The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-14

decided by the allies and conditions
requisite therefore, constitute a naval
and military, not political, problem
1t must first be referred to Marshal
Foch and the British admiralty. nj
Would. Avoid Consequences.
Paris, Oct. 14.-Authoritativeiy it
was stated today that the German reply
to President Wilson Is regarded in
official quarters as an avowai of de-
feat for the kaiser's armies, but also
shows strongly the desire of Germany
to, avoid the consequences. of this de-
feat.
The allies, this informant declared.
must not stop with mere words to Ger
many. That nation must be put in a
position where it will be impossible
for her to escape punishment.
If Germany's offer is accepted, nee
cessary military guarantees must be
taken to insure that she will not be
able to-strike back in case he breaks
her word.
After all she has done before. the
allies are skeptical and should act ac-
cordingly, it was declared
Not An Acceptance.
london Oct 1.-THE German re-
ply is not an acceptance of President
Wilson's TERMS" says the Mail. The
statement that they have been. accept
ed is not the only untruth in. the Ger
man reply. The present German gov
eminent was formed by the same pow
ers and minions as those which have
directed every foul act that has dis
graced the name of Germany, from
tearing up a scrap of paper to sink
ing of the Leinster."
The Daily News says the German
note implies that Germany accepts de-
feat as the verdict of the war, but ex-
presses some doubt as to Doctor Soils
reply relative to the elimination of
military rulers.
See Need of Unity.
The Newspaper continues, 1.-THE i'm
mediate matter that will occupy all
thoughts is the, position of the allies.
Germany may hope that by approach
ing President Wilson alone she will be
able to sow seeds of jealousy among
the allies. This is of great importance.
We must be careful that no shadow of
distrust or jealousy comes between the
allies at this critical. time. Unity and
mutual loyalty have brought victory
within our grasp. Unity and loyalty
are essential if we are to turn victory
to the lasting benefit of mankind"
The paper shows anxiety over the
question whether the allies are really
in accord with President Wilson's
peace principles and whether they
agree with the terms he fixed for an
armistice. 1t continues: ~,
I'VE wish a formal declaration as to
an armistice by Great Britain, France
| beyond doubt"
1t believes, however, there cannot
| be any practical doubt on this point
and thinks, in consideration of all cir
cumstances that there seems to be no
room for a possibility of a hitch be-
tween the allies.
Emperor Names Him.
Skeptical of the declaration that the
German government represents the
people, the Telegraph points out the
| fact that the German emperor APP
| points the chancellor, who names his
own ministry. The paper is emphatic
that the question of an armistice must
! be in the hands of Marshal Foch but
| insists that one could not possibly be
granted without adequate guarantees.
| For instance the surrender eff certain
| strategic points in Germany. More
| over, it says:
| The British nation has right to
speak on this question by virtue OF
| its having borne the chief burdens of
| the war and, played a preponderant
| part in it. 40ss So 5ts-: asfls-r5 f,
Want Only Surrender.
! Washington, Oct. 14.-With thou
| sands of kilograms pouring into the
| White House today demanding the
unconditional surrender of Germany.
the hope was openly expressed in Off
cial circles that the president would
| refuse to negotiate with the central
empires as long as the Hohenzollerns
| and the Hapsburgs remain in power.
| Would Stop Peace.
! Oyster Bay, n. Y, Oct. 13.--Theo-
| dore Roosevelt dictated a statement at
his home here tonight. in which he
| said:
II regret greatly that President Will
| son has entered into these negotiations
and>I trust they will be stopped. We
| have announced that we will not sub
| init to a negotiated peace, and under
such conditions, to begin negotiations
is bad faith with ourselves and our
allies. Then, If negotiations are re-
| pudiated, we will give our enemies, in
| their turn, a chance to impugn our
| good faith.
I'm short, I regret the president's
action because of its effect upon our
allies and our enemies. no less than
upon our own people. for it can't help
awakening an uneasy suspicion that
we are an untrustworthy friend and
| an irresolute foe.
81 earnestly hope that the president
will instantly send back word that we
demand an unconditional surrender
and that we refuse to compound fell
ony by discussing terms with the
! felons"
| EBHIE. F.Aub INIT -uBFn