The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-04
ARREST OF Won !
HINDEN B j R G.
Is ORDERED
BY GERMANS
German General Headquar-
tiers Ordered Dissolved by
German Soldiers and Work
ers Council-Allies Deny
New Ultimatum.
POLES.SEND uLTIMATuM
lRy Associated Press,

tBy Associated Press)
COPENHAGEN, Dec. 4---The sol
diers' and workers council at Leipsic
has decided that German general head
quarters shall be dissolved and Field
Marshal Won Hindenberg arrested. ac-
cording to the Lckal AnZeiger, OF
Berlin.
The Polish government has sent an
ultimatum to Germany asking for the
immediate evacuation of Polish terri
tory by German soldiers who are said
to have been committing atrocities.
If the German answer is not satistac-
tory. most energetic measures are
threatened by the Poles.
The London Express claims to be
able to deny the report from Berlin
yesterday that new ultimatum had
been sent to the German government
because all the locomotives to be hand
ed over under the terms of the arms
tice cannot be delivered at once. The
newspaper says that it is true. that
Germany is not keeping up to the stip-
ulated schedule and that Marshal Foch
has given warning that Germany will
be responsible -. further delays. but
he has not fixed time limix FOR the
carrying out of the clause relative to
railroad equipment.
Commission Opens.
Matthias Erzberger opened the first
sitting Of the German commission to
investigate the treatment of war pris-
oners on Monday, according to Berlin
advices received here. He announced
that the commission has plenary pow
ers, guaranteeing the rapid discharge
of its business.
The meetings are open to the pub
lie, enabling accredited representa-
tives Of enemy governments to ac-
quaint themselves with all proceed
ings. Nothing. it is reported, will be
concealed
"The task OF. the commission" Err
berger, is Quilted as. having said, will
be to prove the new government OF
republican Germany is resolved to pro-
ceed ruthlessly against anyone treat
ing prisoners contrary to the orders
of those in authority or in violation
of the laws of humanity
Ask Encouragement.
Hugh Preuss. state secretary Of in
terror in the new German govern
ment, in discussing with the CORE
spondent the progress Of the revolu-
tion today aid:
I'VE are obliged to rear democracy
on the foundation bequeathed US by
the old system which now is gone for
ever. provided it is not restored
through external forces. But the atti-
tude of our enemies. as 1t now pre-
sents itself in some new aspect every
day, permits the observation that they
are treating us just as II William II
were still on the throne. Many brave
German democrats now are shaking
their heads. wondering whether the
exchange of systems will really bring
us the blessings Of democracy so ar
IDENTIFY championed by President Will
son. We need encouragement and
lots of it."
When American troops entered Tre-
yes yesterday, the German revolution
ary committee tried to get in touch
with them but the command of the
forces in the city refused to grant an
interview.
PRISONERS INTERVIEWED.
PARIS, Tuesday, Dec. 3.-When the
German revolution broke out on No
vember 7. many German officers visit
ed the prison camps to ascertain the
attitude of allied prisoners toward the
revolution. Each prisoner was asked
If he intended to join the revolution
lists, and those who replied in mega
tive, saving that they wished only to
rejoin their regiments, were asked to
give their parole not to try to escape.
Captain James Norman Hall of Col
fax, Ia. Lieut.. Henry c. Lewis of Ger
mantown. Pa, Lieut.. Robert J. Brown
ing of MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. and Charles
R. Goldman of Boston. Mass, refused
to give their parole, but agreed not to
Join the revolution. A camp inspector
then gave them strong hint that no
great difficulties would be placed in
the way of their escape. The four
Americans left Camp Landshut and
reached Munich. From there they
went to Landau, across Lake Con-
stance. proceeded to RomanshorG and
finally reached Berne, where they re-
ceived outfits from the American Red
Cross.
Outcome Of Strike.
The German revolution was not tie
result of spontaneous anger against
the emperor and the military clique,
but was the direct outcome of the gen.
eral strike at the beginning of the
year. says Herr Wyncoop, a Dutch
revolutionary Socialist.
When the strike failed. Wyncoop
says the leaders set on foot more
systematic organization. 1t was not
intended that the overthrow of the
government should take place until
next year, but the rapid march Of
events made quick action necessary,
when it was apparent that Germany
had ben hopelessly defeated in the
war.
Wyncoop is convinced that further
developments may be expected as in
his opinion the revolution is similar
to the Kerensky phase of the Russian
revolution with difference that it car
ries less authority with the masses.