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New-York tribune., 1918-01-03
Bolsheviki Demand
That Germany Free
Imprisoned Socialists

LONDON. Jan. 2-M. Radek, on be-
half of the Russian delegation, accord
ing to the Russian official news bureau,
made the following statement at Il
meeting with the Austro- German dele
gates to discuss the condition of pris-
cners:
"At the moment our conference as
semblcs with the object of aleviating
the miseres of war. have to announce
that to those victims who fell III the
battle for peace now have been added
still more sufferers.
MANY German friends of peace. So
cial Democrats and Independents, ac
Cording to information received, have
been put into PRISON in consequence of
their fight for peace. IL is impossible
at present to verify this report. but
if it should he we'll founded the possi-
bllltY Of making successful start with
cur humanitarian work will be made
infinitely more difficult. We hope that
the Austro- German delegation. now in
The heart ct rev olutionary Petrograd
viii at last have an opportunity of
understanding the spirit which broke
the chains Of Russian citizens and
which regards prisoners of war as free
men.
We hope that the members OF the
Austro German delegation will make
that situation known to their respective
governments so that suitable measures
may be taken which viii enable the
representatives of this revolutionary
spirit to apply themselves with COM
rlete confidence to the common task.
AT 'the same time | feel compelled
on behalf of the Polish and Lettish
delegations to draw the attention OF
the Austro- German representatives to
the fact that many Russian citizens, for
instance, DR.. Marklovsky, the Polish
Social Democrat, and NJ. Daveschevsky
leader of the Lettish Social Democrats
have been deprived of their liberty by
the German government for conducting G
peace propaganda
The Petrograd correspondent of "The
Daily News" referring to NJ Radek S
speech, says that the Russians de-
manded that all Socialists imprisoned
in Germany be released Immediately
Count Won Mirbach, head of the German
political delegation in Petrograd. re
piled that this was political question
and that the delegation was empowered
only to deal with technical matters
The correspondent reports that the
Russians insisted. however and that
Count Won Mirbach agreed to transmit
the demand to the German government
Tho delegation. adds the correspond
ent, Will probably be embarrassed By
the further demand that large mum
bers of civilians, who had been taker
to Germany and forced to labor, be re.
leased
New-York tribune., 1918-01-03

Bohemia Is represented in dispatches
to be similarly disposed. Both coun-
tries have strong separatist parties,
which for many years have advocated
complete independence Of their coun-
tries from Austria, and these parties
now appear to he convinced that the
prolongation OF tho war or an Austro-
German victory would have tho effect
of injurng their causes rather thnn
promoting, them.
The dissatisfaction among the Croats.
Slovenes and Serbs Of Austria Hungary
has been general over since the war
began, but peace with Russin is OK
pected to increase the unrest and OPP
position to the government at Vienna.
Already the negotiations with Russia
have resulted in intcnsifying among
even the German elements of Austria
Hungary, outside the ruling classes, the
desire for peace, and it will bc neces-
sary for the government to go to great
extremes. the reports assert, to main
tain the even partial fighting efficiency
of the empire
New-York tribune., 1918-01-03

the meeting which is said to have re-
suited in the breaking off Of peace re-
ROTATIONS was held. and there is pos
-sibility that the report refers to an al
legged rupture of negotiations several
days ago, when the discussions were
adjourned.
II have private and reliable informa-
ton with regard to the breaking off OF
the peace negotiations which estah-
fishes beyond doubt the honesty of
purpose of the Bolsheviki." says the
correspondent. whose dispatch is dated
Tuesday. "Thc Central Powers pro
ceeded to make a more detailed state
ment of terms. from which it appeared
that they considered Poland Lithuanla,
CourlAnd. etc. had already defined
themselves. They further based their
demand on the statement of the Ukraine
that it would not recognize peace ne
gotiations at which it was not repre-
sented officially. They demanded that
they should keep garrisons at Riga,
l.ihau and other strategic points
"The Russian delegation, acting on
unequivocai instructions from the Boil
shevik authorities, took up an IN
compromising attitude They said self
definition was impossible until the last
German soldier had left the country
Further. they ieered the Germans. ask
ing what they proposed TO do. They
asked Wheeler they intended to take
petrograd and feed 100000 starving
folk or to disarm a revolutionary
country in which every workman had
u rifle.
"They also asked what the Germans
proposed to say to their own democ--
racy, which protested a couple of
months ago against the proposed an
nexation of Poland and Lithuanla.
They remarked that they were sur
prised thar even the Prussian lunkers
had such audacity.
"The Germans asked time for con-
sideration, and begged that this stage
of the negotiations should not be pub
lished. The Russians refused to allow
this, and left Brest-LitovsN.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-03
British and French
Reported "Exfern1inated"
In Iykufsk Fighting

