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New-York tribune., 1918-10-23
Deported Belgians
May Return Home
Monday, Huns Say
Cardinal Mercier Notified
Political Prisoners Will
Be Given Freedom

ROME, Oct 22.-Baron Won der
Lancken, chief of the German political
department at Brussels, has informed
Cardinal Mercier, Primate of Belgium,
that when the Germans evacuate that
country the deported Belgians and po-
iltical prisoners will be spontaneously
released, according to the "Osservatore
Romano" the semi official Vatican
organ.
He told Cardinal Mercier, it is said,
that part of the Beleians who were de-
ported would be free to return to their
country on Monday.
Delivers Note Personally
This not4hcarion was IN the form Of
a letter handed TO the Cardinal person
ally by Baron Won der Lancken. The
text of the letter read as follows:
~ OIL are the incarnation of the emil
nence of occupied Belgium You are its
venerated and needed pastor. It is.
then, to you that the government gen
eral and my local government have
charged me TO announce that when they
vacate your territory they will sponta-
neously set free deported Belgians and
political prisoners. They will be. in
part, free to return to their country on
Monday.
"7 his declaration is of d nature that
will fill your heart with rejoicing. I
am all the happier TO make it to YOU, in
tll"t could "ot have lived four years
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23
Reply Merely Plans
To Paue the Way for
Quibbling, Says Paris

FARlS, Oct. 22.-The German reply
70 President Wilson was received here
too late for the afternoon papers, but
y as eagerly discussed in official cir.
'les and in Parliament. Among Depu-
ties of all shades OF opinion the i'm
presslon was, first of all. that the re
Ply betrayed more than previous com
munlcatlons the state of depression
and the decentralization of the German
tories.
As whole the note is found to be
equiyoca and tortuous and patitudi-
housy. phrased as to leave the door
open Tor all sorts of quibbling. No
Nnere Is there evidence in the reply
o. genuine desire to accept the ONLY
way IN which I.eace can be concluded.
Iccofdlag to expression OF opinions
ere On the contrary. all that is an
psrent IS the urgent desire of the Ger
man General Staff to get an armistice
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23
AS 7 urks Hesitate
D'Esperey Prepares
To Attack Capital

WASHINGTON. Oct While
Turkey is manipulating automatically
to obtain the maximum terms respect
ing the Ottoman Empire: and is pre-
pared to capitulate if such peace of
fers advantages over complete mill
tary defeat, General Franchet
D'Esperey the Allied commander in
chief in the Balkans, is preparing his
forces Systematically for an onslaught
against Constantinople.
The Danube having already been
reached. traffic between the Contra.
Empires and Turkey by that route has
been cut, and, according to informa-
tion obtained here, little practical
communication between Germany and
Turkey has been conducted through
the Black Sea. Turkey, conseouently.
is now thrown almost entirely upon
her own resources, which are in q
desperate plight, and news of her
virtual surrender is momentarily cx-
Dected
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23
.ethodists Urge
Wilson to Demand
Full Surrender

The National War Work Council of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, at it's
semi-annual meeting, at so Fifth Ave
nue., yesterday sent the following tele-
gram to President Wilson:
I'VE, the National War Work Council
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, de-
sire to express to the President of the
United States our heartfelt sympathy
amidst his very heavy burdens, and we
assure him of our earnest prayers that
he may continue to have wisdom, pa
tience and courage for the momentous
problems of the near future. We be-
lieye that no peace should be made that
is not based on unconditional surren-
der by the Central Powers"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23
Hun Consuls Rebufed
Bolsheviki Say They Canno,
Make "Humanity Plea"

PARIS. Oct. 22.-German and AusSro-
Hungarian consuls received a sharp
rebuff from NJ. Tchitcherin, the Bolshe-
vik Foreign Minister. recently. accord
ing to advices from Archangel. The
consuls protested against the in
human treatment of political ad-
versaries by me Bolshev,e, und re
ceived a reply from the Foreign Min
lister which said
Germany, which violated the neu-
tralty of Belgium and holds popula-
tions of invaded coun rles under a
brutal yoke, is not qualified to inter
Vene in this question:"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23

