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The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
How General d'Esperey
Received and Rejected
Offer Submitted with
, Assent o. Ferdinand

Paris dispatches last In.rht brought
details of tie manner in Shieh the
Bulgarian offer was made aha g
iNNa1d. Gen. D'Esperey tells a con-
nected story in the following official
telegram to the French government:
This evening a high Bulgarian off,
Ger, presented under a flag of truce,
requested on behalf of Gen. Todorofr.
commander Of the Bulgarian army.
suspension Of hostilities for forty-
eight hours to permit the arrival of
two authorized delegates of the R,II-
garian government, Finance Minister
Niatchef and Gen. Ioukoff com
mander of the Bulgarian Second
army. coming by assent of Czar Fer
dinand, TO arrange conditions for an
armistice and eventually for peace
The demand being possibly a r,,se
TO permit the regrouping OF the
enemy's forces and the arrival of re-
endorsements. 1 made the following
answer, sending it by the carrier Of
the letter-the only possible answer
In the present military situation:
can grant neither an armistice
nor a suspension of hostilities inter-
ruptfng the present operations.
Nevertheless, i will receive with
all suitable courtesy the duly qualified
delegates of the royal Bulgarian gov
ernment to whom your excellency re-
fers in the letter.
rhese gentlemen should present
themselves in the British lines ac-
eompanied by a parliamentary off,
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28

statesmen or assemblies can do
is TO carry them out or be false
to them. They were perhaps
not clear at the outset; but they
are clear now. The war has
lasted more than four years and
the whole world has been drawn
into il.
Is a Peoples War.
The common will Of man has
been substituted for the particu-
lar purposes of Individual states.
Individual statesmen may have
started the conflict, hut neither
they nor their opponents can
stop 1t as they please. II has
become n people war and peo-
pies of all sorts and races, of
ricty of fortune, are involved in
its sweeping processes of change
and settlement.
We came into II when its
character had become FULLY de-
fined and it was plain that no
nation could stand apart or be in
different to its outcome. Its
challenge drove to the heart of
everything we cared for or lived
for.
The voice of the war had be-
come clear and gripped our
hearts. Our brothers from many
lands, as well as our own mur-
dered dead under the sen. were
calling to us md we responded,
fiercely and of course
The air was clear about us.
We saw things in their full,
convincing proportions as they
were; and we have seen them
with steady eyes and unchang-
ing comprehension ever since.
We accepted the issue OF the
war as facts. not as any group
of men either here or else
where had defined them, and we
can accept no outcome which
does not squarely meet and set
tie them.
Shall Might Become Rightf
Those issues are these,
Shall the military power Of
any nation or group of nations
be suffered to determine the
fortunes of peoples over whom
CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
Shall Might Become Right
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The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
Armistice Offered in Macedonia
Flatly Refused by French
Commander
DELEGATES WILL BE RECEIVED
Lord Cecil Says Request Is Official and
Important, But Allies Will Not Be
Tricked.

London. Sept 27-Her armies face face with ter
rbe debace and King Fernans throne toerng Bull gara
today asked for amsce of foryeght hours with the
object of discussing peace.
The armistice was faty denied. Accredited Bulgarian
delegates will however be received by Gen. Franche DEspe-
rev. allied commander-nchef Macedonia to whom the offer
was made
First news of the Bulgarian bid came from Paris whittier
had been officially telegraphed by DEsperey Shortly after
wards Lord Robert Cecil Foreign Minister Baours right
hand man. officially confirmed the Bulgarian offer.
Lord Cecil said Bulgaria had officially asked for cond-
lions for armistice and peace terms
At the same time, the minister revealed that Germany
Immediately after the offer became known
report that the offer made without the sanction of King
Ferdinand This Lord Robert denied
The Bulgarian request" said he was made officially
and will be dealt with officially
1T will undoubtedly have great importance"
MUST ACCEPT ALL TERMS.
Lord Cecil declined how the peace bid will be dealt with
but emphasized the world may be absolutely the allie.
will be Ticked.
generally forecast here tonight that amistc will be
granted until all conditions of the allies shall be accepted and they
be accepted Immediately after they shall have been made
This clear. that nothing short surrender by
Bulgaria procure for that country the peace she bess
Lord Cecil bis talk with correspondents quick decision
manfesty essential He declined say whether the amste
proposal had been would be but suggested two po
odites
If the offer considered politically then the United States
NIL first be consulted before is made.
If the offer dealt with mltariy decision will rest with
he allied commander in the field
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
Americans Fighting
With British In Drive
Against Hindenburg
Line Near lie Catelet

