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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10
EUROPEAN WAR
NEWS SUMMARY

Speculation report emanating
from Rome and transmitted Paris where has been published
battle chiefly region Quentin. Common
tators assuming the truth the yari0uy explain its sig
nihcance One of these explanations that the Germans thus
effective Defense while another is that they
Neither Of appears satisfactory
This for whatever is that the
German high The position of the Germans
behind their dnses the St Quentin region is lower than that of
the British, who the 81. Quentin heights.
EXPLANATIONS NOT SATISFACTORY.
difficult understand therefore, razing villages
could facilitate the fire Of which, would
be empced high vantage points possible and whose fire
would not be nerfered with by intervening villages is perhaps
villages would facilitate the defense Of the battle lines beyond them
would indeed afford support
partial bases and shelter for moving supplies and
The demolition Of villages behind he German lines has always
heretofore preceded withdrawal from these lines notably the
the retirement from the SOmme the Hndenburg line
impossible that the Germans contemplate another withdrawal but
doubtd designed the early when the whole stu
alton shall returned to and the German people shall
by their OyerOrd that blow
will bring victorious peace
GERMANS BADLY PLACED.
The successful oGensves the British and French 1917
everywhere brought them the advantage position from the North
Sea Ver The Germans thus badly placed to begin their
offensive They would be forced to fight hill" and lose great
in sOrmng the allies height positions would be
consistent with German the for them effect
withdrawal prepared denses attempt repeat but this time
hopeful of the withdrawal to the Hndenburg line and
a following offensive thereafter.
fighting there Only
artillery activity Cambria reported today by the Brit
ih Office Heavy and cold hinder all operations of
artillery desultoFy
held the French Reciprocal lombard
northern Italian 'front.' where the weather also
Italians continue shell Austrian and supply depO behind the
lines along the lower Piave River
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BRITAIN WANTS TO KNOW
WHAT PRESIDENT MEANT
BY FREEDOM OF SEAS

LONDON. Jan. 1O.-Britain would
like more details concerning Presi-
dent Wilson's war aims for freedom
OF the seas"
In the general chorus OF editorial
approval voiced in the morning press
over the direct clear cut lines of
peace terms by the American Execu.
tive. there was nevertheless a clear
note of anxiety az to exactly what
was meant by freedom Of the seas"
The dominant British feeling is,Still
opposed to complete disarmament on
The aeas-unless there be an effective
international league with widest
police powers. Some of the more con-
serVstive Britishers recognize the pos
sibility of positions being reversed,
putting England at Germany's mercy.
In this connection it was recalled
the Declaration of London in 1910
was defeated in the House of Lords.
II sought to deal with this question.
On the other hand. there was gem
eral recognition OF the fact that the
question was one for sfter-the-war
solution, and in the meantime all fac
lions realized President Wilson's state
ment on this as a shrewd move to
strengthen the German Liberah.
The Conservative press today held
doubts az to whether President viii
son had considered the hard reali-
ties of the situation" Stress was laid
on the latest German atrOcIty in the
sinking of the hospital ship Rewa, as
indicative Of the sort OF foes with
which the British have TO deal.
The Liberals expressed emphatic de
termination TO go the whole distance
with President Wilson.
All morning newspapers agreed
Lloyd Georges and Wilson's speeches
were all embracing as to war aims,
and speculate adversely on she effect
Of the outlines in Germany.
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France to Demand Same Peace Terms AS United States and Great
ENVOY
SEES BUT LITTLE
PEACE PROSPECT

