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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-17
MUST CRUSH HUN
Civilization Hangs in Balance
on Wars Outcome.
Collapse Would Come in Next
German War.

Philadelphia, May 1.-THE col
lapse of civilization in the next war.
which he said must surely come if
Germany is not conclusively defeat
ed in this war, was pictured by DR..
Franklin H. Giddings, of New York,
professor of sociology and the history
of civilization in Columbia university.
speaking last night at the win the
War for Permanent Peace convention
of-the league to enforce peace.
fN"If the central European powers
shall obtain substantial advantage
by means of the war which they be-
gan in 1914" he said, Justice and
democracy will have thenceforth for
generations no safe abiding place in
the world. If the entente allies lose
the defensive war that they now are
waging, a greater war will follow in
which civilization will collapse. This
is the monstrous peril that the civil
lied world faces today.
I'm the fewest possible words I shall
nut before you two substantial reasons
for the prediction.
VIII Deliberately Plan War.
The first is thrust upon us by the
notorious history and present char
acter of Teutonism. If the imperial
German government and its bandit ac-
completes are victorious they will be-
gin the next war. deliberately. after
systematic preparation, and with in
tent to bring the whole world under
their heel. Or, forewarned and awake
to peril, the nations not already con-
uuered will begin war OF revolt and
rebellion.
1.-The second reason why civilization
will go down in the next war il the
Tauton is not conquered is that science
and invention have placed in his hands
means of out-reach and transporta-
ton, and means of destruction which
are adequate to the task of annihilat-
ing all that man has created since he
began to chip flint.
o1"Picture then. IL you can, a world
aid waste by Prussian diabolism in
the next great war. The enemy is a
Prussianized Mittel-Europe, London
and New York, Paris. Chicago and San
Francisco. like Nineveh and Babylon
are names of things that were. Uni
Versities and schools are closed. Men
and boys are bearing arms or tolling
under the lash. Women and girls are
slaves. There are no more parlia-
Tnents, but only dictators. Only the
Teuton is glad. as he wipes the blood
from his hands and eats.
'sThere is but one way left to save
civilization. Tt runs thru battlefields
from Arniens to Potsdam. The black
flag of Germany must be lowered IT
unconditional surrender
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-17
CONSIDER OFFER!
England Will Listen to Sincere
Peace Proposal.
BalfOur Makes Assertion In
House of Commons.

London. May 17.-Great Britain is
prepared to consider proposals from
the enemy, provided they are put Tor
ward by accredited persons IN a
rotary Jalfour declared THURSDAY III
the house of commons.
"If any representative of any being
erent country desires seriously to lay
before US any proposals. ne Saio'
1--WE are ready to listen to them:
The British government was deslr-
Gus of an honorable termination or the
war, he added, but the peace moves OF
the central powers heretofore had not
been in the interests of fair ana nom
orable peace.
The American government, said Mr..
Balfour, was at the time no better In
formed of the facts regarding the let
ter of Emperor Charles than he hlm-
self was, but If any one supposed that
on that account any want OF conf
dence in the American government
had been shown, he was under a COM
plete delusion-
Asked About Letter.
Balfour was asked in the house of
commons today whether Prince Sixtus
of Bourbon, to whom Emperor Charles
of Austria addressed the letters last
wear in which peace was offered TO
France, visited England twice in con-
nection with the peace proposals ana
whether ne communicated on Ills SUI
ject with Premier Lloyd George. MI
BaIfour replied that the subject was
not one which could be dealt with by
question and answer. The whole topic
of Emperor CharleS'S proposals was
discussed today in the house of COM
mons on the initiative of the pacifists
and advocates of peace by negotiation.
In response to questions Mr.. Balfour
said that Emperor Charles wrote
letter to a relative (Prince Sixtus is
brother-in-law of the emperor) and
that it was conveyed by this relative to
the president and premier of France,
under seal of strictest secrecy. No
permission was given to communicate
the letter to any one except the SOW
ereigu and premier of this country.
(This answers the question which has
been raised why the emperor's propos-
dent Wilson.)
Confidence in Wilson.
Mr.. Balfour said he had no secrets
from Wilson. Every thought he had
on the war or war diplomacy was open
to the president. He did not think it
would be possible for the United
States and Great Britain to carry on
the great work in which they were en-
gagged without complete confidence
So far as he was concerned complete
confidence would always be given.
There was no one more DESTROYS than
the British government, he continued
that the war should be brought to an
honorable termination. If any method
could be shown the government
whereby that would be accomplished
1t would be of course accepted. He
added, however, that no effort at con-
versations which had been made by
the central powers had ever been
made in the interests>of fair and hon
orable peace; to the contrary, they
had been put forward in order to di-
vide the allies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-17
GET COOLER WEATHER

