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ASHEVILLE. N. O, TUESDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 12, 1918.
PRICE FIVE CENTS
WITH COMING OF VICTORY
AND PEACE GREATEST DAY
IN NATION'S HISTORY DA WNS
Qjermanic Kings and Potentiates No Longer Hold Sway, While
Militarism Now Lies Hummed Before the Triumphant Arms
of Allied Nations and United States Germany on Her
Knees Will Threaten World No More.
The Big Four of Victory
BELGIUM AND SERBIA
MORE THAN AVENGED
Reparation and Restitution Merely Items
In the Exacting Toll Which Huns Must
Pay For Their Four Years of Murder
and Savagery Kaiser in Hiding.
(BY THE) ASSOCIATED PRESS) '
Victory and peace.
After more than four years of struggling, the
rights of mankind are saved. The greatest day in
tne mstory or nations nas qawnea.
The German militaristic classes arrogant be
yond expressioh-rfare in defeat.
Kaiser and crqwh prince are in flight refugees
in an alien country, Germanic kings and potentates
no longer hold their sway. '
The allied arms are triumphant. Imperialistic
Germany has met the fate that ultimately must
come to any country that seeks to rule the world.
Deserted ty all her allies, Germany, on her
Qcnees, is accepting, terms of " capitulation which
amount virtually, to abject surrender. Except for
; actual hostile; military invasion, 'the' once .great j
'"" - European po wefTthe "ambition ofTRe monarch off
which was to dominate 'over all, is in complete de
feat.' ':'-J'ri;;ui,.''
All Colonies Lost.
Beaten on the field of battle, the edict of the
allied chief command is that the Qerrrian armies
shall retire into their own home land from all in-
varlfvl trn-rirnrv. Imrnl-nf as thi German armies
all K n lark aa imnnl-pnt Vi all J-u fK r. fWr.
Colonies are lost and the hand that sought to reach
out and attain additional territory is withered by
the ruling of the supreme war council at Versailles.
Reparation and restitution, in fact, full .com
pensation of all kinds, is to be made by Germany
for all the disaster that has followed her armies and
those of her allies throughout the world war.
The handwriting was on the wall for Germany.
Her troops had fought valiantly throughput the
more than rour years or warfare, out what had
j,. been considered in Germany an invincible army
S-f was beaten in feats of arms by the allied powers.
" Even before Germany's allies deserted her the
sfrength of the entente allies had become apparent.
Unprepared they had resisted for more than three
years the assaults of an enemy who had been pre
paring for combat since the r ranco-Prussian war.
Many Dark Days.
With a determination that could never recog
nize defeat, Belgium, France, Italy aiid Serbia were
overrun. Hard days were experiencecby the allies,
but the smile of hopefulness of satisfaction in
.ultimate success never faded. "When finally the
-United States was drawn into the war by , Ger-
.... many s continued violations or international law
!and of the precepts of humanity, the gleam of the
Hawn of victory for world democracy rose in the
sky. , -- ' . 'V
, , . On the field of battle in France 'and Belgium the
(s,- Germans were fast being defeated when they flew
1 . the white nag of submission and asked for terms
of peace.: Everywhere,' from the Belgian coast to
I the Moselle river, the allies were pressing them. It
J was only, a matter of time when their armies were
to be decisively beaten on the battlefield. , Their
T great fortified lines of resistance had crumbled suc
cessively under the impetus of the attacks of their
Dfoes.' They were being harried everywhere from
pillar to post. Even the great Rhine fortifications,
it 'was foreseen, would prove no barrier to the on
ward rush of the victorious armies. Hence Ger-
AMERICAN
FORCES
RECEIVE THE NEWS
WITH REJOICING
Continued Firing Up to the
Last Moment, Count
ing Each Shell
DESPITE HUN EFFORT
AMERICANS ADVANCE
Cheers Followed Command
to Cease Firing When
Hour Struck
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE SEDAN FRONT, Nov. 11, P.
M. On the entire American front
from the Moselle to the region of
Sedan there wu artillery activity In
the morning, all the batteries pre
paring; for the final salvos.
At many batteries the artillerists'
Joined hands, forming a long line aa
(he ..Lanyard or tne nnai snot, -mere
was a few seconds or silence as me
shells shot through the heavy mlsL
The the gunners cheered. ,
American flags were raisea ry tne
soldiers over their- eugouts end guns
ana s His issle muitiinuii.- '
Northeast of the Verdun the Ameri
can infantry began to advance at
o'clock this morning after , artillery
preparation, in the direction of Ornes.
