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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27

to which miIitarlsts brought them.
Whether they will have the wisdom to
realize the only possible way Of saliva
ton is still on the knees of the gods.
Germany Must Reorganzc
The most hopeful indication that
they may do so is contained in this
mornings despatch from Berlin which
announced the release from prison Of
Liebknecht, leader Of the German
Social Democrats, the only men in Ger
many who have ever had the backbone
to come out boldly in opposition. not
only to the Kaiser's tame Socialists Of
the Scheidemann brand, but also to
autocracy and militarism and all their
works. The release of Liebknecht, in
the opinion Of many people here, may
lead to a speedy growth of q body
of opinion in Germany that will result
in the first real steps toward a sane
and reasonable form of government.
That process in any case will be
long and painful and may prove in
effectual in the time at Germany's dis
posal. Opinion here is inclining more
and more to the belief that the only
effective solution viii be found in the
decision Of the Allies to dictate new
constitution for Germany and insure
its submission to the people concerned
in the form of general elections, con-
Quoted under the safeguard of Allied
army occupation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
We Accept Alsace
Stipulation, Solf
Informs Reichstag

AMSTERDAM. Oct. 26.-"As for
.Alsace Lorraine, it is at once clear
that; as these territories were ex-
nressly mentioned among President
Wilson's fourteen points, we agree
TO the regulation Of these questions
by peace negotiations said DR.. w. 5.
Solf, German Foreign Secretary, in ad-
dressing the Reichstag on Thursday.
In the address referred TO Pres ident
Wilson said that "thc wrong done to
France by Prussia in 1871 in the mat
ter of Alsace Lorraine, which has I'M
settled the peace of the world for
nearly fifty years, should be rlghted.'
s"Moreover. having accepted Presi-
dent Wilson'S programme as the basis
of the entire peace work." DR.. Solf
continued, 1--WE will Loyalty and in the
sense of complete justice and fairness
fnlfl the programme in all directions
and at all points
Referring to questions asked on the
previous day. the Foreign Secretary
said the government emphatically re-
undated any doubt of it's intention
honestly to carry out the principles
laid down by President Wilson He
added:
Having in reply to the President
taken its stand on his messages, the
government is resolved TO act accord.
irgly."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
Junkers Accuse President
of Preparing to Annihi-
late Germany
Berlin Boerse Shows
Much Better Feeling
Financiers Appear to Think
End of Hostilities Is
Not Far Of

BERNIE, Oct. 25.-The feeling in Ger
many in regard to President Wilson's
new note apparently is much divided.
The Conservative, military and Junker
papers are crying that the President
intends to subjugate and annihilate
Germany, while the Liberal papers ex-
press appreciation at the Presidents
effort toward worldwide pacification.
The reactionary clements are strug-
Cling desperately for their traditional
privileges and traditions, but their OPP
ponents express confidence that the
Liberals in the Reichstag and the gov
eminent arc sufficiently powerful to
master them. The vote of confidence
in the Reichstag is regarded as favor
able to the Liberal cause and peace. :
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 26.-Although
the German newspapers are not salts
fed with President Wilson's latest note,
many Of them say that is means prog
rcss toward peace. This feeling was
reflected in operations yesterday on the
Berlin Stock Exchange in an advance
in prices.
The "Krcuz Zeitung,' of Berlin, how
ever. apparently does not look for an
paper, which hitherto has refrained
from opposing President Wilson's de-
mand, advocates war to the end. 1t
says the President, Gin the style of an
American boxer, has poised himself for
a last blow in the face of the German
people, expressing his intentions with
brutal frankness."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
Slight Ship Losses
Giue u. S. Profit
On U-Boat Insurance

