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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Ernest Brown. who has been working
in the woods at F,ustis for Blaine $.
Viles arrived home last week, beins
obliged to take an enforced vacation
owing to an accident to his left hand
as the result of receiving a bad axe
wound The circumstances of the &C
cident are Of somewhat peculiar ma
ture. While walking along carrying his
axe. Mr.. Brown stepped off the beaten
track into the deep snow, and as he fell
the axe was thrown into the air and in
its descent badly cut the thumb Of his
left hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
SOLON

The Red Cross supper and entertain
ment in Caratunk hall Thursday evening
was a great success. The net proceeds
were $50
4. c. W. Chapter. u. A. r., met Friday,
Feb. l, with May Gould Andrews. 1t
was votcl to give from the treasury OF
the chapter $3.50 for the support Of a
French war orphan one year. Delegates
and alternates were chosen to attend the
State carnival in Portland next month,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

'a'e Y very interesting lecture before
urrcul Events club last Satu-
Y aitcfnoun at the High school
I.p.ul Sic spoke on the Develop
'sN n Modern emma and Japan :
a'H'.0g Attitude Toward Her" Dur
or address she pointed out the
-9isintuc Influence that had been eX-
90 i' lNc I : and closed with Il
"'hAI "i I've important world
M We uaSt two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
kilties Defeat Crescents

The kilties OF Gardiner defeated the
feSccnts Of Lewiston Saturday eve
iilng at st. Joseph's hall. by a score of
|" to B. The local lads outplaying the
visitors at all points. Griffin and Thorn
as starred. In Il preliminary game the
Gardiner high Juniors defeated the
Richmond high five in u close contest
Inc score being ]. to 10 an overtime
Pellod being necessary To decide the
contest, The summary:
kILJIES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus j. Hildreth re-
ceived a telegram SUNDAY morning
from their son, Ralph, stating that he
was to sail at noon Sunday for foreign
shores, presumably France. Young
IIildreth has been transferred within
the past few days from the battleship
Illinois, but the name of his new ship
was not made known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
THE STRAND
William S. Hart in Thomas II. ince
Production, "The Desert Man. Tri
angle and Keystone Comedies for
Today Only

William 5. Hart will appear in a some
what different role than those he has
lately portrayed when his new picture,
The Desert Man." Triangle produc
ton, supervised by Thos. II. Ince, is
shown at the Strand theatre today only
The star has earned the title the good
bad-man" by such characters as those
in The Gun Fighter" The Aryan'' and
The Devils Double AS the deser;
man he is Just as determined and JUST
as quick with the six-shooter. but his
strength and courage is founded on 4
splendid philosophy. a belief in himself
and in the power Of right
On scorching day of summer he
struggles across the desert, leading an
exhausted horse. He enters a detected
village called Broken Hope. because its
inhabitants have lost faith in themselves
and the prospects Of the town
Hart meets a girl Margery Wilson. who
causes MN TO take a keen interest in the
place. IN years time this desola ie
community has fourished into the thirty
ing mining town of Relievnvile. all be-
cause one man had faith and the courage
to follow his convictions.
BESIDES MarSery Wilson the supporting
company includes Buster Irving, Henry
Relmer. Milton Ross, Jack Livingston
Walt Whitman and Josephine HeadIev
Inc production was directed by Hart and
photographed by Joe August Robert
bruhton was the art director
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
CORNVILLE

COW belonging to Alton Amazeen was
kicked by horse. breaking the cows
leg in such manner she had to be
killed.
Sanford Strickland is working at Wal
tons mill with his team.
Horace Flanders, who was at the East
ern Maine General hospital for some time
being treated for blood poison. has r.
covered so that he Is now working for
Harry Fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

fe funeral services of the late
as VI NaSon formerly of Augusta
a b, ia ~ his late residence. a0i
rrsvik aNcuuc. Gardiner Monday
.crnue 20 II o'clock Friends Of the
AnH' arc desired to lc present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
LOCAL NOTICE

