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U-BOatS In0ctiUe
During PmeIey
(By Associated Press. !

London, Monday, Oct. 2S.-Reports
of German submarines being recalled
TO home ports coupled with compare
tive inactivity on the part of the
U-boats are being discussed by adj
miralty officers here. It is not be-
lieved that Germany has abandoned
her submarine warfare. The view
officially expressed is that Germany
in checking the operations Of sub
marines hopes to lend weight to the
evidently inspired reports that she is
withdrawing them.
At the admiralty it is believed that
if the inactivity continues most Of
the submersibIes viii be withdrawn
temporarily the men will be given
leaves and the boats win be repaired
preparatory to the last great effort on
the part Of Germany. Cne admiralty
oficer says:
'If the war continues you may ex-
pect the submarine menace to be as
great, if not greater, by january
than any with which we have as yet
had to deal"
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DISCLOSURES BY
COUNT MINOTTO
May. DECIDE THE
CAlLLAUX CASE
Startling Evidence of the
Plotting of Former
French Premier
PLANNED PEACE
WIF GERMANY
Minotto Tells of Confer
ences Between Luxburg
and Caillaux

New York, Oct. Startling dis
closure regarding the alleged negotia-
tions of Joseph CailIaux, one time
premier Of France, and Count Won
Luxburg, former German minister to
Argentina intended to re-establish
Catllaux in power in Paris in 1915, and
bring about separate peace with
Germany, have been made to deputy
state attorney general Becker by
Count James Minotto, an interned
enemy alien, the state officials ans
nounced here late yesterday.
The deposition of Minotto, who is a
son-in-law of Louis Swift, of Chicago,
has been forwarded to the French ann
bassador at Washington, Mr.. Beck
er said, and a summary of 1t has
been cabled to France for use in the
trial of Caillaux for high treason,
which opens today. The full text also
is on it's way to Paris by a fast steam
ship.
Minotto was brought here last week
from Fort Oglethorpe, Ca, by special
agents OF the department of justice,
acting upon the request of the deputy
attorney general, who was commis-
stoned by the French government to
investigate various phases Of Ger
man intrigue in this country against
France. He talked freely, Mr.. Beck
er said, and gave information which
the officials declared would be i'm
portant in the prosecution OF Call
faux." ~
Minotto. who comes OF an Italian
family, but who was born in Ber-
lin went to Buenos Aires in 1915, and
took part in extended conferences be-
tween Caillaux, then on a special
mission to Argentina for France, and
Luxburg, according TO Minotto's
sworn statement.
Count Minotto, Mr.. Becker stated,
exhibited decided anti-German senti-
rnents during their long interview, and
appeared anxious to give all the infor-
nation in his possession to the au-
thorities. His testimony was corob-
Grated by. means Of interviews with
other persons, Mr.. Becker said.
Minotto. the official stated though
apparently not cOmrnissi ionedsfor that
purpose by the German government
served as a. go-between IN the Call
iaux -L.uxburg conferences.
Caillaux is charged with intrigue
tending to shake the solidarity OF the
allies and to bring about a premature
and dishonorable peace with Ger
many" His case is linked with those
Of Bolo Pasha, convicted Of treason
and executed, and Louis ]. Malvy,
former mBnister of the interior. who is
alleged to have been the former
prenier's tool in the government. The
Caillaux, conspiracy, 1t is alleged, pro-
posed an alliance between France,
Germany, Italy and Spain against
England and Russia.
Upon the completion Of his testi-
mony Minotto was taken to south
ern internment camp. Because of his
revelations in the Caillaux case, it
was decided not to send him back to
Fort Oglethorpe.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-29
POLITICAL PLEA
OF PRESIDENT Is
HOTLY ANSWERED
BY THE COLONEL
Roosevelt Makes Presi-
|. dents Letter Theme
of Warm Attack
CONTRASTS HIM
.... ..... WITH LINCOLN
Repeats Toast to "Our
Czar, Last Ia War,
First Toward Peace

