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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
Another Possibility.

There is also another possibility. The
German people must not be blindly
brought to the conference table. The
German people today has the right to
ask II peace is realized on the basis OF
President Wilson's conditions what
they mean for our future, Our nswer
TO the presidents question must be
framed on the German peoples under
standing Of that question. What it now
wants is clearness.
The decision will be of stupendous
import. 1t will not be our strength that
viii decide, but It will be what is
thought to be right In free discussion
with our opponents that will give the
decision, This is a great effort for a
proud people accustomed to victory.
The legal questions involved will not
stop at our national boundaries, which
Will be never, Of our own accord, open
for violence,
The principles upon which we have
agreed as a rule OF conduct also in
volve internal questions. From many
quarters It has been represented to me
that an acceptance OF President will
sion-anti-Germau submission-to an
anti-German court of justice which
would decide legal questions entirely
frcm the viewpoint of its own interests,
II that is the case, why then is it the
extreme apostles OF force in the entente
lchl 'l' .SVuiNll CHnliioSl hs INC guilty
fear OF the court OF justice?
7 The essence OF President Wilson's
program for a league OF nations can not
he achieved when all peoples have not
the right Of national self differentiation.
This realization Of community law
means the abandonment OF part OF the
unqualified independence which hitn1
erto has been the indication OF sover-
eighty, both by us and others. Should
we at home maintain as fundamental
the national egoism which until n short
time ago was the dominating force oi
the peoples life. there would be no res.
titution and no renovation for us. There
would be r. feeling Of bitterness which
would cripple us for generations.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
Bill Before Reichstag.

Germany claims her government has
undergone "a fundamental change"
the American congress. of which the
reiohstag. That bill has not passed
the national legislature n has as
much standing as a bill introduced in
the American congress- of which the
great majority never get farther than
our committees. There Is no guaran-
tee that the bill will be passed except
the unsuitable determination of the
German people"
America is asked to accept that state
ment of future intention to reform as
a basis for the whole negotiation. There
Is no safeguard that the bill will not
be dropped when once the peace parleys
are on, On the other hand, officials
point out how else can a constitution
be changed, n can we expect Ger
many to do it any more rapidly than
we ourselves make changes in our con-
stitution?
The answer to that, however, Is given
by others who declare that America Is
not so much Interested in proposals for
constitutional reform as the personnel
back Of these proposals. While some
socialists In the government now guar
antee the proposed reform, II Is known
that Emperor William and his militaris-
tic group are co-partners to the guar
antee, and America has had enough
evidence in the past of how long the
word OF tho Hohenzollerns can be
trusted.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
GERMAN
AUSTR|AFORMED
Germanic People in Dual Mon
archy Issue Declaration
of Creation.

BASEL, oct. 2S.-The German-Aus-
trian deputies in the Austrian reichs-
rath have formed an assembly for the
purpose OF conducting the affairs of
the Germanic people in Austria and
nave issued Il declaration announcing
me creation of the German state OF
Kari Seitez, leader Of the German
socialists In Austria, has been elected
president Of the assembly. The depu-
ties have announced their desire to
bring about the autonomy of the Ger
mans In Austria and to establish friend
~ relations with other nations,
. The assembly has drawn up a reso-
luton respecting the form OF govern
lneht OF the territory occupied by Ger
THE German state of Austria
Will seek Access to the Adriatic sea
In agreement with other nations.
Pending the establishment of a con-
stitution according to this program.
the people viii be represented BY the
reichsrath deputies constituted az a
provincial national assembly, This
body will represent the Germans in
Austria in negotiations for peace and
VIII exercise legislative powers. The
legislative branch will consist OF 20
members who will have power to cor.
tract state debts and administer in
terror affairs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
No Passenger Ships.

