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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
ASQUTTH SCORES
ELECTION CALL

London, Nov. 1S, Monday.-Herbert
FL. Asquith, former premier, In de-
livering an election speech at West
minister toaight said that when the
Sff11le future Enterma tfonal desalop-
ment OF the world was in the crucible
1t was q bIunder, and a calamity that
the country should be plunged into
the tumult of general election. He
said the men most entitled to ex-
press an opinion the reconstruction
Of affairs-the soldiers in the field
would be unable to vote. He said he
was prepared to give fullest support
to any government which grappled
with the problems of reconstruction
on progressive lines, but he added:
when the lion and the lamb lie
down together, It sometimes is found
that the lion has not lost IT'S taste for
live mutton"
Mr.. Asquith declared that the value
of free trade had been proved by the
war, because it had enabled Great
Britain to bear virtually the whole
heavy burden Of the alliance. He
said that the abnormal conditions
under which the country has been
living for the last four years must
be ended. He referred not merely
to restrictions on personal liberty and
freedom of speech but said even COM
pulsory military service must be end
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
NATIONS LOSS
ON RAILROADS IS
REDUCED; PUT AT
$2OO,OOO,OOONOW
Early Estimates Placed
Costs of Guarantee at
About $5OO,O0O,OOO
(Ry Associated Press.l

Washington. Nov. 19.-Prospective
loss to the government through OPP
Grafton Of railroads and guaranteeing
fixed returns TO the companies has
been reduced to about 5000, 0,000, 900 for
the nine months period ending octo-
ber l. from approximately $500, ,000,-
600, the threatened loss several
months ago. This was indicated to-
day by the interstate commerce COM
missions report that the net sum
which the government will receive
from operations of the leading rail-
roads for the nine months is $51s,-
656, ,0G.
The share Of the estimated $780,
100000 guaranteed return for the
year due the railroads due from the
government for this period is cal
culated at a little more than $780,
100000, or nearly 100000, ,000, 900
more than the railroads earn for the
government. This does not take into
consideration big sums loaned to
railroads by the railroad administra-
ton for financing improvements,
equipment purchases and similar
purposes. Railroad administration
officials predict that by the end Of the
year, the governments loss win be
reduced to less than $100,000,00 and
this will be recouped later as the
increased earned from higher rates
continue to pour in
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
TELL
AMERICANS THEY
KNOW NOT NG
OF own AFFAIRS
(By Associated Press. )

1
with The American Army North
west of Verdun. Monday. Nov. 49,
German officers who met the Ameri-
can forces at Boulingny today were
| eager to hear about the latest deveI-
opments in Germany. They say that
news has been kept from them,
Lieut.. William Schmidt told the
Americans their entrance into the
war turned the tide against Germany
He said the Germans generally did
not hold a grudge against America
or Americans, although some blamed
the Americans for their defeat.
With the arrival of the third dfvis-
ion at Conflans Sunday afternoon,
church and school bells We're rung
and the civilians turned out in force
to welcome the Americans. Conflans
is damaged but little with the ex-
ception of the railroad where bomb-
ers put out Of commission one OF
Germany's main lines, of communi-
cations from Metz to 9the front op-
posite the Americans.
! Had Lots of Ammunition.
The Germans were not short of
ammunition on this sector. The road
from Etain to Sonflans is lined on
both sides with ammunition OF all
kinds. Along the road there were
artillery repair shops, camouflage
factory and shops for the repair and
manufacture of airplanes.
Villages along the Etain and Con-
fans road are apparently deserted
of French people.
with The American Forces Of oc-
cupation, Nov. 18.-A thousand civil
ians greeted the vanguard OF second
American division when it reached
Montmedy shortly before s o'clock
Sunday morning. The civilians knew
the Americans were coming but were
surprised at the early hour Of their
arrival. The American likewise, were
surprised to find so many civilians
waiting.
Montmedy is little SCARED except
for the railroad yard, where the
bombs of American ayiators some
time ago displaced tons of earth and
tore up the railroad. When the
Americans arrived in Montmedy the
civilians were sail at work putting
up flags along the principal streets.
Soon after the excitement of the
welcome over the Americans were
surprised to see shopkeepers open
their stores.
The Germans are withdrawing as
now occupied by the Americans great
stores, including machine guns, can
non, and ammunition have been
found. At Tellancourt there is a
big airdrome, but most OF the planes
left were in damaged condition,
some of them apparently Intentional
ly so.
Business at virton, northeast of
Montmedy, was proceeding steadily
an hour after the Americans entered,
and restaurants afforded great
surprise by serving food to the hum
CRY "deliverers." Meat was scarce
but sugar was plentiful. Coffee and
tobacco were brought forth in
abundance.
1t was for Americans in Belgium. The
residents had decorated their shops
and homes with thousands OF flags
OF allies, almost all OF which seemed
to have been from scraps of SILK and
other material which lay hidden for
months awaiting the great day. The
civilian guards appeared in brand
new uniforms, which they had been
saving.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
7 zoo Hundred Billion
Cost of World War