pETKOGRAD. Monday, Dec 3l.-A
dispatch from the british Consul a.
Harbin, Manchuria, says the British
and French residents Of Irkutsk. Sibe-
ria. have been "exterminated" in the
recent fighting against the Bolshevik
forces. The dispatch adds that Irkutsk
was under heavy bombardment for two
days and much property was destroyed.
The embassy is inclined to believe
that the word exterminated" is an ex-
aggeration Although there are no Of
fetal figures at hand, it is said tina.
there are not more than fifteen French
and British residents in Irkutsk. 1t is
New-York tribune., 1918-01-03
By Arthur S. Draper

LONDON, Jan. 2.-Britain is much
like the leading shell entering the
fourth mile of gruelling boat race.
She is tired, she is anxious, she is even
worried, but she is still confident that
She will cross the finish in front. The
race has been a surprise to her and sno
has lost a lot of her self-assuranc~.
There is only one danger: that all the
oarsmcn may not hold the stroke in
the toughest part Of the race. Some of
the crew are now wabbling and the
boat no longer rides on an even keel
Nevertheless, it is being held in front
by the dogged, fierce determination Of
the strong-hearted members, and
though the stroke may lack polish it
contains d world Of driving power
When the race will end no one knows
not Lloyd George, nor Clemenceau.
nor Orlando, Hertin, nor Isin' Czernin
Haig. Pctain nor Pers,ling, Hindcnburg.
nor Ludendorif They have their opin =,
ions-so has every European-bu like
statisticlan with a pile Of figures i'm
front of him, the more they study it
the moro uncertain they become.
Diplomatists to Work Hard
Between now and the coming Of
spring the diplomatists will work des
/ pcrately to do what the militarists
have failed to accomplish. and perhaps
they have one chance in ten of reach
ing settlement by mid-April But, gen
orally, big things come through by har.
work and superiority in numbers anf
materials.
If the diplomatists fail if the mod
crates do not quicken their pace, j,
the growing band of Labor Socialist.
Is held in check, the war will be re
newcd in all it's fury in spring ant
will burn right through TO next fall.
Either Europe will make peace with
in the next four months or tho wa,
will last another year at least
Some say that America has prolonged
the war; some that she has shortened
il. If America were eliminated from
Allied and enemy calculations to day
peace undoubtedly would come b,
spring. The war would end in stale.
mate, because neither side would be
strong enough to fight to a decision
and by a decision is meant the physi-
cal occupation of one set of countries
by the other set with peace dictated
by the victor.
Allies Faith In America Strong
Within the last three months. espc
cially since the Italian disaster The
whole tenor OF utterances Of Allied
statesmen has been that America
New-York tribune., 1918-01-03
Neu Russian Republic
Set Up on Black Sea

PETROGRAD. Tuesday, Jan. IA
new republic hes been set up in the
as the capital A coalition Cabinet, in
Guiding Constitutional Democrats, has
been formed.
Delegates from Ukraine to the Con
stituent Assembly viii arrive in Petro-
grad tomorrow. No effort was made to
open the Assembly to-day.
Tchernomorsk, or the Black Sea ter
ritory, is a district OF Transcaucasa
consisting of long, narrow strip on
the coast OF the Black Sea and on the
west slope OF the Caucasus
New-York tribune., 1918-01-03
Substance of Terms
Proposed by Berlin
At Peace Conference
1Rr TIE Associated Pressl

