The Daily Standard from Kingston, Ontario, Canada • 1

PROBABILITIES A tew scattered showers bi mostly fair and cooler. Frida; fair and comparatnvely cooL 108tb YEAR (INCORPORATING THE NEWS). KINGSTON, CANADA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, I9X8 (FITE O'CLOCK EDI1 IN EFFECT KAISER WILL GO HATS KALKHOF. I EMPRESS WANTS THE KAISER TO ABDICATE. ITU SOU TO BE ITU Announcement Made by Austrian War Office It is Repor That Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Will Initi Direct Peace Negotiations With Italy Turkey is ported to Have Surrendered Unconditionally, anu Have Made Definite Proposals of Peace to Great Brit menced official peace negotlat with the Entente, adding that gate already had left the TurlJ capital.

In other quarters in Const tinople, however, It la declared the gotimttons are unofficial. Turkey Opeas Dardanelles! Amaterdam, OcL 31. According Constantinople dee patch rep are current that Turkey under peace, negotiations has invited the lied fleet to enter the Dardanelll Troops are not to be landed, it la with the exception of a email tachment to enpervlae the demobi satlon of the Ottoman army. What AIIm WB1 Demand. London, OcL 81.

A note from key asking for peace la expected mentarlly by the Allied Government the Dally Express says It understand The Alllee, the newapaper adda, wl demand complete and nncondltlonl surrender. In order to Iniuro compliance wlf their demands, the Express continue Allies will Insist that Turkey perm) their fleets to pass the Dsrdanelld and an adequate force to be landed i Turkish soil. Turkey must also er up certain persona accused of dll regarding the rules of civilised wsj tore. These Individuals will be and If found guilty will be'-punV STOCK MARKETS Quotation! Feraisbed By Bee Byenen A Co, 238 Bagot Street. Open.

New Tert 8tocks 3 B. and 0 55 U.P.R..., 1(3 N.Y.C. 77 Reeding 87 Southern Pac. 100 8a Railway 39 SL Paul 48 Union Pacific Atlantic Gnlf .1 3.41 ABLAZE. JILL ITALYS Fifteen Austrian Divisions Have Been Cut Off in Their Retreat 100 VILLAGES LIBERATED More Than 33,000 Prisoners Taken British Reach Livonza River London, Ori.

81V The entire Italian front is ablsse, a Central News despatch from Rome says. All (be Italian armies now are In aetion. IS Enemy Divisions Cut Off Washington. OcL 81. Fifteen Austrian divisions, operating between the Brenta and Piave on the Italian front have had their retreat cut off through the operations of the Italian and the Alliod troops.

The advantage is being pressed to the utmost and a crista is near as the Austrian losses are appalling. British Reach Livonia River London, OcL 31. British forces, fighting oast of the Piave, have reached the Lovonsa river at Franco-nigo, and the Italians have occupied Oderso. Over 1U0 Villages Liberated Washington, OcL 31. Results of the victorious advance against' the Austrians on the Italian front hourly Increases importance, says' an official despatch to the Italian Embassy from Rome.

More than a hundred villages and towns have been taken. More than 33,000 Austrians have been taken prisoner in the past three days In the drive across the Piave. Sunday Demonstration Budapest Results in Much Bloodshed Berne, Switzerland, OcL 31. Numerous persons were killed and wounded In street conflicts between demonstrators and troops at. Budapest on Sunday, according to a despatch received here to-night from the Hungarian capital.

The manifeetants insisted on passing over the great chain bridge towards the Old Castle. Troops occcpled the bridge and the banks of the Danube river. The crowd forced the cordon of troops and the military fired tbelr rifle sand machine guns and attacked the rioters with bayonets. The struggle continued almost all nlgbL Out of a population of 53)003)00 Astralia has sent 336.000 men overseas. The total casualties are Paris.

OcL 31. German Empress Is very 111 and weak, according to a Berne despatch today to the Petit Journal. It is said that she is haunted by the memory of the Russian revolution and Insists upon the abdication of the Emperor. EMM Roosevelt and Taft Manifesto Issue Appeal For Election of Republican Congress New York, OcL 31 Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft issued here today a Joint appeal for the election of a Republican majority in Congress.

The statement was said to be the first ever composed and signed by two former presidents of the United States. The manifesto says in part: "The terms of peace should be settled not by one man only. It is one-man control we are fighting In this war to suppress. If the peace treaty Is to be upheld In the future, it must be approved by the great body of the American people. "The President has Indicated his willingness to make a peace by negotiation.