! LONDON, Jan. 1O.-"Presldent VIII
sons referen ,es to Russia show more
sympathy than those OF other states
men-but the question Is: VIII the
speech help toward achieving a gen
eral peace"
Mr.. LitvinOfr. named by the Bolshe-
Wiki as their ambassador to Great
Britain so summarized today his views
on Americas peace terms.
II am afraid I shall have TO take
the most gloomy view after the state
ments of Britain and America" he
said, referring TO the general. just
peace aspiration. Both OF them sin
in the same direction. Instead of put
ting forth general principles for ap-
plication all around in order to obtain
a just peace satisfactory to all ma
lions, the demands are being put In
only one group-for beIfigerentA
Therein they differ from the Rus
sian proposal-which applies to all
small or oppressed nationalities
equally, whether they belong to the
central powers. or to the allies.
"The only way to general peace lies
through acceptance OF the Russian
formula of no annexatiOns. no in
IDENTITIES. and seIf-d0termination.'a as
Interpreted at Brest-Litovsk- We
can't insist on application OF this for
muIa in such a way as to satisfy only
one side.
Suspicious entertained for some
time by the Soviet that the allies
were prepared to sacrifice Russia to
Germany in order TO win concessions
from Germany on the west, in con-
junction with thet German reaction
aries design to crush the Russian
workers and peasants revolution,
gained ground after Lloyd Georges
speech Russia entered negotiations
with a view to obtaining a general
peace; she Is being driven BY the
allies to q separate peace"
How are your views to be recon-
ciled with President Wilson's speechT'
II Litviontn was asked.
True the speech does not threaten,
but It Is = war speech, and IL means
war. Russia cannot wait" he replied.
What II Germany refuses to meet
the Russian Interpretation OF your
Then Russia viii hght-no, make
1t rather, she may fight"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10
CAPTIVE SAYS GERMANS
BASE THEIR PEACE HOPES
ON COMING OFFENSIVE

PARIS, Jan. 1O-Germanyss hope
TO make a victorious peace" is based
upon the success OF the proposed Of
rensive on the western front. accord
ing to an interview with a captured
German officer, printed in L'ExceIsior
today. Before his capture the officer
was attached to a German headquar-
ters star. the newspaper added.
The captive was quoted as saying:
The offensive, which is to begin
With simultaneous attacks in several
different parts Of the front. will be
launched - soon As possible. II We
succeed, the German general stan
looks for quick peace. II il is a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10
C0SSACK REVOLUTION
IS RAPIDLY DWINDLING,
B0LSHEVIKI ANNOUNCE

rETROGRAD, Jan. 1O--Dwindling
away Of the COssack revolt was report
Ell by the BoIsheviki today. The gov
eminent armies and the red guards are
pursuing General Dutoff and KaIedine
and their forces. The workmen and
soldiers council announced Dutoff had
been released from the rebels and the
Cossacks were unanimously against
Kaledine. The Ukranian rada an
nounced the eleventh army had been
arrested.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10
LAB0RITES' MANIFESTO
ENDORSES PRESIDENTS
SPEECH ON WAR AIMS

LONDON, Jan. 1O-Copies OF the
Laborites' manifesto indorsing Presi-
dent Wilson's war aims speech were
sent out today to labor organizations
in Russia. France, and Italy.
II Is believed that the strong stand
taken by British labor will have a
far-IeachinE effect. and that il will
stimulate the popular movement to-
ward peace in the central powers IL 1t
can be placed in the hands of the
German working classes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10
BERLIN CLAIMS 128
ALLIED AIRCRAFT
DOWNED IN MONTH

BERLIN (via London. Jan. 10
Nine enemy captive balloons and 119
airplanes were destroyed by German
forces during December, the war Of
fee announced today.
According to the statement. eighty
two airplanes and two captive bal
looms were lost by the Germans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10
SNOW CAUSES LULL
IN OPERATIONS ON THE
ITALIAN WAR FRONT

ROME. Jan. 1O.-Heavy snow il
again falling along the northern end
Of the battle line and operations have
been brought practically TO a stand
still except for artillery firing.
stormy weather was reported to-
day from the Piave river sector also.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 1O.-Thc crisis
in Germany is not yet past.
Further evidence of the secthinE pc
IiticaI turmoil created by the inter
ference OF the military heads in the
affairs of the political government Is
revealed by the Frankfurter ZeitunE
This paper has brav"d the wrath Of
the "Potsdam clique by delivering
a bitter attack upon the Pan Germans
and Junkers.
The situation brought about by IA"
conflict between the militarists arr
the mOderates over peace terms -
described by the Frankfurter Zeitung
as rotten.
The paper declares that politics H.
not the business of the army leaders
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10
SOLDIER MYSTERIOUIY
SHOT AT RADIO STATION

BEAUFORT, n. c., Jan. 1o.-Federai
agents today are probing the shoot
ing last night OF Albert Mason, an
enlisted man in the army, but assign
ed to duty at the wireless station
here Mason was shot In the left
forearm by an unknown assailant.
who had hidden beneath the wharf.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10
POLITICAL CRISES
IN GERMANY ARE
Barred BY PRESS

PARIS. Jan. 10.-There is open talk
Of new cabinet crisis in Germany,
according to a Zurich dispatch in the
Matin today giving the National lei
tung of Berlin, as it's authority.
The dispatch added that a conclave
Of the German party chiefs was held
secretly at the residence OF Count Won
HertIing. the German chancellor and
a long discussion was held on the ad-
visibility OF not recognizing further
tho political movements Of Foreign
Minister Won Kuehlmann at the Brest-
Litovsk conference.
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Continued from First Page.)

