THE 3IORNTXG OEEGOXIAS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1917. r t SLAVS QUIT OALIGIA Ai ASK ARMISTIGE Central Powers Dispatch Dip lomat to Petrograd With Terms of Peace. PART OF ARMY DISBANDED FAMOUS ANCIENT PORT IN PALESTINE TAKEN BY BRITISH AND MAP SHOWING HOLY CITY AS TnE NEXT OBJECTIVE. "BoIshevUcl Leaders Issue Order to .Reduce Army, Beginning Witb. . Class of 1899 Rebels Seize 1 - Hundred Million Rubles. AMSTERDAM, Nov. 23. A dispatch to the Frankfurter Zeltang from Vien na, says reports received from Tarno pol are to the effect that Russian troops are preparing to exacuate the Kast Galician towns of Gmaymadoff and Skalatj, near the Russian border. The dispatch adds that the advanced positions already have been voluntar Uy evacuated. STOCKHOLM. Nov. 23. According to the Tidningen. a diplomat left Stock holm, yesterday for Petrograd with or ders to hand to the Russian revolution ary government proposals for peace- by the central powers. The German newspapers' discuss the Bolsheviki peace proposal noncoramit tally. The Lokal Anzeiger remarks that if it proves true that the Russian army, in the name of an authorized government, has made an offer, it will be examined seriously by the German authorities, although an armistice could be agreed to only if acceptable as regards the entire military situation. Germans Profess Power. The Vossische Zeitung says that the Russians must clearly realize Ger many's military position is not such as to compel her to concur In the armis tice proposal, the acceptance of which depends entirely on technical conditions. - J:r tr . -v : Si ? ? r r- r t-ff v i -l yC- 'sO " " xT? v - ' "frV-j' " w X-v , fy-. - , fte Z X - ---- . - - .-i rr-- -c" 2?x&x-s jJ5 va ' - -,,: . H "r-! ." " " K " oBethlehem 1 . s. s -'--"h,vj-" -ElMedelo-r . - - r. Qlb, " View of Jaffa, the Joppa of Ancient Times, Which General Allenby Una Cap tared. Insert Map Shown Where Turk ish Forces Are Hemmed In on Three Sides Warships on West, n Brttls h Column on the orth and Another on the South In Region of Hebron. Jerusalem Shown as Within Striking Din tance. PETROGRAD, Nov. 23. A reduction of the Russian armies, beginning with the class conscripted in 1899, has been proclaimed by the Bolsheviki leader, M. Ienine, an official announcement today states. The order is to take effect im mediately. The official announcement follows: "The workmen's and peasants' gov ernment of the people's commissaries has decided to undertake without de lay reduction of the armies, and orders, to begin with, release from their mili tary duties of all citizen soldiers of the class conscripted in 1899. Instructions concerning the liberation of other classes from military service will be issued at a later day. Soldiers to Be Told. "Upon demobilization all arms must be handed over to regimental commit tees, which will be responsible for their tAfety. The highest commander-in-chief is obliged . to bring this decree directly to the knowledge of the rank and file (Signed) "Lenine. President, and Ovseyenko. Antonoff and Krylenko, People's Commissaries for War." The note of Leon Trotzky, the Bol shevik! Foreign Minister to the allied embassies conveying the announcement of the proposal for an armistice, reached the embassies last night. The text follows: "I herewith have the honor to Inform you, Mr. Ambassador, that the all Russian congress of soldiers' and work men's delegates organized on October 26 a new government, the form of a council of national commissioners. The head of this government is Vladimir Ilich Lenine. The direction of the for eign policy has been entrusted to .me. In the capacity of national commission er for foreign affairs. Formal Offer Made. "Drawing attention to the text of the Offer of an armistice and a democratic peate on the basis of no annexations or Indemnities and the self-determination of nations, approved by the all-Russian Congress of soldiers' and workmen's delegates, I have the honor to beg you to regard the above document as a for mal offer of an immediate armistice on all fronts and the immediate opening of peace negotiations an offer with .which the authoritative government of the Russian republic has addressed it self simultaneously to all the belllg erent peoples and their governments. "Accept my assurance, Mr. Ambassa dor, of the profound respect of the (sol diers' and workmen's government for the people of France, which cannot help aiming at a peace, as well as all the rest of the nations exhausted and made bloodless by this unexampled slaugh ter. L. TROTZKY, "National Commissioner for Foreign Affairs." Secrets to Be Published. Leon Trotzky also announces that the Russian secret diplomatic corre spondence is in his possession and will be published immediately. It is reported that the revolutionary committee at Moscow has seized the branch state bank there, to which 100, 000,000 rubles recently were transferred from Petrograd. Admiral Verdervskl has resigned as Russian Minister of Marine. Captain Jvajihoff, lately commander of the Bal tic cruiser squadron, has been named as his successor. The All-Russian Congress of Peas ants' Delegates is transferring its head quarters from Petrograd to Mohilev. The congress Is reported to fear Maxi malist