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New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
The Hun Turns Monk

The curtain is down. We cannot see
What is happening behind the scenes in
Germany. But we can hear certain
:ounds-of heavy furniture being shift
ed. Now and then scene shifters heal
pohes out We can guess something OF
what is going on there behind the Rhine,
where raging Kaiser and paniclSy
junAers are seeking to save their power
and skins by an eleyenth-hour pretence
Of picty
Lille is spared, Tor instance. A mar
'ellous gesture Of repentance! Germany
actually behaves like a civilized nation
for day-and in one spot. A cons picu-
ous spot, by the way.
There was Il different story in Lille not
many months ago, when thousands of
men and women were driven from their
homes like cattle to become slaves of
German tas!;masters, ell in fragrant vio-
ation Of the primary rules Of civi]ize,
warfare. Buj devil!ing was a paying
business then--or seemed to be. There
fas no need OF monks clothing.
And the U-bcats are recalled--or are
% be recalled-or. at any rate, are talked
of as some day to be recalled. if the AL
lies don't ask too much, of course.
We are fully convinced that Germany
will be in position to accept the presi-
dents demands regarding the hun,aniza-
tion Of the war;" explains Baron Buriap
"Superfluous hardships" arc to be avoid
ed he hopes. This of wanton, deliberate
crimes, pursued as settled policy
throughout months and years.
Meantime behind the curtain goes on
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
Cern1any's Escape
or Of The Tribune.

0 TIE Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Anything less than an unconditional
surrender will De victory for Germany.
The average citizen. even If he cannot tech
nically distinguish between the terms arnlis-
t!ce and unconditional surrender. knows
thst the ior,ner leads 10 discussion and
uncertainty and Affords the enemy every
opportunity 20 avoid responsibility, while
the latter means that he will be ordered
what to do and that the means arc at hand
to enforce the order
II any one desires practical illustration
OF the truth Of this statement, no better
evidence could be adduced than the doubt
and uncertainty now existing in the public
mind due tc The exchange Of peace notes
and the fear that Germany viii escape the
punishment t,iat she SO justly deserves.
Tie representatives o. Germany should
not sit at the conference table, except il
the lale Of prisoner at the ba- OF Justice.
lmpotent and without the power to do fur
ther harm.
ROBERT G. LANGDON.
New Yori:, Oct "a, 1913.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
improbable Necs

10 the Editor OF The Tribune.
s's: There IS in the United States TOD da;
none who can fiehtly doubt that Germany
's an autocracy; there should be none TO
doubt the democracy Of the United States.
therefore. one questions the authenticity Of
Two certain dispatches recently published
N our newspapers. OF these dispatches the
second declares that the Boche Kaiser con-
suited with the kings and princes Of his
empire in the composition Of that empires
subtle reply to President Wilson's presby-
oplc Y not recusant. note. The first dis
patch says that Presiden. Wilson, in de-
V's.ne his note. omitted consultation with
the foreign affairs committees OF our repre-
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19

the shifting of heavy bodies. The i'm
perial throne is moved few feet south
west. The Reichstag is graciousy as
signed a speaking role. Goodness knows
just how considerable the shifts will
prove to be. Just how different the scene
will look when the curtain is raised and
We are permitted to applaud. One thing
only is certain: The rainbow of democ.
racy will blaze over all--thc good old
property rainbow that has always
cheered and satisfied the loyal German
people
There may be even greater shifts. No
body knows Just how panicky the
Junkers and the army arc. Nobody
knows anything really about the heart Of
Germany. Is it merely beaten and sod
dcn and rcvengeful- with tiartei
hates and lusts than ever? Or is thcYc
promise of better things? No ore ou--
side the iron ring knows. No one can
know Until Germany Internationally sur-
renders and the civilized nations of the
world enter freely and commence thei:
processes Of judgment.
Here lies one commanding reason
against any negotiated peace. against ac-
cepting any condition Whatsoever prior
to entering Germany. We can make ou:
guesses. Our government, the govern
ments Of the Allies, can collect certain
secret information. But it is not such
imperfect scraps of fact, such guesses,
that we need. In judging Germany, in
fixing sentence. her state Of mind, Of
conscience, real, not pretended, is vital.
1t is utterly impossible to ascertain that
state of mind, Of conscience until we are
free to examine for ourselves, in our own
way, at our own time.
God knows Just what clap-trap the
rulers of Germany are now staging for
our benefit! 1t may we'll be striking, it
may have powerful, theatrical appeal
if taken at it's face value. From the
signs already noted we can be sure os
some points. So far as possible the
bodies Of murdered victims will have
been dragged from view. The bloody
hands of murderers will have been fresh
~ washed. And in the spotlight will
stand the Kaiser wearing a cow.
God alone knows, too, what pent-up
passions of defeated lust, what secret
oaths of revenge, what unholy weapons
Of the future, may stand concealed be-
hind that scene of pretended piety!
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
Let Us End Vociliution