Continued from First Psge.)
German Imperialism. Russia did not
overthrow czarism to become the sub.
JeCt 81 another kind of slavery. You
may feel certain that with your sup
port we will sign only an honorable
peace.
The Russian peace delegates were
taken to Brest-Litovsk in sleighs.
They first met Ukrainian delegates,
who had been waiting their arrival
The Ukrainians agreed to publish q
formal resolution recognizing the
commissaries (BolsheVik govern
ment, on their part. agreed to recog-
nize Ckrainia's independence.
Plan Accepted.
The Russians then communicated
with the Germans. suggesting that
the Ukraiuians be empowered to
partake in the negotiations. This
was accepted
The Ukrainians and Russians. il
was asserted. had agreed to maintain
q solid and united front on all ques-
lions.
The first matter taken up by the
general conference was the transfer
OF the negotiations to Stockholm or
from the Russian delegates today in
sisted they would not give up this
demand on the Germans
The transfer of the negotiations
TO where a free voice and free hear
ing can be accorded. instead of being
continued in the sitting atmosphere
of q ruined city'S Theoretically
sealed fortress, is essential the mes
sage asserted.
President Wilson's restatemeut Of
war aims Will strengthen the faith
and pour a new stream of energy
into all elements i'm Russia, Ambassa-
dor Boris Bskhmateff believes.
: 1y emphasizing uhe best OF the
3aeAiistic strivings OF, the Russian
peoples and the real Essence OF their
seeking of a just and democratic set
Element" the ambassador said. "the
President has given q powerful sup
port in Russia TO the cause the allies
are fighting for
4 hope that the generous words
of encouragement" of the President
will be brought TO the knowledge of
every citizen and "resound through
the bouneless Russian country" was
expressed by the ambassador.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10

case OF another Verdun. our hopes OF
concluding a victorious peace are at
an end. BY a victorious peace ]
mean a peace with anneXations and
indemnities. II must be admitted
that our internal situation is wretched
and all Germany yearns for a quick
ending of the war"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10
Scientific
Optimism

Some wit defined op-
timism as not caring what
happens just 50 it doesn't
happen to me-"
That kind Of optimism
is not possible in the world
any more. Nor Is the op-
timism which says peace,
peace when there is no
peace"
The ends of the world
are too close to each other,
the universal problem Is
too complex, all men are
too interdependent.
These very conditions
have made necessary q
great world newspaper
such as The Christian
science Monitor.
From its own news
bureaus all over the world
- its subscribers in every
orner Of the globe it tells
the news of the great con-
fict, exposes the causes
and presents the remedy.
1t has no doubt about
the result.
Have you ever seen a
copy Of this remarkable
paper?
The Christian Science
Monitor, published in
Boston, arrives in Wash
ington each morning and
is distributed by mail or
through newsdealers.
Sample copies will be
gladly sent upon request.
Address
The Christian Science Monitor
CSlOrads BsildisT. WaILinEtsa. D. c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10

TOANNOUNCE
FRENCH WAR
AIMSAT ONCE

PARIS, Jan. 10.-The Echo de
Paris announced today that "a
collective list of allied war aims
would probably be issued short
~. the exact date to be decided
a. meeting of allied premiers
next week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10
BREST-LIT0VSK REPORTS
SHOW CONFERENCE MAY
GO TO NEUTRAL SOIL