PETI>OGRAD, Jan. 2.-The German
peace TENS as submitted to the Brest-
Litovsk car ference. with the exception
of Articles, l and II, were reported in
substance - follows:
In Arti ties | and II, cabled pre-
viously, &c rmany proposed to evac
uate occupl ed Russian territory af
ter peace h ad been concluded and
mobilized, bu t she excepted from
this evacuat ION promise Poland,
Lithuania, Co, Vland and portions of
Esthonla AID i.ivonia. In regard to
these territorie s, the Germans said
the Russians had recognized their
demand for full independence and
separation from the Russian En-
pire, and here be German troops
would leave at a lime TO be fixed by
a special commissi on
ARTICLE I'LL tt eaties and agree
mcnts in force befo re the war are to
become effective if II OF ] ircctly in con-
war. Each party oblgates itself
within three months after the signing
of the peace treaty, to inform the
ether which Of the treaties and agree
ments will not again bsc ONE effective
ARTICLE ". Each o. the contract
ing parties will not discriminate
against the subjects, m crchant ships
or goods of the other pa rty.
ARTICLE v The partic agree that
with the conclusion of peace economic
war shall cease. During the time
recessary for the restors tion Of rela
tons there may be linn tations upor
trade, but the regulations as to i'm
ports are not to be of too burden
some extent and high taxes or dutie.
upon imports shall not be levied. Fo,
the Interchange of goods an organi
zation shall be effected by mixed com
missions TO be formed as soon as pos
slble.
ARTICLE VI. Instead of the com
mercial treaty of navigation Of 1894
1904 which is abrogated, a new treat,
will accord now conditions
ARTICLE VII. The parties will
grant one another during at leas
twenty years the rights Of the mos
favored nation in questions Of com
merce and naviga .ion
This clause is apparently that car
ried in German wireless message re
ceived in London and sent by cabl
on December 81
ARTICLE VIII. Russia agrees tha
the administration of the mouth O
the Danube be intrustcd to a Euro peal
Danube commission with a member
ship from the countries bordering
rpon the Danabe and the Black Sea
be in the hands Of the countries Dor
oering the river.
ARTICLE TX. Military laws limitin
New-York tribune., 1918-01-03
Crane Calls on Wilson;
Praises Ambassador Francis

WASHINGTON. Jan. . Charles r.
Crane, who recently returned from
Russia, called on President Wilson a
the White House to pay his respects.
Mr.. Crane laudcd the work Of Ambassa-
dor Francis at Petrograd, whose ag-
gressiveness and initiative IN emereen-
cies. he said, had gained MIN the re
spect of all parties.
OF reports OF the arrest Of members
Of The United States commission to
Russia Mr. Crane said the work OF
Chairman John f. Stevens and his men
had attracted generally favorable com
ment. and expressed the opinion that il
any Of them were in custody II would
not be for long
New-York tribune., 1918-01-03
Republic of Finland
VIII Be RECOGNIZED

PETROGRAD, Jan. 2-Thc Bolshevis
news agency announces that the Coun-
Gil of Peoples Commissioners has de-
cided to recommend TO the Council ot
Workmen's and Soldiers Delegates
Of the Republic Of Finland. A special
commission has been appointed to take
measures for the separation of Finland
from Russia.
The teachers in the Petrograd pri-
mary and secondary schools have gone
On strike as q protest against the fail
ure 20 call together the Constituent
Assembly. The Moscow teachers have
also gone on strike for the same rea-
son. Only thirty-one Of the 1000 work
ing universities are unaffected.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-03
Russian Officers
Now Clean Streets

PETROGRAD, Jan. 2-Fornler army
officers in Pctrograd have organized
union. and are accepting work as bag
gage handlers and street cleaners
Unemployed educated men, espt eial-
~ lawyers clerks and former officials.
are also organizing q union, and viii
offer their services az laborcrs.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-12-04
GIVE A.. bUSHEL
CAMPAIGN ON
Little River County Campaign VIII
Be Pushed-AuctiOn Every
Saturday to Sell
Products.