London. Sept T.-American troops
are fighting side by side with the
British army in the drive against the
Hindenburg line.
First news Of this fact is contained
in tonight's report from Field Mar
shal Haig.
''On our right" says the statement.
Americans captured q series OF
trenches and fortified farms In the
outer defenses OF the Hindenburg line
southwest Of lie Catelet"
lie Catelet is the Hindenburg link
between Cambria and ST. Quentin.
Thousands OF prisoners and many
guns were captured by the British
and Americans in today's successful
attacks against the Hindenburg line
between Cambria and St Quentin.
the statement says
The British center broke through
the German defenses east OF Havrins
court
Many towns and villages were lib
ersted in the days attacks and some
OF the most powerfully defended Ger
man works were smashed and passed.
"All of the days objectves were
reached at small cost 10 ourselves"
says Field Marshal Haig's report.
French Advance.
Paris. Sept Z.-The French today
advanced along the whole line Of their
attack making especially good head
way sstride the suippe River between
Auberive and Sternarie, despite vio-
lent German counter attacks.
To the east OF Somme-Py, the
French crossed the Challerange Rail-
way. progressing more than two kilo-
meters On mile and quarter to the
north.
They captured the stubbornly de-
Tended Gratreun "a mile and ealf
FIVE miles southwest OF ChallerEaEe.
and a little more than six miles cue
east OF somme-Py) and Fontaine-en-
Dormsis (hve and a half miles south
OF Challerangef.
! Echelle Wood and Cernay -en-D Dor
mais tsouth EAST OF Fonuine-en-Dor-
HkiQ also were takss 4
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
Whole Chain of Central
Powers May Collapse
As Result Of Smashing
Turk and Bulgar Link,

Paris. Sept. 27.-"Unconditional sur
render"
That famous phrase, first used by
Grant. comprises the only terms the
allies will listen to from Bulgaria, 80
Oficials here tonight are reluctant
to express their views regarding the
Bulgarian offer Of an armistice and
peace before all the allied powers have
conferred II is everywhere rcoguiz-
ed that the Bulgarian move Is Of
transeendant Importance.
French opinion nevertheless Is rap
idly crystaIlizing into the ''uncondi-
tional surrender" attitude. A well
Informed parsonage said tonight:
In accordance with the principles
laid down by President Wilson and
Premier Clemenceau. the central DOW
ers. including Bulgaria, must lay
down their arms.
'Our aims have been stated. We
guarantee justice to our enemies, but
they cannot exact terms by force of
arms. They appealed to force. They
must be shown that force is useless"
Allies Never More Solid.
In military circles it is pointed out
that the allied guns from the North
Sea to Suez have never been better
prepared and unity of command has
never been more solid than today.
The events of the past few weeks
lead TO the belief that the whole line
OF the central powers will soon. COL
larSs
u is further pointed 1ut that for
the hrst time the allies have Eeen
able 10 score large-scale successes on
the secondary theaters of war, strik-
ing on Turkey. the weakest link in
the central powers chain. and BuI-
EariA next
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
PARTY POLITICS
MAY SET BACK
SUFFRAGEBI
Feeling of Bitterness Likely
to Prevent Vote at This
Session.

A charge of political treachery on
the part of the Republicans ia the
Senate, both to the Democratic suf-
frage leaders in that body and to the
members OF the National woman's
party. brought on an acrimonious de-
bate in the Senate yesterday.
As a result of bitter feeling a situa-
| ton has developed which not only
places the suffrage amendment in
jeopardy. but may preclude the possi-
bility of a vote at this session of
Congress
When adjournment was forced late
yesterday the suffrage Senators were
determined to go on with their pro-
gram to get vote on the amendment
late today. Senator Martin. OF Vir-
ginia, the Democratic floor leader,
pledged his word that there would
be no vote before noon on Monday.
and in this he was backed up by Sena-
tor Lodge. of Massachusetts, the Re-
publican leader, who declared that
there would be no vote at any time
without a full attendance of Senators.
Lodge Statement Significant.
Both Senators Lodge and Martin
are opposed TO the amendment, but
| the statement Of Senator Lodge
| carries more significance because
every effort has been exhausted in
! the attempt to have full attend
| ance for the vote today and it is
regarded as highly improbable that
another full attendance of Senators
can be arranged before the Novsm-
Der elections.
Suffrage Senators are well aware
that 1t would be folly on their part
to force a vote when the fun
strength of their numbers is not
present.
Senator Pittman, Of Nevada, q
member of the woman suffrage
committee and a staunch advocate
of the suffrage amendment, made
the open charge of political treach-
cry against the Republicans in a
speech shortly after the Senate
met. and started the turmoil that
lasted throughout tie day.
Says smoot Promised IS Votes.
He made the assertion that the
workers for the National Woman's
party had been promised by Sena-
tor Smoot, of Utah, that there
would be thirty-three Republican
votes in the Senate for the amend
ment.
The political Significance Of the
situation became apparent soon at
ter Senator Pittman had made his
charges on the floor.
If the Republicans can bring on
discussion between the Demo-
cratic suffrage leaders in the Senate
and the National Woman's party
over the loyalty or treachery of the
Republicans, they hope to proft by
the campaign material.
This well-laid plan was upset al
the start by the eloquent and vigor-
Gus speech in favor Of the amend
ment by Senator James Hamilton
Lewis. of Illinois. the Democratic
whip. He demonstrated the sincere
effort of the President. the Admin
istration. Democratic committees
and organizations, both national
and State. to bring about the pas
sage Of the amendment at this ses,
aiou~l
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
The Presidents Speech.