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: II would seem that By this time some
questions might be settled in final manner
and so placed beyond debate The Presi-
dent himself would then cease to f1uctuate,
for when the people are firmly iasistert
and emphatic. so that he knows they will
have their way, he accepts education from
them.
Some OF the principles Mat might lie
irrevocably determined by the people are:
]. That the Kaser's abdication would be
merely a grandstard pla.y, since that would
merely exchange father for son; therefore.
that the whole Iiohenaollern brood must 60
II. That the German people arc no legs
treacherous ard untrustvorthy than the
German government. 20 that there ia
nothing in German. t:lat can be dealt With
hy anything but force. All trust in any
thing German will bctray and destroy the
truster. Yet President Wilson still has
faith His renewal of letter writing
evidences this.
III. That the world win never again be
safe if Germany is not dismembered Her
Hset and all her arms and munitions should
be taken from her; bu. that Will not be
enough. If tha. is all, she vii! revive and
light again. But If broken I'D and per
manently policed she can never again fight.
ard in time she May becoric civilized and
perhaps human. MORRISON 7. SWIFT.
Boston, Oct Is, 1918
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
Only One Clear Word

There is one German word about which
there is no illusion or deception; no need
for parleys or diplomatic explanations.
We know what he means, what he i,l-
tends to do, when the Hun cries
"Kamerad."
No guessing then. When the Ger
man hosts overran helpless Belgium,
burning, destroying, looting and putting
her women to shame. these was then no
sound like
"Kamerad"
In Serbia, when the Austrian legions
drove the people from their homes, flee
ing to the mountains as from pest, one
heard then no shout OF
"Kamerad!"
When the German military machine
rushed across the border to seize the rich
est coal and ore fields of France, with
which to make war on the rest of F,u-
rope, no, no cry then of
"kamerad!"
When German gold had been used to
bribe and sell Russia into captivity, when
it sought to bring that mighty empire
under her suzerainty no thoughts then OF
"Kamerad!"
When the Lusitania sank with o thou
sand innocent victims, when the crews of
captured vessels We're lined up or the
decks of submarines and the order was
given to submerge, again no cry Of
"Kamerad"
When starving war prisoners in Ger
many appealed to their jajlors for a pit
tance Of food and sometimes only for
water, they heard no word that spelled to
them the feelings Of
"kamerad!"
Our troops in France and their stead
fast allies have been hearing this word
more often Of late. In eleven weeks a
full quarter of million strong. AS the
gray and weaponless files swept pas;
they could feel how much Of nockery. but
also how much Of finality. lay in that
strangely misuscd word
"Kamerad!"
In little while. let US hope. yet if
not soon we shall patiently abide the day
when we shall hear that same word from
another quarter-from Wihelmstrassc
and from Potsdar. We think the mind
and heart Of this country, and Of all oul
allies. wait TO hear that word, and will
wait, until it is spoken BY the whole
German nation:
"kamerad" !"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
No Rhetoric