He has not demanded, as be mlgh have done in three lines, that which the American people demand, an unconditional surrender. "His exchange of notes with Germany has caused a deep concern among our people lest he may, by his parleying with her, concede her peace around a council table instead of a sentence from a court." HALLOWEEN NIGHT Childrens Festival Will Likely be Quiet One ter Several Reasons Tonight is Hallowe'en nlghL a night peculiar to the children on rt innocent prank are ptll3red Knd much 1 natures amusement la found In fantastic dress and in going about from house to house. Of late years much of the glamor has been shorn from this nlghL and It Is probable that tonight, on account of several causes, few will take part In the usual festivities. But some will keep up the traditions of the event, and citlsens may expect their young friends along looking for treats of nute, candies and other delicacies. In many homes Hallowe'en parties will be held, at which games, tricks and treats will be In order, but on the whole.

It Is likely that the evening will be passed quietly. In view of the ban having been lifted on the churches, there will be All Saints' Day services In the Winter Chapel of 8t. George's Cathedral tomorrow morning at 8 and 10 o'clock. BERLIN 10 VIENNA Communication Between Ag-ram and Fiume and Dual Capitals Interrupted CROATIANS KICK OVER For Total Separation From Hungary State of Siege in Budapest Parle, Oct. 31.

Communlcaton between Agram and Flume and Budapest and Vienna ban been totally Interrupted. Ciecho-81ovake have cut tbs railroad between Berlin and Vienna near Bodenbach and German traina can go only ae far aa Schna-dau. The Croutlon parliament at Agram baa voted for a total separation of Crotia, Slavonia and Dalmatia from Hungary. A despatch aaya that Agram la decked In national colon and that the people an celebrating the pas-aage of the resolution. Flume la the principal seaport of Hungary.

Agnm la the capital of Croatlt and Slavonia and la situated near the Save river, 75 miles Inland. Dodenbach, when the railroad between Berlin and Vienna has been cut, la a town In Bohemia, near the Saxon frontier, and la aituated on the Elbe river. State of Slrge la Budapest Zurich, Oct 31. A state of siege has been proclaimed in Budapest following the attempt of a hundred thousand demonatnton to enter the palace of Archduke Joseph. The de-monatraton an demanding a republic.

German troops an reported to be arriving. Fighting at Agram London, Oct 31. Sanguinary fighting la going on at Agnm, the capital of Croatia-Slavonia, according to a private message received at Amsterdam. WAR SUMMARY Serbian cavalry have reached the Danube 4 miles south east of Belgrade. The enemy an In wild retreat The Serbians have captured a large number of prlsonen and much war material.

A despatch from Athena aaya the sole remaining Turkish army has been concentrated at Bulalr on the neck of the Gallipoli peninsula. The Canadians an lying idle in front of Valenciennes on account of the flooding of the entire country by the Germans. Officers will leave London shortly to explain the proposed demobilisation scheme to commanders of the Canadian bettallona at the front The preeent session of the Versailles conference probably ended yesterday. Whether it decided to publish an official statement is unknown. The conference was quite harmonious.

A despatch from Petrograd says the Bolshevik! openly declare that they will murder the entire Bourgoo-ise and intellectual class. A -great panic reigns in American troops north of Verdun occupied Alngrevllle and established their lines north of that village. The big American guns were active, bombarding railway Junctions ter and wide. Turkish troops have begun the evacuation of Tabrls, Persia, according to advices reaching the state department today. Austrians taken prisoners In three days In the drive scross the Piave now number 83,000.

So-called influenxa In England embraces diphtheritic pneumonia. The diphtheria serum Is giving good results. Trade unionism has finally been officially established in the Winnipeg police system. The council, by a vote of eight to nine, sanctioned the union force. Basel, OcL 31.

Deputy Richard Kalkhof declared at a recent mooting of the centrist party that he was able to affirm that Emperor William would not cling to the Crown, but would abdicate for Germany's good, according to the Cologne Tageblatt Railway Communications Being Destroyed Enemy is Venting His Hate on Villages With the British Army In France, and Belgium, OcL 31. The victorious British troops In the Valendennea-Courtrai sector were resting on their arms this morning, with tholr line for the greater part of the way snug up against the Scholdt river and canal to which they had forced the enemy. On the other side of these natural defences the unhappy Germans were still clinging to positions which they hoped would afford thorn protection in a further withdrawal. In the meantime preparations for a retirement to a line further back were going on apace in the enemy forward areas. Railway communications were being destroyed and highways being blown up aa teat as the war materials could be removed.