New York. Oct. 2s.-colonel
Roosevelt, answering President Will
sons appeal for return Of a Demo
cratic majority in congress-. urged
voters OF the nation, in an address
last night, to transfer control to Re-
publican leadership. .-
Such an outcome Of the election,
he declared. would assure "our allies
that America is determined to speed
up the war and insist on uncondi-
tional surrender" Of the enemy and
would serve notice on Germany and
her yassal states that they would
have TO deal henceforth with the
resolute and straightforward soul
of the American people and not
merely with the obscure purposes
and wavering will of Mr.. Wilson"
Declaring that half of the leaders
Of the Presidents own party opposed
him wflea he had committed himself
to war measures" Mr.. Roosevelt as
serted that heads of the Republican
organization in congress supported
the administration when a declarar
tion of war was needed, when there
was demand for the draft, when
the army was sent overseas, ana
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to President Wilson Is viewed as un-
conditional surrender. Although
recognized as al event OF the great
est moment. denoting the breaking
up OF Hapsburg power. main inter
est in the situation lies in the effect
it win inevitably have ON the posi-
tion of Germany.
:sIt removes says the Telegraph,
any lingering doubt as to the total
and irremediabIe defeat of Germany.
1t involves ultimate crushing poIiti-
cal defeat as it destroys the mon
strous fabric known as pan Ger
manism."
The Chronicle says:
IT completes the isolation of Ger
many which if 1t decides on d war
defense, must be prepared to meet
invasion from the Austrian eide
where the whole Italian army viii
be able to operate against Il"
The Post gays:
It now remains for Austria's
pienipc to 60 with the
white flag 10 italian headalla tiers
and when Austria Hungary has
been lnarmed and her armies de-
modified IL viii be for italy and
The allies 30 decide on the teKmssY
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Enemy Soldiers
Warned Against
RNnnOY:S of Peace
fRv Associated Press. ,

with the American Army North
west OF Verdun. Oct. 2S-s p. m.
Hold fast. arInistice has not yet
been concluded" is the word sent TO
the German troops by Field Mar
shal Won Hindenburg. chief OF the
general staff. according to a captur
ed document now in the hands OF
the Americans. The German COM
mander'g appeal reads:
German soldiers. be vigilant. the
word 'armistice' is current in the
trenches and camps. but we have
not vet reached that point. To some
the word represents a certainty; TO
others it is even synonym of tha
peace so long desired. They believe
that events no longer depend upon
them. Their vigilance is relaxed,
their courage and their endurance,
as well as their spirit OF defiance
toward the enemy are diminished.
eve have not yet reached our aim.
The armistice has not been conclud
ed. The war is still on-the RaEgla
war as ever.
''Now, more than ever. you must
be vigilant and hold fast. Yon are
on the enemy's soil and on the soil
OF AIsace-L Lorraine the bulwark &c
our country. In this grave hour the
F'ati1erland relies on you for It's
prosperity and for fits safety"
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Is
Stripped Bare By
Hungry Russians

Stockholm, Saturday, Oct. 26.
The overflow in Scandinavia OF
Russian refugees has created such a
problem that DR.. Helner the SWe-
dish foreign minister has taken UP
the question with Great Britain in
forming them that Sweden has had
to refuse to receive a new invasion
OF the Russians.
Thousands OF victims of the Boil
sl1eviki regime have fed into Fin
land and have compelled the Finnish
population to divide with them the
already meagre supplies Of food. The
food situation has become so serious
in Finland, it Is reported, as to en-
danger public health.
In some government circles in
Sweden 1t is declared that the only
rational solution of the Russian
problem would be TO send the whole
stream to America.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-29

Paris. oct. 29.-"The capitulation
of Austria" " is the unvarying caption
with which the morning newspapers
precede Count julius Andrassys
note to President Wilson. TIE eoi-
torials OF the newspapers, while acc
cepting this conclusion, urge caution
lest there be a hidden snare bentnd
the Austrian offer.
2 Beware of the last conVulsions oL
a colossal enemy who lis not yet
completely crushed, !" writes Maurice
Barres in the Echo de Paris. Ine
situation viii not be clear until mill
itary defeat is acknowledged or in
fiicted."
The journal says:
There is q unique opportunity 70
lay down a reasonable basis for the
future edifice of central Europe. The
total dialocation of the Hapsburg
monarchy threatens to strengthen
Germany by the addition Of twelve
million Germans and Austrians and
as many Magyars A center Of
gravity Is necessary in middle Eti-
rope. This center can only be at
Vienna or Berlin What Will hap
pen il we put Vienna and Berlin In
the sanae lelmet?"
The london View
Loudons Oct 2ss AIgtkiag reply
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-29
Averages 200
Miles An Hour