TO the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Being out and out patriot, want
to thank you very much for your editorial
in to-day's Tribune on Interpretations"
Do follow it up. Keep it going. This vei,ed
language and rhetoric will never put US
straight in the eyes and judgment of our
soldiers both here and abroad Let's de-
mand direct, plain statements that require
10 Interpretation. What VIC should do is,
fight or and on without letter writing and
ambiguous speeches.
ELIZABETH V. L. GRINER.
Bayside, L. l., Oct 16, 1918.
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Limited service men who have been re-
iected lor overseas duty have justified
their presence at Camp Dix, the nationa.
army cantonmcnt near Wrightstown, n.
j. Armed With spade and hoe, two hun
dred CT them have been cultivatiny 9
4oo-hundred acre war garden. They har-
vested the crop with these results: Eight
thousand bushels of potatoes-en enough 70
feed l,3l5 soldiers year; 100000 ears
o1 sweet corn--a years army rations for
"22 soldiers; 1000 bushels Of string
beans-enough for 400 soldiers: 1.l5)
bushels OF onions. which will last a yea.
Tor az lighting men, and $4,000 pounds
OF hay, vHch will feed III horses for a
year.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
Why Not Say 1t?

To The Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Permi. ne to thank you for so.'
straightout editorial % Tuesday ! read in
THE Times' this morning that "Pres;deg.
Wilson's decision regarding the German gov
ernmenr's armistice IS accepted as meaning
that the war will be pursued with greater
vigor until the Central Powers surrenderH
etc. ii the President means "unconditoas
surrender" Why doesn't nc sav so. Ths
the people want is for our Executive TO ssy
what he means in plain terms.
New Iork, Oct. Is, 1918. A. !. BEARD.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
The Example of France

Forty-seven years ago conqUerlnG
Prussia stood over PROSTATE France and
cxacted from her what was then the
most colossal indemnity any nation had
ever paid-five billions of francs. That
was the foundation of the present Ger
man Empire and OF Germany's vast mill
tary machine. 1t was her victory over
France which first gave to Germany its
dreams of unlimited might, and eventu
ally the conquest Of Europe. In that
time was laid the foundations for the
present world war.
For four bitter years this German ma
ton has stood again as conqueror of the
richest portion, industrially, Of France,
cutting off her coal fields and her sup
plies of iron But this time France has
not flinched. With the help Of England
and of Italy she has stood solidly against
the foe and in its defence more than
million of her sons have given their lives
on the battlefelds.
In addition her people have raised
total of more than twenty-four billions.
not of francs, but Of dollars. Think
What that means. France proper has
less than forty millions Of people and
her annual income is not one-third that
Il the United States. Twenty-four
billions for France would correspond to
.eventy or eighty billions for the United
States. So far we have subscribed ten.
It is time to do a little more.
1t is high time. Signs are not wanting
hat the German beast will try to rally
for a last stand. 1t is not impossible
mat the whole peace move, and even the
present German retreat, will turn out 70
nave been an adroitly planned campaign
of camoufage, such as has been conduct
cd several times before.
America is the decisive factor in the
var. One little sign Of weakening on the
part Of our people would run with a
thrill Of JOY throughout the whole heart
Of Germany. No success Of Che Allied
armies in Europe, such as now seems
probable, could give her such sure con-
yction Of her ultimate defeat as u tre-
mendous success for the Liberty Loan
We have set out to roll up a tremendous
total--siN billions. That is sX times the
indemnity that Germany cXtorted from
France. That is a relative measure Of
our wealth and power.
Up 10 last night only little more than
tHo-thirds of this six billions had been
subscribed. To-day is the last day. To-
day is the supreme test Of the real valor
and conscience of the American people
The slogan for to-day to the Ameri-
can people: UNCONDITIONALLY SIX
BILLIONS.
And to the German people: "UNCON-
OPTIONAL SURRENDER
This is a crucial hour.
Oror 9rith the Liberty Loon.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Is it ell sor a negotiated peace? Are
We to shake hands, sit do~n and talk it over
with the beasts Of Berl'..: 1t cannot be.
The American people ~il not stand for it,
Gable Berlin to Tell it TO the Marines"
and thereby double and treble bond sub
scrlptors. we'll rs make US all feel that
those countless thousands yho have paid
tie price have no. died il ain
PORTER ". SCOTT.
Brooklyn, Oct Il. 1915
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19

