Fort Mill times. (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, November 14, 1918, Image 1
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.
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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
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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. ]
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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*.
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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*.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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."
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Armistice Terms
Senate and I
Session by I
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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."
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$1.25 Per Taaf.
are Read to
loose in Joint
President Wilson
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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
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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
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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*