hitherto refrained from imposing
wit: Unconditional surrender!'"
Wants Chance to Withdraw
Boiled down." said Senator Reed
Germany simply proposes that the AL.
lies shall permit her to quietly with.
draw her troops, her artillery and her
supplies and reform them on line to
be selected by her At the present tim.
she is being battered to pieces; hun.
dreds of her cannon and a large
amount of her supplies are being capt
ured. Every hour snc is destroying
vast depots Of munitions, food, cloth.
ing and arms.
"Her forces are being rapidly bat,
tered to pieces by tho advancing Allies
She is compelled to fight rear-guard ac-
tions, largely under Instantaneous
conditions, and is losing thousands OF
her men by wounds, death and capture,
If she can gain an armistice she
VIII be able to fight all of these diff
culties and reform on new line with
out the loss of men or materials.
ITO grant this request would he
worse than madness. To adopt 8 some
what parallel course, Germany is in
the situation of prize fighter who
has been battered until he is groegv
and who thereupon asks his opponent
to please postpone the fight until he
has had time to recover.
"Beat Her to Pieces"
mo thickheaded pug has ever been
lmpudent enough to proffer that re.
quest, and no one would be fool enough
TO accept it if made. The thing to do
is to follow Germany night and dav.
and beat her army to pieces, and com
pei her TO surrender while we have
her at q disadvantage.
The pretence that Germany has
changed her government by a grant a.
additional powers to the people, gra-
ciously conferred by the Kaiser. is
larghablc. The power to grant implies
the power TO retake. Likewise, the
rretence that Austria is granting
autonomy to Hungary is equally absurd.
No one but the veriest fool will
be deceived for a moment. As soon
as they are relieved from their diff
cuitlcs they will reproduce the per
formance of the joint snake. which, be-
ing struck, separates into q number Of
tieces, but as soon as its antagonist
is gone the various pieces come to-
gether again and crawl Oft It is the
same old snake
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23
Says U-Boat Fleets
May Have Escaped
British A d dmiraIty Official
Thinks Enemy Boats Have
Eluded Allies

LONDON. Oct. 22.-Speaking in the
House of Commons yesterday. James
Thomas MacNamara, Financial Secre-
tary of the Admiralty. said there was
good reason to believe that all German
destroyers and torpedo boats which mad
their bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge
have escaped to German ports.
Eevry possible step was taken to in
tercept them. he said, but he added
that, seeing that passage could be made
at night and that Dutch territorial wa
ter could be used. there was no GER
talnty that the measures taken would
be etficacious
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23
unconditional Surrender"
Only Possible Reply by
Wilson, He Declares
Attempt Seen to
Start Useless Talk
Deportations From Lille
Cited in Answer to De-
nial of Atrocities

WASHINGTON. Oct. Ex-senator
lodge, OF Massachusetts. Republican
,esder. in g statement to-day branded
Germany's latest note as "a clumsy
trap. awSwardly set. to involve us in
diplomatic discussions" and said if
:, was answered at all, it should be
with demands only for unconditional
surrender
III seems to me unbelievabc," said
Senator Lodge. that any one should
be taken in by the last German note.
II is vanished over with a little false
fattery, directed to the President and
the people of the United States, which
can deceive no one. In other respects
Involve US in diplomatic discussions
Of ali things to be avoided at this
moment It will not bear the slightest
analysis.
No Room for Argument
"They desire to discuss details. What
they call details are the vital issues
Of the war. No attention need be
given to their denial of illegal and in
humane actions. Only day or two
ego they took $4,000 women and girls
out of Lille when they abandoned that
city. Is that a military act, in ac-
cordance with international law? They
wish to refer the destruction of our
women and children on the Lusitania
10 neutral commission The Amer
can people do not intend to have the
decision Of any commission on such q
question as that. The American
people have not forgotten the direction
Of the German Minister at Buenos
Ayres to sink and leave no trace
"Of reparation-ard it must be very
iarge-there is not word.
Enemy Is Frightened
"Of course, ali they say about
changing their government is pure
0amouf1age. There has been no cleo
ton i'll Germany. 1t is the same old
Reichstag' governed by the same forces
and interests. They are merely
frightened and trying to deceive the
American people-trying to gain by
negotiation what they have lost in the
teld- The Presidents reply to the
austrian note was complete and uni
versally approved. do not think
there should be any rep'y to this
German note. but if there is let it be
imply that we demand the same term
winch the Allies forced upon Bulgaria
an unconditional surrender. 'Uncon-
0ltional surrender is easily said and
VII be understood by all the world.
There is something repulsive in
faving the invaders Of Belgium and
She makers of the villanous peace
%hlch they forced on Russia and
Eulnania talking about justice and
honor ~
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23
Huns Like Note, but
Don't Understand It

oNpoN. Oct. %. - The German
- press generally considers the re
pN TO President Wilson satisfactory
ana " good basis for further negotia-
a,"ns' despite the fact that most of
'he papers are not quite sure what
we nrst part of the note means, ac-
qordans to an Exchange Telegraph
1'spatch from Copenhagen
'heodor Wolff, in the "Tageblatt," :"
OF Berlin, says that great difficulties
VIII be caused if President Wilson
or the Allies refuse to negotiate for
an armlstice as, proposed by Ger
many.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23