1914 cost all belligerents about 10
billion. In 1915 the expenses jumped
to 26 billion; in 1916 they increased
to 3S billion, and in 1917 they were
estimated at so billion. About $780,
0O0, 600, 600 Of the total war cost has
been raised by war loans Of various
nations and comparatively little by
taxation. The public debt OF the
principal entente allies is calculated
at approximately st05.000,0000o0 o.
more than twice as much as the ag-
eregate debt OF the Central Powers,
set at S85, 900 ,000,0 This does not
take into consideration debt incurred
since last May.
The enormous size OF the war costs
and debt Is illustrated by comparison
with the ante war debt of the seven
principal beIligerents, which did not
exceed $25,000, 900, 600. The cost of
supporting this debt was only about
81, ,00O, ,0Oa, 900 a year. Hereafter the
annual burden to pay interest and
sinking fund allowances win be not
less than s10.OO0.ooo.O 900, and probably
much more.
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Continued on page ~
Yankees Use
German Bakery
tBy Associated Press.

American Army OF CccuDation
NoV. B.-Btrst division headauarfers
az LAndres today was awaiting orlIer
20 move forward. The troops IN
ahead were spending the day along
tne line reached late on Monday.
The Americans in Landres are en-
Joying all the comforts of a rnoderniys
equipped and newly finished Ger.
,t man nathhouse. 1t is building oG
Two stories with concrete walls ana
Is steamheated throughout.
Near the bathhouse an immense.
bakery OF brick construction aIao ITa5g
Deem completed recently. Iandre~
was used as German headuuarters
Tor the troops opposite the Arners =
cans,
Soon after the American so~ce. or.
tered Landres yesterday the cusnsl
IN the German bakery were trrTaiTrs'
out bread for the new conaera Tspsel
German had left some rye fI0uy. 49,.
hind and the American bakers rntreti2l
this with white flour at their dfa-3
loaVes. 80 = sna
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
He0z,y Loss in
Flood Waz,e On
The st. Lz1e,rgn0
(By Associated Press.l

Quebec, Nov. 19.-Tho food wava
than swept up the st. Lawrence river.
last night causing damage here ea-
timated at about a million dollars.
wrought immense destruction "a
river villages and towns between
Quebec and Three Rivers. ii was
learned today. Many summer houses
were carried away and stretches oe
the Quebec railway roadbed between
this city and st. Anne de Beaupre.
were washed out. An unknown
schooner was driven ashore, a total
wreck, two vessels were reported In.
a. precarious position and a steam
barge was seen flashing distress
signals during the night.
Wharves at t. Laurent and t. Jean.
Island Of Orleans. carried into the
river. drifted past this city today.
Three freight cars standing on
wharf the Canadian Pacifs yards
here were blown into the st. Charles
river by the gale.
Late advices indicate that part nf
Batiscan was destroyed.
The tide started rising during the
night and at ten o'clock this morning
la large tract Of the Montreal que
beo provincial highway was washed
out.
At noon today a huge landslide &c
curred, bringing with it into tie
river part Of the Montreal hignways
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
LONDON ALARMED
AT EX KAISER S
REPORTED PLAN
TO RETURN HOME

