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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
ENTENTE CHIEFS
AMAZED BY SCOPE
OF HOUSES VIEW

Paris, Oct. 30.-CoIonel z. NJ
House. special representative OF
President Wilson to the European
governments, has taken a house IN
quiet quarter of Paris, not far
from the French ministry of war
He has had conversations with
Premier CIemenceau, Field Marshal
Haig. Viscount Miner. British sec
retary of state for war; William
Graves Sharp, American ambassa-
dor to France; Premier NeniZeios
of Greece and General Tasker Bliss,
American representative to the
supreme war council.
The precise information in pos
session of Colonel House relative
to the European situation rather
amazes statesmen on this side Of
the Atlantic They have not been
aware that Colonel House, as head
OF "a bureau at Washington has been
receiving for eight months the re
suits of original study from many
sources of conditions in every bel
ligerent country in Europe.
Whether Colonei E. NJ. House.
who was sent 10 France with ere
dentials as the special representa-
tive of the United States govern e
ment 70 the European govern
ments." is sitting as a member Of
the council has not been made clear.
but in any event there is no doubt
that he is taking part in the delio-
eracions, transmitting the views Of
the American government on ques-
tiOns connected with an armisuce
and peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
FOE FLAGRANTLY
BREAKS RULES OF
WAR SAYS BRITON

London, Oct. 30 British wire
less service). Germany has fla
grant1y broken the rules of inter
national law in her treatment of
British prisoners, declared Sir
George Cave, the British home sec
retary, in discussing the question Of
prisoners of war in the house &C.
commons yesterday. Some of the
German internment camps. he SAID,
were reasonably well organized, but
there were other camps where CON
ditions were almost unSpeakable
and where inhumane treatment al
most past belief went on
These things were going on to-
day. according TO the evidence OF
lately returned prisoners. British
prisoners were beaten. tortured
and made 10 work when they were
ILL., Everything was done to break
their spirit.
Sir George believed that If any
aTmistice with either Germany or
Austria Hungary was reached tho
government would take steps to see
that one of the primary conditions
would be that all prisoners OF war
in enemy countries would be I'm
mediatelv and unconditionaIly re
lea sed. He added:
1T will do no good to talk to the
Deople who do these things We
have got 10 take them by the neck
and the throat II we car. and pun
ish them so that il VII be an
example for generations to come. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
Czech Government
Set Up In Prague;
Finish of Revolt

Copenhagen, Oct. 30.--The Czech
national committee took over the
functions of the local government
in Prague, the Bohemian capital, on
Monday, marking the final step in
its successful revolution there, ac-
cording to a telegram from Berlin
to the National Tidende.
The Austrian imperial symbols
were removed from various build
ings and imperial prOclamations
torn down. The city officials have
taken an oath of fidelity to the
Czech state.
During Monday night the general
commanding the Prague garrison
and his staff placed the entire arm
ed forces in the city at the disposal
of the Czech national committee.
Paris, Oct 30.-The Austrian
feet has been hastily concentrated
at Fiume. according to dispatch
from Rome to the Temps under
date of Oct. 27. A few vessels re-
main at PolIa. but all that were at
CattarO have left. 1t is said that
the concentration was demanded by
Hungary.
Fieume is the chief port of the
Iringdom of Hungary. Pola and
Cattaro are in Austrian territory. 1t
is probable that Hungary demand
eI the concentration of the Aus
trian fleet at Fiume in order to
have control of it if the dual mon
archy should dissolve There is a
strong movement for Independence
under way in Hungary and Emperor
Charles has been reported as being
in favor of Hungarian independ-
ence.
Paris. Oct. 30.-(Havas)- The
Czecho-Slovak council of state has
decided to make Pressburg the cap
ital of Slovakia, according to the
newspapers here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
REPORT ON PROBE
BY HUGHES READY
FOR PRES. WILSON

Washington, Oct 3O.-Attorney
General Gregory expects 10 send to
President Wilson late today or ear
ly tomorrow Charles F. Hughes
report on airplane production. In
letter of transmittal, the attor-
ney general may express some
views differing from those of Mr..
Hughes, with whom he has collab-
GRATED personally throughout the
inquiry.
Mr. Hughes report summarizes
the vOluminous testimony of army
officers. production managers, gov
ernment engineers and engineers of
plants Holding contracts. The re
port is Understood to contain crit
icism of inefficient methods dis
closed and likewise praise of
achievements of certain govern
ment production directors and in
dustrial plants whose records have
been good. There is also said to be
comprehensive statement of the
situation in the airplane program
today.
The report. it is said. deals in
detail with separate phases of the
production program, such as the
preliminary planning by army Off
GERS. the aircraft board and other
advisers called in by the govern
ment: the execution of these plans
and the final results shown in fin
ished planes Criticism both ad
verse and favorable follows and
testimony is cited to show where
the fault lay in preliminary ideas
and in the industrial and mechan-
fCal execution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
PEOPLE DECIDED
TO BACK WILSON
SAYS SEN. LEWIS