J. E. Locke of this city has recently
been appointed chairman OF the Give
a-Bushel campaign in Little River
county. ]. o. Livesay of Foreman is
vice-chairman. So far the campaign
has not been pushed strongly in this
end of the county. This is an Arkan-
sas move, inaugurated by Arkansas
people and is on trial before the ma
ton, which will adopt it if it succeeds
here. The object of receiving contri-
buttons of bushels of some farm pro-
duct is to raise a fund to rehabilitate
and re-establish wounded soldiers and
give them a better opportunity to
succeed under their handicap. 1t is
most worthy cause.
Take your bushel to the office of G.
M. Johnston, county demonstrator, at
the courthouse, where you will re-
ceiye receipt. Every Saturday at
2 o'clock there will be held an auction,
sale on the streets of AshdoWn to dis
pose Of these products, the money 60
ing into the fund. This move has the
Endorsement and is being urged by the
council Of defense Let Little River
county come up with a good showing.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-12-04
so ON ONE PLANE
New Type Of American Naval Ma
chine Establishes Record.

washington, Nov 30.-The navy's
newest type seaplane, the giant No. !,
the largest seaplane in the world,
broke all records .oc the number OF
passengers carried in any airpiane
when il made a flight with SO men on
board Wednesday, at the s:s1ai air sta
tion, Rockaway, L. l..
No special notifications of the
plane were made for the flight. which
was made to demonstrate the ma
chimes enorno Gus lifting power. The
No, is the first American tri-motored
seaplane and is propelled by three
Liberty motors that develop a maxi
mum of 1900 horse power, giving it
cruising speed of 80 miles an hour.
In the test flight the plane was pilotac
by Lieut. David H. McCui.och of the
naval reserve flying corps.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-12-04
HAS LOST FOUR MILLION
That Is Estimate Of Austria's Casual
ties During the War.

London, Nov. 9.-Austria- ia-Hungary
lost 100000 killed and wounded dur
ing the war, according to an Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch from Co.
penhagen.
Eight hundred thousand men were
killed, including 1900 off1cers.
The German losses we're placed at
6,33O,OOO by the Socialist Vorwaerts
of Berlin, on November 20. The news
papers estimate, which was unofficial
said that up to October 81, 1,5So,oOo
German soldiers had been killed and
the fate of 100000 was not known
Four million soldiers were wounded
and 100000 were prisoners.
The British losses in all theaters of
activity, including killed, wounded
and missing, We're officially placed at
3,O49.991 on November -. OF the
total 658,6S5 were killed, Including ST.
600 officers. An official announcement
from London Wednesday said that
100000 men had been killed or were
dead through various causes, it being
explained that the earlier total of
killed did not include the men re-
ported missing who actually lost their
lives, nor those who died from sicK-
ness.
American casualties have been Off
cially announced as totaling 236 1T
OF this number 36,154 were killed and
died from wounds.
| Slightly more than 1900 deaths
| were from disease or causes not clas-
sified.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-12-04
Is Likely to Be Appointed as Director
General of Relief.