Indeed, the German note has an
Lronical touch to 1t, when 1t says Ger
many has already stopped the sinking
of passenger steamers. AS n govern
ment official remarked to me, what
ships that leave any allied ports today
al be considered passenger ships? Ev-
cry vessel carries munitions or troops,
There are nc more passenger ships,
Passenger travel Is restricted and Is
only incidental to cargo transporta-
ton.
Germany thus has not conceded any
thing. If she had given up her whole
submarine campaign as an evidence OF
her good faith, the answer she made
yesterday might have drawn forth much
more sympathy,
So today the situation in Washing
ton may be described as one of open
discussion, But 1t should not be in.
ferred that the answer or action OF
the president win therefore be any less
vigorous than those Of the last 10 days,
The key to the situation seems TO be
the presidents reply to the pope
wherein he said;
"The test, therefore, OF every plan
Of peace is this: Is II based upon the
faith Of all the peoples involved, or
merely upon the word of al ambitious
and intriguing government on the one
hand, and a group of free peoples on
the other? This Is a test which goes
to the root of the matter, and It Is the
test which must be applied
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
ONLY PEACE CAN SAVE ENEMY
FROM ALL-WINTER LAUNDERING

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oct. %,
(By the Associated Press.)-Unless they
are saved by their plea for peace the
Germans will be subjected to steady
hammering along the greater part OF
the western front throughout the win
ter. Indications are that 1t Is not In
tended to give them a breathing spell,
notwithstanding weather conditions.
1t is pointed out that decreased ac-
tivitS would enable the Germans to re-
cuperate to such a degree as to make
certain a ~prolongation of the struggle.
During previous winters the enemy has
been able to rest up his forces and re-
plenish his supplies, especially ammu-
milton, and there Is no reason to be-
lieve he would not avail himself of the
same opportunity now, and to a much
greater advantage.
There are two places on the front
where II is conceded that military op-
erations may occur during the winter,
but American officers insist that IS
per cent of the front offers no real OBJ
staCle to a continuance Of the fight,
1t is not questioned that operations will
be slowed down but, ever so, the advan-
taGe will be with the attacking side,
especially since 1t Is known that Ger
man material is growing scarcer.
Last winter was much more severe
han is ordinarily the case and those
responsible for plans of campaign cal
culate that, by the law OF averages.
the coming winter will be milder. 1t
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
IRAN and definitely breaking away from

uram and definitely breaking away from
the old system
The Imperial chancellor then discussed
electoral and parliamentary reform, he
cited bills before the reichstag, one OF
which enables members OF the house U
enter the government without ~resigning
and another proposing a change IN ne
laws regarding responsibility pt tho
chancellor. He continued:
'Deputies will take part in the direc.
ton of imperial policy, and in the name
of the chancellor, will be Responsible
without being ministers. Thus a new
way is opened for arriving at RESPONSE
bic conduct of imperial affairs-the par.
iiamentary way. We are convinced that
II will supply, not only the government
hut indirectly parliament, with precious
forces from the people who have hith-
erto not been utilized,
Prince Macmillan said he hoped soon
n results of preliminary ne
eotiations to obtain a legal extension
81 the chancellor's responsibility, to be
secured by the formation of a state tri-
hunal. m..
as a natural consequence a new mode
~ government in Alsace-Lorraine'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23

Is indicated that the Americans are set
tied indefinitely into their present DO
sitions and their pert in the general
program is well defined. 1t is to be
expected that they will continue to de-
liver short, smashing Jolts against the
pivotal center of the long, sweeping line.
The big gains made between the
American front and the sea are con-
coded to have been due in large meas
ure to the m~enacing demonstration by
the Americans and by the enforced en-
ployment by the Germans of 80 divi-
siOns here. The enemy will be COM
PEELED to continue to mass forces Of
men and materials in front of Gen.
%Pershing's troops at the expense Of
other places. because to fail to hold the
line between the Mouse and Grand Pre-
would endanger ar enormous area.
The spirit Of the Americans is un-
broken by the determined opposition of
the Germans and both officers and men
speak confidently of the day when they
will break through to the vital con-
Meeting road extending westwardly
through Stenay, Daily counter-attacks
by the Germans reflect the desperate
character of their defense. Rugged,
wooded hills which serve as natural
aids, are supplemented by the most
deliberately prepared series Of defenses
on the western front, Around the big
arc the lines of resistance converge as
they approach Verdun. In front of the
Americans they are almost within rifle
shot of each other.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
DON'T LET YOUR
HAIR TURN GRAY
A Little Care Will Keep 1t
Soft, Dark and Youthful.