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low freezing at several points, and
Meteorologist Flora said this morning
that conditions in Montana. and
Wyoming were those of near cold
wave.
The lowest temperature in Topeka
during the last twenty-four hours was
TO degrees at Z o'clock this morning,
IA degrees above the normal night
temperature for the date. Tempera-
lures this afternoon were not expect
ed to go higher than 80 degrees. To-
night the low temperature is expected
to be about 55 degrees and tomorrow
afternoon Topeka will be cool in
temperature of not more than 10 or rs
degrees. Showers are due in Topeka
this afternoon and are expected to con-
tinue thru Saturday. The wind was
blowing fifteen miles an hour from
the south this morning. The highest
temperature ever recorded in Topeka
on this date was 80 degrees in 1907
and the lowest was 80 degrees in 1895
The forecast says fair Nm northwest
portion; probably showers in east and
south portions tonight and Saturday:
cooler tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-17
NO CARS NO COAL
Another Serious Fuel Crisis is
Faced Now.
Coal Production Is Greater, but
Also Consumption.

New York, May IA car shortage
is today holding up this nations at
tempt to build coal reserve against
another serious shortage next win
ter. This was shown in a canvass OF
coal producing centers by the United
Press.
Altho announcement has been made
by the railroad administration that
American miners produced five mil
lion more tons of coal during the first
four months of 1918 than in 1917, the
consumption is far above the normal
due to war work.
While production is s. per cent
above normal it is not anywhere near
capacity. The nation still faces
deficit of between two and three MIL
lions tons from last years reserve
Coal authorities in Washington esti-
mate that the output should increase
at least 10 per cent to meet the IN
creased demands of war work On
that basis the mines are running per
cent short of the necessary increase In
production.
Car Shortage Nearly Everywhere.
Pottsville, Pa, was the only coal
center reporting the car shortage i'm
Dor was reported there. All mines
there, however, are working, holidays
included. AS a result that section
shows a 20 per cent increase in pro-
duction over las tyear.
Ohio April reports estimated pro-
duction at only IS per cent of capac-
ity. Four-fifths of the local produc-
ton there was blamed on car shortage
the balance on labor shortage. De.
spite this the April production was IL
per cent above that for April. 1917
Indiana fields are operating at about
60 per cent of normal. Miners are
working only three days a week. The
car service which was normal ir
March has slumped to 60 per cent OF
the demand
Kansas Miners Laying Off.
Nearly all Illinois mines are work
ing but so per cent of capacity. Here
again car shortage is blamed for the
low output. The states production
is estimated at a little less than las
winter.
Meanwhile 23 per cent of the miner.
in the southwest district of Kansas
Missouri. Oklahoma. Arkansas ant
Texas are laying off. The output ir
this section is estimated about normal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-17
new U. S. ARMY IN


