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OCTOBER 28, 191S. PRICE TWO CENTS IMMEDIATE TO NEW PEAC IS NOT REQI1IR Jolin Edwin International News Servie. Staff Correspondent. WASHINGTON, Oct. 5's--Germany'B acknowledgement ot President Wilson's note of October 23, was received at the Swiss legation shortly before 11 o'clock today.

The note was at once translated. A cursory inspection indicated that the test was practically the same as that sent out by the German wireless. Charge Oederlin will present the note Lansing this afternoon. Officials said that the note, again emphasizing that the German people actually now are in control of their government and. that it is the people that hpve the peace negotiations, does not call for any reply by the president at this lime.

not expected that the dent will' take any action of any sort so far as the German situation is concerned until.lie,has received from the allies their 'decision, on the armistice request on by of October 20. It was pointed out that the receipt of the latest-German note in no way changes the present Diplomacy is. marking time, 'while- waiting for the, military and naval authorities to determine whether Germany's request for an armistice is to be granted and is, what guarantees are to be demanded. In consequence, the arrival of the note did not cause the slightest ripple in official quarters. As a matter of fact most officials in the-confidence of the administration said that apparently some newspapers and some public men were attaching a fictitious importance to the latest development and endeavor- Ing to make it appear to be more than it really acknowledgement of the president's announcement that the armistice appeal had been passed on to the entente allies.

A state department despatch from tho Hague dated Sunday and received today stated that Ludendorff-was out after a series disagree- mcnt with Prince Maximilian, the German chancellor, over the peace attitude of tho government. Germany's latest communication does not require any reply from President Wilson. Officials today simply characterized it as an acknowledgment of his answer of Oct. 23. The inclusion in it of further protestations that the peace negotiations are being conducted by a "peoples' government" was described by officials as in the nature of the small boys whistling in the dark room to keep up his courage.

It plain, officials said, that the German officials, by cmphastizing again and again their claimed changed constitution, hope to impress the president and get him to lighten the terms that will be required as a preliminary to any actual peace. Officials, again today that any armistice terms granted Germany will he of a charcter that renders the German military and naval machines absolutely impotent and if accepted, actually meau the end of the war. It is assumed here that the work of completing the conditions on which Germany may secure an armistice will be started at the meeting of the interallied war council at Versaillies tomorrow and at which the United States is to be represented by Col. House, Generals Bliss and Admiral. Brown.

It will be attended by British, French, Italian and other al- lied premiers ond military and naval I commanders. The first tiling which j. will bo decided, officials "say, is whether, any armistice can be granted, then it is expected tho work of completing terms will bo begun. While there have been many versions of possible armistice conditions, it is said today that no hard and fast rules have yet been agreed on. There are two questions that will govern a cabinet officials said to.day.

They are: the allies, under existing circumstances, with the Germen army still, extremely powerful tp the principles of an armistice?" If this question it, replied to in tlie affirmative, then there two determining factors. They are how to render the German navy powerless to take any surprise raids, to put all submarines out of commission aud to compel the demobilization tha German iirmy and the surrender to the guardianship of the allies of such German centers as would effectively prevent a renewal of hostilities by Germany, should she, at the last minute, decide that conditions of peace such that they could not be accepted." In plain words it means unconditional surrender by Germany in advance oC peace negotiations." no matter how the terms may be camouflaged. Officials uere believe that the critical moment in the present situation will come before tlie end of the present week. If Germany really must on Page. Three.) LEADS DEMONSTRATION SFTEH PRISON RELEASE LONDON, Oct.

Carl Lieb- kuicht, German scialist leader, riding in a flower-decked car. led a peace demonstration before the reichstag building in Berlin on Thursday, said an Amsterdam dispatch to the Post today. The police twice attacked and dispersed the demonstrators. Dr. Karl Liebknicht was arrested some time ago for spreading anti-war, propaganda, but was released last week.

PEACE RIOTS AGAIN START IN BERLIN COPENHAGEN, riots took place outside of the Russian legation in Berlin yesterday in connection with five electioneering meetings of independent socialists, it was learned from that city today. The -socialists demanded the moval of the kaiser and the proclamation of a German republic. The police interfered and made sjx arrests. ISAAC TAYLOR CRUSHED BY PENNSY SWITCH ENGINE Isaac Taylor, Pennsylvania railroad home at 500 Tar coma-avenue, was crushed to death this mornias at 7:15 while at work with a bridge repair gang of seven men at Kenneth, west of the city. At the time of the accident, then men were Tolling along the rails preparatory to making the repairs to or culvert in the vicinity of Kenneth, -when a switch engine came around the being unable to stop in time to save the men" bumped squarely into the tang of workmen.

