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Established in 1891. .German' Washington.? time. The Armisti I - Sunday. World War The announcer ment in this form: . The armistice 1 Paris time and hos LAST OF WORLD AUTOCRACIES FALLEN The German empire was the last of the great autocracies whose fall marks the real significance of the war. In Kussla, Austria-Hungary and Anally m Germany, irresponsible power gave " ' way -before the irr?*istlble forces until Field Marshal von Hindenburg's i>ropneuc words, early in the war, came true. The side with the strongest nerves, said he, would win. It was the crumbling of the home front which made it impossible, for Germany, notwithstanding her great armies in the field, to carry on any longer. The collapse of Germany brings the eclipse of the German idea of the wtate, as opposed to the doctrine of individual rights. Under this regime, there was developed a natton of which militarism was the embodiment, which murdered and plundered, heedless.of the rights of the individual, and made terrorism a matter of studied policy. This terrorism was directed not against individuals but) against nations, not only hostile nation? but thase wtih whom Germany was officially at peace. Its system of espionage, corruption and violence extended throughout the world. It was exemplified by the plets carried out in this conuntry under direction of the government for (lie destruction of munition plants and Kbips before the -United States entered the war and by the effort of the German government to embroil this country, then neutral, in war with JaT*a?i and Mexico. No capital of Eucupe was free from Qerman secret agents In the years preceding the war and the nations lived ii\,growing dread of the huge military machine which Germany was building up, to the accompaniment of the emperor's boastings of thf "shining sword" and German toasts to "Der Tag" in voices which echoed around the world. Greatest of World Conflicts. The virtual ending of this greatest of conflicts has come with dramatic swiftness. Four months ago the Ger- ' man military power apparently was at its height. The unchecked forces o! the enemy had battered their way tbrottgh the French and British lines until Paris was in danger. I^ate in July the world was thrilled with the news of an allied counter-attack between the Aisne and the Marne. The Germans were hurled back and since that day the victorious progress of the allies has been maintained. Various causes have contributed to (bis reversal. The entrance of America into the struggle, with her vast resources of men and materials, is conceded by the allies to have turned the scale. One of the most important effects of this country's act wag the heartening to an enormous extent of the wearied allied nations and a corresponding deterioration of German morale. Exhaustion of German raw materia) and years of semi-starvation assisted in ths process of beating down the enemy into a submissive frn>1 ft tit mind I" ?Ua -1?? I? * ?- ?- MX. set movs OI|Ullli;aUl that the establishment of allied supremacy in the field almost synchronised with unification of military control and the appointment o( Pooh to the post of supreme command. Military commentators without exception lay stress upon the importance of leadership and the genius of Foch in stemming and Anally turning the tide. Among the individual lenders, aside from Poch, whose names stand out most prominently, are Marshal JofTre, who saved France In her darkest days <?f the summer of 1914; Field Marshal Haig, the British commander; General Petain, at the bead of the French ^ forces; General Diax. who on the ItalP iau front heat back last summer's great Austrian offensive and later tore the Auatrlan armies to pieces in a few weeks, and General Pershing. KINGS OF BAVARIA AND SAXONY HAVE ALSO QUIT It Is believed that King Ludwig of llavaria and King Frederic< August of Saxony have also resigned. The emperor was deeply moved. He consented to sign the document only { when he received the news of the latest events in the empire. Serious food difficulties are expaoted 1a Germany owing to the stoppace of trains. The council of the| regency will take the most drastic, steps to re-establish order. -v. y Accep The World War en< ipp was siornoil Kv fV? kW ff V AJ MlgAIVU 1/11 Ended At 6. A. nent was made verl tas been signed. 