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The sun., 1918-09-17
IGNORE PEACE NOTE.
is PARIS COMMENT
Journals Agree Germany
Must Be Beaten First.

PARIS, Sept 16.-Austria's peace pro-
posals were printed textually in all the
newspapers this morning. The COM
ments differed only in phrases. Their
purport was identical 1t was that the
Germans must be beaten before there
can be talk of peace.
The Mdtin does not believe the allied
Governments will take the trouble to
reply to the Austrian note, for the an
swer already has been given. While the
whole world is ignorant of the terms of
the Central Powers all humanity knows
those of the Allies SO we'll it is unneces-
sary TO repeat them.
LHomme Libre, Premier Clemenceau's
organ, says the trap Is so clumsy that
neither France nor the Allies will be
caught in 1t. Victory for our arms will
be the answer TO these tortuous pro-
posals and equivocal man9uvres," it de-
clares.
The Peft PdriSien says the human-
tartan Jargon In which Baron Burian
wraps up his proposal will deceive
nobody Austria would have done better
to speak in July, 1914, the paper as
serts, and then II would not have had TO
resort to-day to talk which is more or
less hypocritical
The Journal holds because ii Is an
obvious cry of exhaustion. and for that
reason alone, the Allies should reject
Austria's appeal. I'VE have the right
and the means to fix rle terms of peace =
it says. THAT procedure is the only one
which can convince Germany and the
world OF Germany's defeat"
The sun., 1918-09-17

ton of peace propaganda. In essential
particulars the Presidents reply IL tho
exact opposite in form as we'll as IN
substance from the Austrian proposal.
The Austrian proposal is long and in
volved and uses countless words to
convey the mere suggestion of vague
idea. The President in six short lines
tells all there is to tell at this time or
at any other time regarding the funda
mental position OF the United States
toward peace.
Expression in Entente diplomatic cir
cles tonight is one of complete ap-
prevail of the Presidents course. The
speed caused surprise TO some of the
diplomats. to whom II seemed character
lstically American and plainly without
precedent.
The feeling in neutral circles was a
| hope that something might come Of the
plan. though diplomats admitted they
had little ground for optimism.
No one questions here but that It
was part of the German Austrian plan
to use the time generally taken for re-
! plying to such note for a campaign Of
extensive propaganda aimed Mt Great
! ing a peace atmosphere among allied
people, The prompt action of the
| United States, however. has nipped this
plan In the bud. Even the possibility
Of obtaining help from the Vatican,
| upon which there Is reason to believe
that Austria has counted, has been re-
moved, 1t is thought.
For the United States the Presidents
reply ends the peace incident. This
| Government, in cooperation with our al
| lies will now devote its thought and
energy undivided toward prosecution of
| the war.
The sun., 1918-09-17
FOCH WILL STRIKE
AT SEVERAL POINTS
Washington Expects BloWs to
AnsUer Peace Terms.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-Another blow
against the German lines as answer to
peace proposals Of the Central Powers
is expected momentarily by military Of
ticials here.
The point OF the expected attack is
matter of wide speculation by Of
ficers Several simultaneous attacks will
be delivered. 1t is thought, with the
Flanders front. the French operation
about La Fere directed at Laon and
the new American front across the
mouth of the old st. Mihiel salient as
the logical positions from which Mar
shall Foch would strike.
1t has been significant to some Of
flcers that the British have not pressed
very heavily on the front between Ypres
and Douai. north of Ypres. There has
been only one minor operation by the
Belgians since the allied counter Of
fensive began.
British attention has been concen-
trated to a large extent on clearing up
to the Douai-Cambrai-St. Quentin front
and many observers here believe the
lines have been strengthened sufficiently
along this sector now for a new move
ment to the north. 1t has been noted,
however, that British artillery has re-
Gently been pounding the German lines
west OF Cambria with especial vigor,
which may be the prelude to a direct
drive Tor the capture of that city.
Since the French are slowly making
their way to a thanking position which
would force the Germans to withdraw
from the Chemin des Danes line pro-
tecting I,aon. some officers believe a
new movement along the Aisne and
probably extending to the east OF Rheims
is to be anticipated. 1t is pointed out
that should the Germans be forced to
withdraw from the Chem!n des Danes
a swift advance from the Rheims front
would tend to outiiank the whole enemy
line from that point to Verdun.
There IS no information of an official
character as to Gen. Pershng's. present
operations. The greatest reticence APP
parently Is being enforced on press cor
respondents in discussing the tactIca,
disposition of the American army at
this time and to observers here this sug-
gests that preparations for new ad-
vance are well under way.
The logical objective. II is held. would
be the occupation OF the Briey iron fields
and an effort to encircle Metz from the
west. IL Gen. Pershing Is moving
attack by his army and the French army
holding the Verdun front would be a
probable development.
Such an action would be over n very
extended front. however. and some fur
Their reconnaissance of the enemy's posi-
lions on the immediate American front
may be necessary before 1t can be I'M
dertaken.
The sun., 1918-09-17
PEACE LEAGUE WITH WILSON.
Presidcnt's Refusal to Accept Aus
tria's Proposal Applauded.

