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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07
WHITE FLAG TRICK, SAY PARIS PAPERS
 OF LATEST OFFER
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! Maximilian, with Ludendorff and I Scheidemann, are mistaken in attribut- | ing so much naivete to President Wil- son."
 The cornered beast draws in its claws and offers us it's blood stained paw says the Journal Des Debats, be- ginning it's editorial.
 1 This newspaper declares that the sus- pension of hostilities will be acceptable only on conditions offering the same advantages as the continuous victorious l advance of the allied troops-the evacua- I tion of territories occupied in Belgium Luxemburg, France, Russia, Italy, Ru- | mania, Bulgaria., Serbia and Montene- gro We shall keep our programme of res- | titction, reparation and guarantees" says this newspaper. There will be no ar-
 mistice before we possess guarantees for ] the execution of these conditions" ! Unconditional surrender characterizes | the general comment in Paris on the de-
 mand for peace sent by the central DOW | CTS to President Wilson. It is felt here | that Germany and her allies have not | gone far enough in their request to the President for an arnnistice, and that all ! though they have stated that they are | willing to talk peace on President Will l sons plans, they have not shown sub mission, such as was forced upon Bull l garia.
 Germany wishes to stop the war at I the moment she is going to be beaten, and knows it" says Figaro
 | Let us suppose the proposition is ac- | cepted. Immediately in Germany there would be delirium of joy. The people are electrified and the Kaiser has re- taken them into his hands The humilia- tion of having demanded peace would dis appear rapidly. He becomes the hero of heroes. He has resisted world coali- tion."
 We are on the road to victory" says l. Homme Libre. We will not let them stop us. An armistice is not possible at l the. point at which we now are. Max imilian of Badens propositions for peace are insufficient. We would not be sat l isfied with autonomy for Alsace-Lorraine. | We want reparation for the past and guarantees for the future. Maximilian is silent on these two important points. The war continues. Germany is in despair. She begins to feel the anguish of her de- feat She sees, that the ,cataclysm she
 brought on will result in disaster for the central powers"
 "The central powers move is not with out it's danger, for it contains the ele- ] ments of trouble" says Le Journal. "We must not be misled by appear ances. The enemy offers to negotiate on the basis of President Wilson's peace programme. There is no discussion be- tween conqueror and conquered Beaten on all fronts and facing the i menace of being completely vanquished, but not yet definitely conquered. she, seeks to save what is left of her mili- I tary prestige and materials in arms She 1 wishes to represent herself as having I asked for peace out of consideration for ! humanity" 1 The Paris newspapers are unanimous 1 in their demand for complete victory The present peace move is sneered at. A de- I ,nand is made for the entire submission of Germany and that the Germans be dis armed.
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Editorial Comments on Proposal

be undone. The decision, there fore, remains in the hands of the Presi- dent. We shall now. have to see what answer President Wilson will make to to the chancellor regarding his peace proposal
 New Orleans Times Picayune: The inn perial German government is branded by it's own acts as untrustworthy. The Kaisers nerve is breaking. The allies have stated their war aims frequently and With ever increasing clearness
 they now can be stated in two words:
 'Unconditional surrender.
 These were the terms granted to Bul- garia; they are the only terms which can be granted with safety to humanity and democracy.
 New York Times: If Germany wants peace. let her do away with her ire sponsible braggart Kaiser and speak by q government of her own people to the governments of the allied peoples. It is not from Prince MaXimilian, answerable only to imperial authority, but from q minister responsible to the German peo- pie that Germany's plea for peace must come. President Wilson can be trusted to make an answer to these overtures which will leave no doubt as to the de- termination of Germanys foes to pun sue their victories until she can fight do more, until surrender is forced upon her and with it's security against any further disturbances of the peace from that quarter.
 St. Louis Globe Democrat: It is use- less for the central powers to talk or peace when their talons clutch the lands which they have grasped and while they hold the people of the countries they have overrun in enslavement.
 Chicago Tribune: There is but one an- swer to such offers of barley as have been made or are predicted That an- swer is our redoubled efforts against the enemy.
 San Francisco Chronicle: On the sur- face it seemed like the definite begin ming of the end, but only on the sur face. No sooner were the peace dispatches examined in detail, than it became apparent that kaiserisHi was again resorting to trick and de- vice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07
HUN NPROPAGAND|STS BUSY AROUND YARDS Failure of Submarine War fare Followed by Cam
 paign of Lies.