10 Tie Editoy OF Tile Tribune.
ClR: Germany for the presen. purpose
- IS seeking 20 become the monk, and
tlese people do not see the old devil
under the new garb. We hear from Ger
mans, and even here, talk OF & changed.
repentaI.t Germany. They now ask sorae
Allied citizen 70 write OF a Germany glowing
peace with its whole SOUL when the small
est idea Of real peace could not breathe in
the German soul"
Where has that soul been for the last
four years and more?
Can any one imagine that its present
mood would last i b. some miracle linden
burg co,:ld suddenly turn the tables on
Ioch?
Let those who tak Of repentant Ger
many point out the proof Of repentance.
What proof indeed there be? All tina.
is possible is words. and what proof ap-
proach to proof can there be in German
Words
We can deal only with the Germany we
l.noH or haze any reason to believe in.
What shall we do with her: 1t is for US
alone to say. II ahe be not set ready to
admit this. we have onl: 70 let Foch alone
let there be no talk then OF discussing anv
terms" with her. Thc~timc IS at furthess
near at Rand For Us not 10 discuss terms
but to pronounce sentence. That sentence
oiould be justice, and justice demands Ger
tain things.
But more, much more is needed-restitu-
tion and reparation, words whose full mean
ing can only be worked out with much time
and thought.
Why, let Us ask, should Germany ever
ag@. be prosperous until she has made
good the prosperity she deliberately aud
even With malice assaulted and, so Ear as
she could. destroyed. I.et US have Gr an
sHer 70 the question from German: any
OF her a1rocates still left.
Lastly, We should impose our teinis on
Germany, as An example to any other ma
:!on which in time to come may even begin
TO think, Of world dominion or ruin"-the
original German cry. Let US show By one
great example. just but also stern, what the
world once did, and will always do again,
TO any such nation. Let Us illustrate, by
an example never to be forgotten, what the
lines mean:
Though the mills Of God grind slowly,
let they grind exceeding small
GEO. A. STRONG.
-tcw York, Oct &c, 1915
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
1t Is the German, People

To thc Edltor d The Tr.bUNc.
Sir: There are still those WHO say 1T is
not the German people. II is the Kaiser" or
cit is the military class"
Some excuse the German people by say
ing that they have been trained in such
beliefs. This is true, but willingly, and
not in ignorance. The German people have
not been excluded from the rest OF the
world. On the contrary, their country has
been for generations fsecuea,ed b. the best
people Of FL nations, and the German peo
ple have entered freely and made their
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19

homes in all civilized countries What better
means of education than association with
educated and refined people? To them have
been open the obstructive and refining in
7uences Of the best OF every nation.
Because they are beginning to hold up
their hands and or. "Kamerad!" does not
mean that they are becoming enlightened; It
means that they see that they are failing
to accomplish their purpose. Let US not
be deceived. AN AMERICAN WOMAN
lonAcrs, \. Y, Oct. 15, 1913.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
" N ~ IT 7. tV Z TOTT ],
kaNlerad

Spanish influenza at Reading, Penn.
made it necessary to cancel the scheduled
address Of William Jennings Bryan. So
il the Kansas editor who alleges that
there is Il conspiracy among metropoli-
tan newspapers to deny publicity to the
Peerless One Of Nebraska has missed the
speech he will be upon notice to put the
blame elsewhere.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
Note After Note

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: After the Lusitania sinking t..
government wrote note after note an
awaited the overt act 1t is the duty Q
The Tribune TO continue to give expresso
TO the belief of practically al American.
namel5', that wha: this country wants d.
lnands and expects is unconditional sur
render. EDWARD +. LEE
New York, Oct. 10. 1918.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
a Women Asks

To the Editor o. Tie Tribune.
Sir: Have Presidenc Wilson and Colonel
House arrived at the apes OF the pyrs.ai id
Of negotiation With the Hun? Will thev
return. step hy step, to the base where lies
TIE motto: Too proud to fight
GEORGIANA P CMEEsNAN.
New york. Oce l5, 1918.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
ssHote''

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Thanks, a thousand thanAs, fo' - -
editorials "For This?" and Hate" N -
Sunday Tribune. just received. 1t - y, ~,
such courageous editorials as these way
are needed at this time
THOMAS T.. M'nINNh'a
Nermiion. S. D.. Oct 1s. 1915
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19