I'll" Presidents message rejecting the
Austrian proposal for a peace conference
N2s received by William Howard Taft
iH5' as ne was preparing to preside at a
meeting Of the executive committee OF
he League TO Enforce Peace at the Nc
pin Hotel last night.
After the Presidents message was
ad and applauded vigorously, the fol-
lowing statement was issued: 1.-THE
League TO Enforce Peace rejoices in the
refusal Of the President to accept the in
NtaNon of the German and Austrian
governments TO a secret conference as
10 peace. The league is pledged to a
peace by victory as the only peace which
can achieve the objects of the war in
,n" destruction of German militarism
and the creation OF a league of free ma
IONS to enforce a permanent peace. To
L ie part in n conference with an uncon-
qHered Germany is to confess a failure
{! our purpose"
NO conference OF any sort can supply
ne need for victory" Mr.. Taft said
hpeNlng the meeting Therefore the
suggestion for a conference Is something
utterly contrary to our policy. 1t Is n
sy'tem we are fighting and nothing short
~ the destruction of that system will
'atisfy us"
The sun., 1918-09-17
CROWDER PREPARES
FOR BIGGEST TASK
Serial Numbers, Question.
naires and Drawing in
Quick Sequence.
Special Despatch 10 The SrS

WASHINGTON, Sept 16.-All Is In read
mess for the next three steps in the
programme Of mobilizing the new in
crement Of fighting material registered
to the gross total OF 100000 men last
Thursday. The steps will come in quick
succession. but until the final returns Of
all the States are in the hands of the
Provost Marshal General none of them
will be taken. The steps include:
I. The allotment of serial numbers.
2. The issuance of questionnaires to
the registrants.
S. The drawing Of the numbers under
which the fighting force will be called to
the colors
1t is believed that only the remain
ing days of the present week will be
necessary for the complete returns from
all over the country to be received by
the Provost Marshal General Immedi-
ately they are in hand the missionaries
will be sent forth and the registrants
notified as, to their new serial numbers.
Then will come the drawing.
october 2 Is the date tentatively set
for the grand lottery. This Is the date
in the minds of the War Department
officials. but as to whether 1t shall be
the day finally announced depends upon
the speed with which the registration
returns are met.
The sun., 1918-09-17