Washington, October 6.-With the Ger man submarine campaign admittedly a failure, enemy propagandists in this country now are striving to interfere with the American shipbuilding programme, which already has carried new construc- tion we'll beyond the crest of submarine destruction. M
 The shipping board announced today that by circulating stories of many ac- cidents in shipyards, the German agents hope to interrupt the flow of the thou sands of workers needed to carry out the enlarged building programme Tn some districts it has been found that the efforts of the Germans have not been without some measure of success.
 Declaring that investigation shows the circulation of the stories is not shown, the shipping board called on all yard workers and others to assist in running down the sources of these stories so that the enemy agents may be brought to jus tice.
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KAISER APPOINTS
 LABOR MINISTER

Amsterdam, October 6.-The next issue of the Imperial Law Gasette. Berlin, will contain . decree dated October 4, by the Kaiser, addressed to the imperial chancellor, as foi- lows
 'On your proposal I decree that the social and political affairs Of the empire. which heretofore have pertained to the imperial economic minister, shall hencefOrth De dealt with by . special central authority, under the name of the imperial la- bor minister, under direct command of the imperial chancellor. You will have to provide for the allOcatiOn of work for the OGicinl's reQutnlte h virture of this decree.s
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While Germany and Austria-Hungary lied governments thus far are paying scant heed to the proposals, but their armies are pressing forward to further victories on all fronts.
 Officially no cognizance has yet been taken of the request of Prince Maxi milan of Baden. The new German chan cellor, or that of the Austro-H Hungarian government for an armistice on land, mencement of peace negotiations, for highly similar proposals are addressed, is not yet in receipt of them.
 Unofficial opinion, however indicates that the request will fall upon dear ears, and that no peace is possible for the Teutonic allies except through un- conditional surrender and acceptance to the full of the terms President Wilson has enunciated.
 On the battle fronts the Germans every where are being forced to give ground to the allied troops In Belgium the enemy is gradually being pushed east ward, and in anticipation of forced final withdrawal is continuing to make ready for that eventuality by remov- ing his guns and otherwise lessening the value of his defensive works In the territory upon and adjacent to the North sea coast
 south of Arras to the Verdun sectors the Germans are being hard pressed by the British, Italian and French forces' and although on numerous fronts they still are offering desperate resistance they seemingly are unable to do more than retard the advance of their foes
 Douai south of Lens, is almost en- veloped. and Cambrai has been further endangered through the capture Of the village of Aubencheul-A -Bois, i've miles to the southeast. where more than 1000 Germans were made prisoner. Hard fiphting has taken place around Mont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07
1SITUATION WELL
 IN HAND AT STATE
 NORMAL SCHOOL

Jacksonville, October 6.-(speciaD According to the statements of the health authorities, the situation at the State Normal school is very much inn proved There has been some 70 or 100 cases of mild form of influ-
 enza. which has not been termed of
 the Spanish type by the physicians, and
 all of those affected are rapidly inn proving There has been no deaths
 or serious cases so far and the situa- tion is we'll in hand.
 Lieut. Kenneth M. Snider. commando ing officer, and Lieut.. Earl r. Griffiths.
 personnel adjutant have organized the students army training corps with l90
 men accepted and applications from about 50 more are expected. Barracks for
 the accommodation of 200 men are be- ing erected and will be available in a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07
Summary Of he News From AU War Fronts and Capitals
(By Associated Pressl


