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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-20
PRESIDENT TAKES A HAND
Has No Fear that tho People Of Soutf
Carolina Will Elect 5lease.


II has been understood for some
time that President Wilson would
very probably indicate his preference
for the defeat of Mr.. Blease. The ex-
pected development has materialized
in a letter to Thomas Fl. Daniel,
Washington correspondent Of the
Spartanburg Herald. which letter was
published in that paper OF last Fri
day. The correspondence Is as fol-
lows:
Washington. ID. c., Aug. l5.-The
president. just before leaving Wash
ington late last night for a visit to
Colonel House in Massachusetts. sent
the following letter to the Herald cor
respondent:
Tho Presidents Letter.
my Dear Mr.. Daniel: Replying to
your letter of August 18th. let me say
that | have perfect confidence that the
people Of South Carolina will judge
rightly in the senatorial contest and
I have not the least fear that they will
believe that Mr.. Blease is or can be a
friend to the administration. The re-
cord of his opinions Is already written
and II Is a little late to expunge 1t.
Sincerely yours.
Woodrow Wilson"
Was Reply to Daniel.
The presidents letter was in reply
to one from the Herald's correspon-
dent, dated last Monday, as follows:
MY Dear Mr.. President: ! have
noted much satisfaction In letting the
people know your desire that a. cer-
tain little band OF wtlfulr men"bs-oss
reelected to the senate and house OF
representatives because Of their OBJ
structionist tactics on matters of vital
Importance in the conduct Of the war;
Blease's Record.
While I feel confident Of the defeat
of Cole l.. Blease for the senate to
succeed the late Senator Tillman,
feel that an expression from you for
the benefit of the people of South
Carolina would help to make his de-
feat overwhelming. You are doubt
less aware Of the savage attacks made
by Blease upon you and upon the ad-
ministration, several months after
America entered the war in which,
among other things, he declared that
the blood OF every American soldier
killed on foreign soil would be an un-
warranted sacrifice Of American man
hood chargeable to you. He is now
telling his followers that he Is In IA
vor OF third term for you, that he
will Loyalty support YOU II he Is elect
cd and is making other similar state
ments that are at absolute variance
with his whole career and his whole
record in and out Of office. Even as
late as June Of this year IN a public
speech he dared the Federal govern
mcnt to take the bride off during the
months of July and August and al
low a free discussion OF the war and
its causes.
81 should be very glad II you could
find 1t consistent and convenient to
favor me with an expression for pub
lication as to the desirabilities of the
defeat OF Blease. His opponent. Mr..
Dial. Is a loyal and patriotic citizen
of my home city of Laurens and will
make a worthy successor Of Senator
Tillman In the senate.
with the highest respect and es-
TEEN, | am,
Every truly yours.
Thomas H. Daniel"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-20

President Wilson spent THURSDAY
at Magnolia, Mass. with his close
friend, Col. E. M. House. Washing
ton believes that something big Is
impending, but just what 1t Is can
not be surmised.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-20
ENLARGED ARMY PLAN
Eiahty Divisions to Be in France by
Juno 30, 1919.