The new German line would depend largely on the trend of events, but indications are that the enemy would stand temporarily on tho Dandre river, which affords an excellent defence. Civilians Not Evacuating Civilians have not evacuated in great numbers. Toumal, for example, which is closely invested by the British, appears to be full of civilians, who, thanks to the chivalry of the British forces, are in no danger, excepting from the Huns. The British have religiously refrained from shelling towns along the line, even though It might be of military advantage to do-so. On the other hand, the enemy has been venting bis hate on villages in the Allied terriotry along the line.

Last night several places were shelled with high explosives and gas shells and casualties were caused among the Inhabitants. French Repulse Germans Paris, OcL 81. French tropps late yesterday repulsed a strong German counter 'attack northwest of Chateau Porclen. What Berlin Reports Berlin, Via London, OcL 81. The repulse of violent attacks delivered by the French yesterday In the region south of the Oise River is reported by German army headquarters in Its official statement Tentative attacks by Belgians on Flanders front were stopped, the statement adds.

There was an Increase of artillery activity on both sides of Meuse (the American front.) The' shooting down of 8 hostile airplanes yesterday by German forces is reported by German army headquarters In today's official statemont on aviation activities. PUBLIC INOCULATIONS. The inoculation etaffe at both Victoria and Central schools have been busy yesterday afternoon and to-day. L'p to tho present time Central school has had 45 applicants for Inoculation and Victoria 18. At Central school there are live of a staff and at Vic torla six.

Central is inoculating most of the children, while Victoria looks after the grown-ups. The Inoculation la of a mild process and ae ter as is known, only one little child has been confined to Its lied. Quebec's ancient skating rink, recently converted Into an automobile garage was burned to the ground. Loss about 860,000. 8ergL Walter Davies, a returned soldier, who had Just resumed his occupation as brakesman, was instant ly killed near Ramsay Station.

1 Preliminary Conversations Over, More Important Discussions Beginning DIFFERENCES ARISE But Entire Agreement in Prospect Armistice Terms Reach Berlin? London, Oct. 31. It is officially announced that the preliminary conversations of the Allied Peace Council at Versailles have concluded and more Important discussions' sre now beginning. Bonar Law has gone to France to Join Lloyd George at the discussions. Forks Terms Reach Berlin! London, Oct 31.

Marshal Fochs armistice terms arrived in Berlin on Tuesday night, the Vosslsche Zeltung; of Berlin says it learns, according to an Exchange Telograph despatch from Copenhagen. Entire Agreement In Protest -Paris, Oct 31. The heads of Allied Governments and Col. I House, special representative of the United States Government, with the military and naval advisers of the respective countries, continued their informal meetings yesterday. Differences of view, natural to the immensity of the Interests Involved, have arisen, but under friendly examination they have largely disappeared.

Although some points In President Wilson's declarations may require more complete definition, an entire agreement is In immediate prospect. The Supreme War Council will not meet formally until' this understanding has been reached. Question Freedom Of the Seas, London, Oct 81. The general nature of the military guarantees which the Allies will require has been outlined as the occupation of strategical German bases, as well as the retirement of the German army to its own soil. Maritime guarantees are considered equally Important to Great Britain.

Tbelr nature thus ter is only speculative, but the Internment of the German submarines, if not the surrender of the whole fleet, appears to bo the minimum terms which would sstisfy the British people. The sea is as Important aa the land to this island nation, and the only detail in President Wilson's fourteen points on which there is constant questioning is what the President means by "freedom of the seas." HENS INHUMANITY They Best and Torture Prisoners ef War Despite Twe Pledges London, OcL 31. In the House of Commons during a discussion of the treatment of prisoners of war. Right Hon. Sir George Cave, Secretary for Home Affairs, said It was proved that the Germans systematically underfed, overworked, robbed and cruelly mishandled, beat and even tortured our prisoners.

Tho conditions of some camps were unspeakable and continued so today. No words could too strongly characterise the dastardly treatment of men working in salt mines and factories, etc. Prisoners were still employed under fire despite two pledges. Cruelties and Ill-treatment and Insults were even prevalent in the hospitals. Germany had a debt to pay and ought to made to pay it.

As regards reprisals, he suggested that one means was through the German great regard for the position, dignity and comfort of their officers and wealthier citlsens. William Adair, of Windsor, who pleaded guilty to having two wives, has been sentenced to two years In the Ontario Reformatory. Rev. J. A.

McKeen has resigned the pastorate of Orono and Kirby churches, after 40 years of service. The Minister of Justice has assented to the appeal of Drumheller- for permission to Import liquor to light the 8panlsh lnfluensa epidemic. London, OcL 31 An Arm Istice with Turkey took effect at noon today. Lsndoa, Oct. 3 Turkey has agreed to an armistice.