 |, Brehain and Beaurevoir, in this imme- diate vicinity where the Germans have brought up fresh reserves in an endeavor to keep Field Marshal Haigs men from cutting the highly important St. Quen- tin Le-Cateau road, from which they now are but step. Both Beaurevoir and Mont Brehain are now in British hands.
 With the Germans being defeated over wide areas by the French and Ameri- cans from Rheims to the Argonne for est, the Italians south of Laon have begun an offensive which seemingly has as it's objective the finishing Of the work previously begun by the French for the obliteration of the German po- sitions at LaFere and Laon Here they have captured in storning operations important and strongly held German po- sitions In the vicinity of Laon confla- grations are to be seen, and it seems not improbable that the Germans are preparing for withdrawal in conse- quence of the converging movement which is being pressed against them from three sides.
 Through the latest operations of the French around Rheims the Cathedral City seems definitely liberated from the German menace, for here they have ma- terially pressed back the enemy. Like wise eastward through Champagne to the Argonne forest the French and Americans have fought their way Tor ward in titanic struggles, capturing nu- merous villages, crossing the Alsne ca nal and pursuing the enemy along the entire fronts of the Suippe and Arnes rivers. both of which have been crossed at several points. -
 In the Macedonian theatre the allied troops have compelled the Austrians to withdraw from the Fl Basan sector ana other positions, while near VranJe, cen tral Serbia, the French and Seroiah troops have captured Austro-Gerii,an ls' U hald nositions. In the latter region the enemy is retiring northward in disorder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07

The feeling is general that the cen tral empires, bent upon the greatest gamble of all times, have attempted to bring about with one stroke the ter imitation of their losing game by try ing to seek the good offices of Pres ident Wilson as intermediary.
 Paris went 10 church today as never before since the opening of hostili- ties. In the dark days when the Ger mans occupied Chateau Thierry; when their bridgehead south of the Marne was like a leveled pistol at Frances heart, menacing Frances very life, Paris remained indoors. But today Paris sauntered out early and the churches of all denominations were filled to overflowing.
 Saint Gervais church, which was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07

and resembled grotesque flutes stucN into the ground. Strands of wires lay in the ditches and by the roaosioe were great trucks and automoplies' battered or burned.
 Bodies were removed in Red Cross ambulances when the ruins hao cooled. In the afternoon an inspec- tion party, including Colonel Spurahce of the ordnance department, the au- jutant general of New Jersey, agents of the department of justice and com pany officials made a tour, seekinS to establish the cause of the explosion. Tonight they held a long conference here, but declined to make any state ment.
 A British expert on explosives, who was stationed at the plant at the time of the explosion, is said to be making a separate investigation. He would not commit himself as to the probable cause.
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damaged by the shell from the long range German gun on Good Friday. has been sufficiently repaired to per init its doors to be opened today, and worshippers Hooked thither to the shrine where once women and chii- dren praying for Frances liberation were sacrificed But if it was prayers for the dead that were sung at st. Gervais on Good Friday. It was re Deums and Hosannas of victory that floated to the heavens today.
 At Paris emerged from the churches 1t overflowed upon the cheerful boule- wards or sought temporary abode in cafes bathed in sunshine and every where one heard no longer the familiar and hopeful cry of We shall get them,' but the satisfied and contentel exclamation: we have got them,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07
DOCKS AT BRUGES FIRED

Amsterdam, Saturday. October 5.--(By the Associated Press .)--Some wharves and docks at Bruges have been set on fire by the Germans, according to the frontier correspondent of the Teleeraaf. The Germans have removed their guns ana coast defense materials from Knocke and have destroyed the sheds, he says.
 The correspondent states that the warehouses at Ghent and the docks where large quantities of provisions for the army have been stored are com pletely cleared. Their contents have been sent to Germany.
 German authorities. he says. have given orders to the American relief com mission to cease sending provisions to Coourtrai, Roulers and Thorout. as we'll as districts near these cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07

driven back by intense hand Donp- ing. - "rhe Italian and allied airmen were very active. An aviation camp at Egna, in the upper Adige, was bombed With incendiary shells. Huts, hangars and three machines were destroyed. The enemys communications on the Asiago plateau were effectively bombed
 Albania: Although bad weather is increasing the already difficult con- dition of the roads our advance guards progressed over the Elbasan road and reached Lindas."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07
AUSTRIAN STATEMENT

