The Little River news., 1918-10-16
TIE BRITISH ARE
 OPENLY SUSPICIOUS
Do Not Believe Germany Is Sincere in Apparent Acceptance of Terms-Her Past Lies
 Recalled.

! note reached the British Foreign or flee this morning from the British minister at The Hague. Foreign Sec. retary Balfour and Andrew Bonal Law. the chancellor of the excheQuer [immediately left with it to confer with Premier Lloyd George, who is spending the weekend in the coun- try.
 any responsible British minister will make any detailed declaration on the situation arising from Germany's re- Iply to the American president. The next step seems to be for the presi- dent to consult with. the allies from general consideration of the Ger man answer.
 On the face of the German note, according to an authoritative source, seems to be an acceptance not only of the points o. the president decia- ration in January, but also of his subsequent statements. 1t may thus be said to look IS if the Germans meant acceptance, but it is said that Germany has hitherto shown an utter disregard of obligations to speak the truth or keep her word. The phrasing of the note, it is contended does not yet make it definitely-clear if the presidents terms are accepted out right or are only regarded as basis for discussion.
 Suspicion Increases. The reply was received in London too late last night to become gen. erally known outside the theater and restaurant sections, where at first glance, it was accepted as meaning peace. After it's publication in the morning newspapers, however, express sions of suspicion were heard on all sides. Many searched the note for some evidence that it might be ruse to save the German armies from utter destruction, but most of the people gre awaiting an authoritative lead be- Fore forming a definite opinion
 Unconditional surrender" is rapid ly gaining popularity with the aver age citizen as response to the Ger man document, and many would not be satisfied with anything less. This feeling is accentuated by the German attempt to destroy Cambrai and the raging of villages by the enemy in his great retreat as well as by sinking of the Leinster-all tlese being acts from which TO militsCy adH ntage could be gained.
 The reply did not surprise soldiers on furlough from the front. Officers and privates are firm in the opinion that the German has received knockout blow and knows it, and is willing to save anything from the wreck.
 Germany's acceptance of President Wilson's terms in no wise means that her acceptance will be met by France and Great Britain. The restoration of ship for ship" from the Ger man merchant marine for all sub marine losses is a British principle which apparently is accepted by all the British people.
 Should Surrender U-BOats.
 Commenting on the reply, ,<the Sum day Observer says:
 "The first issue for us is the mari time question. We ought to insist that the German submarine campaign should not be marked out for special treatment in immediate connection With any peace preliminary. If any military armistice is accompanied by concrete guarantees, so must a naval armistice. We ought to insist, before there can be any suspension of hos tilities, that the German submarines shall be surrendered to the allies.
 The News of the World says
 Any cessation of military opera tions at this stage would compromise all our military success. They will not enjoy such a respite. Foch and his gallant armies, now hot in pur- suit of the enemy, are not to be thus easily cheated of the fruits of their splendid victories"
 Must Atone for Crimes.
 "Germany has extended its hand in surrender, not to the Noes who hammered her into su0mils:o but to the one enemy whom s'le has only mildly offended and w.:ose personal claims for the damage will necessari- ly prove the most moderate. Yet no surrender could be more complete,