II you hair Is gray, streaked with
gray. or faded, will you devote a few
minutes TO keeping 1t dark, soft and
glossy?
You can easily restore its original
color and beauty by simply brushing or
combing Q-ban Hair Color Restorer
through your hair at night, After a few
applications all the natural color and
gloss viii return gradually and evenly,
Then only an occasional application Is
necessary to hold the color permanently,
Q-ban does not change the color by
dyeing. 1t simply restores the natural
color and gloss. 1t will not stain the
scalp, wash or rub off. and the hair
can be washed or curled as usual. Kills
dandruff and i~nvigorates hair and scalp
The makers OF Q-han have been
known for a generation as specialists
In the treatment OF tho hair.
Sold by all good druggists everywhere
on Money-Back Guarantee. Price 75c,
> adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
Test Not Met.

Editorial opinion from all parts Of,
the country Is practically unanimous
that the test has not been met. that
the words In the note are still those of
IAN ambitious and intriguing govern
ment." The president In that same re-
ply to the pope said: I'VE cannot take
the word of the present rulers of Ger
many as a guaranty of anything that Is
to endure, unless explicitly supported
by such conclusive evidence Of the Will
and purpose OF the German people
themselves, as the other peoples of the
world would be justified In accepting
without such guarantees, treaties of
settlement, agreements for disarma-
ment. covenants to set up arbitration
in the place OF force, territorial adjust
ments, reconstruction Of small nations,
" made with the German government,
no man, no nation, could now depend
on
The question is, therefore, what con
elusive evidence" has been given. The
evidence thus far is limited to a pro-
posal to reform, The kaiser and his
| cohorts still remain. The answer OF
] the president, based upon the deduc.
l lions OF those who know his mind
best, would seem to be in effect, Not
yet; you haven't guaranteed US against
q return to autocracy, YOU haven't even
rid yourself vet Of your a~utocracy."
Copyright, 1915, by The New Yorh
Evening Post, lnc)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23

unlikely. A decisive victory. a Water
loo, grows less likely as days pass.
Meantime a war-weary world Is being
more and more confused by the ap-
parent readiness of the German to
adopt a policy of moderation and to
speak In the language OF concession.
We are being undermined on our W
home fronts, not so much in the United
States. where we rave little war-weari-
ness and an enormous and unsurpassed
unity, but in Britain. in France and In
Italy. where the burden of the struggle
has so far been borne, where the sac
rifices have beer gigantic and where
the longing for peace is incalculable
and rests upon the solid foundation Of
lon continued self sacrifice. d
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
LEMON JUICE
WHITENS SKIN
Girls! Make beauty lotion
at home for few cents

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into
a bottle containing three ounces Of
orchard White, shake well. and you
Ing and skin whitening lotion and COM
plexton beaut,fier at very. very small
cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and my
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces Of Orchard White for a
few cents. Massage this sweetly fra.
grant lotion into the face, mech, arms
and hands each day and see how tan
r%edness, s~allowness. sunhuru and wind.
burn disappear and how clear, soft and
r~osy-white the skin becomes. Yesl IL
Is harmless.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
STUFFED UP With
"A BAD COLD?"
Get Busy With a Bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery
at Once.