11 tilities ceased at. 11 ABDICATION OF KAISER 3 TION, WHICH HAS OVE GERMANY; PROBABLY ] ACTION BY GERMAN C GERMANY HAS AGRE TERMS OF THE ALLIES Abdication of the kaiser, the the formation of the soldiers' a avowed intention of forming a : influenced the acceptance of te reached German grand headqua . The terms of the armistice ha 4. 1 ? unci* awcpwuiuv uy crennany,^ gar ding" terms, mean the end oi allied terms, it is intimated, Ge position where she cannot renew self open to immediate invasion The German people, for a ge missive servants of their war lor pliant instruments in ravaging times conflicting and often dels the last two days, it has now b emperor and king, lias been s now plain "William Hohenzollerr his fall topples into ruin Willi world. little is known of the situati try is in the first days of its n whether the old regime has b< whether the new authorities, wi which has long marked German the chief figureheads of kaiserii easier peace. It appears prob knows, and thut it is still to be tending elements will gain the devolution is spreading rap socialist is now chancellor, it m of the revolution is not merely K?* (I... 1-? p A"? urn mi; vuiii|uuie Hfvi'i'jiuce 01 Hi the nation wits its past. For the allies the problem hai fought Germany and her vassals emerged from it completely tri dors of the countries which mc world, stalks revolt, famine an task may he to restore order in It may he the lot of the former w Germany's greed for power to s posd on Russia. Likewise, help tria-Hungary, Bulgaria and 1 wrought. Hindenburg and Ludendorff. On tbe German side are Von Hindenburg, a comparatively obscure officer who leaped Into world-wide fame by the defeat of the Russians in 1914 1 and subsequently became the idol of Germany, and General Ludendorff, who. although frequently credited with being the abler of the two. never touched popular imagination ae did 1 his colleague. ? It was in Juuc, 1914, 'hat tbe world was stirred by Iho murder In Sara- ( jevo, Bosnia, of Archduke Francis 1 Ferdinand, the Austrian heir-apparent, 1 and his wife. Austria, backed by Germany, accused Serbia of instigating the crime and made demands which Serbia accepted in part. Austria would not agree to arbitrate the ; demands not accepted by Serbia and ( the foreign offices in Ismdon. Paris and Petrograd failed to swerve Austria from her course. i Austria-Hungary began hostilities On III IV 27 l<IU hv oHu?l>ln> and within a week Oennauy has joined her. while Franca. Great Britain < and Russia had thrown their force* i against Germany and Austria. As the 1 war went on. the number of nation* 1 involved increased until the conflict i became the graa'oat in the history of i the world. i EBERT PROMISES PEACE AND I GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE | Waahington.?Eriederich Ebert, upon aaauming office as chancellor, is- ] aued a proclamation announcing that i the new' government at Berlin Lad taken charge of business to prevent i civil war and lamine. In a manlfes- < to addreesed to the "citisena" of Germany?the chancellor eald he waa go- i Ing to form a people'a government to i bring about peace "aa quickly ae possible" and to confirm the liberty i which the government hae gained. ] I I I ? ? I lift . ts ADie! f led Monday mornir e German represen M. Monday, (I lally by an official t was signed at 5 o'< a. m., Paris time. FOLLOWED BY REVOLURTURNED AUTOCRACY IN HAS BEARING ON SPEEDY IRAND HEADQUARTERSED TO THE ARMISTICE 5 spread of the revolution, and nd workmen's party, with the republic in Germany, probably rms so soon after the courier rters wtih the armistice terms, we never been made public, but from all statements made re' the war. By agreeing to the rmany must place herself in a hostilities without laying herby the allied armies. aeration the obedient and sub d, for more than four years his the world, have spoken a new yed advices from Germany in tecome apparent that William, tripped of his power. He is i, a fugitive in Holland. With am's mad design to rule the on in Germany, for that counew adventure. It is not clear sen permanently dislodged or th the unscrupulous adroitness politics, are merely sacrificing >m in tbo hope of obtaining an able that no one in Germany determined which of the eonupperhand. idly, arid from the fact that a ay be