fire. The British then attacked the
German airplanes anew and destroyed
five of them while losing one of their
own number.
There has been no infantry activi-
ty except for patrol raids on all the
long fronts from the north sea to
Switzerland, including the American
sectors. American artillerymen in
Picardy again have caused fires in
Mont DidieP.--
Italians Are Busy.
Between Lake Garda and the Piave,
the Italian troops are giving the Aus
TRANS little rest The success in gain
ing the summit of Monte Corno south
of Asiago, has been followed by an
operation against Monte AsoIone, Just
east of the Brenta. At two places
the Austrian trenches were entered,
the part of the garrison not killed or
captured fleeing. Vienna says the
Italian activities spread to Monte
Pertica. east of Asolone- Both these
heights are outposts of the formid-
able Monte Grapha.
Along the front from the Stelvio
pass ITO Lake Garda, enemy patrols
have been repulsed by the Italians.
Between Lake Garda and the Brenta
and on the Asiago plateau, the artil-
lery fire has increased.
IS Enemy Planes Downed.
London, May 17.-Field Marshal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-17
FANS MUST SHOW
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solicitation of Peoria fans and was
offered paid attendance of 10000 in
addition to other inducements if he
would give Peoria Topeka's team. He
also announces that he has negotia-
tons on with other cities and that If
they make the inducements sufficient
ly strong he will close with one of
Peoria will increase the league mile
age to about what it was when Den
yer held a franchise.
Abbott emphatically states that he
does not want to leave Topeka. but
realizes that he cannot have a city Or
dinance passed compelling citizens to
attend the games and says that If they
do not show their appreciation of the
team he has gotten together, he viii
have to look out for his best interests
and save himself from financial ruin.
He feels that his club has demon
strated it is the best team Topeka has
had in many years and it is admitted
by all that the fans cannot fall back
on the poor team" alibi. In the event
he moves his team. Abbott assures all
who have purchased books they will
get their money back dollar for dollar.
Wuffi Goes to War.
special attraction was offered for
this afternoons game in a send off
planned for Shortstop Wuffli. who
has been called in the draft and who
Will leave tonight to report to his local
board. Wuffli will be presented with
o handsome wrist watch, a gift from
the club, and a similar remembrance
will be sont to Outfielder Hanger who
has already gone to report for service.
The loss of Hanger and Wuffli tenn
porarily cripples the club, but Abbott
says Roche has been handling the job
at short in fine shape and that he
has an outfielder lined up who should
be Just rs valuable a man as Hanger
was. The only other members of the
club who are liable to be called in
the draft are Roche and Pitchers
Jaynes and Salisbury. However, it is
not expected that they will be called
for some time.
Kotze,nick, TopekG's only left
handler, was booked to work in this
afternoo n's game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-17

NOOuLiHueu from rage One.b
Chamberlain resolution and the ap-
exhaust the senate's contingent fund.
1t Goes Too Far.
Regarding the general inouisitoriaI
powers proposed in the Chamberlain
resolution, the minority added:
at must be noted that the resolu-
ton not only gives authority to, but
also directs the military affairs com
mittee.
ut is evident that the numerous in
vestigations specified will cause great
annoyance and interference with the
necessary war work now going on in
the most important branch of the war
department. ForNthe department to
answer the requirements which may
be made upon it under the terms of
this resolution, much of the time of
its officers and employees would be re-
quired and the department be pre-
vented from devoting the time and
energy necessary to the performance
cution of the war SO vital.to the coun-
try at this time.
Letter Indefinite.
The presidents letter to Senator
Martin was construed by some as op-
posing any investigation and by 9TH
ers as not opposing an aircraft in
quiry, but merely any probe that
would go into the general conduct of
the war in an embarrassing way.
The latter view was verified by in
formation sent to the senate by an
official who is extremely close to the
president and who made his statement
as to the presidents attitude as strong
as it could be made.
Following this Senator Thompson
sew the president again and brought
hack word that the executive was un-
alterabiy opposed to any senate in
quiry-
Thompson's report, it was learned.
will repent the administrators that
Hughes's appointment ought to satis-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-17

Haig mentioned mutual cannonading.
particularly north of the Lys river.
The Paris communicate said the ar
tilleries were active on both sides of
the Avre, before Amiens- The French
report also said that eighteen German
alrplanes and four captive balloons
were brought down on Wednesday.
The German war office claimed
election of French troops from posi-
tons they had occupied north of
Kennel. in minor fighting Wednes-
day. Berlin also said that large
forces" of the allies were repulsed in
an attack at Senecat wood near Castel.
west of the Avre. Thirty-three allied
airplanes were brought down, the
German statement said, fourteen of
which were accounted for by the
squadron formerly commanded by
Raron Won Richthofen.
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TOPEkANS AND

