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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-12
LY YNCHING
BRINGS TRADE
FROM The HI HUNS
Protest Through Swiss Ambas-
sador Against Prayer
Affair
CITES LAWS OF ILLINOIS

Amsterdam, June 12.-Germany has
lodged a complaint in Washington and
asked for safeguards against such ex-
cesses as led to the lynching of Robert
Prayer at Collinsville, Ills, on April
4, according ia Wolff Bureau telegram
from Germany quoting privy chancel-
lor Simons in replying to question
asked by Herr Mueller of Meiningen
in the Reichstag. Privy Councillor
Simons is quoted as follows:
''The lynching of Prayer is a fact
and was committed for no other reason
than that Prayer was German ana
sympathized with the German cause.
The Swiss minister at Washington has
lodged complaint and asked for safe
guards against such excesses.
"The United States admits the facts,
but says that, under the laws Of H.
inois. it cannot interfere The inves-
tigation is proceeding and legal steps
are being taken for the future.
"The United States, which is alleg>
edly warning against the Huns in
the interests of humanity, bears the
main responsibility for the crime. The
Aul6llCdu 6VVcIuuu0uL poIlulLCcu OcI-
man hatred to be famed amongst the
American people. We cannot rest sat
isfied with the statement that the laws
of Illinois are adequate to handle such
a situation. The American government
must find ways to protect the rights
and liberties Of Germans in America
"The German government has re-
peatedly made known, through the
Swiss minister, that progress in this
matter should be accelerated, what
ever the conditions in the United
States may be. The United States
government must, under all circum.
stances. see that such things do not
occur again"
Herr Mueller said that British
paper had published a list of similar
cases and the Privy Chancellor re-
piled:
1--WE are going into those cases, but
we can deal only with these Of Ger
man subjects"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-12
.WASHOUT WEST
OF MILES CITY
HOLDS UP N. p.

Northern Pacific train No. 4, due
here at 1904 a. m., will not arrive un-
til 1O:45 this evening, because OF a
washout a few miles west of Miles
City. No details are available here,
but indications are that the situation
is not serious. except for travellers
who had engagements to make on
No. 4 this morning.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-12
HUNS ATTEMPT TO CUT
SOUTH OF C0MPEIGNE IN ..
ORDER T00UTFLANK ALLIES
ATTEMPT TO JOIN ALLIES

n 1170H1 TO J0!1< zt17171J -"
Amsterdam, June 12.-If the Czecho.Slovak troops
which fought in the Russian army permitted to
leave Russia with and join the entente forces Rus
sa will "endanger her dearly bought peace" says the
Nordneutsche Algemeine Zeitung.
= ~
Moscow, Thursday, May Bobby the Associated
Press)-As the result of order by Leon Trotzky to
dsarm Cgecho.Slovak troops which endeavoring to
travel to Vadvostok and of directions taken to prevent
their movement to that port serious outbreak
eliminating in violent clashes between Czecho.Slovak
and Soviet troops in several places.
After defeating Soviet troops the Czecho-Slovaks
seized the railway station at Penza in the Voga region
and boarded trains going in the direction of Cheyabinsk,
which 10000 CzechoSlovaks holding. battle also
took place Zatoust where the CzechoSovaks
obliged to abandon their train and force their way for
ward on foot. Government reinforcements flowing
in from all sides and great efforts being made to
subdue the CzechoSlovaks, they regarded as
serious menace, being well armed and possessing arm
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
FRESH PROGRESS IN
POCKETING MOVEMENT.

LONDON G1:32 a. M. Oct. "a.
Fresh progress. both north and
south Of Douai has been made BY
the British in their "pocketing'
movement against that German
stronghold, the war Office announced
today.
After a heavy bonn ba-dment the
Germans delivered a series Of coun-
ter attacks on Sunday afternoon in
an effort 10 hold up the British ad-
vance east Of Cambria, but all were
repulsed
The German counter thrusts cen
tered north OF Le Cateau, east OF
the Selle river and in the sectors Of
Solesmes and Maspres.
The war office report reads;
rThe enemy on Sunday afternoon
carried out a heavy bonn bardment
and afterwards made attacks
against our positions north OF lie
Cateau. east OF the Selle river and
near Solesmes. AL were repulsed.
Another attack near Haspres was
repulsed also.
I'VE have made further progress
north and south OF Douai.
Additional prisoners were cap
tured."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
BRITAIN DEMANDS
REAL GUARANTEES
Will Decline ArmiStiCe With
out Naval and Military ,
Surrender.
BY FLOYD M'GRIFF.
International News Serrlce.

