Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-01

ported note IS that from Russia. query
inc as to when American forces viii
evaeuate that territory. This is taken
as only a rather insolent suggestion not
representative of the mass of the Rus
SLAMS.
Austrians Pace Defeat
As for the AuStro-Italian situation,
the Austrian army bids fair TO suffer
a tremendous defeat In view OF the
army developments. there is real funny
page copy IN an official Austrian an
nounccment last night that Italian soil
is being evacuated in view OF our de-
sire for peace
Unconditional surrender of the Austro-
German armies will be demanded by
General Diaz. when the AuStrians hoist
the flag of truce. Italian diplomats here
said.
Ii is understood that the specific con-
ditions Emperor Charles must submit to
before he can have peace include:
Immediate evacuation of Austria of
all Italian territories, including the
boundanies of the Italian Irridentla.
Unconditional recognition by Austria
of the italian rights under the Irriden-
tia.
Surrender CT the Austro-German naval
forces in the Adriatic.
Guarantees for the unopposed passage
of Italian and allied forces through Aus
tria for a rear attack on Germany and
the full use OF Austrian railroads and
waterways for such a move.
Diplomatic officials here today eX-
pressed great interest in reports that
President Wilson may go TO the peace
conference. For the most part they were
reluctant to comment offhand, but many
expressed approval without reserva-
ton.
Want Wilson to Attend
Neutrals and smaller allied nations
were particularly pleased, believing
that the presidents influence at the
fairness for all nations.
Frederick Oederlin, Swiss charge
d'affaires, who has transmitted most Of
Germany's notes to the state depart
switzerland, and in fact, all neutrals.
are looking to President Wilson as the
great supporter Of their rights" he
Greek Minister Roussos was out of the
city but unconcealed satisfaction was
expressed at the legation in the re-
port
CovilIe Barclay. British charge daft
flares. discussed the report with great
interest. but would not be quoted in
absence of Lord Reading. British am
basSador.
bulgaria. the first of Germany's al
lies to quit the war, looks to President
Wilson to give it a just settlement. ac-
cording TO Minister Panaretoff.
Presence 1T the peace conference of
President Wilson would be a guarantee
or justice and fair play to everybody.
Bulgaria is an admirer of President
Wilson for his just stand taken in all
negotiations looking toward future
peace" Minister Panaretoff said.
Senator Chamberlain. chairman Of
the senate military affairs committee,
said he would like to see President
Wilson 60 TO the peace conference. He
is so forceful he would be able to i'm
press his views without difficulty on the
peace confereeS."
Senator Mcclellan, Tennessee, said
the president would make a most ex-
cellent member of the peace council"
Senator Nelson, Republican, Min
nesota, said: Everybody knows Presi-
dent Wilson would be big man at the
peace table. AS to whether he should
violate precedent by going to Europe
and leaving the country, have no opin-
ion to express"
BONAR LAW TO TAKE
PART IN DISCUSSIONS
LONDON Oct RI The nrelinninarY