Bloomington. Ill, Oct 20.-U. S.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis
completed his downstate hand
shaking tour with a conference
with Mclean county and Seven
teenth congressional district lead
ers here last night. Before leav-
ing for Chicago he issued the fol-
lowing statement:
The sentiment in the state
among voters is that the president
must be sustained at the present
time. Citizens feel that a failure
to return to congress the men
whom he has asked for will be
looked upon, especially by the Ger
mar people, as a reputation of the
presidents policies. They conse-
quently will forget party afilia-
tions of the past and will show
their confidence in him by giving
him a congress in full accord with
his policies"
Chicago. H.. Oct. 3O.-U S. Sen
ator James Hamilton Lewis will
return to Chicago today and the
Democrats of Cook county will
stage a whirlwind campaign finish
designed TO put the senator betore
every single voter Of the county be
tween now and election morning.
Senator Lewis first appearance.
awaited keenly because of his Off
cial experiences on French battle
fields. his experiences aboard the
torpedoed transport Noun Vernon,
and his Endorsement at the presi-
dents hands. will be tomorrow
night
In the Arcadia hall Broadway
and Wilson avenue. in the very
heart OF the Republican twenty
eighth ward. the senator and Clar-
ence S. barrow. also just returned
from Europe with proof of Presi-
dent Wilson's world leadership,
will be the only speakers.
Harry r. Gibbons, Democratic
candidate for county treasurer,
who is the ward committeeman,
has completed all arrangements
for the meeting He estimates that
more than 10000 will hear the sen
atOr's address Thursday night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
LATE BULLETINS

~. Paul. Hinn, Oct. 50.-At-
tOrney General Clifford l.. Hill
ton Today handed down an Opin-
ION that school teachers are en-
titled Ia compensation during
p44riods thai schools are oSed
because Of the influenza or 9TH
er epidemics.
Honolulu, Oct. 30 Prince
George LR0ff. first premier OF
the Russian provisional govern
menl set up nj er the revolution
has left here i0r the nited
States. lie said Russia is a
Horrible nightmare with ruth
less murders, t0rturing and
atrocities in those sections con-
troIIed by the German-ied
s4redS."
San Salvador, Oct. 30.-The
Ometepe volcano, On the island
of Omctepe. is throwing out
smoke and lava The activity
Of the VG'canO has resulted IN
thc destruction Of the new dock
rrren f. built al San Juan Del
Sur, Nicaragua.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
FIJI QUARANTINE
BEING LIFTED As
EPIDEMIC PASSES

Rockford, ILL.,, Oct 30 Rock
ford's quarantine. caused by the in
fluenza epidemic. will be raised at
midnight Saturday. the health au-
thorities announced today. permit
ting theatres and churches to re-
open on Sunday A canvass made
by public health officials showed
there are now only $50 cases OF in
fiuenZa here
The Camp Grant-Fort Benjamin
Harrison and Rockford Elgin foot
ball games will be permitted Satur-
day afternoon
Indianapolis. Ind. Oct. 30 In
dianapolis tomorrow will resume
business as usual. the ban because
OF the influenza epidemic having
been lifted by the city today
The state health authorities said
that the ban in the majority OF the
counties could he lifted on or be-
fore Saturday at midnight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day, not much change in tempera-
ture; Friday fair.
Highest temperature yesterday
53: lowest last night 3S; at 7 a III.
39.
Wind velocity at 7 a. N. 3 miles.
Precipitation in "a hours. .04
il ches.
Relative humidity at p. m. 7s :;
at III. 80
Stage Of river at Ia. m. Is feet, a
rise If . feet in iast "a hours
]. NJ. SHERIER, Meteorological.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
War SUMMARY