London, Nov. 19.-The rLmors that
William Hohenzollern may return to
Germany as reported by The Berlin
Lokal Anziger's hint that he would
not be refused an entry to that
country, have caused a stir here.
They are featured by several OF the
morning newspapers creating an un-
certain situation which is rendered
more doubtful by accounts of the ac-
tivlty OF German propagandists in
several countries. s& Esen
The fear mainly is that the former
emperor would sooner or later be-
come the center of a reactionary
movement in Germany when the
present revolutionary storm has
blown over and the advocates of this
view consequently fear his return to
his former empire.
On the other hand the fact of the
former ruler placing himself or being
placed in the hands Of the new r11I-
ers OF Germany, would be welcomed
in other quarters. These rulers, The
Morning Post argues, should be able
to execute Judgment upon him and
in so doing would only be acting as
fitting instruments of justice.
There is everywhere, however.
agreement in the idea that the ex-
emperor's presence in Holland is in
tolerable, and is insisted that he
must somehow be made impotent TO
do further mischief. The reports
from Holland show that the unlimited
guest Is becoming daily more unwel-
come there. Belated advices from
The Hague show that the Dutch So
cialists reiterated in parliament on
Friday last their objection to his
presence and demanded that he be
deported.
A dispatch TO The Daily Mail from
The Hague reports that the German
soldiers council in Antwerp on Thurs
day last adopted a,resoIution that the
soldiers and worlmen's council in
Berlin demand extradition of the
former emperor and the rormer crown
prince, as well as certain generals.
The resolution expresses belief that
huence in Holland and forms the
center of counter revol1ti ionary In
terigue.
Plot TO Trick Allies
The Daily Express sees the possi-
biiity of a plot to trick the allies and
create a federation far exceeding in
strength and resources the former
German empire.
This newspaper contends that the
former emperor is back OF Chancel-
lor Ebert, former Chancellor Maxi
milan Of Baden. and Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg, and 1t lays empfa.-
sis on the fact that the emperor
signed no formal abdication and is
sued no Yaledictory message.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
VIENNA GREAT
NEED is BREAD:
CITY QUIET AS
AMERICAN ENTERS
(By Associated Press.l

u
Paris, Nov. 19.-An. official of
the Austrian court who was
sent to the Schoenbrunn palace
to get some clothing for the
former emperor, according to
Austrian newspapers, was re-
fused on the pretext that all
crown property had been confis-
Gated by the state.
Vienna, via Geneva. Monday. Nov.
1S-The situation in Vienna when
the first American correspondent ar
rived last week, appears to be more
talk than disorder, with urgent need
for bread, especially for the poor OF
Austria. Former Emperor Charles
who has retired to his castle at Eek
artisan, it is asserted by the Arbeiter
zeitung, may be starving with his
wife and family. The former royal
family has been unable to obtain
meat, milk and bread in the neigh
boring village or, even to have its
obliged to send away almost all
their so servants.
Some Disorders in Prague
Some disorders have occurred in
Prague, the capital OF Bohemia, ac-
cording to reports received here. as
the result OF an attempt to induct
the former soldiers into a. national
guard. There also are reports that
Jews have been assassinated In Bo.
hemia.
Wherever the correspondent pass
ed on his way to Vienna he encoun-
tered no difficulties and saw no dis
orders except along the railway
lines. Some times there was disor-
der when the soldiers refused to give
up plunder stolen from the army
stores and a few men were killed.
An order was issued today that sol
diers found in possession OF such
property viii be shot unless they
surrender it before Nov. 20.
New Republic Easy
The formation of a new republic
here apparently has been an easy
task. 1t is now merely question of
holding the people together until a
stable government can be establish
ed. However. the freest possible po-
litical discussions are permitted. For
instance. on a train from Gratz to
Vienna. a colonel returning from
the Tyrol calmly announced that If
given his old regiment he would be
able to secure the return of the
whole empire and that all Vienna
cared about was bread.
There has been bloodshed in vi
emma. Order is being maintained by
Field Marshal Adolf Won Boog, who
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
CONTINUED on page A.
Grain Supplies
Greatly Larger

