct. 26.-"No menac-
ing power may have naval bases within
striking distance OF Australia We are
extremely anxious that British, Amer
The Washington times., 1918-10-26

is being kept from the voters in the
rural communities On the other
hand, Newberry supporters attack
Ford on the grounds OF pacinsm.
Ford said he wouldn't spend a penny
to be elected. II the voters want him
he will be glad to serve, he said New
berry declared he had not spent q dol
lar in his campaign.
The Washington times., 1918-10-26

COPENHAGEN. Oct. 25.-'The mill
tary situation is grave, but not des-
perate; we are still able to make stub
born resistance" General Won Scheuck
Prussian war minister, told the Rich
stag, according to dispatches received
here today.
The Washington times., 1918-10-26
SOLF DECLARES
intent HONEST

tcontinued from First Page.)
fHE HAGUE. Oct, 26.-In his first
demand at meetings throughout the
empire.
The Washington times., 1918-10-26

Cal, Bay Poiut, Henry Marksa.
Eia., sammsrnsid. John BryWn.
ltnys MuSsouuell, Joseph Garofolo.
Ne, y. heltsa. noeeEt n. Grow
". Va. Parksrsbug. Russell Starkey.
SEVERELY WOUNDED
tErrOnsOaaly reported returned % dgiy.l
8ERGEANT.
PAs Philadslphia, living sydney Clair.
= WOUNDED
(Eroasoasly rsReEted mlssing n aekisa-l
Ma.s, New Bsdfsrd. Arthur ,. oasnsa.
WOUNDED (DEGREE UNDE-
TERMINED)
PreViously rsDerted nlissIag IN astIoa.)
HuGLER.
MAss-. Hatasld. Edward J. MaJesh5.
m, HutSonvIlle KAy Hand.
LA.s New Orieaua, Robert II. Lewis,
rs; - ,...,s. ss,srkyills. as E. Lendernas.
WIS.,, kenosha, walter Larson.
DIED OF WOUNDS
previoaSiy rsparted killed in aetiO1.)
Russia, Kay SIS. Pete Marehn.
SLIGHTLY WOUNDED
(PreSiously rsported missing In aetioa.l
m. sterssr. Gtorrs ksI6s. I
s1sI,2 49, hsSterd, Engsne o. Try.
Tex, Cause, William n. Pltts
r"isy milwaukee, Harry Pergande.
PRISONER.
Previousiy reported Killed IN nefion.l
PRIVATE.
Okla, Morrison. Henry Prank.
- PRISONER.
Previously reported mIsslng IN aetion.)
Mieh. q. Clair Heights. Theoaore FIschsr
-.-. RETURNED TO DUTY
PreviOusly reported Killed IN aetion.)
PRIFATES.
y c. Blseoe, GeorEs G. Wrixht
Pn.' Edinboro, Henry G. Webster.
RETURNED TO DUTY
OPreviOusIy repoFted missing IN aetisa.)
CORPORAL.
Wis, mliWa1kee, John y. Klebba.
PRIvATES.
ca, Oakland, Leo cohn.
md, lndlanapolls Raymond 4 AlheFt.
ky.t Lakeland. Martin 4. Maddox.
Mich., Hlghland Psrk, John T.. McSwesney
Okla., Spfro, Charles II. Carietan.
Pa. Butler, Paul Jease ManFoss.
W.. Newport. George W. Nilsson.
RETURNED TO DUTY
previously roporfed missing IN netion.l
Bohemia. Ney Afink, LadIslsV SemIk,
Ca, Boston. Samuel n. Robinson.
Ohlos Tifln, Eugene u. swartz.
kussla, AuEonas Feeder Susko.
The Washington times., 1918-10-26
Latest Casualty List From
Oversee Forces

