New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 8, 1918, Page 1

- state FROM | THTT HTRALD ‘i'll)l\ ¥ ¥ ¥ x x x SERVICE. TO Tll E NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, _SIXTEEN Y'<II)/\\ NOVEMBER 8, 1918 HERALD “ADS” MEAN BETTER BUSINESS PAGES. GERMAN DELEGATES MEET FOCH FOR CONFERENCE; ALLIES ALLOW 72 HOURS FOR ENEMY TO DECIDE; DIRECT ANSWER, WITH NO QUIBBLING, DEMANDED NATION HOAXED BY lFO(’ H REJECTS PLEA FOR PROVISIONAL CL,SSATEON OF HOSTILITIES MADE BY GERMANY’S DELEGATES Millions Celebrate End of War Belore Del egatfls See Foch Fighting in Progress Hours After Time Germany Was d to Have Accepted Terms—~iPlenipotentiavies Had Not Seen Generalissimo. Nov. realized New York, Millions of Americans had end ot today that they been hoaxed into celebrating the the war publication of the | by United Press dispatches declaring the armistice signed and fighting ended. Twenty-four hours have passed since the country was thrown into a delirium by these which ired the 11 that fighting yesterday afternoon. reports had ay de- armistice i had been signed o'clock morning and ceased at 2 o'clock brings added official the reports were f: American people have official ance to iington untrue, the T show ach hour evidence that und that the tooled. Not only munications ,from department at \ nounced the reports the official statements of and British war offices sighting still going on. Far from signing an armistice at 11 o'clock vesterday morning, the Ger- man delegotes did not cross the Allied ‘linc until Jast nighthiteds recorded, in the Assoclated Press ' dispatches tiled in Paris at 4:20 o'clock this worning. The rman delegates vere to be conducted early today to | the meeting place which is four houns' journey from La Capelle, the place where they crossed into the Al- lied lines. Fighting, instead of having ended 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, still w going on last night Marshal Haig's communique morning reports an active battle front prisoners captured. Hours aff ighting was falsely reported stop the Americans troops were sma their way forward on the S nd the only point in the whole the firing seemed to Al was at a point v necessary to let the missioners pass through Another Associated Pre Paris this morning recor e he French \ troops have Liart, se were com- the de- but | neh the at advance with village along the ! battle have where it German com- line where stopiped at dispateh s the war of- reached 20 miles rom official that Frencl railwa inction of of I the nortl No onc meeting of today Rethel. what will come of irmistice No one doubts that war is in sight; that an{ will be signed and that the fighting will end while terms of peace can say the commis- sioners he end of the armistice the fact es that lished by of armistice was vesterds 1d fight- not end at 2 p. m. vesterday. associated Press did not distributed any of the dis- which misled the American into celebrating the greatest recent On the other tion through official Associated was it no m patches people hoax of hand, by nne vears invest the to expose Press Washington Celebrates Too, Washington, Nov. S$.——Washington that yesterday afternoon belief that the was premature wok to wild this morning tind its celebration last night in the 4 ended beg: The demonstration 1o1tly after noon. Publication in regular extra editions an afternooon r paper of an announcement by Secreta- ry Lansing that the armistice had not been signed did not halt the celebra- tion. Employes of Government de- partments, most of them girls and wo- rushed to join in impromptu pa- rades. Many of them were without hats or coats. As night came on they cheering, singing mass from rby can ailors, store and nien, joined soldiers worker: es of navy yard ployes and suburban residents Pennsylvania avenue was midnight with a anity monstration continued, officials of the ate and war ment ind the Committee on Public Information remained on duty so that public’ might receive immediately Jammed ntil nearly seething mass of hur While the ¢ st depart- the 1 | FALSE PEACE NEWS, | ication ' suffered terrible news of the signing of the armistice it puch information came. The 1 London, rejected by Marshal Foch. Paris, Nov. 8, 1 “The German dclesates arrived this morning at Marshal Foch's The text of the conditions of the Allies was read and delivered to them The enemy has seventy two hours to answer.” a cessatlon of hnsnhms was for an immediate suspension. for an armistice. tion of arms. It was 'mnounccd 'RED’S CHASI FLEEING FROVI BREMEN JOIN 8. —Prince Hen- of Emperc Copenhagen, Now. ry of Prussia, brother William, left Kiel on Wednesc tomobile flying a red flag, the wig Volks Zeitung states. Heo pursued by marines who fired & dozen shots at him, the newspaper adds. in i« the German of the Prussia of the brother Prince Henry of commander-in-chief navy and the only erman cmperor. Communication With Hamburg Cu Copenhagen,, Nov. 8.