The German aruiiery rssponaea
fiercely, but. the machine gun re
sistance waa stubborn. . 'Nevertheless
the Americans made progress. The
Americans bad :. received orders to
hold the positions reached . by 11
o'clock and at those points tbey began
to dlr in. marking; the advanced
positions of the American line whon
ceased. . 1 t'n., .;' '
Along ' the i American '- front the
eleventh hour was- like awaiting the
arrival of a new year. '
The gunners continued to fire,
counting the shells as the time ap
proached. The infantry were ad
vancing, glancing at their watches.
Then men holding at other places or
ganised their positions to make them
selves more secure.
Then the individual groups un-
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They put the kibosh on the
HUN! Hers you see President
Wilson, and the premiers of oar
thre chief western allies Cle
menceau of France," George of
Britain, and Orlando of Italy.
ALL THAT AMERICA FOUGHT FOR HAS ,
BEEN ACCOMPLISHED SAYS PRESIDENT
mmmREADING OF ARMIS vce terms
Establishment of Just Democracy Throughout the World'-Serious1
' Problems Before Nation For Solution Says Chief Executive. "
iCONTINUEl ON PAGE TWO.)
LAST REMNANT OF WORLD
SOIL OF LUCKLESS RUSSIA
Allied and American Troops
Operating in Siberia
and Northern Russia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 VBlgning
of the armistice with . Oermany was
proclaimed today by President Wil
son who also announced, its terms at
a Joint session of congress.
The terms herald the end of the
war because they take from Oermany
the power to renew It.
Just before he went to the capltol,
tne president, in a proclamation, ad
dressed to his fellow countrymen
said:
. "The armlBtlce was signed this
morning. Everything ' for which
America fought has been accom
plished. It will now be our fortunate
duty to assist - by example, by sober,
friendly cpunsel and by material aid
in the establishment of lust democ
racy throughout the world."-
Stripped of the malicious power,
the military autocracy, .Us masters
driven to. exile, stands before ' the
world's oburt of Justice, having sub
scribed to terms of surrender' which
probably will be recorded in history
as the most drastic and complete ever
measured out to a defeated foe.
No "Scraps cf Paper." .
Reading of the full text of the
terms discloses measures the United
States and the allied governments
scrap of paper, and to insure the de
struction of the military casta
When President Wilson cancuudad
his exchange of notes with Prince
Max, then chancellor administration
officials declared that if his course
did not bring about what they hoped
would be more than an unconditional
surrender, It might bring about s rev
olutlon in Germany. .
Pointing today to the Hohenxollern
dynasty dethroned and exiled, the
peoples' revolution, sweeping Ger
many and the terms of the armistice,
these officials felt their predictions
amply fulfilled.
Having lifted the yoke of militarism
from the peoples of the central em
pires the allies now turn to tasks of
humanity and -mercy to bind up their
wounds and. reed the hungry, mean
while seeking to guide them to a
place In the family of nations from
which they can take a part la assur
ing that another such fifteen hun
dred days of blood and horror need
never come again.
Evacuation, reparation and restitu
tion are the keynotes of the armis
tice, i
What Huns Most Do.
Here are the principal things Ger'
the victorious allied
MAY COLLAPSE
(CONTINUED ON FAGS TWO.)
. WASHINGTON, Nov. - 11. Russia,
still looked upon as an unfortunate
friend of her victorious former allies
In spite of the bolsheviks, bas upon
her soil all that remains of the world
war.
Allied and American troops In con
junction with the Csecho-Slovak army
and the forces of the all-Russian pro
visional guard at Omsk are operating
In Siberia and Northern Russia
aarainst the German-controlled Bol
sheviks who have been denounced be
fore the world by the American gov
ernment as virtual outlaws,
i Allied troops first went into Rus
sia to prevent the stores of munitions
at Vladivostok and Murmansk from
falling Into the hands of the Germans.
but later an agreement was reached
between - the entente and American
governments to render military and
other assistance to the CsechOrSIo
vak forces In Siberia. - At about the
Sams' time a Joint expedition went Into'
Northern Russia to prevent the Ger
mans getting control there. '
There is nothing In the eonditions
of the armistice with 'Germany that
indicates what course the associated
governments expect to take in Russia
beyond the provision that German
troops and agents be withdrawn with
in ths German borders as they exist
before the war. Officials here made
no forecast today as to the time ths
American troops would remain in
Russia but some military observers
believe this will depend largely upon
developments - as the terms of the
armistice as they affect Russian terri
tory are carnea out dj usrmany.,.
ttotn iters sno in tns allied caDltala
the removal of German Influence and
support It is thought, ; will cause a
speedy collapse of the , Bolshevifc re
time and thus hasten the tin when a
stable government .with which ths
associated nations mar deal will come
snta sanr. - -
I
have taken to guarantee that Ger- them done (or her:
many's acceptance shall not be a I Immediate evacuation of Alsace-
Lorraine, Belgium, Luxemburg, Rus
sia and Roumahia Without further
destruction or. .harm to , inhabitants.