PETROGRAD. Jan. 1O.-Brest-Lit-
ovsk kilograms today reported indica-
tons Of satisfactory conclusion being
reached as to transfer Of the peace
negotiations to neutral soil.
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and has no part in their affairs. I'm
der present conditions, it continues,
Germany cannot establish a policy
which the entente and neutrals will
reSpecr
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titude toward President Wilson's
peace terms, officials ehere advised
today.
IL we go in with all guns on-earn-
estly. enthusiastically and whole
heartedly-it will do more than any
thing else to bring early peace. the
experts said. On the other hand, IL
America slows down under the
thought that peace is near, the tale
will be far different. officials believe
Meantime, Germany may appear to
yield, as far as possible, to the Lloyd
George and Wilson terms. The ex-
tent to which she camouflages GER
tain sections will measure to a large
extent just how badly she wants
peace. But, with the Brest-Litovsk
fiasco still to explain at home, she
cannot with good grace now yield to
Russia without appearing TO listen
to reason from the allies, 1t is held.
Official Prophecy.
This is how officials here prophecy
the next steps" in this mighty
maneuver, which has already laid the
foundations for peace:
]. Germany will answer the terms.
accepting some and appearing to ac-
cept others.
.. She will continue a west-front
offensive this spring and summer.
II fall finds her without any big vic
tory TO her credit, she will then set
about in earnest. to negotiate peace.
3. Russia will do-what? II Lenine
and Trotsky permit frank publication
of the Wilson message in the Rus
sian press. that will mean a long
stride toward swinging Russia back
to the allies. II they try to suppress
1t totally or partially. it will mean
they are not to be trusted. apd that
Wilson's doctrine must be spread by
American propaganda, slowly.
U. s. VIII Go Ahead.
As for the United states, its DO.
sition is: "Our aims have been stated:
take them or leave them" Hence, II
will proceed with its plans for war,
while at the same time It spreads in
Russia, and, so far as possible, in
Austria and Germany. its appeals TO
LIBERAL minds to cut loose from mill
tGrism and join the new congress OF
nations where all are equal.
The State Department is waiting
to ascertain how the gOvernment-coH-
trolled German press is permitted to
deal with the Wilson message. II It
is printed with deletions or mis-trans-
lations. the message will then be put
over to Germany by The air route and
otherwise. Through il this Govern
mCnt hopes to dispel the Germans
claim that they fight for self-defense.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10
TROTSKY PROPHET
AMONG SOCIALISTS
WHILE IN AMERICA

NEW YORK, Jan. 1O.-Leon Trot-
fairs, made a deep impression upon
fellow Socialists here during his short
stay in this city. He remained only
a few montlLs-from late in Decem-
Der. 1916, until early in April OF last
year-but in that time, while living in
, penury with his wife and two sons
in three-roOm apartment in the
Bronx, he succeeded in interesting
Socialists everywhere in his propa-
ganda for a general peace.
up Against It."
Trotsky was hard up" EXiled
from Europe. he arrived in New York
penniIess. But his reputation as one
of the most aggressive advocates of
social revolution had preceded him,
and his welcome here was cordial.
His workship was the little editorial
office Of the Novy Mir. a Russian
newspaper. His only source of reve
nue. seems TO have been public speak
ing. In all Trotsky lectured thirty
times. receiving never more than $40
lecture. On that sum he fed and
clothed his family and furnished their
apartment.
Thomas Seltzer, an active SOCIALIST,
was among TrOtsky's closest friends.
seeing him almost daily.
81 am not at all surprised by Trot-
Sy's rapid rise to power in Russia,
because l know the force OF his char
acter. the sincerity of his motives and
his unusual gifts as an orator said
Mr.. Settler.
Regarded As Prophet.
About half of those who met him
here" Mr.. Seller continued, regard
him as a sort of prophet. lie arrived,
foretelling the speedy overthrow OF
the Car and announcing that his
stay here would be short because the
coming revolution would demand his
presence in Russia.
He was laughed al q little. but
il all came true, even before the
laugh subsidized. Again. he predicted
the entrance OF the United States
into the war at a moment when such
contingency seemed most remote"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10
U. S. COURSE IN NEXT FEW
MONTHS WILL DECIDE HOW
GERMANY WILL TAKE TERMS

Americas war work the next few
months will determine Germany's at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-10

PARIS. Jan. 10.-Only one French
merchantmen was sunk by subma-
rines during the past week. -Four
were unsuccessfulIy attacked. Dur
ing the week s57 vessels entered and
T26 cleared from French ports.
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ROME. Jan. 1O.-Two italian steam
ers OF more than 1,500 tons were sunk
by submarines during the past week.
tackled
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U-BOATS SINK Is
BRITISH VESSELS
DURING PAST WEEK