Pittsburgh, Penn, oct. 29.--F1ying
at an average speed of more than
two miles a minute. James M.
Schoonmaker. Jr.. son OF the vice
president OF the Pittsburgh and Lake
Erie railroad, covered the distance of
1913 miles from the Wright Flying
field ait Dayton. Ohio, 10 Pittsburgh
ia one hour and forty-flVe minutes
yesterday afternoon. Scaoonnlaikgr
made the flight, which Is believed to
be a record. when he learned that
HIS father was seriously hi following
an operation,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-29
HUGE CARRIER Z LAuNCHED

Philadelphia. Pa, oct. 29.-The
steamship South Bend, said to be the
largest cargo carrier ever built in
this country. was launched today at
the Delaware yard of the Sun Ship
building company at Chester, Pa.
The ship, originally intended for
a commercial company, was taken
over by the government soon after
work on 1t Was started The Yes-
aels' tonnage is 10000 II is 47515
feer long and so feet wide 1t is the
NTH ship launched BY the Sun SElip-
builcing company ia the last few
months
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-29
Influenza On
WlgNe i1s Camps

washington. Oct. 90. Surgeon
General Braisted announced today
that the influenza epidemic has
passed I'm ten naval districts and II
Is on the wane i'm all other places
except Paris Island, c.. and Mare
Island. Calf Reports for the week
ending Oct rs show q decline In fEs
number of new cases from 4ST3 eO
1901, with 207 deaths as compared
with 3s7 for the preceding week.
The surgeon general OF the army
announced IQ1aS If1aI YaCEf7Is 1ffiF
cigilian nloyed in the arrays
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-29
Society Of Nations
FaUored by Allies

. London, Oct. 2s.-(British wireless
service) Resolutions unanimously
adopted at the recent conference of
French, Italian. Belgian and British
sections OF the Inter-AIlied parlia-
mentary committee recommended
that the nations now united in the
fight for liberty should maintain
their close association until the dan
gers threatening them had been re-
moved by the complete overthrow Of
the enemy powers.
Another resolution said IL was of
paramount Importance that the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-29

government OF the allied nations
should forthwith proceed to prepare
In consultation a scheme for the es-
talishment after the war, OF ma
chinery designed to secure and de-
velop a society Of nations" as q
proper means for attaining a durable
peace guarded by the Joint action Of
free nations.
It was stated by the committee that
the losses of mercantile tonnage due
to submarine warfare should be made
good so far as possible by the seiz-
ure of enemy tonnage.
osnbt aNdyinWC.awH .......
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-29
Turkey Submits
Peace Proposal
To the Allies

London, Oct. 29. Turkey
has presented peace pro-
posals to the entente ma
tions, according to a report
from Constantinople, for
warded by the corTespon-
dent at Copenhagen of the
Exchange Telegraph COM
pany. The negotiations are
expected to end soon, it is
added.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-29
MlL.L TRAIN aRApuALL.Y

washington. oct. 2s. Older draft
ed men are to be put into shape for
service Though modified physical
training exercises less arduous than
the course designed for men between
ordered today 70 train the older
men gradually, especially in the ear
Isl stages so they will stffer no ill
ef4ecEs from too strenuous exercise
gg oVaEsoEik
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Report
TO be Published

washington. Oct. 29.Charies e..
Hughes report on his aircraft inves-
tigation VIII be given to the public
as soon as il reaches President will
SON This statement was authorized
today at the White House. Attor-
new General Gregory expects to sub-
NIT Ii to the President In a day or
fvfrt
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-29
Take 5000 Prisoners.