Washington, Nov. 19.-Supplies of
grain held in elevators. which will be
available to meet the needs Of this
country as well as TO aid Europe, are
far greater then they were a year
ago. Director General McAdoo made
public a report from the operating
division the railroad administration
showing that on Nov. 0 there was on
hand in the primary elevators 114,-
041, 900 bushels OF grain as compared
with 1886, 900 bushels on the same
day in 1917.
Wheat and corn supplies especially
showed an increase over a year ago
There were 3,T67, 900 bushels of corn
i'm the elevators on November 8, as
compared with $4,000 bushels a yeaI
ago; 94,433,o00 bushels Of wheat as
compared with 5,039, 900 in 1917, and
is, ,s41 900 bushels Of oats againsf
u, ,160,0 600 last year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
British Plans
Not Settled
CBy Associated Press.)

London. Monday. Nov. 1S.-Reply-
ing to Arthur Ponsonby, member Of
parliament for Sterling district of
Scotland, that there were rumors Of
Great Britain sending military ex-
pedition to Russia, Lord Robert
Cecil, under secretary OF state Tor
foreign affairs, said today in the
house of commons he could give no
information without consulting with
the war office.
He reviewed the grave offenses Of
the BoIshevist government, saying:
IF they had been committed by
any civilized government Great Brit
ain would be justified in seeking re-
dress by force OF arms.
II declared that the Bolshevist gov
ernment was entitled to no constd-
Grafton from the British government. !"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
AmOtber Paper"
Deal Is Obened
fRy Associated Press.l

washington, Nov. 19.-At the
opening hearing before the senate
committee investigating the pur-
chase Of the Washington Times with
money furnished by brewers, evi-
dence was offered to prove that
funds from the same source were
provided for the purchase Of the
Montgomery [Ala-) Advertiser.
c. w. Feigenspan of Newark. N. j.,
who handled the money furnished
Arthur Brisbane, was one OF
the first witnesses. He identified as
brewers the underwriters Of loan
said TO have been arranged for ac-
duisition of the Advertiser. Docu-
ments were put into the record TO
show that collateral security was
used at a Philadelphia bank to the
extent OF 100000 and that the pur-
chase of the Advertiser was nego-
tiated by Chas. II. Allan and VIM.
D. Sheehan.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
Hea1,y Losses
In Coast Storm

Halifax, N. S., Nov. 19.--Much
shipping damage due to the severe
storm that swept over this section
last week was reported today upon
the restoration Of wire onarnanica,-
ton with points along the coast. 6
In addition to the steamship Cas-
capedia which was abandoned and
set on fire by her crew after drifting
help4essly In the storm off Cape Race
Sunday, the steamer Lake Manitoba,
Of 9,674 gross tons, and two schooners
met with nishaps.
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fBv AggocIated prasg. )


Washington, Nov. 19.-The direct
cost Of the war for ali beIligerenf
nations to last May was reported
at about $175 5000, ,000, 900 by the fed
eral reserves board bulletin, issued
yesterday, and It Is estimated that
the cost will amount to nearly $780,
000, 900, 600, before the end Of this
year. These calculations were COM
piled by the board from various
sources and while their accuracy is
not vouched for, the board believes
the figures are substantially cor
rect.
For purely military and naval pur.
poses it is estimated all belligerents
had spent about S132.000,0 ,000, 900 20
May i, or about three fo1rths Of the
total war cost. The balance repre-
sented interest on debt. and other in.
direct war expenses.
How the cost mounted as the wal
grew in proportion from year to
year is illustrated by fluctuations
showing that the mobilization and
the first five months Of the war In
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
Premier of Germany Tells
Council Order Must
Be Maintained
COOL COUNSEL
NOW PREVAILS
Understood d That Trend To
ward Absolute Socialism
is Being Checked
By Associated Press.>