At any price in order to reorganize its
reserves cf men and material. There
iore, 1T is generally believed that the
reply is not likeiy to be considered
at Washington.
Shows Teuton Trickery
The Figaro" says that the men who
comolned to write the reply to Presi-
dent Wilson have "translated the an
gulsh, ilsarray ana power.ess anger
OF the people in whose name they pre-
tend to speak"
Ihe German note is q typical docu-
ment,' says the "Matin." ain it are
expressed the sentiments of barbar-
Gus people who failed in foray. There
Is not word in. the note which re
yeais that stoical strength Of which
France and other nations have so often
gwen proof in misfortune. Nev1rthe-
less. by a remnant of that lying
tilckery innate in the Tcuton our ad
Yerssary seeks still to deceive himself
by iulllnr himself against all evidence
and homes, by one doesn't know what
crazy illusion. to succeed in deludinr
Wilson by sophisms and equivoca-
tions."
The Journal" says the note seeks
to divide the Allies and also 60 draw
from President Wilson formal dec
laration that nothing will be asked
contrary to the honor of the German
people, but what an avowal Of defeat
it isl"
"Mere Quibbling," Says Paper
Colonel de Thomasson, in the "Petit
Journal" says: "The note is proof that
the German High Command considers
the situation of its armies most grave,
but not yet desperate"
"The German government is again
trying to quibble," says ~'Homme
Libre.' Still. while humiliating it
self, it does not admit its defeat, but
one feels it is at the end Of its re-
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23
Austria Announces
1t Will Reply Soon
To Wilson's Note

BERNE, Switzerland, Oct 22.-The
Austrian propaganda service sends the
following announcement from Vienna:
"The Austro- Hungarian government
will reply very soon to President
Wilson's note. more SO as the Presi-
dent has not replied to the question
concerning Conditions on which peace
negotiations are possible"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23

State Committee voted to-day 70 omit
the annual convention and the might
before celebration because OF the in
Huen1a epidemic.
The committee promulgated some Of
the issues on which the uarty will
seek support at the state election.
foremost of which is that the war be
prosecuted until military victory is
won which shall compel the uncon-
ditional surrender of Germany and
AuStrian
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23
$50 Reported Killed
In Guatemala Quake

PANAMA, Oct. 22.-There have been
severe earthquakes in Guatemala, and
150 persons are dead, according to re-
ports received here.
Much property damage also has been
caused.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23

among the Beigians without esteeming
them and without appreciating their
patriotism at true value
It Is understood that this communi-
cation has been transmitted to King
Albert of the Bc,eians and President
Wilson.
Pope Appeals TO Kaiser
An appeal was made 20 Prince Maxi
milan. the German Imperial Nhan
cellor, by the Holy See, asking that the
termans refrain from deVas.u,l.is a.ao
burning those portions of Belgium
through which they are retreating, ac
cording to the "Osservatore Romano"
A reply was received on October IS Civ
ing assurances that categorical lnstruc-
tons have been issued by the German
General Staff that localities should be
preserved and respected in every way
possible
Later the Papal Nuncio at Munich
was Informed that Lille and other
places within the zone of operations
had been spared so far as possible by
the German armies.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-23
Unconditional Surrender
Is Slogan in Bay State
Let Foch Decide Peace Terms,
Is Demand of the Nation

Continued from page I
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-26
Very Painful Burns.
CITY NEWS.

Have your metal weather strips
Installed now. Phone STs,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. T. Wettseein
announce the birth Of = son last week,
at the Elm City hospital. New Haven
Conn
-Cstern cleaning. chimney repair
ing. sidewalks, foundation building,
cellar floors, cemetery lot walls. Call
Black 1873, A. &. Strohmeier.
Although warmer weather Is fore
east for tomorrow. the weather sharks
predict that the days OF really hot
weather are past for this summer.
The Keosuk merchants will close
their stores Thursday, Aug. seth at
noon to enable clerks and proprietors
Bluff park.
Sunday eneced ont many motor
lists with its fine weather snd soo6
roads. but no serious accidents re
suited from TIE increased traffic on
the trails.
Somebody stole the Ford sutono-
bile OF William DIETRICH. of Dallas
City. Sunday, the police sre informed.
II bore license number 91SSSc, and
had engine number seloel2.
Cleveland tractor and Oliver
plow demonstration az Msgche1ssn's
farm. s miles northeast OF Argyle,
Wednesday, Aug. IS, ST p, m Every
body invited. Aver Motor Car Go.
Word has been received by rels.
ttyss OF Clarence NJ. Heinz. who iet-
NsoSuk with the contingent OF July
Sc for Camp Pike hiss been appointed
corporal IN company d. fourth train
Ing regiment
There Is TO be an election n No
vs2oer. and there are s considerable
number OF candidates on the tickets
- es voted here, but nobody except
he candidates IS showing the lessr
interest and uisny OF the candidates
seem rather Inactive
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-26