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brutality and ruthlessness of force"
I'VE of this league, who are the
most peace-loving people of the
world, when our permanent peace is
attacked by brute force have drawn
the sword and have thrown the scab-
bard away. Let US have peace, but let
us have war that we may have peace
to sound the trumpet-stern, impla-
cable war to the end"
Samuel Gompers a Speaker.
Many other speakers Endorsed the
sentiments expressed by Mr.. Taft. Del
egates appointed by President Samuel
Gompers, to represent the American
Federation of Labor and the Ameri-
can Alliance for Labor and Democracy
at the convention. presented state
ment tonight indorsing the plan for a
league of nations, but opposing inter-
national conferences during the war
In times of war" the statement
said. we oppose conferences with the
subjects of enemy countries for any
purposes connected with the war or
peace. In America, as in all other de-
mocracies at war, the government
speaks for the entire nation in all ne
EQUATIONS or conferences with enemy
SUBJECTS or governments in relation to
foreign affairs. All persons or groups
of persons who, in open or private col
fusion with persons in enemy coun-
tries attempt tc cause to be initiated
or attempt to influence peace negotia-
lions or the conduct of the war indie
peHuehtiy OF the government. are
guilty OF violating the Fundamental
principles of democratic government
based upon the consent of the people.
Tax Those Who Can Stand It
The statement advocated the fixing
OF maximum prices on the necessities
or life. urged the increase of war tax-
ation Tor those who can stand it, gov
eminent regulation of rents and the
estanilshment- by the government of
adequate housing facilities for wsr
work.
We are opposed" it said, Ito Iegis-
lauon Tor the suppression of the So
George Wharton Pepper. Of Pb;1a
delphla. DR.. A. Lawrence Lowell, pres
1dent OF Harvard university; DR.. Anna
howard SHAW, Richard Heath Dab
ney, Robert Men. McEIrov CbarIes
z. Eliot and Morgan Shuster also were
speakers at the meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-17
NEED HELLO GIRLS
American Army in France Must
Have "NerveS."
American Girls Who Can Speak
French Wanted.
EUROPEAN SYSTEM IS POOR
Brigading Demands Girls Who
Know French.
Some Are There Already in
f Responsible Work.
EUROPEAN SYSTEM IS. POOR

Washington, May 17.-Since the
early days of the war women of the
allied countries have distinguished
themselves in various lines of war
work. Whether fighting shoulder to
shoulder with men in the Russian
Battalion of DEATH" driving ambu-
lances over shel1-torn roads, nursing
in military hospitals or performing
a thousand and one duties at home.
women have taken an important part.
However, there has been thrown
open new field in which the Ameri-
can woman already has demonstrated
her infinite resourcefulness, innate
versatility and racial capacity for
speedy, accurate work. The new task
is that of operating an American tele-
phone exchange, often a short dis
lance behind the trenches in France.
THE great difficulty is in procuring
operators, capable of speaking both
French and English, who are neces-
sary in order to maintain accurate
Communication between the French
and American armies. In November,
last year. General Pershing called up
on headquarters of the Signal Corps
to forward overseas as soon as possible
a force of 100 trained operators, able
to speak intelligently in both tongues.
want Ads Got Them.
Believing it possible to obtain opera
tors with a command OF DOln IAN
giiages in parts of the continent where
there were large French populations,
an effort first was made to fill the
quota from the French pioneers of
Canada and Louisiana. Want ads
were placed in the French-Canadian
papers, but from more than 800 appli-
cants only could be considered. Then
the announcement was published IN
newspapers of this country, and from
2,400 applicants there were procured
rs experienced operators and rs pos
sible eligibles. At the present time
1900 applications have been received,
and from that list the first group OF
100 was selected and sent across, / SO
more are now in training schools, and
a reserve force of 400 more is on file.
91l Are Very Important.
'It would be impossible to brigade
American troops without these girls,
declared Captain e. J. Wessen, who
recruited the unit. '"They are going
to astound the people over there by the
efficiency of their work. In Paris it
takes from 40 to so seconds to COM
plete one call. Our girls are equipped
to handle 900 calls an hour.
"As they assist in the giving of COM
mands concerning artillery direction
and calling up of reserves, they have
a tremendously responsible position.
The morale OF the unit is of the finest,
and they did not come into it without
facing the possibility of danger"
And, from day to day there are
reaching the war department other
hello" girls are making good in
strange land and under the most diff
ficult and perhaps hazardous condi-
tions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-17
LABOR IS CONTENT
British Leader Reassure
Workers in America.
Workers in Britain Are In for
Final Victory.