gathered that the object the quick end in? of the war. U ' > e political ties which still bind s changed. The countries which i for more than four years have umphant, but within the bor naced the peace of the whole d anarchy. The world's next the desolated central empires, dio have successfully contested jave her from the fate she iini will have to be given to Aus?urkey, whose ruin Germany PROMISES PEACE AND PEOPLE'S GOVERNMENT Washington.?Friederich Ebert. updo aeauindng office as chancellor, Itsued * proclamation announcing that the new government at Berlin hud taken charge of business to prevent civil anar and famine, in a manifesto addressed to the "citirens" of Germany the chancellor said he wan going to form a people'* government to bring about peace "as quickly as possible" and to confirm the liberty which the roveroment has gained. KING OF WURTEMBURG HAS ABDICATED Basil, Switterland (Havas) ? William II, the reigniug king of the monaro^iy of Wurtemberg abdicated on Friday night. CREWS OF DREADNAUGHT8 JOIN THE REVOLUTION Copenhagen.?The crews of the Herman dread naughts Poaen, Oatfreie?tand, Nassau and Oldenburg, in Kiel harbor, have joined the revolution. The marines occupied the lock gates at Ohtmoor and fought down a coast artillery division which offered resistance. MARKED DI30RDER SHOWN BY RETIRING GERMAN ARMY With the French Army in France.? Disorder is beginning to ehow in the ranks of the retreating German army. French troops, with their cavalry in the lead, are pressing ths enemy closely all along the line. The boJty increases in importance as the pursuit goes on. Several railroad trains, batteries of artillery Intact, immense munition dumps and tores and wagon trains fell into the hands of the allied troop*. T Ml xOET MILL, 8. 0., THURSDAY 5 Terms V - * % ig at 6 o'clock Paris itatives at midnight fans Time.) of the state departclock a. m., Monday, MANIFESTO OF EBERT, NOW LORD CHANCELOR OF GERMANY "Citirena: Former chancellor Prince Max. of Baden, with assent of all the secretaries has charged me to carry on business of chancellor. "I am going to form a new government with parties and shall report within brief delay about result to publif*. Npaf pnvorn m on l K.% ??? ?* 0uf v? wiiicuv nui uc RJTtrru* ment of the people. Its endeavor musf be to bring people peace as quickly as possible and to confirm liberty which it has, gained. "Citizens, 1 ask for the assistance of you all in heavy tasks which await us. You know how seriously war which is first condition of political life. I*olitical revolution ought not disturb approvisionment of land districts nor to disturb production of food nor its transportation into towns, but to foster it. Scarcity of food means looting and plundering with misery for all. The poorest would suffer in the most heavy fashion. Working men in industries would be hit most severely. Whosoever takes away food or other objects of necessity or means of transportation necessary for their distribution commits heaviest sin against all. "Citizens. I urge you all leave streets and provide for quiet and order. EBBItT." REVOLT SPREADS FAST WITH LITTLE VIOLENCE I^ondon.?According to the df.s v?ivuoo Hum iMUHirruHin 10 topennagen. tho revolution In Germany is exlending rapidly but in most places the deslrod effect is being achieved without violence or serious disorders. In some places, notably in Anhalt, Hesse-Darmstadt and MecklenburgSchwerln, the princely houses are cooperating with the reforming parties iu establishing a new order of things. Up to the present the most serious conflict* bus taken place in Kiel. Tho soldiers' aud workmen's councils in most of the large cities appear to be devoting their first efforts to organizing the food supplies, foreseeing that any lack of provisions in this respect will prove a fruitful source of disorder. Complaints already have been heard in Rerlin that the press censorship is being exercised as arbitrarily by the new as by the old regime. REv/OLT WILL NOT INVALIDATE SIGNATURE | Washington^? Unless a revolutionary government in Germany definitely repudiates the authority of the Ger- i man armistice commissioners now : within the allied lines, the belief here | is that the revolt spreading through the enemy country will not prevent Marshal Foch from accepting the signatures of the envoys and proceeding