The Washington herald., 1918-11-02
ALLIED FLEETS GO THROUGH
DARDANELLES> LJNNOLESTED: 6
TERMS SENT TO AUSTRLANS'
AUSTRIA'S END
BELIEVED NEAR
Fall Of Germany Expected
When Her Ally
Capitulates.

While the report that the allies had
submitted terms of an armistice to
the remnants of the dual monarchy
lacked official confirmation last night,
every one believes this to be the next
logical step in the isolation Of Ger
many. Precedent has already been es-
tablished. it is said. by the manner In
which the allies treated ttmilAr re-
quests from Bulgaria and Turkey.
There Is every indication here that
the United States and tie allies are
In complete unity on every step. and
also that the war is about TO end
President Wilson had another confer
epce with Secretary OF War Baker
last evening. and il is believed that
details Of the Austrian armistice will
be forthcoming from the other side
today.
The Capital was on tip-toe all yes
terday for news from abroad. An
Washington seems so fed up" now
on thrilling dispatches that the big
''blov-up'' Of the big show is now
awaited as the eliminating and final
thrill
An unimpassioned view Of the stu
alton. obtained In entente diplomatic
quarters yesterday afternoon, how
ever. Is this:
With the isolation OF Germany.
through the capitulation Of Bulgaria
Turkey and Austria. the allies will
be prepared 70 treat with her at
their pleasure.
Their terms will be riEorous-there
is no doubt on this score. They are
expected TO be equivalent TO surren-
der.
Upon their announcement by Berlin,
the inspired reaction will be one Of
determination TO fight on. The Ger
man press may be expected 10 say the
terms can never be accepted: that
they are irreconcilable to German
honor: that the only way they can be
enforced is by a conquering army.
The United States and the sIifes-
cognlzsnt of their potential ability as
conquerors-wiil stand pat" and
when Germany sees this she will bow
to the superior force and capitulate.
Although the chief credit for Aus
tria's abject request for an armistice
is chiefly due to the great offensive OF
the Italian and allied forces. il is also
due 10 events which have transpired
within the empire.
SEMINARY of Events.
This was shown yesterday in infor-
nation received and made public by
the State Department. 1t is sum
mary really OF recent events and is
authoritative.
In Bohemia, it was said. the
Czecho-SloYaks have taken over the
administration Of affairs. Great dem
onstrations occurred in Prague.
where the coat of arms of Austria
was removed Private houses were
decorated with the national colors
The Stars and Stripes were frequent
ly seen and cries OF Long live VIII
SON were heard on every side. The
enthusiasm was indescribable. The
mail and telegraph service is in the
hands OF the Czechs' new govern
ment.
The dispatches told Of the riots in
Budapest and other parts Of Hun
gary. with many fights between civ
ilians and soldiers.
Military authority. it was also
said. passed into the hands of the
South Slav National Council on Oc-
tober 90. The Jugo-Slav officers
have taken oath TO the Jugo-Slav
State. Two hundred Hungarian Of
ficers who refused oath were al
lowed to depart. Stormy demon
strations have taken place in favor
of a South Slav Republic. While
there was no plundering in Agram,
this was not the case in several
Croatian and Serbian districts.
There plundering, burning and rob
bing occurred and the authorities
were powerless to act.
The Austrian political situation
was explained as follows: In form
ing the new Lammasche cabinet. the
Emperor moved these ministers.
Malta, minister OF social service;
Schaucr. minister Of Justice; VIM
mer, minister Of finance; Czapp,
minister Of war; and Madoysky,
minister of education. The follow
ing new ministers were appointed:
Paul Won Vitorelli. minister of jus
tice: Epler Won Hante. minister of
education: Siepel, minister OF social
service; Joseph Replich. minister OF
finance, and Won Lehne, minister OF
war. The other ministers OF the
former Hussarek cabinet remain un-
changed.