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The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
Party Chairman Resents
Wilson Appeal as Un-
gracious and Mendacious
in Failure to Acknowl-
edge Minority Support;
Says Germans Look to
Free Trade Peace Term y
for Economic Benefits.

New York. Oct. 27.-President
Wilson's appeal to his countrymen
to elect Democratic Congress to-
day brought from Will H. Hays,
chairman of the Republican Ma
tionaI Committee, the following
statement:
TO Republicans: President Will
son has questioned the motives and
iideIity of your Representatives in
Congress. He has thereby impugned
their loyalty and denied their patrf-
ctism. His challenge is to you who
elected those representatives. You
owe it to them, to the honor of your
great party, and to your own self
respect. to meet that challenge
squarely. not only as Republicans,
but as Americans. ], as your chair
man. call upon you to do it.
''Mr. Wilson accords the Republi-
cans 10 credit whatever for having
supported the war measures pro-
posed by his administration, Z al
though they have done so with
greater unanimity than the mem
hers of his own party Despite that
fact, he accuses them Of having
tried to usurp his proper functions.
That charge, as Mr.. Taft declares in
carefully measured words, is not
true. At no time and in no way
have they tried to take control of
the war out of his hands. The Pres-
fdcnt knows that The country
knows 1t. You know. II. A more
unRraclons, more unjust. more wan
ton. more mendacious accusation
was never made by the most reck-
less stump orator. much less by q
President of the, United States. for
partisan purposes. II is an insult,
not only to every loyal Republican
in Congress, but to- every loyal Re-
publican in the land. 1t fully mer-
its the resentment, which rightfuily
and surely will fiEd Expression at The
polls.
Mr.. Wilson grudgingly admits that
the Republicans have been pro- war :
then why does be demand their :e.
CONTINUED soSgPAGr TWO.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
French Press Discusses
Wilson's Note.

Paris. Oct. .T.-French press dis
cuEsion of President Wilson's las,
note to Germany reveals the follow
ins facts:
/. That the allies nave not torrnu-
lated a common peace program.
=. That President Wilson's discus
sion with Germany was conducted
without consulting the governments
associated with she United States in
the war: hence Eats discussion does
not bind ti,erp.
2. President Wilson'S speeches are
not acceptable 10 the allies I'm every
dessii.
For example. the British tako ex-
ception as regards the freedom OF
the seas, while the French demand
the unconditional restitution of Al
sace-Lorraine.
g. The Echo de Paris says: The al
lied European cabinets must agree
s.pon common attitude. They are
5oGnd by nothing President Wilson
.uas said or typewriter"
Le Gauiois says: Not having par-
dcipated in the exchange of notes
between America and Germany, the
allied governments retain complete
freedom Of decision and action"
LAction Francaise: we cannot
accept distinction between the vari-
Gus forms of German government.
We might conceive OF privileges ac-
corded certain German states pro-
rided they agree to break away from
Prussia. but We will pay no premium
10 democratic Germany at the ex-
pense OF our own interests and fu-
Atare security.
Not eighteen months ago. like the
aited States, but 1.ooe years ago
Prce exposed the German agrees
as
yerai papers reiterate that Ger
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
HINDENBURG TO FoLLoW2

London. 27-Field Marshal Hindenburg about to
follow Ludendorf the
Daily learns The correspondent adds
military chiefs designed Germanys cap
lation.
The Koensche Nok Zeung the
conference Dresden issued proclamation protesting
Gcrmany President Wilson's
saying Germany, by "usheng dissolution
o Germany"
resignation enormous sensation in
Germany, Berlin dispatches state late tonight
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
German Quarterrnaster General Said to
Have Quit to Avoid Humiliation
of Surrender.
KAISER'S COLLAPSE INDICATED
Profound Sensation in Germany Result of Lu-
, dendorff's Resignation-May Lead Way
to Capitulation, Reports Declare.