Coughs, colds and bronchial attacks
they are all likely to result in dan
time.
And how effectively and quickly Or.
Kings New Discovery helps to do the
checking work! Inflamed, irritated
membranes are soothed, the mucous
phlegm loosened freely. and quiet. rest
ful sleep follows.
All druggists have it. COO and S LEO.
Sold since 1869.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
BOY RE- ENACTS MOVIE
AND STRANGLES GIRL

TOXIC, Oct. 23.-Discovery Of the
BODY or an eight-year-old girl behind
a Toxic temple was followed bv A
confession Of the murderer, a boy Of
Is, that he had Internationally strang-
led the girl to death while trying to
re-enact a scene from a moving picture
show. The strangling Of a woman was
the feature Of a film he had seen. The
boy said the girl agreed to initiate the
scene, n that in his excitement he
choked her to death.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
HUN WAR POWERS
MAY Be PUT IN
RE|CHSTAG HAND


not yet be dispensed with but they
could be carried out only by the chan
Cellor, who would be responsible to the
relchstag for their application.
His majesty's DEGREES which I an
nounced recently, now have been is
only the censorship, right of public
meetings and restriction on personal
liberty, but have to do with economic,
social n political matters. II local
military commanders disagree with the
civil authorities, the decision must be
reached Immediately by the highest
commander, who will not be able to
promulgate any decision to which
agreement is not given by myself or
my representative. Secretary Of State
Groeber.
Care will be taken that the state
Of siege Is maintained in the spirit in
which | assumed the functions Of the
government and in which / am resolved
to discharge them.
Peace conversations between Berlin
and Washington have reached a critical
point, the chancellor admitted,
The whole German people is anxious
to hear the views of the government
regarding the prospects Of peace" he
said, but | am able to speak only with
the greatest reserve. The whole Ger
man people have been spoken to by
President Wilson and this fact gives
Wv ~ vi IN lUBl VSNllldllN co "
all parties added force.
To-day, therefore, | am going to say
only this' The presidents first answer
to the peace move of the German gov
eminent has in all countries brought
questions Of a peace OF justice or a
peace. Of violence to the highest point.
President Wilson's last note did not
make clear how this public agitation
will end His next answer will perhaps
bring definite certainty. Until then w
must prepare for both eventualities-
first, that the enemy governments are
anxious for war, in which case there Is
no choice for us but to put ourselves
In a posture of defense with all the
strength of our people driven to the last
extremity.
Should this necessity arise, I have
no doubt that the German government
will issue a call for national defense
In the same way that 1t spoke for the
German people when it took action for
peace.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
Will Prove Cure.

But If we comprehend that the sig
nificance Of this frightful war is above
victory for the Idea of justice. and
II we do not resist this idea but submit
with all good faith, then we shall find
in It a cure for u present wounds
and a reservoir Of future strength
Prince Macmillan said he would not
deny that heavy opposition in Germany
must he conquered before the ideal
league Of nations could be realized, but
continued:
Whether the next few days or weeks
shall call us to fight on or open the "A
to peace, there Is no doubt we are now
equal to the task Of either war or peace
by carrying out the governments pro.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
HUNS READY TO EvACUATE IF
ALLIES WILL NOT ADVANCE

PARIS. Oct. 2s-Germanys high command is ready to eyacuate
M invaded terrttories Of France and Belgium on the express condhuon
that the allied troops will not follow them In retreat, but will remain
where they re located, according TO the latest information from
Berlin, says the Zurich correspondent Of the Journal.
RMS grotesque proposal Is the outcome of the latest conference u
Berlin between the members OF the general staff and the wr cabinet
II is said. The mihtarist party il rapidly gaining ground. but the mem
bers of the moderate factions believe that before long grave internal
events will help to improve the situation.
The dispatch Says that tho existing government remains very hos
tile to the retrocession of Aisacc and Lorraine to France. Emperor
William himself u reported TO have denounced emphatcaNy such an
event at the meeting Of the crown coYncl ON Saturday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
MEMPHIANS ARE
GIVEN COMMISSIONS

WASHINGTON, oct. %, (spl)-Com-
missions announced for Memphis last
night included the following: Second
lieutenant. motor transport, Rex w.
Wofth, 229 Court avenue; first lieuten-
ant, chemical warfare. John ?, Harris,
1912 Madison avenue; first Lieutenant:
medical corps, Chas. W. ROBINSON lot1
seattle street; second lieutenant, air
service, Robt. NJ. Craig, 1898 Vinton
avenue,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
GERMANS FAIL TO
MAKE GUARANTEES
NEEDEDFORPEACE
Continued From First Page.)