to put thearmistice conditions iuto effect. Acpordlng to official information. the armistice delegation came with full powers and ts authorized to sign terms, although it elected to send n courier back to grand headquarters before acting. Moreover, the object of the revolution is assumed to na peace and since slenlnir nf tha tice is the shortest road to immediate peace it is thought the revolutionaries will not reek to interfere. If there should he repudiation of the envoys, or if what is happening in litrlin sftouUl delay an answer beyond lb6 tmle allowed by Marshal Foch, the American and allied armies woulfl continue their advance and hostilities probably would end only through the surrender of individual military units on the field. FORMATION OF POLISH REPUBLIC IS ANNOUNCEO Amsterdam.?A message from Cre cow announces the formation of a Polish republic under the presidency of Deputy Dnsxynski. GENERAL VON HINDENBURG REPORTED TO BE WITH KAISER London.?The former German emperor'a party, which is believed to include Field Marshal von Hlndonburg arrived at Eieden on the Dutch frontier. Practically the whole German general staff accompanied the former emperor and 10 automobiles carried the party. The automobiles were bristling with rifles and all the fugitives were armed. The ex-kalser was In uniform. lie alighted at the Elsdea station and paced the platform. misK' ? r r" - : ' - : ^ I* s - ' *' _ _ IT T LL A. , NOVEMBER 14,1918 BENERM. APPROVAL ARMISTICE TERMS UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER IS USUAL INTERPRETATION BY STATESMEN. OUR MO TO RE EXTENZ ED High Water Mark of Justice in A" English-Speaking Peoples and Their Allies. i I Washington.?Unanimous approval of the armitsire terms imposed on Germany was voiced by members of Congress. Unconditional surrender was the interpretation of most senators and representatives, although some expressed disappointment that demobilization of the German armies was not required. Sentiment for punish uvui. ui im>ae responsible for murders and other atrocities also was voiced. President Wilson's suggestion in his address informing Congress of the armistice terms that the victorious nations extend aid to the peoples of the central powers in their efforts for self government and to prevent them from further suffering for want of i food and other necessities of life also ' was ^commended. Vice President Marshall said: "The President's address sets a high water mark in the annals of the I justice of 14ngllsh?peaking peoples | and of all the allies. For the future. | justice must lead and not follow success." Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania: "The terms of the armistice with most satisfactory. From now on. government will bo responsive to the wishes of the people." Senator Pomerene, of Ohio: "Tho terms of the armistice with Germany will prove nniversully acceptable. One thing, however, the allies, including the United States, must insist upon?that the officers and men guilty of the horrible cruelties which I have nlinpltx,! Immonii.. -'?" 1 - * tiumaiiuj nuau ue iurn* ed over to them for trial and punish* mem." THIRTY DAY ARMISTICE; DANGERS ARE POINTED OUT The duration of the armistice is 3ft days and various periods are specified within those 30 days for compliance with certain specific terms. One provision of the armistice was inserted after the German revolutionaries took possession of the German fleet. It provides thnt if the fleet is not delivered as specified in the agreement. the associated governments mar occupy the Helgoland fortress as an advanced base to secure possession of it. In his address to Congress the President sounded a note of warning, that unless the German people hre fed, untess their distress is relieved, there is danger of bolshevism. The question of what sort of government might arise to make peace, he declared, was a matter for no small anxiety and misgiving. BLOOD CEASES TO FLOW * AND FRANCE REJOICES Parte.?Hie municipal council of Paris has had the following posted on walls in all parts of the ctiy: "Chlxnns! Victory is here?triumphant victory. The vanquished enemy lays down his arms. Blood ceases to flow. Let Paris emerge from her ordered reserve. Let us give free course to our joy and enthusiasm and hold back our tears. "Let us testify to our infinite grati