N' annual meeting Of the oak
= 'N' CEMETERY association will he
" ~ me Office Of Il. HAYES & Co..
. r''N Feh :, 1918. ~ 4 O'Clock l..
i '"' 'ho election Il officers and
''f"'''on OF such other business as
.''> com" before the meeting. r. c.
''''" sec jan29dSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Lizzie II. Adams were held at o'clock
Saturday from the undertaking rooms
of the +. l.. Wood Estate. Rev. f. w.
Weber of the Universalist church of
floating. The remains We're taken on
the 915 train sunday morning to Ply
mouth. for interment in the family lot
eside her husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
VASSALBORO

SOCTH-Mrs. Forrest T.. Becker.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Miller
i very III with diphtheria at her home
In New Castle. n. H.
NOKIH-l itizens hall was packed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

and Saturday the same Bill. Hart will
be seen at the Coliseum in his very lat
est Paramount-Artcraft production,
wolves OF the TRAIL This will Ger
tainly make one good week for Hart. The
greatest list of photoplays ever booked
for any city, large or small has been
booked for Gardiner and a schedule will
soon be published in this paper To-
days shows begin at 80 and 1.30. Don't
miss SINNERS Dress Suit" it's great.
Watch for the Abe Lincoln series with
the great Lincoln character by Benz.
Chapin.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

The Eennebec Teachers Association
will hold an all-day session in this city
Friday. About 800 teachers viii be in
attendance Dinner will br served by
tic Universalist ana Baptist societies
in their respective vestries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

MIR. and Mrs. Irving +. Fossett are
receiving congratulations on the birth
Of 3 IL pound boy Which was born
Jan. u, at the residence of Mrs
Wheeler Maple street. The young
man has been named Norman Roy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

rNo Noman's Home and Foreign
Nls'nnarN Societies of tho Methodist
rich viii meet with Mrs. W. q. Cobb,
'ntrsNiok avenue. TUESDAY afternoon
al 90 ouloch. Nm interesting pro
.3n has been arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Leo Carey left Saturday for Boston
ana New York on his way to Baltimore,
Md. to resume his studies after visit
ing his mother in this city the past
few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

oN,"rs ana members ut
hn -hN M Pyih,as arr requested /,
'cg' nus evening as officers are t.
p" Installed Refreshments will be
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

wi German aliens above II wears Of
.-. ~ rn lt, must register this week
o'' 'sc ritv marshal Failur. t" q
.rre means intcrmcnt during ti.
1nae m tie war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Everett Page has accepted "A position
at the Commonwealth shoe factory in
Gardiner and takes up the duties of
his new employment this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

The Thimble Club will meet at th>
home of Mrs. Matte Fuller, Winthrop
sire 1T. this Monday evening at the us
ual hour y large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

U.v Emma Perry. teacher of domcs =
silence in Fairficld, passed the
,.'..cnd with Gardiner friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Ernest S. Meader of Troutdale is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Frank Deader. for a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Frank NJ. 3urnson Of Portland pass
ed the week lend in HalIowell visiting
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

~. Walter Robinson ANA Mrs
Narss " Grat returned Saturday
ur ..Sit with Boston friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

The Mission Circle of the UNIVERSAL
list church Will meet with Mrs. George
Lord, Academy street, this Monday
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Leon Stockpole. who is employed at
Lynn. Mass, is visiting i'll this city for
a few days as the guest of Fred Prime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

The Ladies' Aid Of the Universulist
church will meet with Mrs. T.. W.
Webher, Union street, Tuesday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

TIE Parish League Of the Congresa.
.ona church viii meet Tuesday eve
nlnsat the parsonage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Regular meeting at 80 O'Clock of
HalloWell Firemen's Association.
large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

For Monday only at the Acme thea
tre, George Beban in 4 North western
Canadian story Jules Of tie Strono
Heart" five parts. fahut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
LOCAL NOTICE.