y. " New York, Daniel Webster Golden.
y. Ys Lancaster, Lee N. DemeEley.
y. Y, New York. Joseph Dorothy.
y. G, Plsgah. Robert ID. Cor.
=. G., Monroe, Joel :. Desc.
Ore, salem, Virgil i. salmon.
Ore. Portland, Albert Z. Thomas.
Pa, Plttsburgh, James c. Myers.
Pa, Philadelphia, John j. O'Rrien.
Pa, Philadelphia, Frank Paul
ra-s LLanereh, LaWrence y. Thompson
Pa, Philadelphia, Albert +. WitneF.
Pa philadelphia, Felix DudxinskL
fA-s Pittsburgh, Antonio Fiorio.
Pa, philadelphia, William ,. Hannlgan.
Pa, sabula, Emmett g. HOyt.
Pa, philadelphia, Frank Watkins L1cas
Pa, Philadelphia, William n. Conley.
Tex, Craft. Garter Mccall.
MISSING IN ACTION
PRIEATES.
Mich, Hemloc<, Edward Hoeppnsr.
MINI, Minneapolis, Lyle Willard Nelson.
No., %. Louis, Vincent WrobleWnki.
Russia, OstrOg, Samuel NlssenholtH.
Tex, BroWnwOOd, Benny II. Boyd.
Wash.. MT. Vernon, Elmer II. Garrison.
The Washington times., 1918-10-26

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 26.-"we will
not anticipate solution OF Poland's an
neXAtion demands, which are not in
accordance with President Wilson's
program" Former Minister Solf de-
clared in addressing the Retchstag.
"DenmarkAs demand for northern
Schleswig is unjustiied.
Regarding Alsace-Lorraine, the
government will continue its re-
forms"
Herr Nonoske, a majority socialist
member, demanded acceptance of
President Wilson's principles and re-
moval OF all members OF the old gov
ernment from the present govern
ment
LONDON, Oct 26-Between the
Hungarian people and Hungarian
army q practical agreement has been
reached to cease fighting on Novem-
Der 1, no matter what Austria's and
Germany's attitude may be toward
President Wilson's note. Information
To this effect was telegraphed today
blythe Amsterdam correspondent of
the Daily Express
preservation of HunEary's terrific
rial integrity" the correspondent says.
''is the only condition Hungary stipu-
lates for a separate peace. Separate
peace has been determined upon at all
costs, even IL a revolution is necessary
70 bring IL about"
The Washington times., 1918-10-26
SLIGHTLY WOUNDED

LIEUTENANT.
n. J., Tenahy, William T.. SnellgToVe.
SERGEANT.
n G. Rutherfordtnn. I.Ox G. Carver.
CORPORAL
Kans., BelpFe, Earl Griffith.
PRIVATES.
Ala, CowaPts, Howard c. UelnlA.
Conn, Hartford, NeiIs p. W. Nielsen.
Mimi, Moose lake, Leonard n. Gaustad
n. Y, SterlinEtOn. stephen SIRrneeky.
u. T., Niagara Falls, Peter Matter.
The Washington times., 1918-10-26
KILLED IN ACTION