London Oct. 27-Gen Won Ludendorffs resignation
coupled with Austria and other indications of
collapse of Kaserdom give ground for strong hopes that the
Germans will accept the amsce conditions practically
ing unconditional surrender. which Marshal Foch will soon
hand them
Ludendorffs resignation the collapse Of the Ger
military morale He known have been unsympathec
toward the last German 1t believed he resigned order
himself the humiliation of an unconditional surrender
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28

Peace For Provincial Austrias-
Amsterdam. Oct. 27.--The German
parties in Austria who are forming
a provincial government are report
ed to be planning to send a separ-
ate note to President Wilson.
London, oct. 27.-The official press
bureau announced late tonight that
Premier Lloyd George and Foreign
Minister BalfOur have proceeded to
France.
Cable dispatches Saturday stated
that the interaIlied supreme coun-
ell would meet at Versailles Tues
day. presumably to draft armistice
conditions and possibly peace terms.
Athens. via London. Oct. 27.-Dis-
turbances have occurred in Constan-
tinople and Smyrna. At both places
German officers We're roughly
handled
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
HAYS CALLS ON VOTERS TO UPHOLD
REPUBLICAN LOYALTY: DEMOCRATS
SEE SUCCESS IN PRESIDENTS PLEA
DIRTY TRICK STARTED
WAR, HARDEN ASSERTS
Kaiser a Film Hero, German Editor
Declares Bitterly.

London. Oct Give started the
war with a dirty trick, and all our
subsequent victories were the result
of it," says Maximilian Harden. edi
tor. of Die Zukunft. in an interview
with the Berlinske Tidende's Berlin
correspondent. Excerpts from the in
terview, which is by far the most
fearless and scathing attack Ger
many's firebrand journalist has ever
dared to utter. were .cabled to the
Daily Express tonight by its Copen-
hagen correspondent.
Wilhelm H." Harden is quoted as
saying, has been a film hero, with
Germany the vulgar cinema showing
him to the world.
Il have always feared the man who
thirty years ago said:
shall lead you towards splendid
days"
we sit today upon the ruins OF
thirty years of Hohenzollern poll
tics" o.
Herr Harden. claimed that Presi-
dent Wilson's fourteen peace prin-
ciples were based upon Harden's ar
ticle in Die Zukunft, a year or SO
age. entitled, IF 1 Were Wilson"
The editor. declared that II Presi-
dent Wilson did not propose to boy
colt German trade after the wal
there was no reason why Germany
should ask for the restoration OF
her colonies.
He expressed the hope that Grand
Admiral Tirpitz be indicted by the
law courts as an example.
Speaking of the Brest-Litovsk and
Bucharest treaties. Harden said:
"The dishonesty of Kuehlmann
and Count Czernin has given the
Germans the name of card sharpers
the world"
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28

l7,55l prisoners. or these Se5 were
officers and 1884 Of other ranks
Ninety-one officers and 2slS Of
other ranks passed through the
British casualty clearing station as
prisoners. making a grand total &
2O.44S.
British troops yesterday morn I
ing occupied AvelEhem Ccight mile
southwest Or AUdenarde), in IN
CouTtrai-ToUrnai sector. the enenlsy
having evacuated the place earis|
Friday.
British patrols later pushed east
ward without encouaterinU opaSss1
tion. indicating an enemy with
drawal in this section. the extent
OF which Is not Yet known.
The British also established ToSts
at LOchs. northeast Of Espirres.
and constructed a bridge tacrOss
the Scheldt).
Heavy fighting took place IN tho
Mount Carmel sector. on the Brit
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Gains on Scheiot ContInue.
London, Oct 27.-The British
late today had reached the Schcldr
as far north as waermaerde tnin,
miles east of Courtrai and a littl,
more than six miles southwest OF
Audenarde).
The town is stin in German
hands. but the enemy is expected
to fall back behind the Scheldt.
South of Valenciennes the Brit
ish are turning the German posi-
ticns.
The French have advanced be-
tween one. and two miles towards
Guise, up the Perron Valley.
On the italian front the allies
have captured important objectives
and the offensive is reported going
well.
Captives of British Numerous.
At the British Front. Oct. a.
Between October 1 and z5. inchi-
sive, the British Fourth army toois
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
FRENCH OBLITERATE SERRE-OISE SALIEN1
PRESS FORWARD TOWARD RAIL CENTER
LUDENDORFF OUT, POLICY MAY CHANG
GIRL SUICIDES FOR FLAG.
Charged by Playmates with Disre-
spect for Stars and Stripes.

New York. Oct N.-Broken-hearted
because her playmates charged Amer
lea was not first in her love. Sadie
Dellon, aged 13, committed suicide
early today by taking poison.
+ Other children threw stones and
ieered when she draped the Zionist
flag OF David over the Stars and
Stripes i'm preparation for last night 5
block party. The police ordered the
Jewish nag removed. While bands
played the Star Spangled Banner and
a block flag containing &c stars was
being unfuried, the child. alone in
her fathers home. wrote a pathetic
little note in which she asked for
giveness for her act, and explained
that she did not mean any disre-
spect to the United States and then
took the poison that ended her life.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
ITALIANS MAKE BIG GAIN.