The other six men were able to escape with only bruises, but Taylor was caught between the" engine and the timber and was rolled along the track for a considerable distance. The engine was finally stopped, but aot until Taylor's injuries-were such that death was certain: was "rightfully cut and gashed; his chest vas crushed, and the skin and flesh rere stripped fronvhis left hand'un- til only the. bones remained. The -unfortunate 'man was still breathing when the men from the en- gine'and. the released him from his position, he was placed upon the switch engine and brought to the Panhandle.Fourth stret station.

Dr. Hetherington was but death had come while on the way to tha city. The remains were viewed by Coroner M. B. Stewart and were later taken to the undertaking establishment of Tucker.

Pierce Easterday on Market street. Isaac Taylor was sixty years oi age and is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. who in the military service at Camp-Taylor. Ky. Henry formerly ocnnect- ed with the Logansport fire department, was one of the seven men in.

the bridge repair gang-, and saved himself from injury and perhaps death fcy dropping through the culvert to safety as he saw the engine corn- Coroner Stewart will hold an inquest Friday at 9 a. m. in tie library room of the court house. BACKBONE OF FLU EPIDEMIC IS BROKEN Oct. 2S--As further proof that the backbone of the Spanish influenza epidemic has been broken in the army camps, it was learned at the office of Prorost Marshal General Crowder today that the calling of selective service 'men would be resumed next Sunday.

No official idea of the size of the call could be obtained, but it was understood the number would he sufficiently large to take: in all of them for Qctober, i-ho would inducir ed had it not been'for the epidemic. Men who registered on September 12 will be drafted for the first time. BRITISH TAKE 5,620 HUNS, SINCERITY OF GERMANY IS DOUBTED LONDON, Oct. as to Germany's sincerity In the latest peace noto to President Wilson was expressed by some newspapers today: "Discussion of peace terms. at this time would be a trifle, immature," says the Post.

"There has been no change in Germany. If the Germans mean business, let them go out to Marshal Foch with the flag." "The war is not yet over," warns the Times. "It may be far from over. It is up Germany to make her position to Marshal Foch." I "We hope and believe that the al- lies will not do anything foolish announcing armistice terms now," i said the Daily Mail. "The sword is still in the hands of autocracy.

We must continue until it is broken." I- The Chronicle took the that the Germane-rejoinder, in effect, is an unqualified acceptance. "Ludendorff's resignation is proof of the significance of Solf's note." added this paper. "The German government has i solemnly and definitely repeated its adherence to President the Daily Express. LONDON, Oct. British, who attacked with, the Italians on the Piavc river, have captured tro-Huugariaii prisoners and 23.

guns; the war office announced, in a statement -dealing with op- ei-atious on the front. It follows: "Last night our line ytood south of Stabinzo, Spolo-di-Piave, Borgozauet- ti, Borgomalanatte and Claezga. "The prisoners number 5,620. Tha Fourteenth British corps took prisoners. The twenty-third division took 23 guns." WASHINGTON, Oct.

artillery preparation lasting half an hour, the Germans attacked the American positions between the Bois des Happes and Bpis dejBautheville, but the sharp fighting resulted in the enemy being repulsed -'with heavy losses, General Pershing's commu- nique for October 2(j, an.d made public this afternoon, He reported the American line everywhere remained unchanged. Since September 26. the first American army has captured more thoa prisoners, Pershing reports. The text of the comrnunicrue is as follows: ''On the Verdun, front yefiterda eveningr the enemy extended -to the west; side of the Mouse Jiia effoit to wrest froji oui tioops tlxe gams of preceding: daj in of- Bantlieviile after artillerv piepaii I tion lasting halt an hour, he attacked' our positions between the Eois des Ilappes and Bois de Bantheville. After sharp fighting he was repulsed with heavy our line remaining everywhere unchanged.

North of the Oisemir troops have organized the ground won in yesterday's local attacks and are now established in positions in the southern portion of the Bois. de Burgongne. KAISER mm FOR NEW JOB RULING IF NEEDED Oct. The kaiser mil issue a. proclamation announcing that he not abdicate, but that, it necessary, he will become hereditary president of the (German) republic, with authority like that oC the kings ot England.

Belgium and Italy," said an Amsterdam dispatch to the -Dally Express today. The German independent socialists are again demanding the kaiser's abdication. U-BOATS SINK 2 STEAMERS OFFUS-COAST AX ATLANTIC JL'OKT, Oct. 2S Reports received, acre from a life saving By Agence Radio to the International News Service. JPARIS, October fully accepts President Wilson's terms, according- vo a dispatch to the Agence Radio.