Paris, Nov 30-The plan for the
appointment of Herbert c. Hoover,
the American food administrator, as
director general of relief in charge
of food and relief administrator for
the European allies ana the United
States, has been given approval, it
was learned today, by the very high
est American authority. It now goes
to the Supreme War Councii for Ge-
termination. The relief plan involves
besides the appointment o; Mr..
Hoover, the use of the large passen-
ger ships Imperator, Bismarck and
other big steamers in German ports
for relief work and to help IN secur-
ing the return of the American forces
in Europe within comparatively
brief period.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-12-04
PRESIDENT SKETCHES
GREAT PROBLEMS
Pays Great Tribute to Armed Forces
and Workers at Home Who
Have Made Victory
Possible.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Congress in
joint session today heard President
Wilson announce formally his purpose
tc attend the peace conference and
give the views Of the par, the gov
ernment should play in dealing with
after-the-war problems.
Democrats of the House received
the announcement with cneers in
which some senators joined; the Re-
publicans were silent almost through
out the address except when the presl-
dent referred to the valor ana efflcien-
cy of Americas soldiers ana men
toned the names of Pershing and
Sims. Threatened Interruptions by
members who disapprovec .. the trip
and of the presidents failure 20 IN
ciude a. senator among the pesre ceie-
gates. however, did not mater,alize.
Opposition Quickly Appears.
During the first hour OF the new
session, Senator Cummins of lowe,
Repu blican, introduced a resolution TO
send committee of eight senators to
Paris to keep the Senate advised o.
the progress Of the peace conference,
end in the House Representative Eo-
denhurg of Illinois, Republican, had
offered a resolution proposing ina: the
vice president take over the excu-
tive functions upon the departure OF
Mr. Wilson from the country.
Senator Sherman of Illinois, re-
publican, announced later tna, ne
would submit tomorrow a resolution
similar to that of Representative Ro-
denburg, except that it would ceciaro
the office of president vacant.
The presidents annual address was
reall before crowd that filleG floors
and galleries. He reviewed st length
the country's accomplishments III the
| war, paying tribute to the armed
forces ana to loyal workers a. nos1is.
i he thinks the problem of reacjus.-
ment is taking care of itself without
government aid.
"it is surprising" he ss.a, 40
| fast the process of return Is a peace
footing has moved in the three weeks
since the fighting stopped. It PROM
ises to outrun any inquiry yaa; m;;s
be instituted and any aid that may
; be offered. 1t will not be easy 20 dl-
rect it apy better than it will Girec.
itself. The American business man Is
/ OF quick initiative"
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-12-04
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Hon. w. II. Arnold of Texarkana
Will Talk on New COnstI.
tuition Here.

Hon. w. H. Arnold of Texarkana has
accepted an invitation to address the
people here Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the courthouse. He will
discuss the new constitution on which
the people will vote December 18th.
Mr.. Arnold is we'll known here end is
man in whom the people place con-
fidence. In order to vote Intelligent
ly on SO important thing ap al con-
stitution all available Information
should be sought. You should hear
him
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-12-04
Railroads Il Vexing Problem.

OF the railroad question, Eir. VIII
son said he had no solution 10 offer.
He said he was resdy to return the
lines to private control Wheneve.'
satisfactory arrangements Was oTereu
to prevent a return to the ole systems
under private management withou.
modification, end asked Copgrcss 20
study the subject.
l2ecomm en,dations inc.uyc- a. RS
newal appeal FOR woman suffrage III
recognition o. woman's work in the
war; a request for early an. r,vorab-e
sction on tae unratifed Colu0b,sn
treaty, and suggestion that authors
ty should be given the War Trade
Board or some other body to continue
control for time over EXPORTS
The president concluded with the
announcement Of his tr.p overseas.
He said since the associated govern
ments had accepted principles enum-
ciated by him as the basis 7o- peaco
and reasonably desired his personal
counsel in their Interpretation, he re-
garded it as mis- paramount. cuty to
go. Through cable and wire;ess, he
added, he would keep in close touch
with all that goes on On THIS side.
"an3 you will know all that I do"
He appealed for the encouragement
and added strength of united support
from- Congress.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-12-04
Address
Wv .S.S.-
MORE INFLUENZA
4 New Breaking Out OF Epidemic with
Increased Number Of Cases

During the past week the epidemic
of Spanish influenza has broken out
afresh and many new cases are being
reported. There is a general report
that as many as 65 cases are now in
Ashdown but Dr. Phillips, county
health officer, states that the number
is not nearly so many. But few OF
tho cases are so far in a severe form.
In several instances whole Families
n
are affected
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-12-04
Another Big Oil Engine Wrecks Itseii
Loss is Heavy.

The plant OF the Commonwealth
Public Service Company ha, suffered
the loss OF another engine in the iast
few days thus crippling the pian: and
leaving only one engine to carry the
service. The two big engines pur-
chased about two years ago are per-
manently out of commission with u
loss of baput $4,000 to $20,O0u. A
complete new power system will be
Installed as soor as possible. The
company hopes to be able to give con-
tinuous service with the remaining
unit.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-12-04

it back; which has LETT marks OF
the minds, upon the physique and the
hearts OF myriads in many lands TIA.
this generation will not see obliiera:-
cd-we must see by the action we
take now, just fearless and relent-
less that it is crime that shall new
of the world