Amsterdam, Monday, Nov. ia.-
Delegates from the soldiers coun-
cils met In the Reichstag chambers
in Berlin on Friday to discuss the
institution Of the red guard, accord
ing to advfces received here. Friede-
rich Ebert, the premier. declared
there was no necessity for the red
guard. He said:
II have no anxiety Tor the new
government because It is sustained
by the competence of the masses.
We have received news that the
troops were orderly when the arznis-
tice was declared. In the back areas
many cases Of haste to return home
are reported. In Baden and wurt-
tegnburg the troops streaming back
from the front constitute a great
danger to security. Negotiations are
in progresses to obtain food from
America. Peace and order means
transport facilities. All soldiers
councils must plaza themselves at
the service of the government to
hasten rehabilitation. Democracy
can march only If its head is un-
touched. Then. too. we have pros
pect Of getting peace conditions
which at least may be somewhat 1ay-
orabIe.
If the enemy sees anarchy among
us he win dictate conditions which
win entirely destroy German econ.
omic life. Therefore. go forward tt
common work for the future"
Resolutions were UNANIMOUSLY
adopted by the representatives thai
the garrison OF greater Berlin should
employ all means TO maintain order
achieve a social republic and In.
crease soldiers pay.
Amsterdam, Monday. Nov. 49,
rfedrich Eberzs gIie German premier
5told The Vcssische Zettung that the
government was hrmly determined tc
summon the constituent assembly
but that it was impossible effectively
to hold elections before January, by
which time the troops will have re-
turned home. He considered unten-
IcLDlG SII0 DDJGALAOh IAGAb 0CI1y "OuAN
hinder the gathering OF the peace
delegates.
Suppress Postal Privileges
| Paris, Nov. 19.-The German post.
Office department has suppressed
| the postal privileges OF the German
ruling princes who have not yet alb
dicated according to a telegram
from Dresden.
No New Dictatorship
Basel, Switzerland, Nov. 49,
Prince Macmillan of Baden, the
| former German imperial chancellor
in an article in the Prussian year
books, says:
"The German people. by the for
nation of popular government, are
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
British Lost
656,665 Killed
(By Associated Press. )

(By Associated Press.p
London, Nov. 1e-The total OF
British losses in killed on all fronts
during the war was 658, ,665, James
Ian MacPherson, parliamentary Sec
retary for the war Office. announced
In the house Of commons today. OF
these 37,s36 were officers and co.
300 were men
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
Triumphant Procession
To Mark Return Of Peace

Paris Nov 19-When allied troops march the arch
Of triumph at the close Of the allied soveregns and chief
magistrates will be present, says The Matin.
1t is understood that the kings of England Italy Belgium
and Serbia Prince Alexander of Greece President Wilson of the
United States prince royal representing the Mkado and Chic
and South American republics will be represented crack
regiment which has fought notable battles viii also present
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
TROOPS TRAINED IN ENoLANp.
announcement of Early Return Hea
veais Big Training Work.
lE3y ARsocFaRaA praa~
10y AESUcfAteu

Washington, Nov. 10. - Raporfs
from London that $4,000 Amerfcassj
troops in England will be the first ~
the eXpeditonary forces sent home
brought out today the fact that tt1aea|
are largely air service units under
training. There are no infantrv
cavalry or artillery, organizations q
England, except for a few reuIaca@S
ment drafts on their way to Frane
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-19
sMIss soRpER cLosEp

Berne. Friday, Nov. 15.--The Swiss
frontier along the southern border of
Alsace has been ordered closed un-
til Alsace is occupied by allied
troops. This action was taken when
the German frontier police force COLI
lapged after the signing of the arr
rligtice.
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FORECAST.

Minnesota = Generally fair and
colder tonight and Wednesday.
night and Wednesday,; colder Wednes-
day. and in north and extreme east
portions tonight.
South Dakota-C Generally fair to-
night and Wednesday; colder Wednes-
day and in northeast and extreme
southwest portions tonight
NIontana-Fair and colder tonight
and Wednesday.