—Revolution- ‘e cut thie North German rail- line south of Klensburg in Schle- -Holstein. This bri commun- from the north with Ham- ists h way swig: burg. Hamburg in mmc.qm. of Reds. Amsterdam, Nov. 11 p. m.—The great German maritime port of Hams burg is completely in the hands ol the revolutionists, according to re- porls from Iamburg newspapers printed by the Cologne Gazette. The Red flag is fiying on all the ships in the harbor The headquarters of the command- It was refused them. that . KAISER’S | the Nov. 8.—The German proposal for an immediate provisional suspension of hostilities has been the dcmand for :37 p. - m.—An official note |%ucd this a*tcrnoon says: They made a formal demand They asked a cessa- headquarters. BROTHER KIEL IN AUTO; REBEL FORCES been occupied by after exciting | machine guns | o er of the port has soldiers’ council urrences in which were used All kinds of e the neighborin, port commander the demands submitted diers’ council. oc ccesses took place in city of Altona. The there agreed to all by the sol- rin and Tilsit Join The Bremin, Schwe London, Nov. 9:36 a. cities of Bremin, Schwerin and Tilsit bave joined in the German revolu- tlon, according to a Copenhagen dis- patch to the Iixchange Telegraph, Co. Dr. Karl Licbknecht is said to have arranged for the formation of a sold: council at Bremen. The ater part of the German navy with red flags hoisted has left the harbor of Kiel in- possesslon of mutinous sailors, according to a Co- penhagen dispaich to the Fxchange Telegraph Co. Copenhagen also re- ports that the revolutionary flag has been hoisted at Warnemunde, with which place Tailroad communication ! has been interrupted. There are no guards g | on the Ger- (Continued on teenth Page) ENEMY ARMY IN FRONT OF 'YANKEES HURRYING EQUIPMENT TO THE REAR es On the (By the American continued this as the infantry we cerned, and the enemy was taking advantage of the lull to remove’ as many of his units and pieces of ar- tillery as ]n‘).‘-.\ihl(n American For Nov. 8, Press) — With the Sedan Front, m., 5 p. Associated The, front inactive after- noon =o far s con- MUNITION SHIP FIRED BY LIGHTNING STROKE Four Survivors Picked Up After Nine Days With- out Food Honolulu, Nov. 8.—Four survivors Shipping Board steamer, which and were brought of the U. S. Dumaru, lightning struck set afire October 16 last, to this port vesterday ssel which picked life craft 200 miles from of Guam, after tthey had hardships. They are known survivors of the Du- late on a go- vernment vi them up from a the island the only maru’s company of 46. Among the survivors is ( Second officer A. in jumping ft, but liv “aptain O. E. Staats from the ed until the Bor w esen s injured steamer to the r: government vessel picked up the raft's later, passengers nine da dying on the rescue ship. ats’ injuries para- lyzed him. None of those on the raft had any food from the time they left the Dumaru about 5.15 p. m. October | 16, until picked up October 25. The supply of water they were able hausted v before they were rescued Dumaru was on her way from ineisco to Manila with a cargo oline and explosives. She was miles from Guam when struck. She blazed into flames from end to end almost immediately the survivors said, but the crew were two life boats. The five men w aboard when the others left. The raft on which they escaped became sepa ted from the boats and they had no iden what might have become of them wboard the raft was e boats are still missing. | r——— | | The roads leading eastward from | Sedan, Stenay, Conflans and Longt on are reported by:the American a ators to be packed to repletion with | cannon and various vehicles making | in the direction of Metz. The vehicles | are laden with everything portable. The southern portion of Sedan, and the towns of Stenay and Mouzon are reported on fire. I‘OR PEACE 100 DAYS PARIS SEEM CERTAII’\"HY GERMANY BE(.(,ING AFTER DOOM OF Paris, Nov. 8, 5:45 a. m.—Qife hundred days ago the Germans were 35 miles from Paris. Today they are begging peace. The conviction is universal that, whether the German delegation signs articles of capitulation or not, Germany is beaten. The Allied advance, particularly the exploit of the Americans in capturing Sedan, shows clearly that con- tinuation of hostilties by Gcrmanv can lead only to a military debacle in the near future. This feeling is con- firmed by news received from reliable quarters, that Germany'’s internal affairs are drifting toward chaos. Last night the people crowded the newspaper bulle- tin boards until a late hour, undiscouraged by the rain. When the news of Sedan was flashed there was an out- burst of cheers. Joy and enthusiasm increased as yes- terday waned. Groups sang the Marseillaise, the Sam- bre et Meuse and other patriotic songs. Cafes were thronged. Champagne sparkled in glasses. The people drank to eterna! France, the regained province to the Allies, to Premier Clemcnceau and Marshal Foch. CROWDER MAY SUSPEND CALL FOR 300,000 SUMMONED THIS MONTH Washington, Nov. 8.