insistence on his original demands, but
they really were urging him to be
merciful in his manner Of imposing
those demands.
But whatever the arguments, wher-
ever the discussion, everyone comes
back to the fundamental issue-is Ger
many on the level or adroitly trying to
maneuver out of a bad fix with her
militaristic system intact? The New
York Sun editorially comedies with the
view Of many OF the presidents cab
met members who point out that the
whole matter depends on the validity
of the evidence now alleged by the
present German government"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
ToWBoAT ENDS TRIP

ST, LOUIS, Oct. 23.-The towboat
Nokomis and two barges which inau-
gurated the government Mississippi
river service, Sept. 28, completed the
first round trip today from New Or
leans.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
SEN. SHIELDS IS BACK
AFTER WEEKS ILLNESS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20. tSpl.)-Sen-
ator Shields was back at his office for
a short while Tuesday for the first
time in a week, hut he has not yet re-
covered from an attack of the grip.
and is still quite weak,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
Preventing "Flu"

As a safe preventive against Span
ish Flu take a Discolax Tablet every
night at bedtime and keep your nose
and throat well sprayed with Dohells
solution, The Discolay will keen your
liver and bowels active. Get Csc box
to start with, At your druggists. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
637 YANKS BACK.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-Sick and
wounded landed in the United states
from the American expeditionary forces
during the week ended oct. Is num-
bered 6S7, the war department an
nounCes
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
Constipation Emancipation

plexion, sick headache, indigestion, en-
harrassing breath, when you use as a
corrective Or. Kings New Life Pills.
They systematiSe the system and keep
the world looking cheerful. 26c. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
%Jeopardizes Victory.

All of this aims in one direction. II
aims at undoing by language. by on
versations and diplomatic gestures what
has been accomplished by four years
Of fighting. The German Is seeking to
put the affirmative phases of our vic
tory in Jeopardy. He has lost the war,
but he is now shifting the battle from
the field to the green table, from the
domain of the canno to hat OF the
cahle. In the last hope Of escaping the
consequences of his attack upon the
peace of the world.
Peace before text spring u utterly
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
For Sale Cheap, Fine Cotton Plantation, Locat-
ed in the st. Francis Valley, Just SO Miles
From Memphis, Tenn. No Boil Weevil.

This plantation will only be on the market a few days, so
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ment, you can't go wrong buying Arkansas land. Ask a Mem
phis banker.
Location three mucs north of Round Pond, Ark, 10 miles
from Forrest City, the county seat, one-half mile from st. Fran
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tation has about two miles frontage on this road. On the cor
ner of this plantation is one of the finest locations for a country
store in the county, for a cash or furnish business.
Contains lii acres, 400 in cultivation, IL good tenant
houses, a managers residence, barns, cribs, plenty cotton
houses, etc. You have no drainage tax to pay, as the land is
large cane ridges, with plenty natural drainage. The soil is
black buckshot. and black sandy loan. The timbered land has
all been cut over very closely, except about 100 acres, which
has a good bunch of gum, oak, ash and cypress timber, about
800 acres OF the wood land has been deadened and burnt over
several times, and can be put in cultivation at a small cost.
I am only asking Seyenty-two Fifty ($726O) per acre
Twenty Thousand ($20,O0O.0O cash, balance in six (6) annual
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have been offered a nice check for a 20-day option on this prom
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forget the terms, and don't forget that am going to sell II
the coming week. No trades or real estate agents wanted. Can
show any day.
CLAUDE FLY,
Round Pond, Arkansas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-23
PEACE MANEUVER
Of GERMANS HAS
TWOFO[DO OBJECT
Continued From First Page.)

home front OF his enemies. He desires
to convince the German people that a
~prolongation of the var is inevitable
because the enemy insists upon the re-
turn of Alsace-Lorraine to France, the
liberation of Prussian Poland and the
| payment of indemnities based upon the
destruction of French and Belgian
| property.