The sun., 1918-11-06
A,iie- solemn WARMING.

The allied governments then solemnly
warn Germany tiiat by It they lrfdeta
stand that compensation Will be made
by Germany ,for an damage done 10 the
civilian population OF the Allies and
their property. by the aggression Of Ger
many by lana. by sea and from the afr. v
President Wilson by adding his, in
dorsement to the Interpretation of the
Allies shows that regardless OF what his
previous views may have been he is
now in favor of forcing payment OF this
indemnity. .v .st-
The President also points out to Ger
many that Article II, Of his fourteen
terms has been made subject oeaualf-
fcation by the Versailles conference,
Article II. was as Follows: -'-
Absolute fneedom OF navigation upon
the seas, outside territorial waters alike
in peace and in war. except as the seas
may be closed In whole or in part by
International action for the enforcement
OF International covenants"
Republican; leaders; including Col.
Roosevelt. Senator Lodge and Senator
Knox. have contended that this article
favored Germany and would be frowned
upon by Great Britain In view OF the
fact that Britannia rules the waves.
whereas Germany's sea power has been
relatively limited Presumably this was
one Of the few differences whic0 arose
between the British and American view
points at the Versailles conference.
British Viewpoint Prevails.
The British viewpoint has prevailed,
for the allied governments point out
THAT CLAUSE two relating TO what is un-
doubtedly described as the freedom Of
the seas is open TO various interpreta-
tons. some of which they could not ac-
cept They must. therefore. reserve to
/. themselves complete freedom on this
subject when they enter the peace con-
ference
II Is noted that President Wilson.
while agreeing to the Allies interpreted
tion OF the clauses demanding indemnity.
does not specifically indorse the Allies
= stand on clause IL relating to freedom
OF the seaa This may mean that the
British Government had the support OF
the French and Italian Representatives
at Versailles thereby making the British
stand prevail over the Interpretation
made by the representative of the United
States, apparently outvoting him.
President Wilson notifies the German
Government that Marshal Foch Is now
ready to receive properly accredited rep
resentatives OF the German Government
and to communicate TO them the terms
OF an armistice.
THE Sun pointed out on Saturday
morning that the whole question Of i'm
mediate peace or further war is now 10
be brought to a focus by Marshal Foch
presenting the armistice terms direct
TO the German commanders in the field
The general impression was that these
armistice terms would be first sent from
Versailles to President Wilson to be
transmitted by him via diplomatic chan
nels to Germany.
Foch 60 Present Conditions.
But officials cognizant of what was
going on behind the scenes informed
THE StN. that this would not be tn,
case and that Marshal Foch would pre-.
sent the terms. which would not be
published prior to being delivered e
the Germans
The question OF how the terms. will
he received by the German Govern
inent still remains unanswered The
presidents note warning Germany OF
the indemnity to be demanded will
doubtless tend to fan to a flame the wal
spirit OF the militarists, who advocate q
fight to the finish. o.. a.
But the. big point now, Is whether
there IL really any fight lef. In Ger
many. except that involved In a hopeless
effort To avert defeat which the Ger
man high command must know cHn'IeSt
nowhere. The impression Is growing
that the Germans will not attempt Il
continue the war unless they intent
really to wage a war to the bitter enc
regardless of certain consequences.
II was indicated authoritively to-da!
that the allied and American armistic
terms demanding complete surrender ar
not subject to change now that the.
have been signed at Versailles Ger
many must accept or reject them a
they stand. i