= SpSSCAs
Ny Fellow Citizens: ] am not
here to promote the loan. That
will be done-ably and enthusiastic
ally done-by the hundreds of
thousands of loyal and tireless men
and women who have undertaken
to present 1t to you and to our
fellow-citizens throughout the coun-
try: and have not the least
doubt of their complete success,
for I know their. spirit and the
spirit OF the country.
My confidence is confirmed. too,
by the thoughtful and experienced
cooperation of the bankers here
and everywhere, who are lending
their invaluable aid and guidance.
/ have come rather to seek an op-
portunity to present to you some
you, in perhaps fuller measure
than before. a vivid sense of the
great issues involved in order that
you may appreciate and accept
with added enthusiasm the grave
significance of the duty of sup
porting the government by your
men and your means to the ut
most point of sacrifice and self
denial.
Need No Reminder of Duty.
No mnn OF woman who has
really taken In what this war
means can hesitate to give to
the very limit Of what they
have; and Ii Is my mission here
tonight to try to make Ii clear
once more what the war really
means. You will need no other
stimulation or reminder of your
duty.
At\every turn OF the war we
gain a fresh consciousness of
what we mean to accomplish by
it. When our hope and expecta-
tion are most excited we think
more definitely than before of
the issues that hang upon it and
OF the purposes which must be
realized by means of it. For
it has positive and well defined
purposes which we did not de-
,termine and which we cannot
nlter. No statesman or assem-
by created them; no statesman
ORR assembly can alter them.
Then, have arisen out of the
very nature and circumstances
of the war. The most that
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
BERLIN ADMITS RETREAT.

Berlin via London. Sept 27-The Franco-Amercan attacking
front both sides of the Agonne has spread until today ninety
miles long from Rheims the Mose the Office announced today
The statement asserts the German troops reang fighting
according to orders.
The French and Americans advanced beyond the foremost German
fighting lines between the heights northwest of Tahure and Fontaine
Domsi where German held local break-hrough.
asserted Northeast of Monaucon the attackers reached the German
foremost artillery lines the report admits. 1t adds:
Fresh battles imminent.
English and American troops. says tonghts office report
attacked between the roads from Aa and Peronne Cambria
well $ the Segfned front towards lie Caelet.
FrancoAmerican attacks the Champagne and between the Ar
sonne and the Meuse failed the office continues
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
Capture of German Force Now
Holding Advance Of. Amer
lean Center Expected
BRITISH TAKE 5000 CAPTIVES
Haig's Forces Within Three Miles of CAM
Observation-Disclosures Front Ninety
Miles Long

London, Sept 27.-The Americans have captured more
than 1000 prisoners and fifty guns their drive ac-
cordng latest dispatches from the Champagne front tonight
About l,4O0 Germans holding in and around
Montfauoon front of the American CENTER it learned
Capture of this garrison which has been holding up the Amer
advance the center confidently expected front dis
patches state. -.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
HAIG ATTACKS ON 12-hlLE FRONT.