italian Headquarters on the Piave
Oct. 2s, Monday, BY The Associated
PreEs.-Fifteen thousand prisoners
have been taken by the British, tia
lians and French up to late today
in the advance across the Piavc
which for the third time In one year
Is the scene Of a desperate battle.
This time. however, the tables arc
turned against the Austrians who are
steadily being press bsseis from tIsp
eastern bank OF th TsTe1.
The battle now has been going OH
for five days and has been marked
by the desperate resistance OF tile
Augtrians. They have directed their
artillery fire against pontoon bridges
thrown across the Piave and their
bombing airplanes also have caused
trouble for the allies. The allies not
only have had to battle against tho
Swift river current but also to con-
tend with the renewal OF the pom
toOns and foot bridges damaged by
the Austrians. Once across the river
the allies have had to over come
strong Austrian trench positions ana
machine gun posts.
Austrian prisoners declare that
they know nothing OF the political
situation at home and the efforts
OF their government 10 arrange al
armistice. The Austrian army post
office is said to have stopped the
delivery OF mail some time ago.
Cross The Piavs.
Although facing a heavy cannonade
and strong machine gun fire, allied
troops succeeded in effecting cross
tains or the Piaye are crowded with
liam and French soldiers are In the
est OF spirits and eager to continue
the advance.
All the roads leading TO the noun
tains or the Piave ore crowded with
heavy masses OF troops. guns and
other war material proceeding to the
front In orderly fashion. Whenever
a staff automobile rushes by at six
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lNpIvlpuALs 8 lNcLUpEp.

Washington, Oct. 29.-War excess
profits taxes imposed only upon cpr-
porations in the war revenue bill as
it passed the house were extended
by the senate finance committee to-
day to individuals and partnerships
In trada Cg blsi2e
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FORRCAsT,

wisconsin - Unsettled and cooler
tonight, probably showers in extreme.
east portion; Wednesday fair; cooler
in east portion.
Bfinnesota Fair tonight and
wednesday; cooler in east portion to-
night.
love-. Fair tonight and Wednesday;
coolsr IN east and south portions to-
night.
North and South DalSota--Pr robably
cloudy tonight and Wednesday; cool
or in west portions tonight
Montana Partly cloudy tonight
and ggeanesdaYi cooler tonight
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-29
ANOTHER RED ARREaTep.

Milwaukee. Wis, Oct. 29.~-John G.
KIeisf. a well known attorney and
prominent socialist was arrested tos
day on & federal indictment cllarging
seditious utteraHcess Kletst managed
to furnish bails
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Furious Bombardment
During Night, But No
Attack Follows
BITTER FIGHTING
BY THE BRITISH
Germans Launch Terrific
Attacks South of
.Valenciennes
tRx Associated Press,

With the American Army North
west of verdun, Oct. 2s.-t1O A. M
Activities along the center of the
American front began long before
daylight this morning. with a furi.
Gus bombardment. The enemy open
ed a heavy fire with gas shells at
1880 o'clock, which was changed to
high explosives between four and five.
The American artillery responded.
American patrols were active in
Bathevi1le wood all night.
The artillery bombardmeTlE and ma
chine gun fire reached q great inten-
sity during the night. The fire was
especially intense in Beulleu wood.
The activity died down on the front
west of the river Meuse and there
was no important action OF any ma
ture this morning.
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Shifting of Attack
Permitted Crossing of
the River
DEEP SALIENT
BEING CREATED
Austrians May Be Forced
to Retreat From Entire
River Bank

With the Allied Forces on tha
Piave Monday. Oct. 28.-The last
lines Of the Austro- Hungarian re-
sistance on the central positions
along the Piave river were broken
today by the British, French and
Italian forces.
The Austrians were dealt a smash
ing blow. 1t resulted in the allies
making new advances. pushing for
ward as far as Bayola, which was
taken by the Italians Notwithstanding
desperate resistance.
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The Austrian Report.

Vienna, Monday, Oct, via, London.
Oct. ga great battle Is raging on
a front Of 81 miles east of the Bren-
ia, according to the official state
ment today from Austro Hungarian
headquarters.
Between the Brenta and the PiaYe
Italian attacks were repulsed.
There has been fighting through
out the day along the Piave, where
a British thrust as far as Tezza
and San Polo to Piave was stopped
by the Austrians after a break
through on a front OF from one and
one half to two miles.
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American Report.

washington, Oct. 20 Continued
aviation activity on the Fout ofgtsao
first American army ia spite OF poor
weather was reported by General
Pershing today, IN q second commu-
nidue for Monday. Three enemy air.
planes and an observation balloon
we're shot down and all the American
machines returned. Heavy artillery
fire marked the day on both sides OF
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Issues ProcIamatIons
Copenhagen, Oct 2s-Archduke
Poseph has issued a proclamation
stating that Emperor Charles has
charged him with the task Of secur-
ing the complete independence of
Hungary, dispatch from Budapest
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CONTINUED on page 81
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Continued on page 4.)
The Parker post., 1918-03-09
SAVES ARMY WASTE
Uncle Sam Makes Money OF
Refuse From Camps.
War Department Has Saved Upwards
Of $4,000, 900 on Waste Materials
OF All Kinds.