LONDON. Jan. 1o.-German SUB
marines eIaimed'a toll OF twenty-five
British vessels during the past week.
Eighteen merchantmen OF more than
Loco tons were sunk. as well as three
merchantmen under that tonnage.
-Four fishing vessels were also sunk.
Eleven vessels were unnecessarily
attacked by submarines. which is re-
garded as encouraging, since it is
known that Germany IL now making
her supreme effort in her ruthless
sea warfare.
Last weeks losses were given as
eleven merchantmen Of 900 tons or
over, and one Of smaller tonnage.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-21
True Patriotism
OF Ashland Man

John F. Rocho, one of the most
respected and influential citizens and
property holders of Ashland, owing
to the shortage of help, has through
Agent Kramer rendered his services
to the Southern Pacific Company
while the war lasts, to take an eight
hour trick" in Ashland, either as a
telegrapher or in the capacity as a
clerk in any department Mr.. Rocho
is an old-time telegrapher and station
agent, having done service on most
all the leading railroads in the mid
die west. He has also established
the Ashland Farm Loan Association,
of which he is secretary and treas
urer, which is the largest and most
prosperous in the state. He has not
only rendered his services, but will
divide his salary between the Ashland
Red Cross and the Progressive Think
ers' motor ambulance fund, the lead
ing Spiritualist paper, located at Chi
cago, who have already taken two
motors on their contract with the
Ford company and is now on the
third one No doubt Mr.. Rocho will
soon be seen jerking lightning be-
hind a ticker"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-21
Y. w. c. A. Drive
Starts Next Week

The Young Women's Christian AS
sociation drive will not be conducted
until next week, as more time is
needed to formulate plans.
The government is planning to
raise $3,OOO,OOO to build headquar-
ters for the Y. w. G. A. to have a
place where women may go to stay
all night, get meals and meet their
soldier acquaintances. There are
many problems coming up all the
time, the Y. w. C. A. has worked out
at American Lake and demonstrated
their usefulness, so now the war Of
ficials will have these workers at all
cantonments.
Y. w. C. A. have been organized
for fifty years and can supply able,
efficient workers.
Ashland, including Talent and
Phoenix, are asked to raise $500.
This drive is under the Woman's
National Council of Defense, with
Mrs. e. C. Gard, president; Mrs. c.
b Lamkin, vice-president, and Mrs.
Grace Turner, secretary.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-21
Remarkable Case
OF Skin Grating

Upwards of sixty persons contrib
uted $50 square inches of skin, which
the attending physicians believe will
restore Harry Gladstone Weigar of
the United States forestry service to
health and usefulness. Some time
ago Weigar sustained severe cleo
trical burns, for which an appeal was
made FOR contributions Of skin to be
given voluntarily to replace that lost
by the unfortunate man, In response
to the appeal band of men and
women, drawn from all walks of life,
visited the st. Vincent hospital in
Portland Friday morning and heroic
ally submitted to the loss of strips of
skin aggregating about three square
inches, which were placed upon the
limbs of the burned man. The sur
geons commended the people who do
mated cuticle for the injured man on
their heroism during the operation,
as the pairing process is extremely
painful and no local anaesthetics
were used.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-01-21
Lieutenant Watson
Writes Of Camp Lee

Judge C. B. Watson is in receipt
of a letter from his son, Lieut.. Cow.
Watson, who is stationed at Camp
Lee, Virginia, where he holds first
lieutenancy commission in the en-
gineering corps. The young man
gives the following interesting his
tory of camp life in the east:
1--WE are working furiously and,
think, to- good purpose. There is a
mighty substantial bunch of men in
this training camp (Which, by the
way, is very small part of Camp
Lee). A great many of the men
have had good deal of military
training and the rest of us can't stop
minute if we expect to keep up at
all. The schedule leaves practically
no time from Monday morning to
Saturday at p. m. The rest of the
time find I have to study.
Yesterday | jammed one of my
ribs scuffling with another man for
gun (it was part of the physical
drilD. | feel pretty sure, though,
that / can keep. up the pace. Just
rebruised an old break and got it
strapped up. It's a strenuous pace,
all right, but it's good for us. Com
petition is keen-many men are al
ready pretty well advanced in this
training, but we can only keep plug
ging. 1t does not seem to me posi-
BILE to learn all they have us sched-
uled to learn in three months, but /
feel that if the average man here can
do it, / have no excuse for not max
ing it too. Am feeling fine and am
enjoying it,