London Oct 2Thc Italians have crossed the Pave force and
have established themselves firmly the
nights British office Italian front shows
the Italians have reached the line from Roncadc point
between Gina Dolmo and Spod Piave
The British forces with the Italians the
have taken and have Tez
Boorgo and Maanottc, the report
The attack the Pve begun 64s O'Clock
ing says The Gravel
Dopo The Tenth army objcctivcs
continues satisfactorily
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
Karolyi's Efforts
Prove Failure.

zurich, via London. Oct 27.--The
eHorts OF Count Karolyi. the Hun
garlan independence party leader. to
FORM popular ministry have failed.
and the dissolution of Hungary is
consequently inevitable. according
to Budapest dispatches tonight.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
Present Week Fateful
For Germany.

The present week is destined to he
the most momentous in the history
of the German empire. according TO
allied military and diplomatic at
tsches here They are a unit in de-
claring that unless al, signs fail
the coming six days will bring news
OF the unconditional surrender of
Austria, Hungary and Turkey. and
the submission to Germany of the
terms she must accept If she would
save herself from the tcrrors of war
upon her own soil.
Inc more sanguinc OF the military
observers mere believe that Germany
VIII accept at once the conditions
OF armlsticc as propounded by the
fnliltarE leaders Of the victorious ma
uOns. The conservative students OF
the war situation say they would
rot be surprised IL the stringent terms
now Inevitable will be declined nv
the German government and that
hghtinS will continue for several
months. This prediction. however,
they qualify. by pointing out thai
the people Of Germany may inter
pose their power and bring peace be-
fore the military resources of their
country are completely exhausted
Striving for Confidence.
Reports indicating that the fall OF
Ghent Is near, taken in conjunction
with the situation on the Lacn seq
tor. led to the declaration in we'll
informed quarters that the resistance
of the German forces is inspired by
two major causes. First, that every
effort must be made to hold the Ger
man people in control. and in this
eTOrt Calm that a successful "re-
treat" had been accomplished would
be of no small value: second, that a
powerful resistance would have the
double result of giving Prince Max
some slight reason for attempting 10
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The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
CRoATlAN REVOLT SPREADING
Seven Hundred Reported Killed ir
Riots at Austrian Naval Base.

Zurich (via London), Oct. 1.-THE
croatian revolt at Fiume. the Aus
trian naval base on the Adriatic, Is
spreading and has been followed by
outbreaks throughout Croatia Seven
hundred persons have been killed in
new riots. 1t iD reported from Buda-
pest.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
RETIREMENT OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED.

Amsterdam, London, Oct 27The retirement of LudendO
officially announced Berlin today.
Persistent emanang from Berlin late today TO the
effect that the Kaiser intends abdicating.
The Fankuer Zung openly demands the Emperor abdcaon
radical shake-up the German general staff and cabinet
expected result of the quaremaser generals retirement
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
McAdoo Points to Need Of
Unity of Command and
Action in America to
Maintain Victory, De-
manding Majority in
Congress in Full Sympa-
thy with Leader Policies
and Ideals.

Democratic campaign managers who
are directing the party's efforts to re-
tain control of Congress confidently
asserted last night that President
Wilson'S appeal for support at the
November polls is bearing fruit
They attribute to it what they claim
tC be a decided undercurrent among
independent voters in the debatable
states toward the Democratic con-
gressional nominees. They add that
one noticeable effect of the Presi-
dents statement has been to stiffen
the party effort in doubtful territory
and to inject a new spirit OF aggres-
siveness into the entire campaign.
Following the appeal of the Presi-
dent for the election of = Democratic
Senate and House. Secretary McAdoo
last night issued the following state
ment:
View of Secretary McAdoo.
Before America entered the war
the allies had suffered repeated re-
verses because there was no unity OF
command. They were divided among
themselves in authority.
THE first act of the President was
to compel a unity of command under
Gen. Foch. Ever since that time
America and her allies have been
winning victories. and a triumphant
conclusion of the war is in sight as
long as unity of command and action
is preserved.
Unity of command in Europe must
be backed up with unity OF COM
rnand and action in America The
President, who is commander-in-chief
of the army and navy of the United
States, must not have the authority
divided in the United States between
the Congress on the ono hand and
himself on the other.
I'VE must preserve unity in Amer
ica If We are to maintain victories on
the front and gain the kind of peace
for which Aneriea fights. The only
way 20 secure continued unity OF COM
mand in America is to return a Con-
gress which is willing to support the
President fully. and such a Congress
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The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
CIVIL CONTROL FOR ARMY.