International News Service.
LONDON. oct 14.-Grest Britain
will not consider any suggestion for
an armistice unless military and
naval guarantees are given sufficient
to prevent Germany from renewing
the struggle, 1t was reported from
high source this afternoon.
Great Britain has not been taken
in by the pretensions Of Prince Max
that he speaks for German democ-
racy any more than the German
democrats themselves.
Chancellor Max is expected TO fan
and 20 be succeeded by Philip
Scheidemann. a socialist leader.
Foreign Sec'y 4. j. Balfour con-
ferred with Premier Lloyd George
today.
Chancellor a Bonar Law. in his
opening address at the reconvening
OF parliament OF parliament tomor-
row will avoid any statement on
peace. pending developments. IL was
stated.
The press and public are general
ly skeptical over the German peace,
but some papers take the view that
Germany Is confessing defeat
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
BAKER STANDS WATCH
ON RETURNING SHIP

international News Service:
WASHINGTON, oct. 14.-Sec'y of
War Baker stood watch" on the
transport which brought him home
from Europe, il became known to-
day. Several members OF the crew
were confined TO their hunks on the
trip and the captain called for vol
unteers for lookout duty. All Of the
notables on board. including the
secretary, took their regular turns
The transport was overdue in ar
riving owing 10 its having 10 avoid
two submarines which were known
to be in its path and which torpe-
doed the transport Mount Vernon
IL was necessary to take a round
a bout course
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
FRENCH AND BRITISH ARE SUSPICIOUS

PARIS. oct. 14.--If there be an
armistice on the western battle
front conditions must be laid down
by Marshal Foch. This was the view
taken by the French press today.
There should be no mixed com
mission 10 draw up an armistice. g"
says the Petit Parisien. THE van
quished foe should not be allowed
10 take any part in making the
terms. Marshal Foch should dictate
and Germany obey"
The Homme Libre premier Clem-
enceau's paper) said:
Germany has lost the war and
the military party must avow itself
vanquished."
The Echo de Paris warns OF a
trick, saying: Unless the victory is
pressed, Germany would attempt to
evacuate all but Alsace- ."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
BRITISH REGARD NOTE
WITH DEEP SUSPICION.

LONDON. Oct. 1.-THE British
press regards the German answer to
Pres't Wilson's peace note with deep
suspicion.
The whole German note is
bogus said the Daily Mail today.
The Germans have not yet set
their house in order. They have not
yet beheaded their king as the Eng
lish did in 1884 and the French did
in 1898. An armistice would cheaJ
the allies Of their present military
supremacy. There is no need for "A
mixed commission for Germany 10
evacuate; only an order from the
kaiser is required"
The Post took the attitude that
the German note was designed to
create discord among the allies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
REPLY WILL NOT
WEAKEN ALLIES
Sen. AShurSt. Following Con-
ference With President,
Urges Confident Patience.
International News Service

international News Service:
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE first
intimation as 10 what the attitude
of Pres't Wilson may be toward the
German peace note came this AFT
ernoon from Sen Henry r. Ashurst
democratic senator from Arizona
In the midst of the bitter debate in
the senate Ashurst left and went di-
rectly 10 the white house. where ne
was received by Pres't Wilson. The
senator. after conferring with the
president for Is minutes. declared
that the country could depend on
the president taking action which
Will in no way weaken the military
advantages secured by the Ameri-
can and entente armies.
Trust the President.
Then. after making it plain that
he was not authorized 10 speak for
the president IN any official man
ner. the Arizona senator said.
The nation can depend upon il
that Pres't Wilson will not take any
action which would weaken in the
very smallest way the glorious
achievement OF our armies in the
field. ] feel confident in saying that
when Pres't Wilson's reply 10 the
German and other peace notes is
made public. il viii be found that
no advantage has been lost. but.
on the other hand. our position
/ everywhere viii have been material
/ ly strengthened by the reply.
The people must not expect the
/ president 20 rush hea6long into this
I situation. II is necessary that he
/ consult with the premiers Of the al
lied nations so that his reply will
be acceptable 10 them as we'll as 20
the people OF the United States"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
Turkey Requests
Wilson to Bring
Peace Farley
MN tlonaI - -.