London, May 16.-Summariz1ng OBJ
servatious of the American labor dele
cation in Europe, George L. Berry.
president of the International Print
ing Pressmen's and Assistants union.
has sent the following message to
American workers:
Liberal opportunities given the
American labor delegation to investi-
gate intimately the industrial condi-
tons in Great Britain make it pos
sibIe to reasSure American workmen
CT the existence of the same courage
and determination which British
workmen lave manifested thruout
The extension of industrial opera
lions in Great Britain necessary for
the conduct of the war as against two
years ago, is nothing less than phe-
nomenal. This success could not be
obtained, except for the loyalty and
cooperation of the working men and
women nf Great Britain. And while
it is true that occasional Industrial
conflicts have arisen, they have main
Nv been settled satisfactorily with very
little loss of time.
No Industrial Unrest.
1t is reasonable to expect that the
immediate future will be without any
industrial conflicts that will abridge
to any extent the British government
war program.
The greatest danger presenting it.
self in Great Britain is that which is
finding expression in the agitation of
certain political and labor leaders for
"a conference with the labor and So
cialistic leaders of the central powers.
ANY serious consideration regarding
this must very naturally divert atten-
ton of the workers from the real issue
which is defeat of the ,Prussian mil
itary machine.
Slackening Prolongs War.
Any slackening of effort, whether
in the trenches or the factories, will
protract the war However it is good
to know that the rank and file of the
trades unions in Great Britain are not
sympathetic toward the proposition of
meeting representatives of the oppo-
nent countries. as advocated by paci-
fists and certain political leaders.
President Wilson and practically
every organized element of our ma
tional society has made every effort
possible to bring an end to the world
conflict And with each proposal
made at a time when it might be said
that Germany was on the defensive
came the refusal of the central pow
ers. Therefore, it is folly to expect
any element of society will now sue
coed in bringing about cessation OF
the WARMTH Germany on the often
sive-in view of President Wilson's
failure.
Will Stay to End.
American workingmen and women
may rest assured that, notwithstand-
ing their tremendous sacrifices, the
British people are as strong today, II
not stronger, in their determination
to carry on the war to successful
conclusion, than at the beginning.
The American mission was received
with the greatest cordially. 1t is
evident at every turn that America
entrance int the conflict to assist in
the defeat of Germany's efforts tic
dominate the political and commercial
affairs Of the world, is appreciated by
the British people in all walks of life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-17
BERLIN is PEEvED
Bolshevik Ambassador Insists on His
Red FIag-Contempt for Ceremony.

Geneva, May 17.-Adolph Joffe. the
Bolshevik ambassador to Germany,
continues to defy the German emperor
and government, according to a Berlin
dispatch received here. In spite of
every warning. the red flag of Russia
is still flying over the embassy, and
diplomatic etiquet is still ignored by
refusal to pay the usual visits of cere-
mony. The newspapers are irritated
over the fact that the ambassador con-
fines his attention to the minority So
cialist deputies and revolutnionists.
Several demand his expulsion as a
dangerous and undesirable resident.
M. Joffe is said to be more amused
than affected by the German newspa-
per comment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-17

Wall St, New York, May 17.-STOCkS-
Normal conditions prevailed at the OPEN
ing Of today's stock market in striking con-
trast with yesterdays feverish excitement.
Prices were irregular, however. suggesting
a recurrence Of yesterdays late selling but
changes were evenly distributed. Shippings
were the strongest features, Marine prefer
red soon advancing points. United States
Steel reacted a point and Baldwin Locomo
tive soon forfeited the greater part Of Its
initial advance Of points Coppers. Oils
and Motors showed some hesitation. Among
rails Union Pacific was appreciably strong
err Liberty bonds were steady.
Trading in the first hour resolved itself
into a contest between opposing interests
as indicated by United States Steel which
fluctuated over and under yesterdays final
price. Offerings were readily taken, how