hlLIED IN AOAlON
CORPORALs.
Mass. Fail River, Andrew P. AlVes.
n. " New York, Walter ClegE.
Neb., Newton, David oulmby.
y. T.. Brentwood. Joseph ,. Loenler.
Pa, McClelIAndtOWn, Charles W. Mason.
DIED OF DISEASE
n. T., COrinth. Leon q. selkel.
ohIo., Block cry. S1elSsAe oISrsSes Wilder.
Ga; BrownwoOd. BIN Williams, y.
Idaho. lewiston Rgfns i. Finnell.
nd Saratoga, Hersha Arens.
Miss, McNair, Robert BOsa.
Mont, Mlssoula, John Z. ShaaEhnessy.
MontS Lockout, willie II. Cordea.
Pa. North wales, FFed @. KieInnan.
Pa, ChambersbuFg Alvin C. sheetE
Pa. Scranton, Joseph H. Smith.
DIED FROM ACCIDENT AND
OTHER CAUSES
CORPORAL.
Ia, De FuniAk SprinEs, Walker A. Galney
PRIVArES.
Tenn, ChattanOosa, William 4. Wilson.
SEVERELY WOUNDED
wIs-, West De Pore. Hsrbsft A. slskIes.
CORPORAL,
Wis, MedfOrd. Henry >. Gsab.
MECHANIC.
n. D., Churches Ferry Frank II. Hum
PRIvATES.
ID. C., WASHINGTON, VINCENT ].
O'BRIEN. MRS. ANNIE O'BRIEN, lie
SEVENTH ST. n. w.
AlA-s Ashland, jesse II. Curlee.
Conn. Norwich. WILLIAM Z Corey.
Pa, Miami, John l.. North. jr.
Germany, Bartlngen, Luxembourg, Leonard
Fries.
Idaho, Priest River, Harvey A. Wilson.
III, Chicago. Joseph Lehpamer.
kans., Eldorado, Sherman Hubert.
La, Lagaeea, Thomas II. Idmes.
Mass, Worcester, james p. Martin.
Mass, East Douglas, Michael Carter.
Mieh-. Grand Rapids, Edward Floyd Cry
dlch.. watervIIet. James Negeek.
Mich. Highland Park, Chester Seymour
AIieh.. Republic, August y. Mattssa.
Neb., Grand Island. Leo MeGeatlI.
n. Y, Brooklyn, David 4. Henry.
n. n, New York, James Hughes.
". v, New York, samuel Levins.
n. Y, New York, Prank Rocco, Jr.
y. n. BrOoklyn, Thomas Edward Smith.
Pa, Philadelphia, Albert c. Gray.
r. l., WoonsOcket, O'Neil Bousquet.
Tex. Dallas, Joe Owen.
Tex, CoAhoua, Sc. Elmo Thomas.
Tex. Casper, Charles Z Deyer.
wash, Spokane, Delmar A. MiileT.
Wis. Madison. ChaFleN w. White.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-03
Says Kaiser Will Sign
Only a General Peace

LONDON. Jan. 2.-Weltman Pavlo-
witch, a non -Bolshevik member Of the
Russian delegation to Brest-Litovsk,
according to an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Pctrograd. says that the
German attitude in regard to the free
ing OF occupied Russian territories de
pends entirely on the Relationship of
the Bolshcvik government WITH the
Ukraine and the Cossacks. He adds
that if the Entente Allies refuse to ne
gotiate a general peace Germany Will
not consider her declarations to the
Bolsheviki binding.
Germanys fundamental war aim NJ.
Pavlovitch added, is to create an eco
nomic union stretching from Hamburg
to the Persian Cult. giving Turkey and
Bulgaria with certain restrictions, the
same position as that occupied by Aus
tralia and Canada in their economic
relations with Great Britain.
The representatives of Bulgaria and
Turkey, the Russian delegate said, are
most obstinate regarding concessions
as compared with the German delegate $
and he believes that their attitude Will
hamper further negotiations.
NJ Pavlovitch thinks that Germany
certainly viii demand the evacuation of
Mescpotama, Arabia and Palestine for
the freeing Of Belgium and occupied
French territory. and if the successes
cf the Central Powers in Italy con-
tinue also VIII demand the return of
TripOli
New-York tribune., 1918-01-03
Russian Withdrawal
Strengthens Peace
Party in Hungary
IStuf Correspondence