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. oct Turke1
through the Spanish mbassado1 4
has asked Pres't Wilson 10 use hil
efforts 20 restore peace between
and the entente allies The noil
was delivered to Secy Lansing al mood
today by the Spanish aulba ssa 10
II is brief and stated that TurkeI
accepts as a basis for peace the proI
gram laid down by the president 4
his address 20 congress on Jan. s ani
his subsequent declarations on thl
subject
Want General Conference.
The Turkish appeal is for sem
eral peace conference and was del
litered by the charge d'affsires oI
Turkey in Madrid 20 the Spanish
minister Of foreign affairs. The lated
transmitted it 70 Ambassaaor RYAN.
in this city and the latter today de-
liyered 10 o. The secretary of state
The official announcement Of th'
state department r4ga riding the mat
ter was as follows.
The Spanish ara "a ASA dor handel
the following comru..eation TO th'
secretary Of state todlv to be de
livered 20 the president
'Emba aiade fe Espanza. ef
Washington. Oet "a. 1918
AR President
-T have the honor 20 transmi
herewith acting upon instruction
from my government. The ext of
communication received bv the min
lister OF foreign affairs Of Spain from
the charge d'afaires of Turkey 70
Madrid on oct. -. and which reach
cd ne late Yesterday SUNDAY ete
ming Please accept the assurance
Of my highest consideration
tSigned' Juan Ryano.'"
The Turks Note.
The Honorable Woodrow WI
son.
President of the United sts rs
The undersigned. charge dsr
falges ~ Turkey has the honor aot
inz upon instructions from his GOV
erument % request the rGva GOV
ernment 30 inform the secretary b
state of the United States ~ Amer
lea hy telegraph. that the lmpe-.s
government requests the Dresldeu
Of the United States ~ America "a
take upon himself the task OF 70
establishment 0f peace. 90 notify a'
belligerent states az this demand an.
10 invite them 20 delegate ple1lpo
tenuaries 20 initiate negotiations
che imperial government accept
as basis for the negotiations tn
program laid down by the presiden
of the United States in his messag
20 congress of Jan. s. 1918 and q
/ his subsequent declarations special
ly the speech % Sept o.
In order % put an end 20 rh
shedding % blood the imperia
Ottoman government requests the
steps be taken for the immed.
. ate conclusion of a general armistic
on land. on sea and in the air.
Makes No Comment.
Sec'y lansing has no comment q
make on the Turkish appeal
was sent direct 20 Pres't Wilson Poo
asmuch as the United States is no
az war with Turkey. r is assume
that All that the president could n
expected 20 40 in the circunnsterce
+ would be 20 transmit the appeal q
the entente powers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
AUSTRIANS SAY GERMANY
Is TRYING TO SAVE SELF
International News Service :

International News Service.
LONDON. Oct 14.-Austrian
newspapers accuse Germany OF try
ing 20 save herself at the expense
OF her allies in making peace over
lures TO America, said a Geneva dis
patch 10 the Daily Express today In
a view OF this situation. the Austrian
papers point out. Austria Hungary
and Turkey are just concerned in
seeking a separate peace through
America.
Gen. Ludendorff is reported fur
ious at the continuous evacuations
by the German army and has ten
dered his resignation TO the kaiser
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
NISH, FORMER CAPITAL
OF SERVIA. CAPTURED.