we require reparation, restitution and
guarantees, and since the fresh German
outrages upon French territory we re-
quire the punishment OF the criminals.
Nothing less will do. We remind the
enemy of President Wilson's words
There can be no compromise no half
way decision is tolerabe"
As to the offer to Belgium, the Mad
says 1t Is insulting and only offers
Belgians one more scrap of paper"
The note is absurd on the very face
OF It," says the Telegraph. at is dis
ingenious. cynical and insincere, while
the proposal TO Belgium is both insin-
cere and insolent. Germany, as a Power.
Is not to be trusted. Her most solemn
compacts are falsiied by her actions.
I'VE must find repentant and con-
trite Germany. and German policy car
ried out by very different rulers" the
Telegraph continues, before we can
even hope to dlscuss peace. 1t Is true
that all nations desire the end OF the
war, but peace must be lasting. 1t
must be one founded upon the recogni-
ton OF the independence OF nations.
Above all II must be one which, In Mr..
Wilson's words, makes the world safe
for democracy. Negotiations at the pres
ent moment. even though they brought
temporary peace. would only post
pone the struggle CO right and might
As long as tho Kaiser and the Pan
Germans direct with Irresistible au-
thority the destinies OF Germany. 50
long can there be no question of an
armistice or purely academic negotia-
tons"
The Daily Chronicle. grouping the
Austrian note with the offer to Belgium
and the proposal to withdraw from
karelia as related incidents, indicating
more than any previous happening the
changed enemy mentality, says:
Every one of these proposals will
certainly be rejected. The fact that they
are made concurrently IL proof that the
Central Empires are in very bad way.
| In Berlin and Vienna 1t is now realized
for the first time that the Central
Powers cannot possibly win the war.
After all they have suffered. the
Entente Powers are not going to be
bought off with an unreal peace. which
could only mean a new war at some
moment convenient TO the militarists OF
central Europe. The free nations Of the
world are determined to hold together
until this sinister menace has been finally
removed"
The sun., 1918-09-17
DUTCH SPECULATE ON PEACE
Austrian Note Causes Advance in
Mark Quotations.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. l6.--The Austro-
Hungarian peace proposal reached the
Dutch Sunday newspapers just in time
for its publication without comment.
The possibilities of the situation Gre
ated. however, were eagerly canvassed
in various quarters and an excited
speculation in foreign currency, stated
TO have run into the millions, was in
progress throughout Sunday.
Marks, which closed Saturday at Bliss.
were largely bought privately on Sum
day afternoon at "a. while Austrian
crowns rose from 1925 to 1880.
The sun., 1918-09-17
BALFOUR FINDS NO
BASIS FOR PEACE


mankind. The terms of peace and war
were so tremendous, and ~ calamities
imposed by the continuation OF HOSTILE
ties so overwhelming. he said, that lie
would never treat with disrespect any
peace proposal
Coming after the recent speech OF
Friedrich Won Payer, the German lmpe-
rial Vice. Chancellor, Mr.. Balfour said
this cynical proposal OF the Aus
trian Government is not genuine at
tempt to obtain peace. 1t is an attempt
to divide the Allies"
Mr.. Balfour said no one should take
upon himself the task Of rejecting with
a eight heart any proposal which would
shorten the length of the war. He also
declared that no coalition ever had been
so strong as the allied coalition and
that the enemy would not succeed in
breaking 1t.
Questions Now Definite.
Conversations such as were proposed
by Austria Hungary, Mr.. Balfour said
undoubtedly would have great value in
certain circumstances. He said they
would serve to smooth out obscurities
such as questions of pride. &C, but he
declared that the questions now between
the belligerents were definitely defined
Il am not taking the proposals of two
years ago or of last year but OF last
week" Secretary Balfour said. The
German Vice-Chanceflor speaking for
the German Government clearly and
without obscure verbiage showed where
Germany stood on the question of Bel
GUM. Alsaee-Lorraine, the German col
onies and the Brest-Litovsk and Bucha.
rest treaties"
It could not be more clearly set forth
than It was by Won Payer last week
that Germany intended to pay no In
demnity to Belgium. Mr.. Balfour con-
tnued. He indicated, the Foreign Sec
rotary said. that Germany did not be
lieve in the principle of indemnitles ano
yet at the same time she was squeez
ing millions of dollars out of Russia.
This" the speaker went on. was
for the wrongs Russia Is supposed &c
have done Germany. How can those
wrongs be compared with the devasta'
ton and ruin which Germany is wreak'
ing on Russia now?'
Regarding the question OF colonies
Secretary Balfour said:
THE colonies are one question or
which there is no misunderstanding. We
stand on one side and Germany on tho
other"
The sun., 1918-09-17
Swiss Believe Berlin
Inspired Peace Plea