uiue 10 our giand soldiers and their Incomparable chiefs by festooning our houses in the colors of France and our allies. Our dead can sleep in peace. The sublime sacrifice they have made for the future of their race and the aalvation of their country will not be in vain. "The day of ((lory has come. Long live the republic! Long live immortal France!" ANNOUNCEMENTS APPLAUDED IN THE FRENCH CHAMBER Paris.?Scenes of the wildest enthuaiasm were enacted in the chamber of deputies when Premier Clomenceau read the conditions of the German armistice. The whole chamber I rose to greet, the premier while the : galleries, in which waa a predominance of soldiers in uniform and women cheered several minutes. Prolonged cheering greeted the announcement that Alsace-Lorraine would be occupied. GERARD URGE8 EXTRADITION AND TRIAL OF EX-KAISER _ | New York.?Extradition of former Emperor William of Germany from Holland and his trial in England on the-charge of murder for which he haa been indicted there, was urged here by Jas. W*. Gerard. "There is a treaty i between Holland and England." Mr.! Gerard declared, "by which they can extradite the ex-kaiser, who has been Indicted In England and try him before an English eoart. T guess we all know what tha verdict would be." * ; -y..v V'-' ' 4v ll tl i I I jVV * Armistice Terms Senate and I Session by I ! Mnef ?? ?? -< *? ???v vu? vt xxwiuc, oei^iu and Demobolise?Terms Pi Occupation of Such Str&tej possible for Germany to It Deliver Her High Seas Flet Allied and American Fore Washington.?The terms of the arc gress at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon, where 19 months ago senators and re for the declaration of war, they today h1 the coming ot peace. The strictly military terms of the a ticejs wheh include the evacuation of i of the German troops from the left ha all supplies of war. The terms also provided for the abc of Bucharest and Brest-Litovsk. The naval terms provide for the su marines, fifty destroyers, sir battle cruisers and other miscellaneous ships All allied vessels in German hands to notify neutrals that they are free at tries. Among the financial terms include* the German armies. Restitution of the Belgium and return of gold taken from The military terms include the sunlight artillery; 30,000 machine guns. 3,( ine surrender of 5,000 locomotives the railways of Alsace-Lorraine for us< iron are also included. The inrmediate release of allied an cal action by the allies are also includ< In connection with the abandoning provided that the allies shall hold the Cologne and Mavenca, together with radius. The right bank of the Rhineland, come a neutral zone and the hank held 19 days. The armistice is for 30 days, "coming to an end." German troopR are to retire at ont Rumania fend Turkey before the war. The allied forces are to have acc D&ntizlg or by the River Vistula. The man forces in blast Africa within one Germans'troops which have not lef rally includes Alsace-Lorraine within war." The repatriation of the thousands < Belgium, within 14 days, also is requir< Freedom of access to the Baltic, w the Kattegat is another provision. T poisoned wells and like agencies of dei remain unchanged during the period o All ports on the Black Sea occupied and the Russian war vessels recently ta be surrendered to the allies. These are the "high spots" of the Congress. Germany's acceptance of thf war, because it muile her powerless to PRESIDENT WILSON ISSI NOUNCING THAT AR Washington.?President Wilson issu Monday morning announcing that the signed. The proclamation follows: "My Fellow Countrymen: "The armistice was signed this moi has fought haa been accepted. It will 1 example, by sober friendly counsel and of just democracy throughout tha wo ALL OUTSTANDING DRAFT Washington.?By order of Preslder Crowder Monday directed the canceliat ping the movement during the next Ave all November oalls for over 300,000 me Secretary Baker later announced tl have been called and who have not immediately turned back to civilian life FINAL SALVOS FIRED BY j ENTIRE FRO! With the American Army of the S front, from the Moselle to the region ol the morning, all thO batteries preparing At many batteries the artillerists ; the lanyard of the final shot. There shells shot through the heavy mist. Northeast of Verdun the American I this morning after