The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-11
From German Papers.

the conditions under which it can be
realized"
From German Papers.
Amsterdam, Oct. 11.-German news
papers received here reveal a number
of long articles apparently intended to
prepare the public for q further de-
velopment of the peace movement and
containing favorable reference to
President Wilson's formula.
Theodore Wolffs article in the
Tageblatt takes the form of an
imaginary appeal to President Wilson
from some friend familiar with
Europe. for example. Henry Morgen-
thau. former ambassador to Turkey.
painting a picture OF Germany misled
by the false pan-G ermah prophets but
loving peace with its whole soul and
having learned it's lesson now ready
for a Wilsonian peace.
Professor Gravsnitz, in the Yossische
Zeitung, reviews the events which
gradually alienated the United States
from Germany while President Wilson
was trying to bring about peace, his
efforts however, being nullffied by the
German military party
Today" the professor concludes.
1--WE have government strong enough
to assert its will for peace and it is
again the presidents turn"
The Socialist Vorwaerts prints an
article seeking to show that the Ger
man people have confidence in Presi-
dent Wilson's ideals and sense of JUS
tice.
Await the Answer.
London, Oct. 10.-Germany's answers
to President Wilson's questions are
awaited with great anxiety in Ger
many, according to Copenhagen dis
patch to the Central News. Mr.. Will
sons reply to the German peace pro-
posals was published in the news
no nf la Of
official North German Gazette says:
1--WE have reason to believe that the
peace step which has been commenced
will be continued"
Policy in Poland.
Amsterdam, Oct. 10.-Ptince Max
| imilian, the German imperial chancel-
| lor, has telegraphed to the Polish re-
cow, assurance that he 'is firmly re-
solved to shape the relations between
| the German empire and the newly
arisen kingdom of Poland in a spirit
Of justice and understanding of the vi
| tai interests on both sides.
| ''I will exert myself" he continues,
| 'for the speediest removal of the bur-
dens of occupation that still exist and
will give orders for the realization of
this without delay"
Working of New Leaven.
Copenhagen, Oct. 1.-THE working
| Of the new leaven in Germany is il
1ustrated by a decree of the crown
council of Saxony, summoning the
| 1andtag to convene on October rs.
The decree directs the minister of the
interior to draft a measure which shall
substitute for the franchise now OBJ
tanning for the landtag's second cham
ber a franchise based on a broader
| foundation.
| Saxony has today a franchise sys-
4 Inv Of Of ola Cs<
Prussia's system has three, classified
tions.
| Calls a Conferences.
| Amsterdam, Oct. 11.-Emperor Will
! liam has summoned the sovereigns OF
all the German federal states to Berlin
| for a consultation before answering
| President Wilson's note, according to
a Cologne dispatch. Such a confer
| ence is unique in the history Of Ger.
many.
(Unofficial reports state that the Ger.
man reply already has been drafted at q
Chancellor von Payer and the German
ministers and military representatives.
| Amsterdam, Oct. 10.-The Polish
regency council at Warsaw has issued
a manifesto in which, after referring
to the peace principles as set forth by
| President Wilson which will lead to
the creation of an Independent state
/, comprising all Polish districts" an
nounces that the council has decided:
First, to dissolve the state council
| second, to summon Immediately a gov
| ernment composed of representatives
of all classes and political tendencies;
| third, to impose on this government
the obligation in conjunction with rep.
resentatives of the political groups tc
work out an electoral statute for q
political diet based on broad and
democratic principles. and to lay the
statute before the regency within 8
month.
Charles in Proclamation.
Basel, Oct. 10.-Emperor Charles O.
Austria will soon issue a proclama