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-26
is MUCH NOISE
LATE AT NIGHT
Complaint Made scoG. Rcysterers
Who Shout in the Small Hours
% Attract Attention
OF Public

Visitors 20 Esokvk who stop AZ the
Hotel lows lie complaint against the
loud noise which ts allowed around
Fourth and Main streets 81 81 hours
% the night and early morning. and
Sunday morning some O. them were
cussSng the town st-elEo1sfy.
Constantly young men sz-r-sr
around Lhs vicinity q Fourth and
Main streets 50 Midnight and later
shouting s-d registering apparently
=f-h The idea o. attracting TIE altar
ton % TIE public
Saturday might ssve-L young ue-
we're particularly obnoxious starting
Z .. F9rLh a-6 Main and EczrE
around 70 To1-A and BIo-dsaz- Ezk-
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having = rig much f. evidence, al
though there vas SUSPICION Iz-
they were pretending 10 es drinking
ard drunk O1cs-s SHEPPARD s-5
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-26
NEW PLANT is
BUILDING FAST
Big Plan. cf the Gas Tank Recharsins
Company is Taking Shape and
Ghses Indication Of
Large Size

Tie new plan. c. the Gas Tank
Rscha-Ecg company, along the river
between The cid Tshsr niu and the
railroad coal chute. IS taking shape
now enough 70 indicate ifs large pro
portions
The large and hssvE concrete bases
fer the coke ovs1s and the big trans
formers and electric furnaces are IN
qlzes. and the pillars to support part
Or The carbide house are sticking ID
Gcl he ground
Work wlu begin soo1 o. the turs-
supporting TIE cable ways =hsch
carry he limestone into the tor q
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-26
Shorts Heavy Current Of Electricity
Through His Hand and Arm
While Replacing Fuse
Plug.
AT THE HUBINGER PLANT
In turtles are Serious as Well as Pain
fuI and He Will DO in the Hos
pitaI for Considerable

Henry c. Dose, ST., OF HOS Bank
street, narrowly escaped being fatslly
electrocuted al the J. c. Huhinssr
Bros. company's work early this
morning.
Mr.. Dose, who Is assistant supe-in-
tendent OF the night force, was put
ting in a new fuse il the boiler room
at the time the accident happened.
In some way he made a mistake and
took up the wrong fuse plug while
trying 70 complete the circuit. This
caused 8 short circuit in the appa-
ratus and he received 40 volts OF
electricity in the left hand and arm
AS a result he was severely burned
from the tips OF his fingers TO his
elbow. II happened that he used one
hand In making the connection with
the wrons fuse- II he had used both
hands his injuries would probably
have been more severe.
Very Painful Burns
Following the sccident which oc>
Cured at o'clock this morning. Mr..
Dose was taken TO St Joseph's hos
pitsi for treatment. He Is very pain
fully injured. as his hand is burned
black and his fingers have burst open
on the inside Of his hand It Is prob
able that he VIII be laid UP for some
time. The gold ring he wore on his
left hand had TO be sawed OF.
Mr. Dose Is president of the
Knights and Ladies OF Security lodge.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-04
Influenza VS.. The War.

The General reported total s737
Spanish influenza the States Accord
these This would indicate that onent of military
fecve this training fight
present
Since the United States entered the casualties ap
Proximatey Thus
back about than nearly years fighting
in the front line has done.
The of the Surgeon of
civilian influenza which undoubtedly very
degree those of the military.
An of 1887 large army and which would
aid materially in paving the Berlin Add this similar
number Of who second line of
home making ammunition building ships and helping in
generally impaired influenza and you
OF the of the epidemic.
We mention this alarm, but impress public
the disease which slowing complete
program may be number
but the astonishing numbers which temporarily taken
from their work
closed
ers and other places of amusement Certain other regulations
regulations uncompnngly
furthermore duty every
the strict health rules they have observed
before
Keep in mind that like
spread by that is by the actual transfer of the
poison from another 1t is spread to large
coughing which times the infected dis
the throat scattered the Avoid
possible Make that properly clothed
with the T h air is always good Keep your
windows wide and much sleep possible
Keep good condition Drink freely
your frequently Avoid common drinking COM
mon similar utensils When coughing, place
antspt spray a mouth gargc especially If
throat tendency If have cold
your personal exclusively
tact affected be careful handle utensils used by
them
Be careful and permit your imagination
with YOU Americas greatest has said that
any your aent should speedily seek medical at
tenton.