The Cordova Daily Times
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VOL. in. No. 281 CORDOVA, ALASKA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1918 PRICE TEN CENTS
DEMAND UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER
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GERMANY AND AUSTRIA
ARE READY TO EVACUATE
W ASH I NGT< )N, <let. 14. The ful law illg is tin- text of the
reply to President W ilson's ipiestioiis, propoundeil in response
to the (iernian proposal for an armistice and peace negotiations:
“Germane hereby declares that (ierniany accepts the
terms w hich the President stati d :n hi- addre - o| January s
and suhseipient addresses as the foundation of a peiinaneiit
peace of justice. ('onseipiently Germany’s object in entering
into a discussion is only to agree upon the practical details.
(Ierniany believes that America’s allies also take the Presi
dent ’s views.
“ (ierina in and A list ria are ready t o comply with the Presi
dent’s views regarding evacuation, in order to bring about an
armistice, (ierniany suggest.- that the President call a meet
ing of a mixed commission to make the necessary arrangements
for the evneuntion.
“The German government has undertaken the responsi
bility for this step, which was arrived at by conferences and in
agreement with a great majority of the members of the reich
stag. The chancellor is supported by the majority, and speaks
in the name of the (iernian government and the Gcrmun people.
“ (Signed) S( )LF, Secretary for the Foreign Ollier*.’’
B WASHINGTON, Oct. ls^-The government li.-k-the
^^tdii to withhold judgment on Germany’s peace note until Presi
dent Wilson has had time to consider the official doctim m .
When the document reached Washington the President called
Secretaries Baker and Lansing into conference.
The note does not mention the kaiser or the imperial Ger
man government, and the officials are wondering just what has
happened to the kaiser. Kditors generally seem to distrust the
Germans. The Washington Post says there should be no peace
conference while Germany holds tin* sword. The New York
World says the German offer is a surrender with security for
compliance with the promises made.
President May Insist Upon Unconditional Surrender
It is believed the president intends to net quickly and posi
tively. lie is not thought to be contemplating an armistice ex
cept upon conditions amounting to unconditional surrender be
ing assured. He has exchanged messages with Paris, Loudon
and Koine regarding his answer.
Northcliffe Believes Note Is Insincere
L< >X1)<)X, < )et. 14. Lord Northcliffe, through the medium
of the London Times, says the Germans are fighting to gain
days, even hours. The reply of the Germans, consenting to
evacuation, is made for the purpose of unbalancing the minds
of simple folk in the allied countries and to convince the Ger
mans that the allies will not accept what is declared by them
to look like a reasonable peace otter.
Bismarck’s Action at Sedan Cited
Continuing, Lord Northcliffe says: “In 1870 the Germans,
when the> had the great French army enveloped at Sedan, de
clined to give an armistie. . Bismarck said: ‘Germany desires
to promote the reestablishment of peace, and the best means
of assuring peace is to deprive France of her army.'
Leave the Matter to r och
,- l l''(n-:i . - new driving the (iermaiis to a new S •
dan. II we grant an armistice we shall he providing the ma
terial for a great prolongation of the war. If we leave the mat
ter to Koch In* will end the war.”
Lord XorthclitVe said that the speed of Germany's reply
was indieative of tin* anxiety felt by the Germans for their r
treating army.
Demand Unconditional Surrender
The Post says: ‘‘The allies must take only an uncondi
tional surrender, otherwise tlit* war will have been fought in
vain. Germany is aiming to create dissension between the al
lies and America.”
The Chronicle says the Teutons must disarm before look
ing for peace.
London’s Crowds Cheerful
London’s public places were crowded yesterday, and the
crowds had almost a festive aspect. Such cheerfulness has long
been unknown here. The people believe peace is near. Thou
sands paraded through Whitehall and gathered about the gov
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FOCH’S MASTER STROKE !
X ALONG THE BELGIAN COAST
WITH THE ALLIED ARMIES, Oct. 14. Tin- Hritisli,!
Belgian and French forces attacked on a wide front in Flan i
dors today, driving in the general direction of (iheiit and ('our
trai. The (iernians a|i|>ear to be prepared to retire to the
(I rent line. The allies attacked furiously, paying no attention
to the peace talk.
In the British formations were many of Britain’s best
troop.', and among the French forces were many of the famous
lighting organizations. It is believed the attack surprised the
(iernians. Every foot of ground gained here deepens the Lille
salient. |
Believed to Be Foch’s Master Stroke
This drive may be Foch’s master stroke. It is expected
lh.it the allies i;uay envelop the most important part of the Bel
•:i-'H coast, po -»i 1)1 \ including the important Herman submarine
bases.