Copenhagen, London, 27The Reichag according to
Berlin dispatches has overwhelmingly bill placing the mill
under the control Of the civilian administration
hint that this bound political crisis
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28

make II rua cssy. Advertising is
grease e the wheels Of business.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28

many caHnOt have an armistice by
diplomatic negotiations. but must
send the white flag
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28

Ii IL were possible tn mature all
the good advertising prospects, most
space huyers wouid be working
overtime.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28
Mangin Starts Big Smash East of Laon; Foe
Retreatlng Fast on Twenty-Mile Front.
Guise the Objective.
ITALIANS ACROSS PIAVE RIVER
Large Force Firmly Established on East Bank.
French Gain East of St. Quentin, Taking
Strong Points

Paris Oct. ply sudden and powerful smash the
French army under Gen Mangn has overnight almost obter
ated the apex of the German salient between the Ose and See
rivers Tonight the Germans reeang top speed along
the twentyme front from north of Guise to the Morters
region This retreat bound spread least another twenty
miles The whole German pocket north and of Laon has
caved in Morers the Serre nine miles northeast of
Laon and fourteen miles southeast of Guise
The Fench pushing hard on the enemy's heels The
Germans fighting stubborn rearguard actions but their
main forces full retreat.
Mansn troops have crossed the Sere to the east of
(seven and ahaf miles north of Laon) and have
penetrated the German trenches
FRENCH DRIVING ON RcHEcoURT
The French making drive Rcheoout (t-
miles north of LOnl which already ouaanked in the norI
where The Pous have captured Ch-vresiODoau three miles abe
Rchecou the LaonGu railway In south the attacI
only mile from Rchecout.
The general trend of the drive northeasSard Its mmeste
obcv Guise and Marie important Gue
being rapidly enrcled Marie way point the La FereMe-
railway is threatened by Mngns right More
souhwetward
The strategic object of the drive push the French up
level with the front created by the British beO Vaencennes.
For the first phase of their the Germans have elaborate
work of railways their disposal but the Guseae
reached their of will be limited rails
ming parallel toward HsOn and Mezieres respectively.
MONT DoRIGNY CAPTURED
gains made by the French Quentin where
they captured Mont dOrigny miles
IOrgny half Quentn), and
Cour Jumele (en and half miles OF St Quenin All tho
intermediate points also by Mangn
The Pcrron River crossed advance
Hill and factory mile from Rchecourt fell tho
Poius hands
AS always when they forced in tho
Germans promptly launched adjoining
that the Laon due north Rheims order
a disaster that would result from there.
The French beat off terrific hsts in the Of MscquignY
Farm of Sssonne Violent artillery due raging along ht
front
In days fighting the French took prisoners
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ENEMY EvACUATING GHENT.
Gains on scheIot Continue.

The Hague Oct 27-Latest from the Belgian
the reports that the Germans evacuatiug
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Striving for Confidence.

CONTINUED ON FACE THREE
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CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
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THE WEATHER.

Tcdsy-Fair and warmer. Tomor-
row-Probably fair; southerly winds.
Highest temperature yesterday, 70;
lowest. So.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28

10000 persons are reading this
paper every morning. Have you a
message TO put before them, Call
the Advertising Department of The
Herald Main $500.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-28

CONTINUED ON FACE TWO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24
MRS. JOHN S. HYDE
Weds Henry c.. Wright
in New York City

Bath, Me, April 23.--Word was re-
ceived here Monday of the marriage
in New York, March %, of Henry c..
Wright, an employee of the Brooklyn
navy yard. and Mrs. Ernestine :.
Hyde, widow of the late John S.
Hyde, formerly president and sole
owner of the Bath Iron Works. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. DR..
Nichols in St. Luke's Chapel, Forest
Hills, Long Island and was not an
nounced until Monday.
Mr.. Wright is a native of Balti-
more. He was formerly employed in
the hull drafting department at the
iron works, leaving in 1909. He re-
turned to Bath for several months
last year. when he was sent by the
Brooklyn Navy yard to assist in spe-
cial work at the Bath plant.
His bride. by the will of her hus-
band, who died in March, 1917, is one
of Names wealthiest women. She is
daughter of the late Jere Shannon,
q wellknown hotel proprietor here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24