PARIS delayed. Oct. 13.-Nish,
the former capital Of Servia. has
been captured by the Servian army
the French war office announced
tonight
(By the capture Of Nish the Ser
vians have cut the Berlin-Constan
tinople railway, the only direct line
Of communication between Germany
and Turkey The French lighting on
the Balkan front have captured
Prizrend and Metrovitza
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
AUSTRIA IN PROCESS
OF DISSOLUTION. CZECHS
TO GAIN INDEPENDENCE
InterHatiouaI Vows Service

TuferUa fiounI Views Service
ZURICH oct 1.-THE dissOlu-
tion OF Austria is almost
an accomplished fact. according q
the Muenchner Nachrichten. an in
HuentiaI newspaper in south Ger
many. which declares that it's in
formation i~ secured from IAN au-
thoritative source
The paper prints the forecast that
the Germans I'm Austria will soon
proclaim their independence and
foin Germany and that the Czechs
and Jugo-Slovs viii issue a procla-
nation of independence within a
short time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14

tended by Germany TO show that the
government is swinging more and
more toward democracy. This would
be in line with the action of Prince
Macmillan in eliminating the word
imperial" in characterizing the
German government in his note Of
Friday.
Scheidemann is leader OF one OF
the branches of the socialist party
and was recently taken into the Ger
man cabinet as minister without
portfolio. Sec'y Solf has political
leanings so broad that they are
said TO verge on socialism.
The grandson referred to in the
Rotterdam cable is evidently Prince
William, the oldest son Of the crown
prince.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
LUXEMBOURG ASKS WILSON
TO PROTECT ITS RIGHTS

International News Service
AMSTERDAM Oct. 14-Luxen-
burg has appealed 10 Pres't Wilson
to protect its national rights and de-
mands the evacuation OF its terri
tory by Germany. said dispatch
received here today
Luxembourg is an independent
grand duchy on the western from
tier Of Germany. II was overrun at
the same time as Belgium.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
SUCCEEDED HERTLING
ON OCTOBER THIRD.

Prince Max OF Baden succeeded
Count Won Hertling as German chan
cellOr on oct. 9. on the following
Saturday he addressed the reichstag
and made overtures for an armis-
ttce. addressing his note TO the
United States. Pres't Wilson replied
asking whether or not the chancel-
Tor spoke for the people or the au-
tOcratic government OF Prussia The
German reply was received in Wash
ington Saturday and is now under
consideration
II Dr. Scheidemann or Sec'y Solf
were selected 10 succeed Prince Max
the move would evidently be in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
CALL 1000 COL0RED
SELECTIVES OCT 1924

international News Service
WASHINGTON, oct. IA call
for 1000 colored selective service
men for limited military service
was issued today by Provost Mar
shall Gen. Crowder. They will be
assigned to the navy and will be
sent to Norfolk, Va, and Charles
ton. S. c.. during the period from
Oct IS TO "A. Twenty-Five states and
the District Of Columb bia viii fur
nish the men under this call.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14

international News Service:
LONDON, Oct. 14-Ninety thou
sand Austro- German and Bulgarian
prisoners have been captured in the
offensive which opened on the Bal
kan front one month ago, il was an
nounced at the Serbian legation to-
day
The Austro- Germans are falling
back on Alexinate, nearly % mile.
north Of Nish.
The Serbs have captured Proku.
pile. l9 miles west Of Nish.
The French are advancing on the
Montenegrin frontier. having taker
Milrovitza and Belapalanka
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
German Counter
Attacks Repulsed
by Am orleans
Huns Make Great Effort
Against Left Wing of
Yankee Sector.
BY NEWTON c. PARkE.
naLIonaL - seINIce .


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF NERDUN. Oct
14.-After strong artillery prepara-
tion the Germans delivered counter
attacks at several points on the
American front, but all were re-
pulsed.
The greatest effort was made
against the left wing of the Amer
lean sector where the American ar
tillery fire moved down the enemy
who was advancing in open order.
At no point was the American line
penetrated.
Although a drizzHng rain fell to-
day there was lively artillery duel
ling.
The Germans concentrated heavy
shelling against Malamont wood
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14