It Is pretnaed this means Tsrkey's acceptance or the Allies terms. Heater's despatches say that Tar-key has surrendered lncondltioaaUy and has sude deflsUe proposals of peace to Great Britain. Icons, via Loudon, OcL SIL (Delayed.) The A stria a troops lighting on Itnliou soil will be withdrawn, according to an official iteteawnt lisaed by the War Office. To Negotiate Peace With Italy. London, OcL 31.

Count Andraoay, the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister, has resolved to Initiate direct peace nego stations with Austrias sole Intagoalat, acesrdlng a Vienna telegram received In Copenhagen, and tranimltted by the Central Neon Agency. Turkey Reepea Parleys. Amsterdam, OcL 31. The Constantinople newspaper Ikdam on Sunday printed a statement from a "competent source" that Turkey had com STIFINDER" 8CNK BI SUB Eleven ef Her Craw of Nineteen were Rescued by FA Vessel New York, OcL 31. With the arrival of eleven men of the crew of the Norwegian eteamahlp Stlfinder here after their rescue by a United State naval vessel, it was disclosed that the Stlfinder was bombed and sunk by a German submarine on October 13, and the crew of nineteen forced to take to open boats.

The fate of the captain and seven men of the crew was not known by those who this port. 1 EXEMPTION TO FABMEB8 Notice Applies to Those Whs Have Not Reported Ottawa. OcL 3L Confusion has apparently arisen In respect of notices Issued to farmers exempted from military sorvlce on account of their occupation and termen who have reported for military duty but are on harvest leave. On October 3, the Military Service Branch issued a notice stating that men exempted as farmers, whose exemptions are expiring should make an application tor extension of exemption to the proper registrar. This notice, it is emphaaized here, did not refer to soldiers on term furlough or harvest leave.

It applied only to men who have nover reported or been ordered to report for duty. 869,775,900 REPORTED. This Was Total For Dominion TUI 11 A.X. To-day. Toronto, OcL 81.

Up tin. 11 a.m., to-day the total subscriptions to the Victory Loan, as reported to the Dominion Committee, from all Canada, was 969.775.909. No new figures were available at noon In the case of the province! of Ontarla New Brunswick or Prince Edward Island. ENEMY KETIRE8 IN SERBIA. A astra-Hungarian Complete Cress-leg Of the Danube.

Vienna, OcL 31, (via London.) Austro-Hungarian forces on their eastern wing In Serbia are withdrawing from occupied territory snd have completed the crossing of the Danube. Elsewhere In Serbia the Austrian withdrawal continues. Canadians Need Only the Opportunity By Dr. Frank Crane Gen. Motors Studebaker Wlllys Overland Am.

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Fdy. Ind. Alcohol Tobacco Prods ARRAIGN KAISER AT HAGUE! French Press Said to Have Leased a Chatean There With the American Army, OcL 31. The press of France are taming a chatean at The Hague. This Is be-' liavad to point out that the peace conference will be held there.

RU8B1A 18 JUST A BAD NIGHTMARE. Honolulu, OcL 31. Prince George Lvoff, first Premier of the Russian Provisional Govern-' ment set up after the revolution left here recently tor the United 8tate. He said Russia la a horrible nightmare, with ruthless murders, torturing and atrocities in those sections controlled by German-led Reds. He Quits 1 This is not a war of dynasties.

It is a war of peoples. This is not a war of words. It Is a war of Ideals. This war will not be won by the superior schemer. It will be wu ny preponderance of resources.

The combined autocracies of Middle Burope and Asia, those three holdovers from Medievalism, Turkey. Austria and Germany, are making the last gigantic gesture to Impede the progress of civilization. In the madness of their egotism. In the fever of their septic pride, they set about to sweep back the encroaching weaves of the ocean of Democracy. It Is Humanlly they have attacked.

It Is Humanity that will defeat them. It Is not the Governments of the world, nor the statesmen, nor long rained armies of helots or Janizaries; It Is the uprisen and outraged People. The Canadian people arouhl have sprang to the defenso of civilization, no matter what the action of their Government, Just ss the people of France, of Jtaly, of Great Britain and of the United States have swept their governors Into this conflict. They stand ready to contribute their last dollar, as they have contributed their best manhood, to sweep back the hordes of barbarism. The Canadian poopls need no exhortation lo lend to the Victory Loan.

All they need is opportunity. In tho friendly competition of nations. Cansda will not be behind In the largeness and enthusiasm of her contributions. Peace Through Victory-Keep Smashing the Hun Till i.