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-Despite the
governments low marine insurance
rate and the losses suffered through
the submarine raids off the American
coast, less than two-thirds of the pre-
miums paid to the marine section Of
the War Risk Insurance Bureau have
gone to pay losses.
This was shown day by report
that. between September 2. 1914. when
the bureau was organized. and October
10. 1918, s1,S46, 900 insurance was
written on ships and their cargoes,
mainly those passing through the war
zone. involving premium payments on
1890 policies Of s45,S25, 900, and that
losses were $40, 900.
Profit to the government was $l6,-
050.o0o. All but $685., 442 900 of the in
surance has been written since the
United States entered the war.
Insurance policies aggregating $751;
39S,000 have been written by the bu
reau on the lives of merchant seamen
since June. 1917. Premium payments
amounted to S7S3,000, losses $2S1 900
and profit to the government $500. 900.
The cost of administering the ma
rine insurance for four years was
$4,000, and the seamen's insurance
S33 600.
HALIFAX, Oct Regulations pro
hibiting lights here during the night,
adopted as a precaution at the time Of
enemy submarine raids in the North
Atlantic in midsummer, have been re-
sclnded as no longer necessary, the
military authorities announced to day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
Washington in Dark on
Turk and Austrian Moves

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (By The AS
ISOLATED Press. There is no oficia
information here to confirm any of the
various interesting rumors cominc ont
OF European neutral countries regard
ing developments in Austria-Hunparv
and Turkey.
"a" oHer OF surrender from Con
''antihopie has been expected momen-
'arliy Tor days, but no notice Of new
proposal had reached the State De-
partment tonight
Likewise, the department heard onlv
through press dispatches of reports
that Vienna newspapers were publish
ing announcements of preparation for
Austrian rehabilitation and of rumors
that Emperor Charles was leaving the
country preparatory to abdcation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
Germans, Fearing
Empires Ruin, Now
Hoard Their Money!

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 25.---Public anx-
iety over the solvcncy of the empire APP
parently is becoming acute in Germany.
The boarding of money has become so
rampant as to cause great inconven-
fence. There has been general run
on banks to close accounts and the
theft of hidden funds is of daily oc-
currencc.
With its staff depleted by the war
and grippe, the German Treasury is
turning out new currency at top speed,
but. according to the "Lokal-Anzei GER
of Berlin, it melts like snow when the
sun shines, and the customary backfow
into the state Golfers has ceased com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27

period Of peace note writing by the
President gotten ahead of the Prcsi-
dent on the war situation. They con-
tended that the country was much more
warikc than the tone of the Prcsl-
dents notes.
Therefore. coming on top OF the
Presidents last note, which did not, in
their private opinions, strike the popu
lar chord which the Republican de-
mands for an unconditional surrender
struck throughout the country, the cf-
feet of the Presidents appeal cannot
be expected to be as satisfactory as
the President himself and those advis
crs whose advice prevailed predicted.
Meanwhile, it was declared to- day by
the Republicans that the peace terms
of the President will be subjected to
open fire in the Senate next week. They
propose particularly to attack the one
of the fourteen peace conditions which
provides that there shall be no eco
nomic barriers after the war.
May Force Modification
They expect to be able to force the
President either TO explain and modify
the apparent meaning of his words or
this. they say, or else force him to
accept before the country the position
Of defending free trade, and therefore
the position of asking the country to
/ elect d House and Senate on free
trade platform.
The "Politics adlourned' phrase was
on almost every Republicans lips to-
day. There was particular indignation
over telegram from the Republican
state chairman in Nevada, where the
Republicans are HOPING to elect Re
publican Senator for the first time il
some years.
This telegram stated that every post
master in the state had received tele
fran from Ruskin McArdle, secretar.
to Postmaster General Burleson, in
curing and hoping about the politica
situation. The telegram was declared
to be very diplomatic in tone, but un
mistakablc in inference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
Kaiser's Surrender
And Abdicafion
Expected by Huns
By Arthur S. Draper
Special Gable 10 The Tribme)