RERNE, Sept. let is gen.
orally believed here that
Austria Hungary made her peace
proposal with the consent of
Germany, and it is even main
tanned in some quarters that
Germany really inspired it.
1t is pointed out that the Ger
man Socialist leaders have used
very threatening language to
Chancellor Won Hertling lately,
demanding internal reforms and
the opening of peace negotia-
tons.
In addition the rapidly grow
ing food and clothing difficulties
in Germany also must have had
a considerable part in bringing
about the step.
The sun., 1918-09-17
REICHsTAG LEADERS CONFER.
""r'iing Presided mt Meeting
Lasting Two and a Half Hours.

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 16.-An important
conference OF leaders of the majority
r"ues in the Reichstag was held on
sunday with reference to the Austrian
|'o" note, kilograms from Berlin to-
i'' fepor'.
according to some of the reports,
cunt Won Hertling. the Imperial Chan
:'lor, presided at the conference. which
'sted two hours and half. Admiral
teA Hintze, the Foreign Secretary. and
lierr Walraf. the Minister OF the In
error are also reported to have been
present, II was said the deliberations
would be continued to-day.
The note in which Austria Hungary
invites the belligerents to a conference
IoT discussion OF the possibilities OF
peace was despatched by Baron Burian.
me Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister.
~ The order of Emperor Charles. the
cologne Yoke Zsitun0 declares.
The sun., 1918-09-17
CALL FOR l8l.838
MAY HIT NEW DRAFT
CroUder Wants Men in Ser.
vice Before October rs.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-Draft calls
announced to-day by Provost Marshal
General Crowder will send 1Sl,S3S men
qualified for general military service
to army camps before October 16. All
States have quotas to fll. OF the total
$4,000 will be white registrants, who
will entrain between October and IL.
The remainder will be negroes, who
will move in two groups, 29,0l6 entrain-
ing between September IS and 81 and
1872 on October is.
Men who registered last Thursday may
be needed in a few districts to fill the
new quotas. 1t was said at the Provost
Marshal Generals office, but In most
localities sufficient men remain in Class
from the registration on last June 8
and August "a to meet the requirements.
New York to Give $4,000.
New York is called upon to furnish
$4,000 white registrants for training at
Camp Wadsworth. 3S9 negroes for Camp
Upton and PA negroes for Camp Devens.
Mass. New Jersey. 3,4S7 white regis
trants and 500 negroes for Camp Dix :
Connecticut, 513 white registrants for
Camp Dix and LILO for Camp Greenleaf,
Ga. with III negroes for Camp Devens.
Complete returns from the registra-
ton last Thursday in sixteen States and
the District of Columbia OF men between
the ages of IS and As years were re-
ceived to-day by Provost Marshal Gen
eral Crowder. They showed a total of
3,23S.629 men. as against the estimate
of 3.232.267. and it was announced on
cially that they do not justify the as
sumption that the returns from the en-
tire country will show an enrolment
very greatly in excess Of the estimate
The sun., 1918-09-17
WASHINGTON LEPER AT LARGE
Early, Confined Several Years,
Makes Second Escape.