—Provost Mar- shal Gen. Crowder called into con ence today the heads of all sections of his office to discuss possible suspension of the November draft calls under which more than 300,000 men have been ordered to army camps. While General would not discuss what recommendation he might make to the general staff, it known that his advisers will advo warmly withdrawal of the November call, at least if the Germans accept the “American and Allied armistice before the movement to camps be With four million der arms overseas and feeling is be needed men already un- at home, the growing that no more will even though it may be a long time before American forces can be recalled from France and some additional men may he sent over. Beginning Monday, 000 were ovdered to proceed to fore November 15, including ed calls. Whether that flow can be stopped depends entirely upon the armistice progress, and the general s view of Germany's power of. fu- resistance, rowder men 9 uspend- terms in. I'ture SHIPYARD WORKERS RESUME CELEBRATION Thousands Parade Broad- way Creating Din and Singing Patriotic Songs. New York, Nov. 8.—Thousands of shipyard workers threw down their tools in Staten Island yard today, crossed the harbor on ferry boats and began & march up Broadway, resum- ing their celebration of the peace re- ports falsely circulated yesterday. Apparently they had stripped the yard of most of the metal which could be used as noise devices. As they passed through the district the shiphuilders made a rack- et which paralleled yosterday's demon- stration. Business activities were up- set. There were said to he 10,000 men in line which extended for half a mile, The parade leaders said they did not know where they going but merely that they were out to cele- brate. Wearing their grimy with gr under placards alluding of Kalserism” and iR thalGaraan that after th ning the ship: that they were told to a holiday. | The marchers included men from among thousands of shipvard workers who had quit work at three big yard in Brooklyn They sang the *“Star ner’” and war songs lower were working clothes and se, the men marched to “the end carrying an efligy emperor. They said vork this me tles blew and | | Spangled Ban 8 B LS 'l()(lt\ll{()lz SENAT) shington, Nov. §.—1 reports today in the few districts still remain- ing doubtful in last Tuesday’'s elections indicate republican control of the next senate by a bare majority, with no change in the substantial republican majority already assured in the house, LIEUT. SCHILLING IS WARDED NEW BAR CAPT. COOLIDGE KILLED Former Harvard Football Star Mects Death Near Grand Pre Where His 4 New Britain Officer in France a Year, Airplane Is Shot Down. Wins Captaincy, Mother With dan \xn\\ on *aptain the Se- Hamil- mm]».u player and son ot Coolidge of 271 Frea American Front, Nov. ton Coolidge, former at Harvard university Professor J. Randall Boston, was killed 02 when his airplane was shot down German air ft. fire near Grand The plane fell within the American lines Captain motion Learns. of Glen street from Mrs. has received a Fred sSchilling letter informing her son, of his the October Schilling, her promotion in the service from rank of first lieutenant to captain. Captain Schilling has been overs pro- | for about He is a gradua lieu- { Dartmonth and for At | vears w in construction was| work in Buf He made his expedi-| home in this city the greater part ot Bri- | his life, but for the past three years Grand | a5 been living in Buffalo. About a in thed vear ago he entered the service with edge of | ihe commission of first lieutenant the A. S. P. C. and won the promotion ney ort time ago. WOMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE | Mrs. received his of first his death down he the Coolidge from the rank tenant five days before the time he acting as a tion which quena, five Pre. His American Argonne LIEUT. JACKSON LOCATED New Britain Offic a vear. college was shot protector bombed the town of miles north of body was buried cemetery the forest of on in Captured Recent- Iy, Now at Camp Karlsruhe, Noticc JoscphinesSatisiotiUnionsStrect Cuts Throat With Razor, Grieving to Mother Says. Over Husband’s Jail Sentence. Mrs, Thomas Jackson of 376 Chest- nut street received word this afte noon that her Rirst Lieut. Thomas F. Jackson, n located in the German detention np prisoncrs of war at Karlsruhe. Karlsruhe is the c trict of Baden Mrs. of 4 TUnion street, Josephine Sadis n, has 5 aged about 2 ttempted to bec suicide early M | | | commit this morning in Main for the 'abe’s block on street. rear of The attempt ful, ind at the hospital this morning it | \was stated that her injuries were { slight She made a ight cut on her | throat with & razor No motive for | the act coutd be learned from upital of the dis- | wits unsuceess Nov. her to Britain and vi- tonight, Satur- londiness, Tiartford, * New day Mrs. sSadis’ husband recently { sentenced to the county jail, and it is wa 8.