On the Italian battlefront
the Italian army and allied
forces are driN iHg on against
the Austrian and have increaS-
ed the number OF prisoners
taken to 10000. The allied
troops are reported pouring
through what appears to be
breach in the Austrian lines
east OF the PiaVe river.
Bitter fighting is taking Place
in the Meuse sector. East OF
the Meuse the Americans have
moved forward again and have
taken important positions from
the Germans.
West OF the ArgORne the
French have begun an attack
which seems tO promise The
turning OF The Aisne line, which
has been the main obstacle to
the allied advance here.
On the 0ise-Serre front the
French are slowly tightening
their hold on the lines about
Guise.
The r. 6. casualty list today
contains 492 Names
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
Armistice Terms are Fixed
TRUCE TERMS

Washington. D. c.. Oct. 3O.-In-
complete and tentative armistice
terms have been formulated by the
advisers of the supreme
war council sitting at Versailles
and cabled to President Wilson for
his approval. In brief the terms SO
far received are:
l. Withdrawal of TeutOnic
troops from invaded territory
within a specified period, to be
fixed by the allied command
eTs.
,. Surrender Of all ordnance
and ammunition for same.
3. Withdrawal of German
forces beyond the Rhine
4. DemObilzatiOn of the
TeutOnic armies, except limit
ed number of troops for polio
ing purposes.
>. Surrender OF frontier fort
reSses, including Metz and
StraSsburg.
6. Release of all allied pris-
Oners Of war, German prison.
erS OF war 10 be held until conf
pletiOn Of restoration of devaS-
tated territories.
Z. Surrender of a specified
number of German submarines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
FRENCH FORCES
ENCIRCLE CUiSE
Win New Successes in Closing On
City-Americans Gain
Down Is Foe Planes.

Paris, Oct. 3O.-General De-
beney's first army has gained new
successes in the enc,rcling Of
Guise, according to the official
statement from the war Office to
day.
North Of Guise they have taken
the Beaufort farm. north Of the
Disc, along the Peron ri*er. south
Of Gufse. the French have pro-
gressed east OF Monceau-le-Neuf
and captured prisoners.
Washington, Oct 30.-IIeayy ar
rilIery and machine gun lire north
Of Verdun and the bringing down
of IS enemy aiTpianes, with failure
of five American machines TO re
turn. as told in Associated Press
dispatches last night, were re
ported by General Pershing in
communique of yesterday, received
today BY the war department The
dispatch says:
CBy Associated Press.)
Not only are the Austrian lines
yielding on the Piaye but further
north and west the allies are re-
ture of Conegliano, the key of the
Austrian position. is considered a
fatal blow 10 the enemy's plans 10
hold north of the line where the
allied wedge has been driven deep
into the Austrian lines
Bitter fighting has been going on
in the Meuse sector during the
past day or two. East OF the Meuse
the American forces have moved
ahead once more and have wrested
important positions from the Ger
mans. West OF the Meuse, the
Germans have been heavily bonn
harding the American lines and
back areas with gas and high ex-
plosive shells. American long
range artillery has been pounding
the German supply lines at Con-
fans
West OF Argonne forest. the
French have begun an attack
which seems TO promise The turn
ing of the Aisne line. which is the
main obstacle to the French ad-
vance Immediately west Of the Ar
gonne in the region of Vouzieres.
CUT FARM LOAN INTEREST.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30

Rome. Tuesday, Oct. 29-The
text of the official statement issued
at the war office tonight reads:
The enemy attacked frOntally
by the eighth and twelfth armies
and threatened on his flank by the
tenth army. has been forced to
abandon the heighths on the left
bank of the. Piave, and hard
pressed by our troops. is retreat
ing. Several more villages have
been liberated The capture of
another thousand prisoners is an
nounced and more than $50 guns
have been taken, many OF them of
medium and heavy calibre.
(By the Associated Press)
One year ago the Italian armies
were streaming westward from the
IsOnzo with a great military dis
aster imminent. Today the Ital-
ians with British and French di-
visions fighting with them and with
American contingents in reserve
are pouring through what appears
to be a breach in the Austrian
lines east of the Piave river.
Val Dobbiadene has been cap
tured, COnegliano has been occu-
pied and along a line stretching
south to the TreVisO-OderZo rail-
road. the allies are moving steadily
ahead Prisoners numbering over
20 900 have been taken during the
fighting.
Reports from the Piave front
seem to indicate that after the first
rush of the allies. the Austrian re-
sistance weakened greatly and
there are indications that along the
center of the line the enemy's de-
fense has been crushed. The sweep
Of the allies eastward appears to
have gained momentum during the
past day and it seems probable
that the next few days may see the
whole Austrian army fronting the
Piave in retreat toward the Taglia
mento.
Italian Headquarters On the
PiaYe, Tuesday, Oct 29-(By the
Associated Press Austrian forces
are retreating under ever-increas-
ing pressure and it is felt that the
attack against the enemy will be-
come overwhelming as soon as the
entire allied force can enter the
action.
With three successive days of
fair weather. an extremely large
body Of troops, with supplies, has
crossed the pontoOns over the
Piave- The Austrian munltion sup
ply will give out. There are indi-
cations that the enemy's heavy ar
tillery is being Withdrawn in an
effort 10 save the big guns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
JAPAN WILL SEEK
PEACE WITH ALL
CHINA FACTIONS