BERNE, October capitulation of Austria-Hungary within a few days was predicted by the Frankfurter Zeittmg today. According to the Neuste Nachrichten, of Dresden, the retirement of Field Marshal von Hindenburg as German chief of staff is imminent, TEXT OF AUSTRIAN NOTE LOXDOX, Octo.rbcr 28 (4:20 p. According to a news agency dispatch from Basle Uiis afternoon the following is t.h« text of the Austrian note replying to President Wilson: reply to the note which President Wilson on October 8 (162) addressed to the Austro-Hmiirarian government, and in view of the decision to deal in particnlar with Austria-Hungary in regard to the question of an armistice and peace, the Anstro- stittion by telephone tlus Hungarian gorcrnmeut has the honor to eel are that, as in tli'c case of the preceding statements of the president, it (the Anstro- H'ungariau government) adheres to his point of view laid down say tliat tlic crew from tiro steamships reported to have been sunk off tlio American, coast by submarines liare been landed at two Jersey towns. r. (M Spanish sleamor nitli c-rpo of manned by crcir ol nun, was toxpeOocil ten miles off JJar- lnj jujrht y'elofL, anil ii irt Three surriTors reacted shore iarJ lodRT.

according to reports re- enui bi the toast soard" in Utis sec tion. NlTft lORIv Ocfc new.s oi! the sinking- one LONDON. Oct. British, have improved their positions in the sector of Morrnal forest and north, of Jlaismea forest, the Trar ofSce. stated today.

The Germans made a determined counter attack at Famars, but it -svas repulsed after heavy street (Mormalf forest is between-11 and 12 miles southeast of Valenciennes. "Rastnes forest is three miles north of Valenciennes. Famars is three mites i south of Valenciennes. Valenciennes Is on the Valenciennes-Sommes road.) The test of official report fol-' lows: "A determined counter attack iras delivered yesterday at Famars but was repulsed after street fighting. Many of the enemy "were killed.

"We improved our positions slightly on the borders of Mormal forest and north of Rasmes forest." onicial or two ships off the New Jersey coast has been received by officials ot the Third naval It was said at the office or Sear Admiral Usher this afternoon. An official report of the sinking one ship, possibly by a torpedo or mine received. There was an inclination to discredit tlie torpedo theory. It -was made plain that the report was vague and without confirmation. in the last (American) note regarding the rights of the peoples of Austria-Hungary, particularly" those of the Czech ajd Jiigo-Slars.

"jrence from the beginning lias accepted' all of the upon -nJiUJi the president miiket- flic Ms, negotiations upon Ihc subject 01 an aimiatiie pcan, 'joining TCn! i coimfenfemoni ol "negotiations. "The Aii-itTM Ifungaruji srortrnmcnt conscqncni.c. (Jut -It is ready (lie reMiJI 01 irthcr iirirolintions to enter into disrws. to conclude peace betaccn the opposing stitcff and an armistice on all Aiislro-lliingiii-iuH fronts and. btfs president Wilson (o be good enough, to takp the upproprlafc steps." WASHINGTON, Oct.

LONDON. Oct p. ftxjm "neutral countries reaching 'VS'ashington diplomats this afternoon say that a pacific revolution already tria. in her. reply to President Wilson's separate peace', of the president's views in the American note of Octoher 1G, and states toduy.

German eonserratires, daring the LOISTJON', Oct. past week started a. movement to hafe ian forces retiring northward through i Iindendorff named chancellor and then Servia, have abandoned Krugujevats sign peace' themielTCS, the Dally Jtall to the allies, said an Austrian war; asserts, office statement received from Vienna today. LUDENDORFF TO HEAHEVQLT Kuden- dorff, irh4sc resignation has just been accepted by the kaiser, tvill liead a counter rcyolntton cording to a dispatch from the Ccineii-1 luigcn correspondent of the Kally kail I creation of an independent Hungary. Krugujevati: is an important railway town in northern Servia.

It is the of the Servian national arsenal. The German note called attention to the political made-in-Germany re-1. forms, stated that peace negotiations are being carried on by a government I of the people and added that Germany is now awaiting the terms of an armistice. FRESH RIOTING IS STARTED IN TURKEY ATHENS, Oet disturbances have broken out in Constantinople and Advices, received here today said that German officers were roughly handled. COURT MARTIAL FOR LUDENDORFf LONDON.

Oct is. learned from a German source that Field Marshal von Hindenburg will order General Ludendorff to appear before a- court martial, said a wireless press from Home today. LONDON, Oct. troops have stormed and recaptured Pertica. Monte Aso- lone and Kuppe from.

the Italians, said an Austrian war office statement received from Vienna today. The. Italian war office in earlier commnnig.ue, stated that all the Austro-Hungarian counter attacks were repulsed. REVOLUTIONARIES NOW CONTROL CROATIA Oct. now control all Croatia, according to the Zurich, correspondent of the Post.