Juno 80, 1919.
Four million American soldiers can
defeat the German army, IL the belief
Of General March, chief Of staff. and
present plans Of the war department
call for more than that number un-
der arms next summer with some g.
200, 900 of them, so divisions, in France
by June 80.
These and other important facts
concerning the nations efforts in the
war as -given to the-senste- !p'lttasY
committee BY General March. Secre-
tary Baker and Provost Marshal Gen.
eral Crowder, have been revealed by
Chairman Chamberlain in presenting
to the senate the administration man
power bill extending the draft ages to
include all men between the ages OF
is and 45 years.
President Wilson is determined to
bring the war to a conclusion by con-
centrating all forces on the western
front, incluling Italy. Secretary Baker
told the committee. and General
March supplemented this by stating
that it was the purpose to end the
great world struggle quickly and de-
cisively. For the nation not to put
forth its maximum effort at once. the
chief OF staff declared, would be but
playing Germany's game"
Thirty-one American divisions. or
approximately 100000 men now are
in France, with as many more In
camps in this country as reservoir,
Secretary Baker says that the ac-
clcrated programme OF troop move
mcnts overseas, which has enabled
General Pershing to organize his first
field army Of some l,25O.0OO men VIII
be continued because of the generous
action of the British government In
supplying ships.
To carry out the present programme
of so divisions overseas by June 81,
nearly 1000 900 men must be sent to
France in the next eleven months. Mr.
Baker would not be drawn into any
discussion Of the country's ability to
transport men, but II Is known that
many more than that number could be
landed in the war zone at the present
rate OF shipments.
Youths to Be Sent Early.
General March told the committee,
according to the report to the senate,
that he was In favor OF young men
for the army, and that the youths oil
Is, registered under the new draft
law would be in France by June 80.
He estimated that some 100000 men
qualified for full military service
would he secured from the new regis
trants, and he outlined the calls for
the next year or more as follows:
August. 25O,O00; September. 2Oo.-
900: October. $4,000; November. $780,
900: December. 100000; January, 10o.-
600: February. 100000. and 100000
monthly thereafter until the end OF
next year.
/ These calls would aggregate 4.205.-
900 against the estimate OF 100000
to be had from the new registration.
but no explanation was made Of this
and other discrepancies In the draft
Figures. General Crowder has said
that the present reservoir In class /
will be exhausted by next October i.
hut Secretary Baker made It plain
that the reservoir Of men now In camp
in this country Is sufficient to keep
up the present troop movement over
seas.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-20
Losses Not Heavy.

We were very fortunate m our
work below ground, In not losing more
men than we did, but it required
constant and careful Listening to avoid
casualties. We could distinguish IN
time the nature of the sounds Of the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-20

Hear Enemy WhISpoFh.
Another officer and q sapper came
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
FOUR MILLIONS IN
 GOLD, STOLEN BY
 BOLSHEV|KI, SAVED
TwO-Thirds of Reserve in Russian Treasury When BOlsheviki Got Control
 Recovered at Kazan

New York, November 4Rus- sian government gold valued at 800,000,000 rublesN taken from Petrograd by the bolsheviki has
 been saved at Kazan by the Omsk government, generally recognized as foundation for the reorganization of Russia, A. J. Sack, director of the Rus sian information bureau, an- nounced here tonight on au- thority of the Russian embassy at Washington.
 The gold. representing two-thirds of the reserve in the Russian treasury when the bolsheviki gained control of the cap- ital late In 1917, was transported by them to Kazan and thence to Samara Agents of the Omsk government took the metal to Omsk.
 News of the coup was cabled to Wash ington by I. A. Michailoff. secretary of finance at Omsk. MT. Sack said. The gold is worth approximately $40O 0O0.000
 The Omsk government, according to re- cent advices from Russia, Is rapidly re- gaining recognition among the anti-bol- shevik councils. as the nucleus for the formation of conservative government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05

The presumption in official cir cIes here tonight was that the stfp- ulations would be In the hands of the German government in less than 2 hours. If they are accepted, n reply settling the issue of peace or further fighting may also be re- ceived within that time. The uncer- tninty caused President Wilson to cancel tonight his proposed trip to New Jersey tomorrow to cast his vote in the congressional elections.
 Although the complete text of the historic Versailles document probably Ia only now on the cables for Washington, it's substance had been reported upon fully and mn proved by the President before the final draft wns prepared.
 Secretary Lansing announced the agreement tonight, saying that diplomatic unity has been complete iy achieved under conditions of utmost harmony.
 The announcement made this statement,
 "Accordtng to an official report received this evening the terms of the nrmistice to be offered to Ger many have just been agreed to unanimously and signed by the rep resentattves of the allies and the United Stntes in Paris. The report further states thnt diplomatic unity has been completely achieved under conditions of utmost harmony Subjected to analysis by military of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05