Pekfn. Oct 30,-The new Japa-
nese government has arranged a
plan to approach the leaders Of
north and south China simultane-
ously and offer friendly allied me-
diation with a view TO effecting a
reconciliation. Chang Tsung- -Hsiang,
the Chinese minister at Toxic. re
ports 10 his government, according
to the Asiatic News agency This
action, IL is said, will be taken not
withstanding that the powers have
not recognized the belligerency Of
the southern Chinese.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
CONTRACTS FOR
TROOP SHIPS ARE
CANCELLED BY U. S.

Washington. Oct. 30.-Contracts
for construction Of a number Of
troop ships at a cost of $50 100000
by the Bethlehem Union ship yards
al Alameda. Cal, have been can
ceIed by the shipping board.
Shipping board officials let it be
known today that the action was
taken three weeks ago. Il is said
10 have been found that construc-
tion Of additional ships designed to
bring troops home from Europe aft
er the war was unnecessary ne
cause plans have been perfected for
converting large steel frelghters
into transports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
MONEY CRAZE OF
GERMANS BRINGS
FEARS OF PANIC

Zurich. Oct 20 The German
te'chsbank has issued bank notes
% the amount Of . 900 900 900 marks
eeui,ug the last four weeks, accord
,lg 10 The Neueste Nachrichlen or
alnlch. The newspaper says that
,A's was caused by the boarding or
o@hk notes by tie people and points
~ that II the Germans do not give
-p thelr present craze a financial
1@JastrCphe is inevitable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
NAVY'S GOOD WORK
RESULT OF PEACE
FOOTING; DANIELS

Boston. Oct go Secretary Dan
iels in an address here today said
that since the war began it had not
been necessary TO change the or
ganization in any single depart
ment of the navy, ashore or afioaL
and he attributed this TO the fact
that in time OF peace the navy de
partment was placed upon so effic
lent a footing and had secured
such perfect teamwork that en-
Iargement was along lines that had
been wrought out, planned and
adopted" before the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30

Washington Oct 90" Conserve
y4per worth millions Of dollars by
"IIuhg the carbon copy Of your an
sNefs on the back Of the letters you
iteyeiFe.' l This advice was given the
- lfsiness men Of the United states
.4sy IN q statement issued by tho
anef'ran Forestry assQciaffon af'-
i TFlng out the plan and finding
@at it works"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
WARCOUNCIL
CITES TRUCE
COST TO FOE
Main Points of Allied Ar.
mistice Offer Reported
Agreed Upon.