Reserved seat sale for "Out OF
Town" starts at 10 o'clock this Mon.
lay morning at Whites. feh41t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

,. r"'' Zee LIST. offices occupied by
" hrasdon The back office has brick
hos25d,t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

William Means Of Bangor was the
esek end -ucst Of his sister, Miss Ell
..e Means
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

tlearv T. Usher Of Springfield.
NAs arrived SUNDAY for 4 visit With
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Wt. D.arl,s f Glidden returned
, ada, nom Portsmouth, y. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
FROM HALLOWELL
Ernest Brown Has Slight Aforementioned Services OF Late
Lizzie H. Adams-kennebec Teachers Association to e.
Here Friday-The High School Play
TEIEPHoNE so6-R

Miss Gladys Briggs passed the week
end with friends in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

FRANK T.. Boston has returned from
BATON
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
SERBIANS JOIN C0L0RS

"Wednesday morning twelve Ser
binns Of Ruth. who had volunteered
for service in the Balkans. LOFT Ely
for Salt Lake city, where they will
be joined by more than one hundred
fellow Counlrymcn from Bingham,
who have also volunteered for tho
samo service. This makes 70 Scr
blans who have volunteered from the
Ely district for service at tho front
during the past year. As these men
were all born in Austria and th"rc.
foro citizcna Of TINT country with
which tho United states is now at
war they could not be- drafted and
arc az a matter Of fact barred from
service under our FLAG, hCnC" they
will hr trained en- Canada, and later
transported ~ tho Balkan front,
whore they join the remnant Of the
army Of Serbia. which. like that Of
Belgium. is still battling for home
and country. Ely Record.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
WITH DAINTY FOOT ON
BRASS THEY CAN NOW
PATR0NIZE SOFT DRINKS

Los ANGELES Ca.,July 10. With
4 dainty foot on the long brass rail
women standing at tho bar taking
their drinks off the polished mahog.
any is common sight here. No longer
ia it just fad for mlady to push
through ia" swinging doors, adyunc,
TN the bar and order for the "csowd."
But the crowd usually means aC
quaintanccs OF her own sex and TIA,
order Is for fi12loss nzzcs. near bcoI
and other nOn.alcOhOlic drinks
NV" longed to do this for years,
was tho common expression at first
SO this Is where my husband used TO
go."
1T just tastes better with foot
on the rail" is the barman's laconic
comment.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
TELLS GIRLS BACK HOME
NOT TO MARRY SLACKERS

FORNFELT, Mo, July 10 Private
Eugene Henson. eighteenth infantry,
a. l.. T., who was killed in action
on the western front, recently wrote
a letter to superintendent Of Schools
o. T.. OcsCh here, telling him Of th"
activities at tho front. His letter
reads In part as follows:
TELL the girls to hate aiacNrrs
and never marry one. We are in the
fight until he'll freezes over and right
now We arc getting ready To 20 In and
show them little Of the spirit OF &c
Wen sure make old Germany rcmom
bcr about trying TO 'huch' black
Jack pcrshinr, for no is on the right
road and from good old Missouri
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
STATE EXEMPTION BOARD
TO MEET ON THURSDAY

TO pass on appeals taken from re-
CIussilications by local boards placing
draft candidates in Class one, a meet
Ing Of tho district exemption board
has been called by S. $. Dwowmcr,
Chairman. for Thursday morning.
Tho meeting was called after 1t was
shown by various local board that I'm.
sufficient men remain in class / in
sUmo counties to I'LL out the quotas
called for cntrainmcnt late this month.
Clerk Bcomor OF the Washue
board. reported to the district board
that only fortyscyon men remained in
class / in this county. The county,
quota, called for July %. is sixty.onc
men.
a great majority Of tho rcClassifI
cation cases have been appealed to
the district board
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
GERMAN EDITOR
PROPOSES PEACE
Would Be Barred
From Peace Table and Amer
lea Would Have No Word 10
Say

COpENuAGEN, July o.. Writing
in the Nosstscuc ZcijWg of Berlin,
George Bernhard, political editor
says:
"Ta. time is now ripe openly TO dis.
cuss peace Conditions. Having regard
TO- the ideal peace conditions Laid
down 10y President Wilson. uuauimy
ON the matter undoubtedly could cus-
iIy De- reached iG a method of discuss.
ing the peace terms could only be-
;grccd upon"
bernhard says Germany and hor
allies would undoubtedly a,ysp. r,a
sonabIe disarmament proposals.
President Wilson's demands lor
self government by small nations, the
writer says, would be r1yorubly r,.
c,iycd, bu. the central power woald
insist upon knowing the attitude @.
England regarding Ireland. Nugo
tiattous. the writer adds should take
place directly between the bulHgcrrnDs
respecting frontier regulations.
The Peace Terms.
While claiming no official sanction
and even admitting that their rcaliz1-
tion would encounter strong oppOsi-
ton from the German government
and people, Bernhard submits the
following peace conditions:
Ursyrp,. Yr1 ffY1y tr IfgyYas with
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
APPOINTED
FOR SALT LAKE BANK