Then, occupation by American and
allied troops of all .the countries on
the west bank of the Rhine.
Creation of a neutral sons In
strip of territory on the east bank of
the Rhine,
Meanwhile, "as a guaranty of good
caitn, tne occupation by American and
allied troops of Mayence, Coblens and
Cologne, the principal 'crossing of the
Rhine.
' On ths eastern front all ' German
troops are to be withdrawn from ter
ritory which before the -war belonged
to Kussia, Koumama or Turkey,
Then, the German,: war' machine
must disarm,
American and allied prisoners are
to at ones ee repatriated, without
reciprocal action bit ths associated
governments and 'civilians dragged off
into slavery from 'the , invaded terri
tories are to be returned.
The provision for compensating ths
occupied territories for. the havoe
wrought by the invaders is contained
In a simple sentenoe "reparation for
damage done. " . ...
in MM iwmrii lAKIi, .
Am a step to restoring the map
many must do, or powerless before k.,"- .k. T,..H.r.( o. TitZi
armies wUrTlave rw.rL nr."L" r
which laid Russia prone and of Bu
: (CONTINUKi pN FAGil
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High Officials Attend Pray
er Service at St. Paul's
in the Aafternoon.
LONDON. Nov. 11. The lord may
or of London who, in response to calls
from the crowds, came to the front
of the Mansion House, said:
' "Cltfsens of London;' Let us con
gratulate ourselves on the; great news
that our four years of strenuous work
has how corns to an end and that
ws see before us the result of the
strenuous labor of Great Britain and
her allies.
"Let us not forget hat there to
still work for every loyal and patrlotio
eitiaen in ths reconstruction and many
other problems whicn must ariss. I
will only say now let us give three
cheers for his mnjesty." . .
' To this there was a great response.
At tbe admiralty there were calls
for. a speech from- Sir Eric Geddes,
the first lord.' The crowds had col
lected there, and hastily Improvised
platforms were erected for the first
lord and ths members of ths board
of admiralty. Sir Erie Geddes called
for- three cheers for ' Vice . Admiral
Beatty (commander - Of ths grand
fleet) and these having been given
with - great fervor, the crowds. again
asked for a speech, but the cheering
drowned all sloe. The first lord call
ed . for ; oheers . for . ths British blus
Jackets. .. . - r-'-;- ';
A special service of prayer was held
St. Paul's in the afternoon, ths
suv or and sheriffs attending.
IVILDEST ENTHUSIASM IN
PARIS OVER ARMISTICE
Chamber of Deputies Cheers
Premier When He Beads
Formal Announcement.
PARIS, Nov. 11. (By the Asso
ciated Press). Scenes of the wildest
enthusiasm when Premier Clemen
ceau read tbe conditions -of the Gor
man armistloe, The whole chamber
rose to greet the premier, while the
Kallerlee. in which was a predomi
nance of soldiers' In uniform and wo
men, cheeredefor several minutes.
Prolonged cheering greeted the an
nouncement that Alsace-Lorraine
would be occupied and the name of
Marshal Foch, as the . signer - of the
document, was lustily received.
RIOTOUS SCENES MARK
PEACE DAY CELEBRATION
- ;. i ; , . -, ?-,.- : i
Soldiers and Sailors at New
port News Take Posses
sion of the City.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1L ATmoat
ths first action of ths war depart
ment today after announcement oi
the signing of the Armlstlc with Ger.
many was ths cancellation of ail armj
draft calls under which mors than
300,000 msn had been ordered to en
train for camps before Nov.- 0. -.
Urgent telegrams were sent to all
local draft boards directing that th
movement of 151,000 men under or
ders to entrain' between today and
Krlday be stODDed immediately. 1'ha
telegrams reached most of ths board!
In tlms, but a few men are known
to have started for camp. Beeretary
Baker said, however, that wherevet
poselble, their Immediate return t
civil life would bs arranged.
"I have suspended further calls un
der ths draft and Inductions," Mr,
Baker said. , "There will be for ths
present no additional men brought
In under ths draft, and to the extent
that ws can. ws will turn back thoss
men who have been entrained and.
have not yet reached training camps."