W ASIIINGTON, Jan. 3 - Russia's
withdrawal from the war is stirring
non -Germanic racial elements in the
Central Powers to q strong movement
of protest against the continuation of
the conflict. according to information
in official ispatches reaching here to-
day. In this way Russia's peace stand
is not entirely a disadvantage to tho
Entente cause.
Hungary, which has furnished the
Dual Monarchy's most efficient soldiers,
is already exhibiting marked disn-
clination to go on with the war, the
dispatches state. The Hungarians be-
gan the struggle enthusiastically be-
cause they thought they were defending
the very existence Of the nation against
Russia, whom Hungarians always have
considered to be their dangerous ma
tional enemy. The defeat of impcrial-
ism and the overthrow of the Romanotf
dynasty. followed by the Russian cf-
forts toward peace, have produced a
definite opposition in Hungary to pro-
longing the conflict.
Sentiment in Hungary, according to
reports received here, feels that every
thing for which Hungary entered the
war has been achieved. Russia has
been rendered helpless 20 carry out any
designs which she might have enter
tanned against that country, and, so far
as hungary is concerned, to continue
the war can have as its purpose only
the promotion of the imperialistic de-
signs of Germany, With which Hun
garians are not at all in sympathy.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-03

the private rights Of Germans in Rus-
sia and of Russians in Germany are
abolished
ARTICLE X. The contracting par
ties arc not to demand payment Of
war expenditures. nor for damages
suffered during the war. this provision
including reQuisitions.
ARTICLE ri. Each party is TO pay
for damage done within it's own limits
during the war by acts against inter
national law with regard to the sub
iects of other parties. III particular
their diplomatic and consular repre-
sentatives. as affecting their life,
health or property. The amount is
10 be fined by mixed commissions with
neutral chairmen.
ARTICLE MI. Prisoners Of war who
IRE invalids are to be immediately re-
patriated. The exchange Of other pris-
oners is to be made as soon as pos
sible. tie times to be fixed by a Ger
man-Russian commission.
ARTICLE NlII. Civilian subjects in-
termed or eXiled are to be immediately
released and sent home without cost
to them.
ARTICLE XIV. Russian subjects of
German descent. particularly German
colonists may within ten years cmi-
CRATE to Germany. with the right to
liquidate or transfer their property.
ARTICLE Nv. Merchantmen of any
&C the contracting parties which were
in ports OF any other party at the be-
ginning of the war. and also vessels
taken as prizes which have not vet
been adiudrcd. arc to be returned. or,
if that be impossible. to be paid for.
ARTICLE XVI. Diplomatic and con-
sular relations are to be resumed as
soon as uoSSible.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-03
Peace in f Months, or a Year
More OF War, Is British Viesv

would furnish the straw to break tho
enemy's back. There have been MANY
variations of this theme, but fl,nda-
mentally they arc the same. If the
ANled stateAmen are honest in their
ucclaratlon to their peoples, thcv CON
slider America able physically, econom;-
cally and financially to beat the encmv
mere is no reason to doubt them.
because few statesmen in any country
would dare to gamble heavily or nron-
lse much at this stage of the way
lhelr power ana position at present
are as unstable as a seat on a picket
fence.
The same facts, or at least the cs
scntlal ones upon which Allied states
men base their declarations rerardino
America, are i'll the hands of the on.
emy leaders. Whatever IS said ahout
the German, he is mighty cool. cold
hloodcd calculator. who does not ing
gle with facts merely to sujr his
WISHES. This is the reasoning of
thosc who expect an early enGinr of
the war. !hey argue that both sides
are now guided more by facts and les,
by sentiment, that the leaders arc
turning toward compromise through
Iear OF the mighty responsibilities
they carry and the wave of dissatis.
faction tha. is sweeping over cvcry
country.
Cnque stionably Russia to date ha.
influenced the course of the war to AZ
lmmeasurably greater degree than hn,
America. whose power is still lareei,
potential. The loss to the Allies o
RUSSIAN military power, great as j
was, seems small as compared viii
the political effect the Russian dcyni
opments have had on the rest OF E,u
rope. The Russian revolution marke
the real birth of the present radica
movement, and it is having a marle
influence on the German internal situ
alton.
Dlscounting that part of the nrcs
ent Pan-Gcrman protest intended a
camouilage, there still remains enoug
TO show tat the Junkers do not lik
the Russian developments and thu
they fear the movement toward radi
calism more than they do militar
threats
The French firmly believe they vii
receive the first blow. and. needles
to say, they are ready for it.