Madam brisbane Won naearA-. The
celebrated BEARDED lady, She i,naqiaes
heIsladyhaebeS1 and walks sboui
wr'nG'Hher ,.1n hands. Crying OUT DAMNED
sPo7' The SPIT i Only a Nain intIle palm
9f hard 'e9tfron' arteptiaS a chetk
tar s375.Mo.'' front the Cernaa,,-
american hrfwerS.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19

sentative bodies and sought she advice Q.
one nan only. and he man elected to no
oa.ce and appointed TO none the ronsa!c
Colonel House. = as there 10 traaspos!.ios
here?
REGINALD WRIGHT KAUFMAN
New YORK, Oct. IS, 1918.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
What y. S. Means
'om TNe ao1,t9onery Advert

Ctrc4s TIE Moet0o,nery AdueTt.scg)
Unconditional surrender means that Ger
many must say to the Allies: Here, take
me and Go with me as your judgment and
your conscience DICTATE" Unconditional
surrender can mean nothing less And the
peoples who are fighting Germany will rot
be satis!ied with anything less.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
No Misunderstanding 1t

Is. l.. r. ia The Chtccoo rr!bu>e>
At last the Allies have hit on an argu-
ment which q German can understand with
out standing on his head. The argument is
Unconditional surrender"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
Tins animal Is Of tt,p bndeiypr. the
most loathesums example III history
With all is hssf,ality. .i' IS a coward
and crinQes, whiues and weeps.
wa'IinG kamerad whsu tonered.
The Hun PEOPLE


the thought that fighting
Pic We haze
realization home
to nk.-Hu Aon
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19

etdrlouS rubber man and
spotted contm-ti@sist
William Randolph Hearst
tie tan w''qete III and oa' Of
awkward Places and change
hi. spats at wiII.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
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9: credited fn this and also The local
c: spontaneous origin published herein.
A. lights c. Republication Of all otier matter herein
also reserved.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19

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~ rake ssod prometty II the advertiser dcss not
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s'''s.a a, tue rcEcree a: New yoik as Second C"''
Nail Matter
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
We Are Touched

i. I. ": know how you feel moving
i.o,n the back 10 the editorial page. once
moved from Broadway to Fifth Avenue.
Hra sit tight. You Will get used to it.
got SO finally t.st /. could fratesnize VIII,
those dign:aries With sde-vheel whiskers
While waiting for the *'bus O. O. N.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
SATURDAY. OCTOBER 10. 1918

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- A snter Treasurer Address Tribune Building lb4
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Fifth Avenue slang for stage.
THIS is tie Saturday on whick you
opght TO be ashamed to hold out any,
'isi1ag fo, the .Sc6toth collection.
+. +. V.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
gan to sink.

10 Tie Editor OF Tile Tribune.
ClR: Germany for the presen. purpose
!; seeking 20 become the monk, and
tl.ese people do not see The old devil
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19

SO IZZET is IT!
The question os who the ..ew TurLish P.e!nie
is IS settled a. last. a Few days sgo tae Who'll
world asking. 'ls it 1zzct:" Now the vol.
is, III is 1z2et isn't it::" r. r.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-19
Tell. II to the Marines

Bayside, L. l., Oct. 16, 1918.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-20
Statement by Local Food Administra-
tor

1t has come to my notice that many
people do not believe the food admin
istration laws are real laws, and
therefore need not fear prosecution
in case they wilfully violate the law
| find that this is chiefly due to the
fact that there have been very few
prosecutions made. The question
was discussed with the county food
administrator at a meeting held at
Orleans Monday, when he explained
that Notwithstanding the fact that he
had no cases of prosecution in hand
the law existed nevertheless and vio-
lations were punishable by both fine
and imprisonment for boarding
quantity of food in excess of the
amount allowed by law, and the max
imum fine was $4,000 or three years
Imprisonment or both. But that it
is not the intention of the govern
ment to be over-severe is evidenced
by the fact that so few are being
prosecuted when SO many violators
are known. 1t is the advice Of the
administrator that all those having
more than one barrel of flour or 100
pounds of sugar on hand to advise the
local food administrator and avoid, if
possible, the consequences which may
come if these steps are not taken, in
the near future.
w. 3. Proctor.