The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17
BY ROBERT J. BENDER.

Et- "F. SVsu't waoo tne State-
Rv ROBERT J.. BENDER.
Correspondent Of the United Press.
Washington, d. c. Oct. 15-The Ger
man reply to President Wilson's peace
note was delivered to Secretary Of State
Lansing at 11:55 by the Swiss charge.
1t was said to be the same as the press
text. ~
The Swiss charge appeared at the
state department. shortly after the ap-
pointed time and delivered the note
without comment. Colonel House was
In Secretary Lansing's office at the
time.
The official German text was de-
iivered to the president at 1915 p. m.
Washington, d. c.. Oct. 15.-with
thousands Of kilograms pouring into
the White House today demanding the
unconditional surrender Of Germany,
the hope was openly expressed in Of
fetal circles that III president would
refuse TO negotiate with the central
empires as long as the Hohenzollerns
and the Hapsburgs remain In power.
Meantime, the president conferred
with Secretary Lansing. Secretary
Baker and Colonel House regarding the
reply which all agree must be forth
coming as quickly as possible.
Washington, d. c., Oct. 15.-Only one
thing, IN record OF the Hohenzoilerns.
appears today to stay the hand of
President Wilson in accepting Ger
many's plea for action to restore peace.
And. even this obstruction may be
waived by the president provided a
bond. either human hostages or allied
occupation of some German territory
IL given to insure Germany's keeping
faith.
II, however, the president finds he
cannot talk bnQiuQqa with the Garman
authorities as at present constituted, II
is believed certain he will clearly point
out In his reply to the German people
how they may hasten peace. To thor
oughly understand the rather marked
change In atmosphere about the mo-
mentuous situation since the presi-
dents return to Washington. three
things must be kept in mind:
Sincerity 10 Demanded.
First. the president is essentially a
man Of peace.
Second, he has stated upon several
occa sions that he would harken at any
time to a peace proffer IF sincerely
made"
Third, he believes acceptance Of his
IA peace principles Is tantamount to
unconditional surrender of the central
powers.
Hence, when Germany's first proffer,
came the presidents initial act was to
apply what he regarded as the acid
test TO its sincerity. His three inquiries
resulted.
Naturally, because of the inveterate
duplicity Of the German government
hitherto, there are doubts as to the
good faith Of the enemy now. These
are reflected both in congress n In
hundreds Of kilograms reaching. the
White House. Until the official text
OF the German reply has been scruti-
nized there will be suspicion that the
German government has flashed one
version around the world for home
consumption and another for President
Wilson. Hence the atmosphere re-
ported today Is that their observations
are based on the unofficial text, taken
81 at it's face value.
Knows She 10 Whipped.
1t is understood that this government
holds that Germany's agreement to
e~vacuate occupied territories includes
Russia and means she will mara all
ia her great armies back TO her own
q borders. No doubt is expressed by off,
cials that an armistice, which would be
arranged entirely. by Generals Foch,
Haig. Diaz, Allenby, Pershing, and the
Greek and Serbian STATS. would be con-
Quoted in such manner as to insure the
allies against any Teuton trick. Thus,
EI only on the question of dealing with the
[H Hohenzollerns upon this arrangement
which will determine the destiny Of the
= whole world apparently. Is there IN
FN decision now III the pFeSlutUl > tliuu.
There is reason TO believe the presi-
dent knows much behind the scenes in
E&/ Germany Of which the world at large Is
ignorant. 1t may be he knows the pro-
visions Of the mysterious decree by
(which the kaiser on September 30,
and the chancellor (Which decree has
never been made public). AT any rate
officials feel that Germany knows she
Is whipped; sincerely wants peace and
Internationally surrenders by yielding
TO the presidents IA peace principles,
Because IN so doing she agrees to the
following:
WHAT GERMANY AGREES.
Open peace negotiations.
Freedom Of the seas in peace and in
var. y
Elimination Of economic barriers
enons nations associated in league to
insure peace. -,
Reduction of ornaments. .
Adjustment Of colonial claims on
Pasis Of popular rights.
Evacuation Of and opportunity for
Russia.
Evacuation of Belgium.
Evacuation Of French territory and
lighting Of the Afsace- Lorraine wrong.
Readjustment Of Italy's frontiers on
oasis Of nationalities-
Opportunity for peoples OF Austria
Hungary for autonomy development.
EVACUATION Of Rumania, Serbia and
fontSMcsro and guarantees for all Bal-
an states. &c
Sovereignty for Turkeys portion OF
he Ottoman empire n autonomy for
ther n~ationatitiss.
An independent Poland with access
2 the sea.
League OF nations to guarantee in
S,endencs and territory integrity tc
W states-both large n small.
confsrs With Colonel House.
Far INTO last night the presidcn,
fndied this problem after returning
ON New York. In the absence of thu