intervention, and the transfer is for the purpose of enabling the soldiers the front to participate i its meet ings. LONDON, Nov. 23. Lord Robert Cecil, Minister of Blockade, In his weekly talk today with the Associated Press, spoke of the proclamation. Issued by Nikolai Lenin- and his followe j in Russia urging an immediate armistice, saying: , If It represents the real opinion of the Russian people, which I do not be lieve it does. It would be a direct breach of treaty obligations and Russia's al liance. Such an action, if approved and ratified by the Russian nation, would ut them virtually outside the pale of civilized -Europe." But I don't believe for a moment, Lord Robert continued, "that the Rus- ian people will approve or coiflrm this action. I do not want to indulge In any personal abuse, but If you will ex- mine the Lenineite proclamation care- ully you will find it is direct incite ment by men who profess to be the gov ernment to the soldiers to arrest their Generals and open all along the line peace negotiations across the trenches. If the object of the Lenineites primarily ad been to destroy the Russian army as a fighting force, no more effective teps could have been taken by these gentlemen In Petrograd." Asked whether the allies were likely to recognize the present Russian gov- rnment, Lord Robert.saiu he could not maglne such a step possible. To the uestion whether Great Britain had undertaken any embargo on merchan- ise going to Russia, Lord Robert said he did not know that any formal em- argo had been undertaken, but as far s he knew nothing was going to Rus- ia at present. Regarding the effect of he Russian situation on Roumania, Lord Robert said that any wholesale disorganization on the Russian front was bound to affect Roumania. He added a tribute to the splendid loyalty to the allied cause which was being shown by the Roumanian government and people. Kill That Cold and Save Health CASCARA M QUININE The old family remedy in tablet form aafe, sure, easy to take. No opiates -no unpleasant after effects. Cures colds in 24 hours tGrip in 3 day. Money back if it fail. Get the genuine doz wttn Red Top and Mr. Hill's picture on it 24 Tablets for 25c. At Any Drue Stora) Pi 'ELL-ASMS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Druggists refund money if it fails. 25c A Good Suggestion. JERUSALEM 10 FALL German Press Prepares Peo ple for City's Capture. LOSS IS HELD NECESSARY SAX FRANCISCO, Nov. TS. The reign of the Bolsheviki revolutionists in Russia will be short anj saner coun sels will prevail when a man strong enough to lead the form :r empire of the Czar out of its present chaos ap pears, was the opinion expressed today by Count Ilya Tolstoi, second son of the late Count Leo Tolstoi. SU-ess Is Laid TTpon Tolly or Allow ing Sentiment to Rule Without Gaining Corresponding Mil itary Advantages. AMSTERDAM, Nov. 23. The German newspapers are preparing the public for the loss of Jerusalem. The Nord deutsche Allgemeine Zeltung says that to cling to places "which would bring us no military advantage would be tan tamount to the useless sacrifice of numerous Turkish forces and our own troops, and would likewise involve serious losses." After discussing the difficulty of re inforcing the defenders. It says: "Anyway, the abandonment, of .Jeru salem, which is within the bounds of possibility, certainly would be an ex tremely painful loss, in view of the ity's natural historical past, but no military change would be caused by uch a course." LONDON, Nov. 23. The British War Office tonight issued the following statement on operations in Southern Arabia: "We attacked and captured a Turkish post at Jabir, 15 miles north of Aden. Losses were inflicted on the enemy and his defenses were destroyed." 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Villa was in personal command of his col umn, which included half of the entire Villa force, according to the informa tion received here. . JUAREZ. Mex., Nov. 23. Arrange ments were being completed tonight for a turning movement against Villa's forces in the -Ojinaga sector with Juarez aa the base. There were 2500 troops in the garrison Jiere tonight. A force of 1200 will leave early to morrow as an exploration column, to be followed by others during the day. Villa was reported in the vicinity of Escondido, southwest of Cucnillo Pa rado. Conditions were reported normal in Chihuahua City today by arrivals from the state capital. FUDERS IF! TURMOIL ANOTHER GENERAL STRIKE SAID TO HAVE BEEN DECLARED. Former Senator Plead for Permission to Bring In American Wheat Cargoes. LONDON Nov. 23. Another general strike has been declared in Finland, according to a Reuter dispatch dated Helsingfors, Wednesday. It is blocking all civil functions and was called for the object of compelling the substitu tion of the Diet dissolved in July, which had a Socialist majority, for the existing Diet, where the Socialists are in the minority. Minor fighting is reJ ported in various parts of the country. Former Senator von Wendt, member of an old Finnish -family, the dispatch adds, has telegraphed an urgent appeal to Premier Lloyd George and Presiden Wilson to allow the passage of Amer- Try Chamberlain's Tablets when bll lous or cunsupaicu. a u are crruiia