Copyright 1918. New York Tribune Inc
LONDON. Oct 26.--News from Ber-
lin states that the German press con-
siders President Wilson's reply a step
toward peace. and that the exchange is
buoyant and prices are rising. Almost
simultaneously with the receipt Of the
note comes statement from linden
burg that Germany will fight to the
last man rather than submit to the
Humiliation of peace How Germany
will decide il is impossible for any one
10 forecast. but whereas yesterday the
majority thought the war would con
tinuc, to-day there are many who be
lieye the kaiser's abdication and sur
render to the enemy will be events of
the early future. Berne states that APP
ponyi has been appointed Premier by
Kaiser Karl and Burian has been sue
ceeded by Andrassy.
Desertions and mutiny among the
Austrians arc occurring on such large
scale that the army leaders are greatly
alarmed. Montenegro and Serbia are
being vacated quickly.
Lord Miners interview has become
one of the leading topics of the press
and public. Hardly a voice is being
raised in his support though many
agree that the Allies must guard
against the Bolshevik rising in Ger
many. Northcliffe's Evening News
calls upon Miner to state exactly what
he meant, while certain members of
Parliament are demanding his resigna-
ton.
The Evening Standard" points out:
Suspicion, rightly or wrongly. exists
that the downfall of the Hohenzoler1l
dynasty would be regarded by some as
a misfortune, IN that it would be a
blow to the monarchcal principle
This is wrong, it holds. and says: "Thc
Kaiser is not hated because he is Grim
Frsl but because he is head Of q system
which raade Europe d Golgotha.
LONDON, Oct. Fisherman newspa-
pors are discussing openly whether the
abdication Of William Hohenzollcrn, the
German ruler, is necessary to obtain
peace for Germany. A Copenhagen dis
watch to the Exchange Telegraph Com
pany says the view held in Germany is
that President Wilson does not demand
the rulers abdication. but will rest sat
istied with democratic development OF
German political institutions.
The Frankfort "Zeitung' says Tho
monarch is confronted with the great
est difficulties in making the persona
decision whether Germany shall sur
render or negotiate. 1t expresses the
hope that he will make "a speedy ant
clever decision.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
Berlin Writers See
Change in the Latest
Stand of President

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 26.-With few
exceptions. the German press condemns
President Wilson's latest note, saying
it is an alteration Of his former stand
point and hetrays lack Of comprehen-
sion of recent events in Germany, as
happened there. 1t is also said the
note represents concession to the de-
mands of the Allied nations.
Theodor Wolff, writing in the "Tage-
blatt," of Berlin, expresses great dis
appointment. He says it always has
been principle of international af
fairs not to interfere with the internal
problems of other nations. President
Wilson recognized this, he continues,
in his Mexican speech in June, 1916,
but now, Herr Wolff declares, this has
been forgotten. He adds:
"The peace which the President pro-
poses is to be peace placing Germany
at the mercy of its opponents. Presi
dent Wilson's policy is one of brutal
force. 1t is possible he hopes to SOW
disscnson among the German people
We must be prepared for whatever
may come"
The Socialist newspaper "Vor-
waerts." of Berlin, says it does not
understand whether complete internal
reform on the part of Germany would
make the terms Of surrender easier.
1t continues:
an any event, Mr., Wilson errs if
he believes the former holders of
power in Germany can ever regain
their power. Hencefortl1 there will be
no power in Germany but that of the
German people. Our opponents who
demand the disarming of the German
people must realize that a great ma
ton cannot permanently be rendered
defenceless. 1t will be demonstrated at
the peace conference whether the war
has been merely adjourned or finally
ended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
New Democracy Proclaimed
In u. S. Cradle Of Liberty
Sixtyhve Million People of Middle Europe Announce
Defiance to Autocracy Through Adoption of Declaration
of independence by Their Representatives in Phlapedpha

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. ga new
born democracy was proclaimed here
to-day for the 65,OO0000 people of the
oppressed nations of Middle Europe.
Assembled in Independence Hall,
Americas cradle of liberty, the &C
credited representatives Of these states
announced defiance to autocracy,
aristocracy and Imperialism and pro-
mulgated declaration of indepen-
dence in the very chamber in which the
Declaration of 1776 was read by the
colonists.
To fittingly proclaim that the
eighteen Slav states Of the German
Emperor's once subservent Mittel-
europa have united under n banner
of their own and shaken off the yoke
of domination, the MidEuropean
Union had new liberty bell cast, as
we'll as a new national flag, which wac
unfurled alongside the Stars and
Stripes flying on the roof Of Indepen-
dence Hail.
AS the new bell rang liberty for the
Slav nations Professor Masaryk,
president of the Mid European Union.
read the declaration from the steps
of Americas birthplace of freedom.
Declaration of Independence
Following is the text Of the dcclara-
ton Of independence:
an convention assembled at indie
pendence Hall, Philadelphia, Pcnnsyl-
vania, United States Of America, on
October 20, 1918, we, representing to-
gether more than fifty million people
constituting a chain Of nations lying
between the Baltic, the Adriatc and
the Black seas, comprising Czecho-Slo-
yaks. Poles, Jugo-Slavs, Ukrainans
Uhro- Russians, Lithuanians, Ruma-
mans, Italian Irrcdentists, Unrc deemed
Greeks. Albanians and Zionists, wholly
or partly subject to alien dominion
deeply approaching the aid and assist
ance given our peoples by the govern
ment and people of America and OF
the Entente Allies, on behalf of our
selves and our brethren at home, dc
hereby solemnly declare that we place
our all--peoples and resources--at the
disposal of our allies for use against
our common enemy, and in order that
the whole world may know what we
deem are the essential and funda-
mental doctrines which shall be en-
bodied in the constitutions hereaf tel
adopted by the people of our respective
Independent nations, as we'll as the
purposes which shall govern our com.
mon and united action, VIC accept and
subscribe to the following as basic
principles for all free peoples:
CD That all governments derive their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27