Vienna, OctOber 5.-(Vla IIonGOn.) An official statement issued today by the Austrian war office dealing with operations on the Austro-Italian and Balkan fronts says. ss
 South of Asiago and on Monte Ter tica enemy detachments which pene- trated our foremost lines were eject ed by a counter thrust. Northeast of Monte Per ltica we captured the pass position. In bitter hand ito hand fight ing in the Italian defensive positions we took prisoner ITO Italians.
 "Balkans: Near Vranje Siberian de- tachments have come in contact with our advanced guards"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07
ITALIAN OFFICIAL

Rome, October 6.--An official state ment issued today by the Italian war office says
 There were liveler artillery ducls in the Pasubio -Pasina sector Tn the Montello region and on the lower Piave river. Our batteries dispersed moving troops and transports and caused fires and explosions in the enemy enrlace- mcnts.
 .Enemy patrols approaching our front lines on the Col-del- Rosse were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07

Its a cinch to raise billions when folks come across like that. Plenty of peo- pie have money to lend the government. just waiting for the opportunity"
 Late in the day after an hour and a half of tramping about, MT. McAdoc and his working partners counted up the total They had little less than s1 000 in pledges. A round million had come from Bernard Baruch, chair man of the war industries board, into whose house MT. McAdoo dropped on his way home. One pledge for s2o,ooo bore the signature of Woodrow Wilson, payable on a ten months installment plan.
 Another from Eugene Meyer, a mem Der of the capital issues committee, was for $50O,00O Most of the remainder was in $50 and $100 amounts, subscribed by householders who on answering their docrbells displayed amazement to find a tall man whom they recognized as the Secretary of the Treasury.
 Mir. McAdoo's success was not uniform. One man who seemed quite frightened, said:
 u Ilke AWFUL we'll lO Duy d pOno from you, Mister Secretary, but I've all ready promised some one else"
 The solicitor did not press the sale.
 Marietta Thompson, negro maid, al a home for war workers, had subscribed, but agreed to buy another $50 bond if Mir. McAdoo would take the 5 initial payment in small change" He went away with a pocket full of quarters, dimes and nickels.
 a fo @ PraSidant had mt been arranged in advance. On leaving his home MT. McAdoo directed the solicitors car to go to the White House. He found the President preparing for a drive with Mrs. Wilson, and although MT. Wilson had already subscribed for s10,W0, hs agreed to buy s2o,OO0 more, adding:
 But I haven't any money just now You'll have to take this on the install ment plan"
 Thereupon the card was signed with designation that payment was to be made 10 per cent in cash and 10 per cent per month. arranged through a bank.
 WORKS WHITE HOUSE
 Not satisfied with this single subscrip- tion at the White House, Mir. McAdoo turned to other members of the can vassing team and signed them up. They were Charles J. Bell, Washington bank CT; William J. Eynon, Eugene E. Thomp- ana COrCOfdn IHOH, VdSliih6loH business men. and Frank R. Wilson. na- tional publicity director for the loan. He also got the pledge of negro door, man at the White House.
 On he way to call on the President, MT McAdoo hailed Raymond T. Baker, director of the mint out riding and persuaded him to "sign up"
 Later in rather lowly neighborhood the first man approached by the sec retary was a white-aproneds x grocer. swinging his legs from the top Of bread box.
 "This is a Liberty Loan selling team" said MT McAdoo. Wed like to get your subscription for Liberty Bonds"
 "rve already subscribed" said the grocer in broken English, displaying his honor button.
 But it's a good cause and big war. Can't you buy some more?'
 ..Ths Is the Secretary of the Treas ury," interrupted another member or the team That's no matter" quickly added Mir McAdoo. 'The point is that all of us have got to help raise this loan. and we can all do just little more"
 A The grocer rumtnated a moment, then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07
STREAMS ENTER yRANJE

