The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-07
Senate Has Hot Discussion
Over Attitude of Hun.
London Demands No ArmiStice
without Evacuation.
NO SUSPENSION OF HOSTILIIIES
Would Give the Hun Time To
Get His Breath.
Germany Wants Long Debate,
Says One Senator.

London, Oct. NO armistice will
be granted the central powers be-
fore the complete evacuation by them
of allied territory, with a cessation of
the destruction and burning of allied
cities. This is the personal opinion
of foreign diplomatists of the highest
rank here who have been questioned
concerning the peach speech of the
German imperial chancellor, Prince
Maximilian of Baden.
Senate Discusses Move.
Washington. Oct. 7.-Discussing
Germany's peace offer in the senate
today Senator Hitchcock, of Nebraska,
chairman of the foreign relations COM
mittee, declared absolutely abhor-
ent" even thought of suspension of
hOsitilities now, and recommended the
addition to the principles previously
laid down by the president as a basis
for peace, one providing that the allies
sso1ild tlSaI only with real representa-
tives of the German people
Republican Leadear Lodge, ranking
minority member of the foreign rela-
tions committee, declared that an
arr1istice would mean the loss or the
war and all we have fought for
Germany he said, now merely pro-
poses a long debate on the basis OF
peace. The only future course. Sena-
tor Lodge oeclared,s. is to secure
many and force here to sue for peace.
Senate Against 1T.
Discussion of Germany's peace Of
fer began in the senate soon after to-
davis session convened. Senator
Poindexter of Washington, Republi-
can, declared the proposal for an
armistice a mist insidious danger.
When Senator Poindexter said that
an armistice would mean the end OF
all military action and, if accompan-
aed only by enemy evacuation or Bel
gium and France. would be a victory
for Germany. Senator H1tchcock OF
Nebraska chairman of the foreign re-
lations committee, earnestly pointed
out that the German offer also pro-
vides for acceptance of the fourteen
terms laid down by the president in
his address of January 8.
Acceptance of Germany's offer only
upon evacuation of Belgium and
France, Senator Hitchcock said. would
be preposterous, but he declared res
toration of Alsace Lorraine to France,
as we'll as reparation for Belgium and
France, are among the presidents
terms which Germany proposes to ac-
cept
Senator Poindexter said the senate
foreign relations committee should
seek consultation on any. negotiations
entered into by the government and
that the country should be warned
against the insidiousness of published
suggestions that an armistice should
be agreed to upon withdrawal of Ger
many from occupied territory.
Senator McCumber, of North
Dakota, announced that he had pre-
pared a resolution designed to insure
preservation of the functions of the
senate.
German Note Arrives.
Washington, Oct. 7.-Germany's
peace note was delivered to President
E'TRdRriClx
Oederlin. an attache of the Swiss lega-
ton. This gave rise to suggestions
that IL came from Emperor William
himself
Teddy Brands Note.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. 1.-THE
President Roosevelt here today, lis
only part of the German war drive.
1 hope that under no circumstances
will we consent to suspension of
hoStilities until Germany Surrenders
unconditionally."
Colonel Roosevelt addressed a mass
meeting at noon today urging fullest
support of the fourth liberty loan.
Must Safeguard Honor,
Paris. Oct. THERE is no French
man who would continue the war use
lessly. but France and the allies must,
in making peace. safeguard their in
terests and honori"
This statement was made today by
Rene Viviani. former premier and
head of the French mission which Wis
tied America soon after the United
States entered the war.
British Armies Ready.
With the British Armies in France
Oct. THE British army is ready to
answer Germany's peace proposal to-
day as 1t answered that of Austria a
short, time ago.
Let them talk peace while the
fighting continues" is the spirit of
the soldiers. I'VE must keep the Ger
mans running until we lind out what
is behind this" said most of the men.
The world has had enough of war to
last it forever" one officer asserted
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