IL was UNDERSTOOD lnAL an agree
ment was reached as TO the next
move. The conference discussed the
unofficial text as the official note was
not delivered 70 Sec'y Lansing until
he had returned to the state depart
ment. However. Charge Frederick
Oederlin Of the Swiss legation. as
sured Secy Lansing over the tele-
phone that the official note in no
way differed from the unofficial
document.
Not the slightest intimation was
forthcoming as 20 the position taken
by the president The cabinet Off
/ GERS very frankly explained that only
the president was in a position 10
speak in the matter They said that
any unofficial intimation or an
nouncement might very seriously
fraught with the most serious pos
sibilities.
Must Await Reply.
The American people must wait
in patience until an announcement
can he made" explained one OF the
cabinet members They can trust
the president TO take stops TO meet
the situation as ne has met all that
have developed TO date.
Meanwhile an almost unanimous
/ demand that he tell Germany that
her hour 20 secure peace on any
other terms but unconditional sur
render had passed was in evidence
throughout the capital Senator'S Of
both political faiths led in this de-
mand They declared that IL would
/ be the height OF folly for the United
/ States or the allies 10 trust Germany
at the present time They recalled
the many instances OF broken cove
nants which have marked the prog
/ ress OF the war. And they declared
that they would oppose any mercy
at this time The complete collapse
/ OF the German military machine is
/ in sight these leaders declared. and
they Insisted that the only reason
why Germany had accepted the pres
ident's IA articles Of peace was be-
cause the military leaders realized
this.
! Rumor OF Secret Decree.
/ In diplomatic circles that the Swiss
1 charge had two communications
from Germany. The second one was
reported 20 be details Of the secret
decree signed by the kaiser on Sept.
90. and which has never been made
public. There has been a great deal
OF guessing regarding this decree
but no official information has reach
ed washington One surmise by a
leading am bassador made unofficial
fly however. was that this decree
transferred the power 70 make war
or peace from the emperor 20 the
reichstag. At the Swiss legation the
officials refused 20 discuss this re-
port in any way. They explained
that they had been instructed 20 de
liver the German reply OF Saturday
70 the president and await develop
ments and that this was what they
would dc. and no more nor less.
Talk Of Guarantees.
There also was much talk here to-
day on the question of what de-
mands must be made on Germany 20
guarantee any promises that she may
make. Various suggestions such as
occupation Of important German
and Austrian centers have been
made ever since the note arrived.
However. officials said that such sug-
gestions were conjecture. The guar
antses that viii be asked in the un-
likely event that the developments
OF the next few weeks Will bring
| 1coNTINrED OF PACE 1Ol
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
UNANIMOUS DEMAND FOR
MILITARY GUARANTEESIF
TRUCE SHOULD CONE
Capital Regards Huns Apparent Ac
ceptance of Wilson's Terms With
Skepticism and Negative Reply
is Deemed Probable.
BY JOHN EDWIN NEVIN.
international News Service

WASHINGTON, Oct i4.-Pres't Wilson began preparation \
the reply of the United States to Germany latest peace proposal
at If 80 O'Clock today For than hour before the chic
executive of State Robert Lansing War Newto
D. Baker Secy of the Navy Joephus Daniels and Col nj
House the presidents official adviser discussed the Suato
brought about by Germany apparent acceptance of America
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14

LONDON Oct t4-It is reported from authoritative
Holland today that the resignation of Prince Macmillan of
Baden the German chancellor imminent said Rotterdam
dispatch to the Telegraph
Philip Scheidemann socialist leader and Foreign Secy So
spoken of as possible successors to Prince Max
The kaiser said the dispatch, suffering from fits of
mental depression verging disorder
reported that he contempaes abdicang favor of his
grandson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
International News Service /.

InternatiOnal News Service:
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY
ON THE CAMBRAI-ST. QUEN-
TIN FRONT 60 "A. M, Oct.
IA new drive was launched
on the Flanders front today by
British and Belgian troops. Fine
progress was made.
The British are pushing ahead
in the direction of the German
key position at COurtrai
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
Allied Armies Begin Ne1U DrjUe in Flanders
Resignation of Prince
Max is I'm minent,
Report From Holland


LONDON G2:45 p. m.), Oct. 14-AS a result of
ferences of The few days accord has been reach
ed between the allied and Prest Wilson that
there shall be armistce Germany unless Ger
completely Surenders and of all the
allied demands the international News Service learned this
afternoon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-14
International News Service

Interna tiOnal News Service:
LONDON, oct. 14.-U2:50
.. m.)-The British on the
Douai front have now reached
the line of the Haute Deule and
Sensee canals, north and south
east Of Douai.
The French are expected TO
reach the Hunding line, a new
system OF German defences.
during the day.