of final victory contained in the ar- mistice programme.
 'lt is triumph" said General Gusliei- l motti, military attache at the Itasfau embassy, which hardly 10 days ago seemed far distant. but in which Italy and her soldiers have always had an unrnisrakabie faith. even in the sad- dest moments of last year hen they were compelled to give way before ths crushing superiority of the German. Australian, Bulgarian and Turist Ss forces. "
 From purely military point of view, three causes have. in my opinion. especially contributed 10 the triumph of today. the ehoiee of the rfrht nio. ment, the efficient dreetfon ot the a.. tacks and rapidity of execution.
 The happy successes of the allies on the French front. the withdrawal Of Bull garia and Turkey from the war. left Austria. although with forces greatly superior, alone against us The bad weather and the snow had already be- gun to make the movements and the provisioning of the armies in the noun tain zone rather difficult. The same
 tContinued on Page TwoD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
POLISH ARMY IS RECOGNIZED BY J. 5.
 AS C0bELL|GERENT
Lansing Announces Step in Letter to President of Pol ish National Committee,
 Now in Washington

Washington, Noember f. lThe Polish army, under the su- preme political authority of the Polish national committee, was recognized today by the United States government a sautonom- ous and cobelligerent. Secre- tary Lansing so announced in a letter sent to day to Roman Dmowski, president of the Pol ish national committee, who is now in Washington. 1 Secretary Lansing said the Ameri- 1 can government feels deep sympathy ] for the Polish people and views with qualification the progress of the Pol ish cause. He also said 1t had not been ! unmindful of the zeal and tenacity 1 with which the Polish national commit- tee. which has headquarters at Paris, has prosecuted the task of marshall ing it's fellow countrymen in a su- preme military effort to free Poland from it's present oppressors.
 The action of the American gov ernment Is similar to that taken re- gently by France, Great Britain and Italy. A Polish army Is now fighting on the western front with the allied armies, being under the command of Gen. Josef Haller. A large part of tbe Polish force was recruited in the JJni ted States under the direction of Ie- nance Jan paderewski.
 Secretary Lansings letter to Mir Dmowski follows:
 of your letters of October IS and on of the United States to associate its,.lf with the governments of France an.I Great Britain by recognising the Pol ish army. under the supreme political authority of the Polish national com mittee, as autonomos, allied and CO., belligerent
 Tn reply I beg to inform you that the government of the United States has not been unmindful of the zeal and tenacity with which tho Polish national committee has prosecuted ths task of marshaling it's fellow country. men in 6 supreme military effort to free Poland from it's present oppres- sors
 This government's position with re- spect to the Polish cause and the Pol ish people could hardly be more clear l
 (Continued en Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05

"The war against Austria-Hun- gary. which was conducted under the high command of his majesty. the King of Italy, with m army inferior in number and with still inferior means since May 24. 1915, has come to an end. said the dis patch. 4With unshakable faith and indOmitabIe yalor, the Italian army wages continuous and hard war for n period of Al months and October A. md in which were en- gagged in their entirety all the re- sources of the enemy.
 "So far the enemy has left in our hands 3OO.0OO prisoners and not less than 5000 guns. The soIdiers of what used to be one of the most powerful armies in the world are now fleeing In disorder and with out hope from the valleys which they had invaded with truculent confidence.
 "On October 31, after having overcome on strongly fortified po- sitfOns the resistance of powerful enemy renr guards, our troops, con- sistinE of 51 Italian divisions, three British and two French di- visions. with Cxecho-Slo units and an American regiment, put out of combat 64 Austro-Hungnrian di- visions.
 "The rapid and most daring ad- vance of the Twenty-ninth army corps to the city of Trento, pre- clud1ng the retrcnt of the defeated enemy troops pressed from the west by the Seventh army corps and from the east by the First, Sixth and Fourth army corps, de- termined yesterday the com plete crum bling of the Austrian front.
 "From the River Brenta to the sen, the Irresistible impetus of the Twelfth. Tenth and Eighth arny corps, pressed inexorabIy the enemy retrenffng across the plain. The Duke of Aosta is advancing rapid ly at the head of his fnvincibIe Third army, anxious t0 return to the old positions which he had once heroically conquered.
 '"rhe Austro- army is destroyed It has suffered heavy losses in the tenacious rexIstnnce during the first days of the 0ffens- i've and in the pursuit 1t lost an enormous quantity of material and artillery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05