SALT LAKE CITY, July g.
Stephen II. Lynch, cashier of the
State Bank OF Bountlful, Utah, near
here, was today appointed receiver Of
the Merchants Bank of this city, the
doors uf which institution were closed
last night by the state bank examiner.
Buads for Mr.. Lynch were fixed at
$2FOOOO.
Throughout the day crowd of anx-
tous dcposItors swarmed about the
banks doors, but only expressions of
anxiety We're heard. DepOsitors of the
bank were foreign born TO a large ex.
tent, it was said. The deposItors will
receive dollar for dollar if time Is al
lowed for proper liquidating of the as.
sets, according to o. p. Sproule, one OF
its directors.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, July 10 CBy Associated
Press. l-Thcre are indications that
the Germans are preparing to recap
turc the high ground won By the Aus.
tralians and Americans within the
last few days on the front east of
Amirns and north OF Nillcrs. Breton
cauN. There were local attacks in
this region last night but the British
had little trouble in rcpulsing them.
This morning, heavier enemy artillery
opened n severe bOmbardment OF con.
siderable intensity over a front of ap.
proXimatei yeight miles. Comparative
quiet prevailed along the French
front
BRITISH CARRY OUT
SUCCESSFUL LOCAL
OPERATION EAST OF
kMlENS
LONDON. July 10 Dy Associated
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
SHIP LAUNCHING RECORD
Is PROMISED IN AUGUST

SAVANNAH. Ga, July l0.-A rec
ord for launching ships will be set
in August, according TO announce
ments by the managers Of the var
ious local yards. The Foundation
company states that It will launch
four mine swcepcrz, valued at $780,
900 each for the French government
during that month. Il now has eigh-
teen kculs laid
The Georgia Engineering and Con-
struction company will launch two
and probably three sca-going tugs
for the United States valued at $780,
600 each.
The Georgia Shipbuilding company
will launch schooner valued at
$4,000.
The TORY ShipbuiIding company
will launch another composite steel
ana wood ship also in August.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
.ELKO MAN ON
CASUALTY LIST
TOday'S Dead includes Name
OF DomeniCo Togniotte, of
This City, Who Died of His
Wounds

WASHINGTON. July 10 CDy Asso.
Clatcd Press) THE name Of DOmcn-
icO Togniottc OF Eiku, Nevada, up.
pears on today's army casualty list.
TOgniottc sucCumbcd 20 wounds r.
Cciycd in battle. The total army Gas.
uHltios were one hundred and three,
on" being killed in action, twenty-five
dying OF wounds, disease and accident
forry-stN wounded, twelve missing and
two taken prisoner. The marines lost
i've, two being killed in action. twC
dying OF wounds and one wounded.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
GZHECO- -SLOVAKS
WOULD FIGHT ON
WESTERN FRONT
Say Don't Want To Be Mixed
Up in Russian Affairs But
Want Chance at Kaiser lust
The Same

LONDON, July 10 (By Associated
Prrs#) -Czhcco.Sloyak troops now op-
Grating in Russia desire to fight on
the western front and do not want to
be mixed up any further in Russian
affairs. \ memorandum to this eff
feet has been presented to the Jan
an"se foreign minister and the allied
ambassador at Toxic, by Colonel
CladImir ILurban on behalf OF the
Czeclo-Sioyak National committee,
says the Toxic correspondent OF the
Times.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
SAILORS MISTAKE POLICE
QUARTERS FOR BAR EXIT