just power from the consent Of the
governed.
CD That it is the inalienabIe right
of every people to organize their own
government on such principles and in
such form as they believe will best
promote .heir welfare, safety and
happiness.
CD That the free and natural de-
vclopmcnt of the ideals Of any state
shall be allowed to pursue their normal
and unhindered course, unless such
course harms or threatens the com
mon interest Of all.
(4) That there should be no secret
diplomacy and all proposed treaties and
agreements between nations should be
made puplic-prior to their adoption
and ratification.
CD That We believe our peoples
having kindred ideals and purposes
should coordinate their efforts to in
sure the liberty Of their individual
nations for the furthcrance Of their
common welfare, provided such q
union contributes to the peace and
welfare Of the world.
60 That there should be formed 8
league Of the nations of the world in
common and binding agreement fol-
genuine and practical cooperation tc
secure justice, and therefore peace
among nations.
Victims of Subsection
In the course of our history we
have been subject to, and victims OF
aggressive and selfish nations ant
autocratic dynasties, and held in sub
lection by force Of arms.
1--WE have suffered destruction of oul
cities, violation of our homes and
lands, and we have maintained GU,
ideals only by stealth, and in spite o.
the tyranny of our oppressors.
I'VE have been deprived of prope,
representation and fair trial; we have
been denied the right of free speech
and the right freely to assemble ane
petition for the redress of our griev
ances; we have been denied free unt
| friendly intercourse With our sistcl
states. and our men have been i'm
pressed IN war against their brother:
and friends Of kindred races.
The slgners of this declaration, ant
representatives of other Independent
peoples who may subscribe their name:
hereto, do hereby pledge, on behalf o
their respective nations, that they vii
unitedly strive to The end that tbes,
wrongs shall be righted, that the suf
ferlngss of the world war shall not have
been IN vain, and that the principle,
mere set forth shall be Incorporated il
the organic laws Of whatever govern
hents our respective peoples ma,
: hereafter establish"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
French Deputies Praise
Logic of Wilson'S Note

PARIS, Oct. 25.--The logic and firm
ness OF President Wilson's answer +,
Germany were praised on all sides i,
the Hobbies OF the Chamber of Deputie :,
TO- day. Many Deputies declared that
the question is now essentially a mill.
tary one and that Marshal Foch anl
the other Allied military leaders onlz
are qualified to express the demand.
and guarantees to be made by the Al
lied govcrnm ents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27

plctely The Reichsbank in the third
quarter of the year issued the unprec.
e qaend amount Of four billion marks
!@aoo'ooo,0o0) in new money, or nearly
wee me amount issued in the same
i pe.Iuo tast year. In the first three
weeks OF October alone the bank issued
one and ne-quarter billions Of NAL 'rls 9
IN new money. '''<'' .
me government has been compellcd
20 make war loan coupons legal tender
IL also proposes to issue a simnla
FORM or paper currency, and the mu-
nicipal governments in Berlin and
other centres have been authorized to
ISSUE temporary token money.
fearS are growing that if the official
appeals to refrain from boarding are
not needed the whole economic struct
urc or Germany may collapse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27