1 ficers here both allied and American, the terms of the Austrian armistice, which are said to be no moro drastic than those for Germany, are interpreted to mean absolute surrender. Nothing is left to the good faith of the vanuuished and no restrictions or limitations are imposed upon the viotors. These officers believe Germany, left alone also must throw herself without reserve upon tho mercy of the victors. FINAL ADJUSTMENT DEFERRED
 Final adjustments, territorial or otll- erWtse. are all deferred to the peace conference, for which the cessation Of hostilities paves the way. The German appeal for an armistice was submitted on the basis of acceptance of the peace terms already outlined by President Wilson. and when the discussion starts the allies and the United States will be iu position to dictate it's results. In fact. the real peace conference has been sitting at Versailles.
 The Judgment of army officers as
 |" the situation on the western
 front in a military sense is that
 Germany must accept the armistice
 condition or face debacle of her
 armies. Signs of disintegratfon of
 the German forces fncinE Franco
 American lines has been evident for
 two days. The German official state &s
 menf yesterdRy admitted un < meri-
 cnn break through. If tbe breach i.
 widened. the German armies win he
 cut in half ns effectively as were
 CContinued on Page Twol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
Summary of the News

l--A ranistice terms for Germany
 completed.
 ossy entered by British, who take
 10000 Huns.
 'H0.OOO Austrians and S0O0 gums
 captured by Italians. Last German ally ont of war by
 terms of surrender. 2-CampaiEn closes after developing muck bitterness. 3-Casualty list. 4-Editorfai. s-Morgenthau will speak at Ffrst Methodist church. Trad Sanders. Jr, says holiday wilt soon be over. CampaisB listiesx from beginning to end. G--society and Red Cross news. O-War and navy departments ask for materials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05

The terms which stopped the vic- were accepted by the Austrian commander in chief in the field in the name of the Vienna government, and their execution is guaranteed by the thorough beating already administered, which had converted the defeated army Into disOr- ganized, fleeing horde.
 Even the terms imposed pre- viously upon Bulgaria and Turkey hardly were so drastic In addition to all of them IIitary precautions, the Austrians are compelled to re- tire from n wide strip of territory within the borders of their empire when the WET began. surrendering all of Italia Irredenta and thereby losing any advantage for argument over boundaries around peace ta- hlc.
 map survey of the geographic cal lines fixed for Austrian evac- nation shows that the area k even greater than that set by the Ital- fanx as the goal of their ambition when they entered the WAT. At that
 
 time the Italian leaders carefully outlined and indicated on their maps the territory along their borders which they deemed it nes- esxary that they capture for ra- c;ni and sentimental reasons and also to insure the security of their frontiers.
 In decreeing Austria's s surrender erms, the supreme war council at Yer allies has followed this outline close y, but have enlarged upon 1t to some xtent The right of occupation of hese vacated provinces Is stipulated ut it is to be noted that or the time being civil gov rnment is to be administered by the xis.ing local civil authorities in CO., peyation with the occupying garr.- ons. This means that the whole oues- ion of final disposition of territory involved is left to be settled at the eaee table.
 THRILLED WITH PRIDE Italian military officers here thrilled 1ith pride tonight over the evidence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05

The forces on the heights are now only about seven and one half mile. rom Carignan on the Mezieres-Metz railroad and about nine miles from Sc. dan, bringing both places within range of the allied shellfire
 The days work may be said to have been complete. It was the principa phase of the American operation since the neck of the German lateral communi. cations between the armies to the north and west was narrowed to the strangline point
 The attacking forces to the right and left advanced with less speed than at the center. where an American division crashed through despite the most stub- born opposition offered by the Germans since the beginning of the offensive The apex of the line was driven to the heights. which are vital, affording dom- mating positions for the artillery.
 Patrols went into and beyond the town itself. but its possession is unnecessary as long as the hills are held by the Americans. The Germans cannot fight over the terrain north-northedst because Of the lack of communication lines there They must fall back as soon as the American artillery breaks up the re- maining railroads. even if the main lines From Sedan to Metz are not smashed first
 The military authorities were over 5oyed with the result of the days fight ing. declaring that it may even spell the end of the present operation, and that any others to the north. westward or di- rectly eastward would constitute entirely new operations.
 The German resistance encountered by the American troops on virtually all parts Of the front was the feature of she nghting today. The opposition was especiehy stubborn on the right and len
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
TELEGRAPH STRIKE
 IS POSTPONED