London Sept 2.-Tbe British launched powerful
drive against Cambria today l2me front between Sanchy
Lesree and Gouaucout They advanced within three miles
Of Cambria, making between and three miles progress
Between 5000 and 5000 prisoners and number Of
guns including complete battery had been taken up to early
tonight
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
Ludendorf Outwitted
By General Pershing;
Yank Trick Prevents
"Stragetic Retirement"

With the American Army West of
the Meuse, Sept. E.-At this cabling
our troops have taken more than s,eco
prisoners, fifty guns and immense
quantities Of supplies and material In
the drive launched at dawn yesterdIy
together with the French between
Rheims and Verdun.
We have advanced more than oight
miles on a twenty-mile front. Our
attack is progressing well. The
Americans at several points are well
beyond the second positions Of the
Hindenburg line and, generally speak
ing, we are in contact with the
enexfy's main positions.
Pershing outwitted Ludendorf once
more yesterday. He executed one of
the most successful feints Of the
war. He made the enemy believe
lie was going to strike at one place
and then hit with his fun force al
another.
False Cise By Guns.
At nsso Wednesday night our guns
turned UP east of the Meuse- II was
there that Ludendorf has been look
ing for our next assault German
military critics for days had been
preparing their readers for a re.
newed blow IN Lorraine. This time
they intended to be on top and ahead
of developments. They we're wrong
again.
For fully three hours our heavies
thundered away a threatening chorus
east Of the Aeuse. There wss scarcely
a sign of anything doing" west Of
the river. Not until 2:so did theil
sisters In that area Join in the mighty
|cannonading. and soon they alone had
the hoor. 1t was too late then foi
the enemy to prepare one Of his be
loved strategic retirementz in antici,
patton of an attack fully foreseen-
To be sure he did start to get ouf
Immediately after our first wares wenl
over the top At $50 a. m. But II hae
to be q fighting retirement then. and
| . costly one for the foe. as the bis
bag Of prisoners which is always .
good criterion Of TIE losses sn killeS
and woundea tesul =
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
Woodmen Give Dance.

The Modern woodmen of America
gave dance last night for war
workers at the old Masonic Temple,
Ninth and y sreetx
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
Text of President Wilson's
"Liberty" Speech in ~ Y.

New York. Sept 27The complete of President Wilson's
speech Metropolitan House,
The evening world., 1918-05-21

Pierce's Favoritc Prescription. 1t gives a woman new courage to
face the world and this horrible war. If n woman wants to learn
Nursing, First aid to the injured, wants a home help in sickness or
accident-shc should send SO cents to DR.. Pierces Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, y. Y, for the Medical Adviser" of over 1000 pages,
cloth bound. Or procure n copy at her nearest drug store.-Advt.
The evening world., 1918-05-21
War Fund Sale
And Exhibition
At Anderson 8
BIZ ". C. BOudOin.

There is an exhibition and sale OF
paintings and other works Of art for
the benefit of the Americana British
French-Belgian Permanent Blind Re-
lief War Fund, at the Anderson Gal
leries, Park Avenue and 59th Street,
until June 2. The catalogue contains
nearly 800 items.
Every one of these was donated by
artists, art collectors and dealers for
the benefit of those who have been
blinded in this great a
The executive council Of the exhibit
tion has the following membership:
Harry w. Watrous, Chairman: How
ard Russell Butler. William A. Coffin,
Charles G. Curran, Daniel G. French,
Francis c. Jones. Carman Messmore,
Hobart Nichols, Chauncey +. Ryder,
George II. Story, Robert w. Van
Boskerck and j. Alden Weir.
The ca~rtoonists make a brave show
Ing in the exhibition. Rollin Kirby OF
the New York Morning World is rep
resented by two of his cartoons. Mel
son Harding Of the Brooklyn Eagle
has contributed thirteen drawings.
James Montgomery Flagg has sent
three illustrations, A. b. Frost has
sent six, Archie Gum four, +. OPP
per two. and Ralph NJ. Pearson con-
tributes two etchings, n OF which
is concerned with the "Elverhoj Col
ony," in which Mr.. Pearson is much
interested and where he has a bunga-
low, which he built with his own
hands.
Cecilia Beaux IL among the painter
contributors with a decorative figure.
Other contributing artists in this
showing are Theresa +. Bernstein,
Frederick j. Boston, Louise Upton
Brumback, Mary Helen Carlisle, Ar
thur Il. Davies, Frederick X. Detwil-
Ter, George Wharton Edwards, Ham
ilton Easter Field, John +. Folinsbee,
Maurice Fromkes, Edmund II. Gar
rctt, William j. Glackens, Jules Guer-
in, Birgh Harrison, Robert Henri,
George Innes jr., James $. King,
Louis Kronberg, Ella Condie Lamb,
Ernest Lawson, Jonas Lie, Harriet
Lord, Clara T. MacChesney, Henry
r. Poore, Edward II. Potthast, Dor
othy Rice, Harry Roseland, Robert
Vonnoh, Abraham Walkowitz and
Dewing Woodward.
Elizabeth A. knowles has donated
her miniature entitled Comrades"
Among the water colorists in tbs
exhibition whose contributions will
swell the fund for the blind are Err.
nest L. Blumenschein. Colin Campbell
Cooper. Eugene Higgins, FeliciC
Waldo Howell, l.. Aston Knight,
George +. or, Charles N. Sarka, Car
Sprinchorn and Max Weber.
A number OF prominent painters
sculptors. ~cartoonists, &c, are 20 act
as statesmen during the present week
and there will be music and tea pour
ing as added attractions.
The evening world., 1918-05-21
NORMA TALMADGE
IN FILMED VERSION
OF ode Luxe ANNIE''