and amounts to a governmental mani
festo. 1t is issued in agreement with
other Deputies from Alsace- Lorraine.
The statement Of Herr Hauss de-
clares that the future of Alsace- Lor-
raine must be decided by vote of the
population and that it is All internal
question in Germany with which a
peace conference could have nothing
to do. 1t concludes by saying that a
new era is opening for Alsace Lorraine
which will enable the two provinces to
form a point Of reconciliation between
France and Germany land TO collabo-
rate in establishing compromise be-
tween two civilizations called to work
in common for the safety and prosper
ity of humanity"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
DRlnronlroS
keStaurant
53I Fifth Ave.
Exquisite Cuisine

are Frank NJ Van Epps. of Chicago
Herbert n. Mckee, of Fowler. Cal
Thomas F. Hadley, Of Richmond. low,
and the Rev. Emmett K. Sawsll. o.
Wynne. Ark.
The Y NJ c. A. is supplying the me-
at the front with hot chocolate, cigar.
cites and writing paper, and also bsx
It's workers at all advanced dress;n F,
stations on the active front.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
Reichstag Statement
Expected as Germans
Await Truce Terms

LONDON, Oct. 26.-Thc German gov
eminent is not contemplating at the
present time any further note to Presi-
dent Wilson, says an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Copenhagen.
1t is probable that the government
vii make declaration in the Reich
stag to the effect that Germany is
awaiting the peace conditions of the
Allies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
Return of Alsace
Internal Question,
Hun Governor Saws

BASLE, Switzerland, Oct. 26.-The
question of Alsace Lorraine is purely
German internal question, declares
Karl Hauss, the new Governor Of
Alsace- Lorraine, in statement pub
lished in the Strassburg "Gazette. j"
The statement is a reply to declarations
made IN the Reichstag by DR.. Georg
Ricklin, q Deputy from Alsace LORRAINE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
Croatia Taken Over
BY the Jugo-SLaus;
Cheers for Wilson

Special Dispatch TO The Tribune)
WASHINGTON, Oct. pc. The Ma
Nonal Jugo-Slav Council has taken
over the government Of Croatia, says
an official telegram from Rasle to-day.
The Serbian prisoners o. WI have
been freed. The telegram follows:
The 'F.ankfurter Zetung' learns
from Budapest that the ancient form
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27

of government in Croatia has ceased to
exist. The National Council of Slo-
venes, Croats and Serbs has officially
taken control of the government. The
governor of Croatia is in agreement
with the revolutionary movement.
"Directly after President Wilson's
note to Austria hungary arrived the
whole city of Agram was decorated
with flags. The Croat national flag was
roisted on public buildings. An i'm
mense crowd filled the streets cheering
the government Of Masaryk, the llber-
ator of the Czech people, and also
Pachitcn CORNER Serbian Premiero and
Wilson. There were cries of Down
with Austria Hungary.
"The Serbian prisoners of war were
set free"
Croatia and Slavona constitute a
titular kingdom. nominaliy autonomous
in internal affairs, but actually constr
tuting one Of the lands Of the Hunga-
Iian crown.
Revolt against Harsburg rule has
been foreshadowed, but the statement
that the royal governor has sided with
the revolutionists comes as distinct
surprise.
Annexed TO Hungary in ll02 by no
loman. the Croatans we're never recon
ciled to their master and were useful
to Austria in suppressng the last Hun
garian attempt at independence fo'
that reason. The annexation of Bosnia
and Herzegovina in 1878, with then
large Choatian population, gave new
impetus to the Croatian desire for
freedom, which has ben marked by a
series of riots recurring during the last
forty years.
The titular kingdom OF Croatia was p
territory Of 1925 square miles, ana IN
1910 had population of 1921 1854.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
Foot Health

That is what your children
enjoy when they wear Pedi
formc Shoes.
Scientifically shaped to fit
the normal foot, Pediforme
Shoes give absolute freedom,
correct support and room to
grow gracefully.
a good looking shoe suit
able for any occasion. vet dur
able enough for strenuous cv-
eryday wear.
Made IN all the desirable
lcathers and priced no higher
than other shoes of equal
quality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
Four Y. M. G.. A. Workers
Wounded by Shrapnel

PARIS, Oct. 25.-Four Y. NJ. C. A.
workers have been wounded by shrap-
nel in the last few days while serving
American troops at the front. They
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that in Austria no notice is being
taken of decisions arrived at by Berlin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-27
Republicans VIII
Attack II Peace
Points of Wilson

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