Croatians cheered President "Wilson in their demonstration for freedom. The advices said that withdrawal of and Slavs, attached to the Aastro-Hungariau army from all the battle fronts will be demanded. A Oct. many's acinowledgment of President Wilson's note of October 23 Tras de- Urered to the staU department sliort- IT before 3 o'cloet this afternoon by Frederick OederliB, the Swiss charre Cct. Tjudendori'Ps resignation as first quartermaster gencrsf of-the German army was due to ciril control of military affairs and his interference In affairs, according to an explanation jriTCii out Ijy Field Marshal ron Hinderibnrg.

Lndendoru returned to Great Headquarters in order to take leave of the army. Afterwards von llindenbnrg made his explanation. He declared dort'f had first advocated an armistice is an accomplished fact in Hungary, i that tho Anstro-Hunsarian govern- A Hungarian national council has uoent is( read without awaiting other I negotiations, to -negotiate peace and been formed, it is stated, and has as- armistice on all battle fronts, said a new.s agency dispatch, from Amsterdam this afternoon. The Austrian reply was sent yesterday by Count Andr'essy, the-Austro-Hungarian foreign, minister from. Vienna, another news agency dispatch ss.id..

According to this dispatch the reply is of such nature as make peace a certainty at an early date. The British press interprets A.us(.rian note as meaning a definite break between Austria and Germany and a separate peace for Hungary. At the foreign, office it. waii stated that the Austrian terms not beca received there. TJp to late this afternoon the had been received through agencies.

sumed control of the internal affairs of the country. Up to the present the head of this council appears to bo Count Michel Delegates of this party and of the socialists and radicals assembled Friday night and issued a call for the immediate formation of a new Hungarian assembly. They designated Count Karolyi to preside over itr The council addressed a pressing appeal to the Hungarian peoples demanding that an immediate end be put to the present methods of the government and calling for the aoni naa nrsi aiivocaiea an armistice the German position dcs- perate. Later, said llindenbnrg, Indsndorff changed his mind and attempted to interfere In matters ot policy "as he had often done before." Jlindenbnrg mentioned General Greener as the possible successor to ARCHDUKES IN HIDING FEAR REVOLT ZUHICH. Oct of the Austrian archdukes have taken refuge in a castie near Budapest, fearing revolution, in, Vienna, said advices froni the Austrian capitoi today.

Demonstrations are taking place in Budapest. The Magyar national, council has proclaimed its supremacy over the existing authority. Young men are organizing for military purposes and crowds are parading through the streets of the Hungarian denouncing the alliance with Germany. Count Karolyi has beec unable to The new assembly was to be asked to The alliance with Germany at an end. The chamber of deputies abolished.

Acceptance of all of President Wilson's peace principles. That Hungary must be represented independently at any peace conference and its votes shall be cast for absolute disarmament; obligatory arbitration and the liberty of all nations. Following adoption of this program a delegation made up of Count Karolyi, Count Batthyanyi and Former Home Minister Ugron was received by Emperor Charles. They told him of their decision and that tlie assembly the nation's the Hungarian newspapers hays refused to submit to censorship. The situation: within Hungary remains serious.

One report says that a council of workmen and soldiers has been formed which points to the existence there. Bolsheviki movement PLAYS 'AYE MARIA' AT GRAVE OF WIFE, THEN SUICIDES NEW'TOEK, Oct Bombaugh, a musician of East Kutherford, N. over the grave of Ms wife at cemetery early today, played "Ave Maria" on his violin and then committed suicide. The wife, Mrs. Anna Bombaugh, killed, herself two months ago today.

The, body the musician was found by.his young The. boy. found the following note: "ify poor boy, forgive me. I leave you alone in the world but I go to your mother. I played the 'Aye Maria' first because that brings.me nearer her.

Take, the violin--it is all 1 have. Be a good and be'careful with your music;" CRISIS LOOMS IN GERMANY 'LONDON, Oct. German political crisis may bo precipitated by action of the reichstag ik adopting by an overwhelming majority, a. Mil placing the military under control of the civil authorities, said a dispatch from Copenhagen, today. Advices from Swiss sources said that the retirement of Ludendorff, as quartermaster general of the German army, might be followed by a radical shakeup of the -German general staff and that the formation of a war cabinet is FLAGS FLY AT HALF MAST' FOR ELLATUGG YOUNG CHICAGO, Oct services were held here today for Mrs.

Ella Flagg Young, former superin- tendent ol Chicago public schools, and -well known educator who died in "Washington, D. Saturday. John Timothy Stone for years pastor at the church Mrs. Young attended here, officiated. Official 'Chicago honored Mre.

Young, flags being placed at half mast. Appropriate resolutions were adopted by the board of education, the same board under which Young held office. SUICIDES ZURICH, Oct. Miek2, An old revolver from which onelcbief oi the military cabinet, of Emr bullet had been Bred, and the yioiiniperor Carlof Austria, has committed shielded by the musician's coat according, to i-iiformation..