Those who did not see DE Luxe
Annie" during It's long run at the
Booth and Cort Theatres will not
have missed anything II they go to
the Rialto this week and SEQ the
perturbation OF Edward Clark's crook
play. In fact. IN many respects the
filmed adaptation is the better be-
cause the screen permits the elabo-
ration OF many brief incidents in the
play into exciting combinations and
outdoor sequels, which would be i'm
possible on the stage. And with
Norma Talmadge in 1t the picture
couldn't be anything but good. The
supporting cast, which includes Frank
Mills as Walter Kendall. Is excellent.
"The Katzenjammer Kids Up In the
Air" supply tho comedy part OF the
programme. Greek Evans sings "a
Son of the Desert Am l." and the
Rialto orchestra plays 'L'Amico
Fritz and "Scheherazade."
The evening world., 1918-05-21

cultivation ana offors Of additional
land are being made to Col. Grim
stead, the Camp Quartermaster, every
day. 1t is intended to raise enough
vegetables on the reclaimed land TO
feed all the soldiers In Camp WadS-
worth.
All the land at the rifle and field
artillery ranges is also to be culti-
waited, and anumber OF soldiers are
already at work on the land there.
Tho work Is TO be done by soldiers
who are found to be untitled for any
arduous service overseas. These, in
stead Of being discharged from the
army, are to be transferred to casual
detachments. There Is also the posi-
bility Of informed Germans being
brought to Camp Wadsworth to
cultivate the land. II that is done the
soldiers not fit for foreign service will
be used to guard the interned Ger
mans
Ray NJ. Miller, Headquarters Com
pany, 105th Field Artillery; Hall
Blanchard, Battery c, 10Sth Field Ar
tillery; Raymond A. Mooney. 1920
Trench Mortar Battery; Robert 10.
Bernhard, Battery ID, 104th Field
Artillery. and Malcolm Green, Head
quarters Company, 105th Field Artil-
lery. all of whom successfully COM
The evening world., 1918-05-21
''HIGH LIFE GIRLS"
AND MAX FIELDS IN
OLYMPIC BURLESQUE

Max Fields, surrounded by twenty
FIVE High Life Girls" received a
warm welcome at the Olympic The
atre on East 14th Street. last night.
where they came for a weeks stay,
The show is made up In two acts
and four scenes, with a vaudeville
speciality here and there. Fields Is n
funmaker OF the first class, and In
variably causes a riot OF fun. Harry
Keller and Harry Coleman proved to
be good assistants TO Fields.
Hattie Beall won first honors In the
singing and dancing numbers, with
the Stanton Sisters close UP. Others
In the company are Belle Costello,
Harry Mandel, Milton Blocker, Hazel
Burns and chorus OF twenty girls.
The evening world., 1918-05-21
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

PALISADES PARk-AttTactive. modern S-room
country home. all improvements, garage. shade
trees, large garden. all Planted % minutes TO N,
y; will sacrifice. OWNER. 500 World. uptown.
The evening world., 1918-05-21
"OLD WIVES FOR NEW''
P~ICTO RALLY FLASHED
ON THE RIVOLI SCREEN

The perturbation Of David Graham
Phillips's remarkable novel "Old
Wives for New" forms the central
film of the Rivoll Offering this week.
JEANNE McPherson's scenario brings
out the story of a nan who remained
youthful in appearance and spirit
after his wife had allowed herself to
become portly. slovenly and upattrac-
tive. The entrance into his life OF
the younger and more prepossessing
woman, played by Florence Vidor. and
the regrettable consequences that fol-
low are effectively depicted.
The weekly comedy Is a Para
mount-Sennett Offering THE Battle
Royal" and the Rivoli Animated Pic
torial and u travelogue complete the
film programme, The Rivoli orches-
ira plays the overture to ''Mignon,''
Winifred Marshall sings the Shadow
Song from 'Dinorah," and Corrine
White and Eunice Henschell dances
the "Minuet a lAntique." by Pader-
eWski,