—Fore« [ { | | believed that this fact might have had something to do with her attempted | suicide. by night; J White Flag Bearers Spend Night Near Front and Proceed to French Headquarters To- day; Rejection Will Mean Continuation of War; Wilson to Announce News London, Nov. 8.—At Allied general headquarters this morning the German plenipotentiaries, according to a French wireless message reeived here, received the conditions of the armistice as well as a formal demand that they should be accepted or refused within 72 hours expiring on Monday morning at 11 o’lock, French time. \Washington, Nov. 8.—The White House shortly after 10 o'clock ever word came from the signing of an armistice in France, Presi- dent Wilson The Marshal Foch at 9 o'c partment announced officially today. made also that if it that German delegates must refer the armistice terms to Berlin, they will be given 2 hours from the time that decision is reached in which to answer. authorized at the that when- statement was this morning, announce it immediately. armistice delegation entered with lock this morning, French time, the state de= himself would German conference Announcement was is found the is to United inter- is destroying the German Germans the be no the and No efforts at compromise or evasion by be tolerated; they must take what the Allies States offer and lay down their ruption of the great offensive which arms or there will military machine. Time is given only for consideration of the drastic terms by the envoys and for communication by them with Berlin if they desire. In view of the Associated Press dispatch from Paris saying 72 bours would be allowed, it was assumed here that an additional day had been granted because of the delayed arrival of the Germans. 72 Hours Allowed for Reply. Paris, Nov. 8—~The German delegates which within the French lines last night to receive from Marshal Foch the Allied terms for an armistice proceeded this morning the’ meeting place designated by the marshal. The white flag bearers reahed the wing of General Debeney’s army at 10 o’clock last night. They arrived -at the place indicated by the Allied supreme commander within French lines about 2 o'clock this morning and passed the remainder of the night there. If the credentials of the German armistice delegates are found adequate they will be informed officially what the terms of the armistice are and that they will have a time limit of 72 hours in which to reply. came to left Must Answer by 11 a. m. Monday. 3:20 p. m.—The 72 German reply must be received will end at 11 the o’clock Monday Paris, Nov. 8, hours within which morning. Marshal Foch will have with him during the conference American as well as a British representative an Cross Line Near La Capelle. Paris, Nov. 8, 4:20 a. m.—German delegates sent to the I'rench front to receive from General Foch Allied terms for an armistice | crossed the Allied line near La Capelle last night. They were taken to a house where preparations had made to receive them. They stayed there during the night and this morning will be conducted to a place in the department of the \isne which is a meeting place fixed by Marshal Foch. This trip Marshal Foch will have with him first sea lord of Great Britain, and of the French army, Marshal been hours. Wemy will take about four \dmiral Sir Roslyn Major General Maxime Weygand, Foch’s assistant. yss, No News Withheld From Country. Nov. direction Se Washington, the Associated Press)—At Presi- dent Wilson’s etary statement shorlty after noon today that any statement that reaching the government concerning armistice negotiations was being with- held was utterly false and that as soon as a decision in-regard to the armistice was reached it would be made public immediately by the government. Mr. Lansing’s statement said: “l am requested and authorized by the President to state that no information reaching this government concerning the armistice negotiations in Frace has been withheld; that any statement to the contrary is utterly false and that as soon as a definite decision in regard to the armistice has been reached it will immediately be made public by the government.” \n official dispatch from France today emphasized that Mar- shal Foch is empowered only to deliver armistice terms to the Ge mans and receive their acceptance, and that pcace negotiations are not the business of the military commander. Any suspension of hostilities before the armistice is signed, even if asked on philantrophic grounds, is declared to be out of (l"(‘sllon. 8, Lansing issued news