and New Hampshire. too, dry after
April 80 And that famous Portsmouth
Brewery. what of it? Good many years
since we've had any of that Frank
Jones beer.-Bridgton News.
Honestly, Major Shorey. did you ever
have any of that beer in the sense OF
drinking it? Your record and reputa-
ton as a total abstainer covers such a
long period that it might be assumed
you had forgotten you ever had any OF
that . . beer" even if you were at
one time familiar with its seductive tn
Observation-Disclosures Journal.
We advise the Major to refuse to
answer, ION the ground" etc. Harry
Andrews once wrote Lewiston
Journal State Chat" about that
brewery and VIXEN the proof came
down for his reading it ran Frank
Jones creamery" Harry read it,
cooked his head up sidewise and re-
garded it, and then laughed: "Ho.
Ho! Amendment accepted"-and it
went Creamery" Now then, Major,
a long, LONG time ago, did you
rayther enjoy mug Of nice, ice
cold, foamy Cream?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24
Rev. w. P. Holman, Saco
Has Nervous Breakdown

Saco, Me-, April 2s.--The official
board of the School Street Methodist
Episcopal church will hold business
meeting, when it is expected some ac-
ton will be taken to secure a supply
during the absence of Rev. Weston Z.
Holman, pastor for three years, who
was stricken with a nervous break
down while attending the Maine
Methodist Conference at Augusta a
week ago Saturday.
Rev. ]. NJ. Frost, DID,. district
superintendent of the Portland dis
trict, who was here Sunday night,
told the parishioners that Rev. Mr.
Holman was at his wife's home at
Curtis Corner, and would probably
have to remain there for a long time.
Rev. Mr.. Holman has been here
three years. He came here from
Strong. Me. He is married and lives
at y Union street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24
Wayne Grange.

Saturday, April 20, Wayne Grange
held its second regular meeting Of the
month. After the usual business of
the morning session the Worthy Lee
turer gave the following for discus
sion: CUES, Shall we spend our
money for more land to leave our
children or for their pleasure and
ours while we live" Topic, Peas
in the place of corn for hog feed,
opened by Worthy Master one APP
plication was received. Worthy Mas
ter called recess until 1.3o. Grange
reassembled at 100. Lecturers hour
was open to the public in honor of
our towns Liberty Loan Committee
After singing America" the Worthy
Lecturer had the pleasure of intro
ducing Hon. l.. T. Carleton of Win
throp, who gave us a most wonder
full address. Mr.. Carleton said, ''he
was asked to come and talk on what
we should do for the Liberty Loan"
He said he could not do that, for
Wayne had already gone over the
top" II. +. Wadsworth of Winthrop
also gave a good talk. Remarks were
made by others present. Closed with
singing "Old Glory" The next meet
ing. May 4. will be a public meeting
when the Hon. j. A. Roberts, COM
missioner of agriculture, will be pres
ent and give a talk on agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24
ReadfeId Grange.

Regular meeting of Readfield
Grange held Saturday. April 20.
Question: (which was the most prof
liable in 1917, yellow or sweet corn"
answered by W. P. Walker, A. S.
Robinson. J. NJ. Williams, Lee Will
liams. Ernest Pearl, w. G. Hunton.
Pig Club, VIM. G. Hunton. After the
usual recess for dinner the following
program: Singing by Grange, old
Folks at Home Topics: What is
the most profitable fruit to be planted
in this section and how cared for?"
ca Apples, A. c. Russell, Chas. w.
Crosby; % Pears, VIM. X. Atkin-
son; (c) Plums, Cecil Freer, Charles
Clough, Elizabeth Hunton: Cd Small
Fruits. Charles Clough, Cecil Freer,
Amy Packard. Chas. Crosby, Alice
Dudley, A. S. Robinson, Isabelle
Briggs, A. c. Russell, Sadie ]. Dunn.
Piano solo, Cecil Freer; encore. Dis
cussion (a) In what way should q
wife assist her husband about his
work OH the farm?' f. A. Walker,
Mary L. Sawyer; CD In what way
should the husband assist his wife
about her work in the house," John
NJ. Williams. Martha Hackett, fol-
lowed by several members. Two ap-
plications were accepted, two new
ones received. Reading, Alice Drd-
lev