Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-05

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 It may be stated authoritatively that the terms, not yet given out for publication follow closely those un- der which Austria-Hungary surren- dered today and passed out of the war, leaving Germany to stand alone against the world.
 The presumption in official circles here tonight was that the stipulation would be in the hands of the German government in less than "A hours. If they are accepted, a reply settling the issue of peace or further fighting may also be received within that time. The uncertainty caused Presi- dent Wilson to cancel tonight his pro- posed trip to New Jersey tomorrow to cast his vote in the congressional elec- tions.
 Sanctioned By Wilson.
 Although the complete text of the historic Versailles document prboably is only now on the cables for Wash ington, its substance has been report ed upon fully and approved by the President before the final draft was prepafed. <. sessss sess
 Secretary Lansing announced the agreement tonight, saying that diplo- matic unity has been completely ach- ieved under conditions of utmost har- mony.
 The Secretary made this state ment:
 According to an official report re- celved this evening the terms of the armistice to be offered to Germany have just been agreed to unanimously and signed by the representatives of the Allies and the United States n Paris. The report further states that diplomatic unity has been completely achieved under conditions of utmost harmony.
 It is understood the terms are to be submitted to Germany immediately, and that their publication in full will follow shortly. The statement has been authorized that the dratsic con- ditions under which Austria dropped out of the war today furnish an ac- curate indication of their nature.
 Subjected to analysis by military officers here, both allied and Ameri- can, the terms of the Austrian armis- tice which are said to be no more drastic than those for Germany are interpreted to mean absolute surren- der. Nothing is left to the good faith of the vanquished and no restrictions or limitations are imposed upon the victors. These officers believe Ger many, left alone also must throw her. self without reserve upon the mercy of the yictors.
 Final adjustments, territorial or otherwise are all deferred to the peace conference for which the cessa- tion of hostilitities paves the way. The German appeal for an armistice was submitted on the basis of ac- ceptance of the peace terms alreadp outlined by President Wilson and when the discussion starts the allies and the United States will be in a position to dictate it's results. In fact, the real peace confernc has been sit ting at Versailles.
 Must Accept Terms.
 The judgment of army ifficers as to the situation on the western front in militalry sense is that Germany AANSS NSSSPV tAAS 0AIulSLlCc COIlUltIOuS or face debacle of her armies.
 Signs of the disintegration of the German forces facing the Franco American lines have been evident for two days. The German official state ment yesterday admitted an Ameri- can break through. If the breach is widened the German armies will be cut in half as effectually as were the Austrian armies in Italy. They then may be crushed separately.
 So strong is the impression here that Germany will accept that when word came that statement was to be issued by the State Department tonight, Washington newspaper put an extra saying the war was over and Germany had surrendered. It caused no excitement.
 Terms Via Washington. It is, generally asusmed that the German government will receive tho armistice terms through Washington as it's request was received in that way. The Austrian case does not form precedent as the appeal to Wash lington was supplemented after thu collapse of the Austrian front by { direct application to General Diaz the Italian commander. Unle4s the sit' iuation 0f the German armies forcei similar action on the western front