Honorably Discharged.
Ths provost marshal general's of.
floe had no estimate of the nombei
on trains bsfors ths cancelling ordet
was Issued. Ail men assembled foi
entraining are to bs considered si
honorably discherged from ths srnn
and paid accordingly. Until furthei
notice, no inductions or calls, except
for the navy and marine) corps, will
bs permitted. One call for a fen
thousands of men for thai new In una
in preparation, btt volunteers to dan
nave mors than filled reaulrementi
of the navy and marine corps.
as requirea Dy tne selective servlci
ct, Heal boards will continue their
work of examining physically . an4
classifying for military service si) '
men between II and 41 who register-
Since August, lJlT, when the first
calls. were issued under the arm
draft law, a, 700.000 men have beoi
inducted into tbe army. - t
General Crowder announced thai i
registrants whose induction orders art
cancelled or who are discharged nttei
their entratnment for camps- will re-
CON'nNUJUON FAGS TWO.
NEW YORK, LEAR1C THE
TROTH, CELEBRATED i;i
STYLF
Victory of the 1 Allies,' N'.
; Longer in Doubt, Sets '
Citjr Willi V,; ;
ti t', , '
" BARIIIEBS DOWN ','
THE PREMIER SPEAKS. '
PARIS,' Nov. 11. Premier Clsm
enoeau received the newspaper men
this morning, addressing them as fol
lows: ; - -
. "This is a great pleasure to receive
you. I thank you for the visit.
"The armistice : was signed ox (
O'clock" this morning, Oermany ac
ceptlng all the eonditions with slight
modification. We have to be very care
ful about ths food problem in Ger
many. Ws cannot let the nation suf
fer famine. W must endure, our
selves, and at the same time kep our
milltsry superiority. ' . .
"We have seised all locomotives
and other means of transport The
terms of the armistice will be of
ficially announced this afternoon in
the chamber of deputies. Thank you,
gentlemen. Francs has dons wonder
fully through four Ions; years." , -., '
NEWPORT NBW8, Nov. Ur Riot
ous scenes accompanied the celebra
tion here tonight of the coming of
peace. Thousands of soldiers and
sailors took possession of the city.
Street Cars were wrecked, restau
rants were raided, plateglass windows
smashed and bonfires were made in
the streets from anything that could
be moved. Delivery, wagons were
wrecked and burned Alleged high
prices charged for food were said to
be responsible for ths raids on res
taurants In which much food wss car
ried off and considerable property
damage done. The ear service was
completely demoralized.. Soldiers and
sailors took possession of ths cars,
smashed windows, cut trolley ropes,
broke trolleys and chased away the
crews. The civil or military appeared
powerless to interfere. During - the
day and early morning more orderly
celebrations were held. ' All - plants
and stores were olosed and thousands
marched in the parades, t . i
NEW TORK. Nov, l! Elchtsei
hours after ths glad tidings of peaot
had flashed through ths gray daws
to a grimly waiting nation. New Yor
had began to strike its oelebratloi .
stride.
Skeptical, at first, then half per.
uaded, and finally convinced that V
was true. - tne city began its merry
making. 1 This time there was no mi
take. No one had blundered an4
the news was. news. ;:';
. Thousands of pioneers in pandemoi
nlum had fallen by the wayside from
sheer exhaustion of i exuberance an
thousands mors were falling ever,
hour, but there were millions left U
"carry on." --;??-',, v,? .... a ".-,.v; ,?.,.,
Taut nerves were loosened. Em
Hons held in check through ghastlj ;
ysars of war were given rein. Ever)
barrier of restraint vanished.
At least a million of New Torkl
citizenry know what, it has meant t
be ruled by the .whim of an imperial
master and to them a kalser fle4
i from the righteous wrath rf a one
deluded but now awakened peopli
was a symbol of ths inillenlura. Th
measure of their rejoicing waa in pro- -portion
to ths majefrty of the event
To the other millions ths magio wordi
"cease firing" meant many things but
all of them superlatively wonderful
In consequence the premature1 cele
bration of three days ago seemed on
ly a dress rehearsal,
There twers celebrations, big an
little, in all-; quarters of New Tor)
tonight buf all equally -, - heartfelt -i
Those In -the foreign quarters wen
perhaps ths "most - picturesque.
: CLOXtS 3PKINCE SHOT. V
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f tONDON, Nov. lJ. a. m.,
The former German crown
-prince is reported to have been 4-
f shot, ; according to an , Amster-
4 dam dispatoh to the : Central
Mews. Details are lacking. - '
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