New-York tribune., 1918-11-07

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Of grace would be the moment Of de-
livery by General Foch of the armis-
tice terms to the German parlemen-
taires in the field.
Official word had not been received
here late to-day that the German COM
manders, or government, had appointed
and instructed parlementaires, and it
is assumed that the first information
to that effect will come from France,
simultaneously with the appearance of
: the enemy representatives at the point
to be designated by General Foch; al
: though it is possible that the German
authorities, in order to gain more time,
may enter into formalities which will
consume one or two days.
The expectation here is that, If the
communication from President Wilson
yesterday to the Berlin government
has not already been delivered, it will
have arrived at Berlin before midnight
tonight, although Germany has already
memorandum, as it was flashed broad
cast over the world last night by wire
less,
Decision Expected Friday
Germany may not respond immedi-
ately, by addressing the Allied COM
mander, but delay for twenty-four
hours. However, it is believed here
that General Won Hindenburg will dis
patch parlementaires to the Allied lines
8 Tomorrow, receive the armistice terms,
and that Germany will make known her
decision respecting them before Friday
night, although a time limit might per-
nit of postponement of her answer
until Saturday.
The best opinion here is that Ger
many will accept the terms. To this
decision she will be moved by more
than military considerations. If the de-
eision were left to the military leaders
of the nation it is hardly questioned
that the terms would be refused; but
since the Berlin government began Its
latest peace negotiations the situation
in Germany, in the Central Powers and
in the enemy countries has completely
changed, so that the powers which be-
gan the pourparlers no longer possess
the supreme political authority, and
the people are unwilling to gamble
further with their fate.
Full Surrender Foreseen
1t was said by high Entente au-
thority to-day that the influence of En-
peror William probably will be given
to the counsellors who advise accept
snce of the armistice terms. In addi-
tion to the interests of the nation,
those of the Hohenzollern dynasty de-
mand it. If the military heads should
insist upon rejection, and carry the
government with them, such course
could only be prompted by a reasona-
BILE hope of defeating America and the
Allies, or OF creating divisions among
the Allies, but neither of these alter
natives is possible, and there is nothing
left to Germany but to surrender, that
being the essence of acceptance by her
Of the terms proposed.
While the military leaders of Ger
many are thought to be ready to fight
to the last of the nations resources
in man power and material. they are
aware diplomat asserted to- day, that
the German people are OF a different
mind; they demand peace, even with
great sacrifices, and if the war should
be prolonged by Germany's refusal to
luton would ensue.
Hope of Prosperity
According to persons in close touch
with German developments and with
knowledge of Germany's history, there
. 10 left to Germany even after peace
that may humillate her, the hope of re-
covering her material prosperity. even
! m she be deprived for considerable
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machine. 1t was pointed out that she
has the recollection of Prussia's pros
traton during the Napoleonic wars, and
OF her swift revival.
1t is thought that the Entente
powers especially and the United States
also. will place no urmountable Of
stacle in the way of the preservation
Hohenzollern dynasty, provided that
Germany lays down her arms now, but
should Germany elect to fight on the
Entente nations and the United States
would lend every assistance to the
German people to sweep away the last
vestige of royalty and to establish
republic.
Germany could not prosecute the
war through the winter, military au-
thorities declare, and they, too, look
For her capitulation. Any opportunity
to improve her condition in the peace
conference given to her now, would be
denied should the war be pushed to the
complete destruction of the German
armies and the impregnation of the
nation with Bolsheyism and anarchy.
Germany Ready to Pay
While the Allies amendments to
President Wilson'S peace principles
carry home TO Germany realization that
the penalty she must pay for the
crimes Of her leaders will be drastic,
the German people are believed to be
willing to so to the peace conference
tho influence of the United States to
assure that her punishment will not
exceed the dictates of justice,