London. October 5.-Serbian forces after violent fighting on Friday en- tered Vranje, 50 miles northeast O: Uskub. according to Serbian official statement issued today. Several hum dred prisoners were taken by the Serbs. The enemy is retiring in disorder to- wards the north.
 The Serbian statement follows:
 After violent fighting our advanced guards entered Vranje on Friday. Sew eral hundred Austro- German prisoners and many guns were captured. The en- emy is withdrawing northwarls in dis order"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07

Army officers sent a report today to Washington estimating the number of dead at 9i. 1t was learned that a worse disaster was averted by the ac- tion of two army fliers, Maj. H. l.. Armstrong and Capt. w. W. Watson, in dropping bombs from an airplane onto the banks of q creek, opening a channel through which water poured and flooded magazines containing pow erful explosives,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07
HUNS RETREAT RAPIDLY

With the French Army on the Cham pagne Front October S., II D. m.-(By the Associated Press )--Over a wide ex- tent of territory, outlined by burning villages, the Germans are retreating rapidly before General Gouraud's troops. They are, crowded by General Berthelot's s forces from the west and in danger of being cut off by the Franco-Americans who have crossed the Arnes river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07

September 27, proposed programme TOT a general peace which we can accept as basis for negotiations. =, q have taken this step not oniy for the salvation of Germany anu i's allies. but all humanity which mas haan sufferine for years through the war.
 tuI have taken 1t also because
 believe the thoughts regarding
 the future well being of the nation
 xyhich were proclaimed by Mir.
 Wilson are in accord with the gem
 eraI ideas cherished by the new
 German government and with IL
 the overwhelming majority or our
 people.
 "so far as I am personally con- cerred in earlier speeches to other as- senblages my hearers will testify that the conception which I hold of fu- ture peace has undergone no change since I was entrusted with the leader- ship of the empires affairs.
 (Section missing here)
 .T see. hence, no distinction what ever between the national and inter national mandates of duty in respect of peace. For me the deciding factor is solely that all participants snail with equal honesty acknowledge these mandates as binding and respect them as in the case with me and with other members of our new government. And so with inner peace, which my clear conscience as a man and as serv- ant of the people gives me, and which rests at the same time upon firm faith in this great and true people, this peo- ple capable of every devotion, and upon their glorious armed power, l await the outcome of the first acton which I have taken as the leading sta tesman of the empire.
 WANTS UPRIGHT PEACE
 "Whatever this outcome may be, l know it will find Germany firmly re- solved and united either for an up right peace which rejects every selfish violation of the rights of others or for closing of the struggle for life and death to which our people would pc forced without our own fault if the answer to our note of the powers op- posed to us should be dictated by will to destroy us.
 "I do not despair over the thought that this second alternative may come | I know the greatness of the mighty powers yet possessed by our people and I know that the incontrovertiolt conviction that they were only fight. | ing for our life as nation would double these powers. (Applause) "T hope, however. for the sake of all mankind, that the President of the United states will receive our offer as we meant 1t. Then ] the door would be opened to speedy, honorable peace of Justice 1 and reconciliation for us as well | as for our opponents"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07
7rudging Around in Rain All Day Secretary McAdoo
 Sells a Million in Bonds
Head of Americas Finance and Railroads Makes House toulouse Canvass, Selling President Wilson, Barney Baruch and Other Washington Citizens fT E
 of High and Low Estate

Washington William McAdoo trudged the today selling Liberty Bonds the Secretary of the gathered including maid Armenian of middle neghbohood MAdoo the most subscriptions and xylich hrnadeh hnc When NorkMa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-07

Berlin. Cctoer 6-American forces yesterday continued their strong at tacks east of Exerplont. between the Argonne aEd the Mouse river. says to- day,s German official statement. Ihe Americans were successful in push ing forward as far as the wooded heights about one kilomcter north of that place.