L< »N IX >X, < let. ]4. TinWhitish are within a few hundred
yards of Douai. The French n* ve cftWured Laon and La Fere,
the'Herman strouglWIds. The Uermfn retreat along the west
ern front continues in an orderly manner. There are no signs
of a general debacle.! ■■JL*- /
An official statmnent says the Rnjush are pressing in on
both sides of Douai/ and gains have boon made both north and
south of the citv. ,
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Putting Up Desperate Resistance
BARIS, C)c'J\4. The French continue to press the fleeing
Hermans. The Teutons are resisting desperately on the right
bank of the Aisytie canal.
Germans Still Bent on Destruction
The Frep'eh mi capturing Lann liberated dxty live hundred
civilians. The French passed through many towns along the
whole fron/t between the < )ise and the Ailcttc w hich had been
lestmyed'by the Germans.
Serbians Coming to Their Own
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BKIil.lN, Oct. M. The allies have mitered Nish, the cap
ital of Serbia.
Continue Advance Northward
I’AlilS, < let. 14. Alter capturing Nish the Serbians took
■Homy positions north of the city.
Repeated German Attacks Repulsed
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.—General Pershing reported to
day that the Americans had repulsed strong and repeated Gcr
man attacks upon the newly won American positions on both
ides of the Meuse. The Americans with the British are op. r
iting successfully south of laicateau and with the French in
'hampagne.
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THOUSANDS ARE HOMELESS
THROUGH FOREST FIRE*
1 >l 1,1 TH, Oct. 14. Purest fires have devastated a large
section of Northeastern Minnesota. It is estimated that a thou
sand persons have been killed and that hundred have been
burned. Thousands are homeless and million of dollars’ worth
of property has been destroyed.
At least a dozen towns and cities have been destroyed.
The worst fires were at Mooselake, Meet River and Cloquet.
Has Situation Well in Hand
ST. PAPI,, Oct. 14.—A dispatch from Adjutant (icneral
h’hinow, at Mooselake, says that the general forest tire situation
is well in hand, and no further spread of the fires is feared.
It is believed the burned area will be cleared of bodies by to
night.
Edgar .1 Davis has passed the phys
ical examination as a yeoman in the
navy and he has accepted a position
on the steamship Alaska as freight
clerk until such time ns he is called
into service.
There will be a political meeting
at Hogg's hall tomorrow night at eight
o'clock, to be addressed by John A.
Wilkinson, candidate for senator, and
John W. i'rame, candidate for repre
sentative.
THERE WILL BE NO CESSATION
IN DRIVE AGAINST THE ENEMY
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.- President Wilson
has notified Germany that autocracy must go be
fore peace can come. He said that when the time
to consider an armistice comes the allies’ military
advisers will be consulted. No military advantage
of the armies will be lost.
The President also told Germany that the only
condition upon which an armistice can be granted
is that atrocities on land and sea must cease. The
White House said the government would continue
to send 250,000 men monthly to France, with sup
plies, and that there would be no relaxation of any
kind.
Important News Expected
\\ ASH I N'(!T< >.\, (id. 14. Secretaries Lansing and Biker
told newspaper men that they might have something to com
Senate Views Uncompromising
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14. Senator New of Indiana opened
the peace discussion in the senate today when he declared that
ady unconditional surrender of the German army would meet
the demands of the American people.
Senator Thomas introduced a resolution stipulating that
10 peace lie made without recognition of the rights of self gov
■rnnients for the Slavs and Boles.
Military Situation Will Be Strengthened
Senator A-lmr-t, after a conference with President Wilson,
add the President would take no action tending to weaken the
dlied success! >, lint instead would strengthen the military situ
it ion by hi- answer.
S'-nalor A-hurst declared the country should not he wor
ie11. The President, lie said, knew Lloyd George’- and Clem
mceaii's views, and was prepared to take the proper steps in
iccord with the allies.
Lodge Would Hear Nothing but Surrender
Senator l odge mtiviIiici d a resolution to declare it to lie
lie sense of the senate that no further communication he had
with Germany on the subject of an armistice or on any other
piestion except that of unconditional surrender.
British Ambassador Summoned
L< >N I •< i.N, ( let. 14. Lord Reading, Brit ish aniha-sador to
lie Pnited States, who is here mi leave of absence from his
tost, was summoned to a meeting of the war cabinet alter a
mil reiice with Premier Lloyd George today, presumably to
Live the cabinet Ids personal opinion regarding President \\ il
nil's war views.
Justice Must Be Stern
Sp .iking mi the |icaci situation today . Lord Reading .-aid:
‘Justice i- merciful when there are i •mmting circim -t- • • ,
mt when there are none it behooves justice to be stern."
WITH THK HR KWH FOKCFS IN THK I.AON ARKA,
)ct. 14.—In a literal transport of joy, the six thousand inhabit
mts remaining in Laon rushed to the eitv gates today to greet
he conquering French. Men, women and children, with tears
running down their cheeks, and waving the tricolor, cried
‘Long live General Mangin!” “Long live the army!” “Long
live our liberators!”
The people crowded around General Mangin and almost
tarried him in triumph to the city hall. The mayor of Laon,
with six hundred young men, was carried off by the Germans.