Washington.-Waste material Is be-
Ing conserved by the war department.
and money Is being made out of it.
AT every National army and Ma
tional Guard camp special officers
have been detailed to have an eve
TO the penny to be saved through
careful conservation of waste mate
rlais. Refuse from the mess halls are
being placed In separate receptacles,
fertilizer from the stables is to be
sold to farmers living in the territory
OF the camps to save freight rates.
and garbage likewise is to be disposed
Of to the highest bidder among stock
men raising hogs.
Lieut.. Col. ]. Austin Ellison has been
placed in charge of the division of
conservation. He has the distinction
OF having called the attention of the
war department to the vast saving
that would result If care were exer-
c1sed in disposal Of refuse. Thus far
the department has saved upwards of
$2.OOO,OO0 on waste materials.
The garbage from the mess of from
10 to 15 soldiers, 1t Is estimated, will
feed one hog day. Hogs will gain on
an average Of one pound day on this
ration for the first $50 days, govern
ment experts have determined. The
refuse from each cantonment will be
sufficient to feed 1000 hogs a day.
This means an increase Of 1,46O,O
pounds Of pork for the country each
year.
Colonel Ellison has injected. into
camp life certain class distinction
In the disposal of garbage. At the
camps the care Of the garbage is a
regular ceremonial. Waste material
Is divided into classes, and special
receptacle Is provided for each class.
There is q can for bones, one for rope
and twine, another for rags, one for
paper, one for fats and tallow, one
for bottles. one for tin cans, another
for sweeping and pieces of tobacco,
and still another for garbage.
Practically all Of the refusal Is sold.
Cans, bottles, bones, fats, paper and
rags have ready market, and the
garbage proper Is carted away for a
hogs banquet. The worthless refuse Is
burned in order to adhere to the strict
sanitary regulations Of the camps.
The Parker post., 1918-03-09

The shortage Of cents Is attributed
to the advance in the prices Of cigars
and cigarettes. 1t is declared that the
humble change maker has not been so
scarce at any previous time during the
past twenty years. Many people are
paying greater attention to the cop
per than they did when 1t had more
purchasing value than it possesses
now. Human beings are so incensist-
ent!
The Parker post., 1918-03-09

Already soldiers and sailors have
applied for insurance policies aggre-
eating S1S,OOO,0O0 under the new wax
insurance system. AS the benefits OF
the governments plan come to be ful.
ly understood, the men in the national
service will not need to be persuaded
to take advantage of it. They owe
1t TO themselves and their families to
provide for the future with the gov
ernment's assistance.
The Parker post., 1918-03-09

II you want to find out the difference
between a 4highbrow and bonehead,
ask the highbrow. He knows. The
'bonehead doesn't. The bonehead
xnows enough to be unhappy, which Is
quite some consolation, we claim.
The Parker post., 1918-03-09

The intimation is becoming stronger
that the German people are more and
more disposed to mind their own busi-
ness, which mixture Of junkerism
and militarsm has been hitherto kind
Iy minding for them. The war Is prov
Ing in more ways than one the biggest
boomerang Of modern times.
The Parker post., 1918-03-09

The government forecast Of 20
Der cent increase In this years crop
Of early potatoes will produce feeling
Of cheerfulness among people who have
aot cut those costly vegetables off their
list,
The Parker post., 1918-03-09

NO AGE LIMIT FOR
WOMEN IN WAR WORK

. There Ia no age limit for the
service Of women In war work.
This fact has been demonstrate
ed to the woman's committee Of
the council Of national defense.
OF the thousands Of letters that
have come In recently from all
parts of the country, begging
for some work which will be Of
real worth to the government,
one was from an elderly lady
ninety-stx years OF age, and one
from a little girl nine years
old. The old lady writes that
she would like to have some
definite war work to do, since
her son Is too old to be a SOL
der. The little girl wants to
go to France as a messenger In
the Red Cross service. In
France, at the beginning Of the
war, the age limit for govern
mental service was placed at
forty years. All the women In
France are now working for
their country.
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