WASHINGTON. Sept, l6.-The police to-
day were securing the city for John
Early, a leper. who escaped during the
night from a detention house on the out
skirts of the city, where he had been
confined for several years,
On a previous occasion he came into
the city and stayed at a hotel two days
before ha was captured
The sun., 1918-09-17

Officials do not belive any appreciable
number of men evaded registration.
They ascribe the fluctuations Of the ac-
tual totals as compared with the esti-
mates to industrial conditions brought
about by the war which have affected
the distribution of the male population
The sun., 1918-09-17
PRESIDENTS REPLY
KILLSPROPAGANDA


1t that It took the breath away from
many who. cognizant OF the traditions
OF diplomacy, had expected that its tedi-
Gus processes and forms might have 10
be resorted to no matter what the an
swer.
A chorus of approval immediately
went up when 1t was realized that the
President, sure OF his position in the
eyes Of the world. had brushed aside all
ceremony and delay and struck down
the subtle menace of the peace offensive
almost before 1t got started.
The President is understood to have
regarded IT of vital Importance to act
before Germany and Austria could reap
profit from their proposal. lie had
mapped out this programme in advance
and he executed It to-day without even
waiting for the official text.
Returning from the golf links this
morning with his mind made up 1t was
but the work of a few moments FOR MN
in his study to write the laconic para
graph with which the hopes OF Germany
and Austrian intriguers were dashed 10
the ground.
But this answer based on the press
text was carefully withheld until the Of
fcial note arrived. 1t was sent TO Sec
rotary Lansing with instructions to give
* forth as soon as a comparison OF the
official text could he made. The Presl-
dent and Secretary Lansing, apprised
early yesterday of the peace Offensive
had had several consultations and were
| of one mind as to the plan to be fol-
| lowed.
1t was a dramatic moment. therefore
when at go tonight the carefully
groomed Swedish Minister, w. A. f.
| Ekengren. stepped from the elevator
carrying with him in a large envelope
| the text of the note. His appearance
had been awaited all the afternoon with
| n tenseness that the state Department
has not experienced since the diplomatic
negotiations preceding the war. All
knew that the answer OF the Unlteo
States, written by the President, was
ready and merely awaiting the appear
ance of this emissary of the Austrian
Cove rnment.
The Swedish Minister hurried into Mr.
Lansings room. He was there just two
| minutes. He, looked buoyant as he
went in. He seemed surprised as he
came out. He had been told by Mr.
Lansing that the Presidents answer
was ready for the press. lie OWNED
| from this what it would be. In SoinG
out he passed through a crowd of news
pap correspondents waiting to receive
, the answer to the very note he had de-
| livered.
The sun., 1918-09-17
ReEistration by states.

Registration totals by States. together
with the estimates as announced to-
night by the Provost Marshal General,
are as follows:
The sun., 1918-09-17

AntidOte to Peace Drive.
The reply, il is pointed out, is an an
tdote for this and similar illusions of
the Teuton diSplomatists on the ques-
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& Noutatile de razboi 81 despfe
conferinta de pace, d-ta poate ca
lie sti mai bine ca mine 81 mai Gu.
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wede ca Transilvania este a Ro-
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mai curind pc filo-gcrmani de la
sputere 81 sa vina say ieic, in stapf-
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'n'l mai este iertat sd mai ramina
picior de filo-german pc pamintul
'nostr,l stramosesc.
Groapa pentru Huni avem, 81
pentru care an mai ramas, 81 da-
ca nu Sc vor prcda, ii vom IN
gropa de vii.
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concediu 81 pc urma plec inapoi la
frontul de lupta.
la revederc 81 salutari fratesti
loan Mica.
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cALENDARUL vICToRIEI A
LUZ TRINER PE ANUL 1919.

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calendarul Victoriei, va fl un -su-
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.piilor nostri Gle dincolQ. Columbia
time cununi de lauri deasupra ca
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lar indaratul eli sc afla vap0arcle
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sfR1 AMIN 1IKE.
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q De: loan U1urcea din Clinton, Ind.
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catrc ramasii nostri de tlincolo.
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unde aveau vote sa yorbeasca dpl-
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