CHICAGO. July 1O.--Thrco jolly
Sailor lads rollickcd TO tho door
and ratified II impaticntly--it was 2
a. IN. Sergeant Bill Bohan, dreaming
Of submarines, awokc drowisly "a
drink for us sailor lads--kln y'u2'
And sure kin l." said ROhan.
Gust rattle that door over thcrc and
yen be welcome"
They found the door over there
ronbarrcd and forbidGlng and thrco
sailor lads made streak OF vanish
ing blue.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
NEW GOVERNMENT
FOR SIBERIA HAS
SUPPORT PEOPLE
Provisional Government Win
Continue to Fight Against
The Central Powers and Will
Restore Law and Order

LONDON, JuIy 10 CBy Associated
Press)-A new provisional govern
ment for Siberia which has the unani-
nous support OF the population and
which will continue to fight against
the central powers has been establish.
ed at Nladiyostok, according to
Times dispatch from Toxic, quoting
IN" Nladiyostok correspondent OF
'Asahi.
The new government intends TO at
once summons an assembly and re-
store law and order throughout the
country.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
WIFE PROVES
SELF FULLY PATRIOTIC

HELhIRE. Kan, july 10 Mr7.
Wilbur Hooper. wffc ot a soldier has
two small children 10 look after and a
small farm Despite tho care Of tho
children shc has planted twenty-five
acres of corn, cares for twenty-five
head OF cattle and milks eight cows.
she has bought $50 Liberty Bond
and has given $40 to the Red Cross.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
MEN FROM 18 TO so IN
TENNESSEE MUST WORK

NASHVILLE. Tenn. July 10 Gov.
ornor Rye has issued a proclamation
calling upon shcrifrs and other peace
officers to see that all men between
the ages OF eighteen ana fifty are en-
gagged in some gain.ul occupation.
The governor declares tn volunteer
state cannot afford to permit lOaiers
to consume food that is needed for
soldiers and workers.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
RESIGNATION OF Won
KUEHLMANN is ASKED

PARIS, July 9-The German EN-.
perOr has asked the resignation of
Dr Richard Won Kuehlmann, the Ger.
man foreign secretary, according to u
Basel dispatch to the Havas agency,
It is expected that Admiral Won
IIintze, the German minister at Chris.
tiania, and formcly minister to Mex.
leo, will succeed him.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-07-10
SNOW FALLS IN COLORADO

DENVER, July 10 By Associated
Press } Snow fell for a quarter OF an
hour at Boulder, Colorado, near this
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-28
fBy the Associated Press.l 1

Amsterdam. Oct. 2s.---Austria In NJ
reply to President Wilson accepts an
the views expressed by the prestdcnt
in his note Of Oct. 1S.
Austria says she Is willing and ready
without awaiting the result Of negutia-
tions OF other nations. to negotiate
peace and an immediate arrnisuce on
all fronts.
Austria has handed over entire cona
troll of food supply and distribution to
the Czech authorities in Bohemia. q
dispatch to the vossische Zeitung OF
Berlin says, with the result that 100
carloads OF potatoes are on their way
to- the furnishing Austrian capital
A dispatch from Prague says that
in compliance with a demand made BY
American bankers the Czech leaders
have given an understanding that the
prospective Czech government viii
make every effort to control the re-
gtme in Bohemia without excess.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-28
Wilson's Term. TO Austria.

In his reply to Austria Hungary
President Wilson said events OF ut
most Importance had altered the attf-
tude and responsibility OF the United
States since his speech of Jan. 3, the
fourteen points OF which were accepted
by Austria.
The president added that In the in
terim tho United States had recognised
the Czecho- Slovnks rs belligerents and
had recognized the aspirations Of the
Jugo- Slavs for freedom. He continued:
"The president is therefore no longer
at liberty to accept the mere autonomy
OF these peoples as basis Of peace
but is obliged TO insist that they and
not he shall be the judges Of what
action on tho part Of the Austro- Hum
garian government will satisfy their
aspirations and their conceptions OF
their rights OF destiny"
In the last few days I. has 6een re-
ported that tho Czechs were IN COM
plcte control IN Bohemia. II also mas
been reported that the Jugo- Slav ma
tions have taken steps tn throw or the
yoke OF Austria and establish = FREQ
state.