artillery preparatlo The German artillery responded fr was stubborn. Nevertheless the Ameri bad received orders to hold the pos*tk> points they began to dig in. marking th line when hostilities ceased. Along the American front the elevei of a new vear. The gunners continued to fire, count The infantry were advancing, glancing other places organized their positions t< Then the individual groups unfurle anrt cheered. Soon afterwards they ra boys were hungry, an they had breakfi onsidered the greatest day in Americ RED REVOLUTION RUN8 RIOT IN GREATER PART OF BERLIN London - Severe fighting took place in Berlin and a violent cannonade was heard from the heart of the rity. The revolution i* in full awing in Berlin and ihe red force* occupy the greater part of the German capital, according to a Copenhagen dispatch. The crown prince's palace ha* been seized by the revolutionist a. The people are shouting. "Long live the tepubllc!" and are Hinging the'"Marseillaise." ..' -l ~~ ' $1.25 Per Taaf. are Read to loose in Joint President Wilson ? # m and Alsace-Lorraine; Disarm rovide for American and Allied gic Points as Will Blake it Imenew Fighting?Germany Must ?t and Many of Her Guns to the es. nistiee to Germany were read to ConAssembled in the hall of the house, preventatives heard the president ask sara nim speak the words which ner?ia % rniistice are embraced in 11 speciflcu all invaded territories, the withdrawal nk of the Rhine and the surrender of mdonnient by Germany of the treaties rrender of one hundred and sixty ?u>> cruisers, ten battleships, eight light are to be surrendered and Germany is once on the seas with the allied coun 1 are restitution for damage done by cash taken from the national bank of Russia and Rumania, ender of 5,000 guns, half field and half 100 flame throwers and 2,000 airplane i, 50,000 wagons, 10,000 motor lorries, e by the allies and stores of coal and d American prisoners without reciprosd. : of the left bank of the Rhine it is crossings of tho river at Coblenz. bridgeheads and a thirty klometer that occupied by the allies, is to beby the Germans is to be evacuated in but the president spoke of the war as le from any territory held by Russia. ess to the evacuated territory cither i unconditional capitulation of ull Uvr month is provided. t the invaded terrtories which specili fourteen days become "prisoners of )f civilians deported from France and wl. .?? j??rwr 10 occupy uerman forts tn he Germans alHO must reveal mines, structton anil the allied blockade In to f armistice. by the Germans aro to be surrendered ken by the German naval forces are to terms as the president read them to im, he said, signalized the end of th>* renew it. JES PROCLAMATION AN MISTICE IS SIGNED. ed a formal proclamation at 10 o'clock armistice with Germany had keen rning. Everything for which America now be our fortunate duty to assist bv by material aid In the establishment rid. "WOODROW WILSON." r CALLS ARE CANCELLED it Wilson, Provost Marshal General ion of all outstanding draft calls, stop days of 252,000 men and aettlug asid? m. tat. so far as practical, all nion who yet completed their training will l?i >. AMERICAN BATTERIES ON NT MONDAY. edan Front.?On the entire American f Sedan, there was artillery activity ?'* : for the final salvos, toined hands, forming a long line was a few secondn nil...... i?" Then the gunners cheered infantry began to advance at i? o'clock n, in the direction of Onusee|y but the machine gun resistance cans made progress. The Americans ns reached by 11 o'clock and at those le advanced positions of the American ith hour was like waiting Die arrival ng the shells as the time approached at their watches. The men holding at o make themselves more secure, d the Stars and Stripes, sliok hands 'ere preparing for luncheon. All the ist early in anticipation of what they an history. PEACE COMMISSIONERS WERE INVESTEO WITH FULL POWERS S Washington?Unless a revolution""T government in Oermanv definitely repudiates the authority of ih# German armistice commissioners now within the allied lines, the belief her# is that the revolt spreading through the enemy country will not prevent Marshal Foci* from accepting the sig natures of the envoys. According to official information, the armistice delegation t ame with full powers and is authorized to sign term*