Atlanta. Ga, November 4.-At meet
 ing yesterday afternoon of district coun- cil No. 50. Commercial Photographers union, which was attended by several hundred teegraphers, it was decided tc postpone strike action awaiting the out come of further negotiations between International President s. J. Konen- kamp and federal administration ofri- cials
 A telegram from MT. Konenkamp was read at the meeting asking the tele- graphers to defer calling a strike and declaring that the federal wire adminis- tration had. assured prompt action on all grievances of telegraphers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
Fort Deposit Soldier
 Dead at Camp Wheeler

Macon. Ga, November 4--(SpeciaI) Leham E. Goodwin of Fort Deposit, Ala, was one of the 10 men at Camp Wheeler to die during the 4S-hour period ending tonight from influenza and complications attendant thereto. His body will be taken home for nterment. Four of the deaths were among new selectmen re- gently arrived from New York The number of new cases in this section. including the camp, shows marked de- crease today. health authorities an- nounce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
German Acceptance Means Immediate End Of the War
Terms Are to Be Submitted to Germany lmmediately-Will Render Teutons
 PoWerless to Renew Hostilities

Washington, November 4-Terms upon which Germany may oham an immediate armsice and end the completed and signed today in Paris Secretary Lansing tonight in abref statement adding only that complete dip omac harmony had been achieved by the can conferees at Versailles
 may be stated auhoratvey that the erms yet out for publication, follow closely which Austria Hungary surrendered today and war; leaving Germany to stand alone against the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
3OO,OOO AUSTRIANS AND 5000 GUNS CAPTURED GREATITALIAN ARMIES
Soldiers of OncePoWerfu Austrian Army Continue Flee in Disorder-Sxty Divisions Put Out of Fight Since
 Beginning of Offensive

Washington 5000 effect o'clock lih the off.nve October The soldiers hsd,co
 
 vakunsan Amer re1iment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05

Washington, November 4-Austra Hungary, last ane most powerful ally of Germany passed world war day under terms of abject surrender.
 Not only have the armed forces the empire lad their of terms dictated by the allies and the territory for the p,unit;on. of that former conditions being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05

ilanks where the enemy brought up re- improvements and defended himself with macnine guns and artillery.
 The American left wing pushed forward SLOWLY but doggedly. The Americans occupied Verrieres and Oches. The right wing worked it's way down the River Mouse and reached line between Reau. Tort and Beauclair and north of Halles and Wiseppe.
 American troops in mass made no effort 10 cross the River Mouse. Patrols en. countered sheavy machine guns and ar- tillery fire at every attempt
 The center moved so fast that tbav took prisoner German reinforcements coming to aid their comrades in the front lines.
 Aside from its importance in inc nres- ent war through its status as the key point to the German communications. Se- dan, at which the Americans are pressin 2 IS rich in historic institutions, chiefly how ever. 1t is notable for the great victory gained there by the German army Sen- tember l, 1870 during the Franco-PrIls- sian war. which led to the surrender of the French army of about S4,000 men. to. gether with the Emperor Napoleon III. the ultimate result being the fall of the French empire and the establishment oi the French republic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05

The general opinion is that food will follow peace. The report that Emperor Charles hns nbdicnted aroused little interest. The Aus trian press is attempting to calm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
Hog Farm Com;no

Montgomery, November 4-(Special)--J. M, Swanson of Washington Monday asked Market Clerk F. O. Hooton to assist him in locating about 800 acres of land which he will use as 2 hog farm,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
Last German AH
 Out Of War Under
 Terms ofSurrender

Geneva, November 4-(By the Associated Press )Venna was delirous with joy when ned that an armist;ce had been declared The sre crowded with men and women and children, crying embracing each ohe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05

WlCn rne Amerlcan Army on the Sedan Front November the Americans took and held firmly the wooded he;obta o beaumon the last German stronghold west of the Mee five kilometres. x "N average gam or