London. 0c4- 80. - I he YER
SaiIleS conference, according to
reports current in London this
afternoon has agreed on the
main points of the aTmiStice
terms, which viii now be con-
sidered by the military COM
nAnders.
The linaI peace terms. it is
said, Will De submitted To Ger
many simultaneously with the
&rmistiee terms
As part of the terms of an aTmis-
tee the Evening News says it un-
derstands the allied nations Will in
sist upon the surrender of the Ger
nan feet, including ali the German
submarines and upon the occupa-
non OF all the fortified towns on
he Rhine
Favor Drastice Terms.
The armisuce program said -
have been prepared by the supreme
var council had not been reported
on early today by the American rep
resentaJves. The government,
however, Is known to favor terms
equally Is drastic as those describ-
Cd in press dispatches as agreed
upon = Versailles.
tBy the Associated Press.
The Versailles conference has, it
is reported, agreed on the terms
for an armistice and also on the
fnal peace demands. Il IS said that
taey will be submitted simultane-
0usly TO the German government.
London reports that Ine allied ma
tons will demand the surrender Of
the German fleet, including all sub
marines and the occupation Of all
the fortified towns on the Rhine
Internal conditions in Germany
and Austria appear to be rapidly
growing worse Ri0ting, in which
large number OF persons were
5l,e1. is reported from Budapest.
ID Germany the population IS said
70 be in q panic Banks are being
stormed by depositors, it IS re
ported
Paris, Oct. 30.-A naval confer
snce vas held at the ministry cf
marine on Monday. Sir Eric Geddes.
first lord OF the British admiralty.
presided Admiral Wemyss, first
British sea lord. Vice Admiral VII
lam s. Sims, Admiral William $
Benson Of the United States navy,
Vice Admiral Thaon Di Reyel of the
Italian navy and AdmiraIs Grassi
and Bon Of the French navy were
present The following ministers
and military and naval chiefs Of
t1e allies are now in Paris. Pre-
nier Lloyd George. Foreign Minis
Ter Balfour. War Secretary Miner.
Field Marshal Haig- Sir Erie
Geddes, Admiral Wemyss and Gen
eral Wilson, of Great Britain, Ad-
mlral Benson and Vice Admiral
sims, Of the United States Pre-
mier Orlando. Vice Admiral Thaon
Di Revel and Foreign Minister Sor-
nino Of Italy.
Paris. Oct 30.-The meagerneSs
Of news during this important pc
nod in Paris is due 30 the strict
ness Of the censorship
The foregoing relates TO The pro
eeedings Of the inter-allied council
at which the terms Of the armi-
suce 10 be submitted TO Germany
are being formulated.
In addition to the strict censor
snip. dispatches are being held up
on account OF the congestion of the
cables by the exchange Of cOmmu-
hications between the United states
government and its representative
a the inter allied conference.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
RATE INCREASE GRANTED.

Washington. Oct. 30-PermissIon
70 increase rates not to exceed %
per cent nor in excess of existing
rates on competing steam carriers
was granted by the interstate COM
merce commission today TO the
Union Traction company OF Indiana,
to apply between points on its lines
and its connections in Illinois, IN
diana. Kentucky. Michigan and
nHFn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
FnTTOR On WE RnARD.

Washington, Oct. 30. The ap-
pointment OF Fred Hewitt. editor
of the Machinists' Journal. as sue
cessor to the late Thomas J. Sav-
age as alternate on the war labor
board for William II Johnston,
president OF the International Asso-
citation OF Machinists. was announc-
ed today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
a9s. 600 AUSTRALIANS WAR.

Melbourne. Oct Official fig
ures show out of 5000. 900 popu!a-
ton Australia has sent 336, 900 men
to war, with total casualties of
290.191. including 54.43l dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
FXCHaNGES OPEN.

New York. Oct 30.-American
cotton and grain exchange opened
trading.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
ALLIES DRIVE
THROUGH GAP
IN FOES LINE
Austrians Flee = 10000
Taken-Yanks Ready
to Get in Battle.

italian Headquarters on the
PiaTe. Oct. 81 By the AssO-
cialed Press }.-Elemen1s of the
American expeditiOnary force
in Italy. who have been in re-
serve. are now in readiness to
take part in the fighting east OF
the PiaYe. The Americans
probably will be brigaded with
the Italians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
KAISER WAR
POWER GONE
HUNS INSIST
Wilson to Refer New Ger
man Note to Supreme
Council in France.

Washington, Oct. @-AnOth-
er note from the German gov
ernment reached Washington
today II supplements the last
brief communication saying
armistice terms were awaited,
by reciting in detail govern
mental changes which have
taken place in Germany as eyi-
dence that the kaiser has been
deprived of all power of making
war and negotiating peace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30

This time the Germans do not ad-
dress President Wilson personally
but send the information for the
American government, apparently
recognizing that the stage of per
sonal appeal has passed with the
transmission of their armistice and
peace plea to the allies.
1t reiterates that the actual pow
er and possibility of the Ger
man government have been trans
ferred to the reichstag and describes
the progress of the constitutional
change
To Refer Note To Allies.
The note probably will be for
the supreme war council already
is reported to have formulated
terms upon which the United States
and the allies might permit a ces-
sation of hostilities.
Frederick Oederlin, the Swiss
charge, received the German note
and appeared at the state depart
ment shortly before noon to de-
liver it.
Giving Terms Next Step.
1t was stated later that the new
communication made no changes in
the situation The next step is eX-
pected to be an announcement from
one or all the capitals of the co-bel-
ligerents of armistice terms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30
CUT FARM LOAN INTEREST.

Washington. Oct. 30.-Farm loan
bonds in future will bear Az per
cent interest instead of 5 per cent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30

.Associated d Presa
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-30

M g ma SER of AaSitI
Bureau Of Circuiations