ig i ' ' -- - be much pleased with them. They are I lean wheat cargoes to Narvik. Other- easy to take and pleasant in effect. I wise, no says, a caiasiropue is uuavoia Adv. I aoie. with Germany: we are for a u-lversal peace with the Europem nations." "What will the government do if Germany refuses to negotiate for peace will it continue the war?" was the next question. "We reply upon the German army and the working classes to make a continuation of the war impossible," Trotzky replied. "If, however, our frank and honest offers of peace meet no response we would declare a revolutionary war against German imperialism, we would mobilize all our forces, confiscate large food supplies and prosecute the war as energetically as we did the revolution. But we have every ground to think that our offer of peace will make impossible a continuation of the war on all fronts." "What is the country's attitude to ward the governmental change'f" "All the i bourgeois Is against us. The greater part of the Intellectuals is against us or hesitating, awaiting a final outcome. Working Classes fnlted. "The working class is wholly with us. The army is with us. The peasants, with the exception of exploiters, are with us. "The soldiers and workmen's govern ment is a government of working men, soldiers and peasants against the capi talists and landowners." 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'"-.IJMilSW Pt IJIJ. . rr-i... .- ..... the Most in Value The Best in Quality Store Closes at 5:30 P. M. Saturdays at 6 P. M. Q o JEWISH SOLDIERS HELPED Rabbi Jonah Wise Talks Before Crowd at Temple Beth Israel. Rabbi Jonah B. Wise last nighti dis cussed the problem of the Jewish sol dier and sailor from the pulpit of Temple Reth Israel, indicating the need of providing them with Old Testaments, Jewish prayer books, certain literature. etc., and announced that at a future time, yet to be fixed, financial aid will be Bought for the purpose. By order of the Jewish Board for Welfare Work, Rabbi Wise explained there is co-operation with the Young Men's Christian Association and the Knights of Columbus regarding recre ational facilities and full use of these have been offered and accepted. There still remains some special work re quiring attention, he explained. JAPAN WOULD HOLD ALOOF Unless Russia Behaves, Japanese Will Not Send Aid. PITTSBURG, Nov. 23. Unless the in ternal disorders of Russia are subdued and the co-operation of the Russian troops is guaranteed, the entente powers need expect little assistance from their Japanese ally on the Eastern front, declared A. Rasama, a member of the Japanese imperial railway com mission, in ar address here today. "The sending of Japanese troops to Russia is a rerlous question confronting the allies," said Mr. Kasama. "It would be of little value to send assistance to Russia as long as the people are Quar reling among trfemselves. Until the co-operation of the Russian troops can be secured. In my opinion, Japan will not send any men to their assistance But if that co-operation can be guar anteed, Japan will send all the men that is necessary, not only to the western front, but to the eastern front also." EVADERS' TO BE C0RRALED Canada Plans to Compel Unwilling -Ones to Serve. OTTAWA, Ont, Nov. 23. The prob lem of what to do with Canadians of military age in the United States and Americans of military age in Canada is dealt with in an order in council issued today which has" received the sanction of the Governor-General. It provides that either country may any time by proclamation call for mili tary service under its own colors any class 01 its citizens or suojects resld ing in the other country. Furthermore, it is provided that If men called do not return voluntarily to the country of their allegiance for the purpose of performing their mili tary duties there they shall be subject to deportation. . PEACE OFFER EXPECTED (Continued From First Pase.) soldiers' and workmen's deputies and not through the old bureaucracy, on an appointed date. . "The offer of an immediate peace al ready has been ma.de. The decree trans ferring the land to the peasants has been issued. "Power has been assumed by the eol diers' and workmen's deputies in most of the important places." Aid From Allies Expected. "What will the government do If Russia's allies refuse to enter Into ne gotlations for peace?' the correspond ent asked. "If the allied governments do not support the policy of a democratic pearce," Trotzky leplled, "the allied peo. pies will support us against their gov ernments. Our interna' lal pc"lcy Is calculated, not for the capitalistic di plomacy, but for the - support f the working masses." "Does the government think a sep arate peace with Germany is pos-'.ble in the existing circumstances?': "Wa are against a separate peace DR. KERR IS ENDORSED CORVAXLIS FOLK IRSE EDUCATOR TO REMAIN WITH COLLEGE. Salem Orange Clnb Adopts Resolution Asking Board of Regents to Meet Offer of Kansas Institution. CORVALLIS. Or., Nov. 23. (Special.) Corvallis is aroused at the possibility of the state losing Dr. W. J. Kerr from the presidency of the Oregon Agricul tural College, and today the business men of the city united in an appeal, to the people of the state to bring every pressure to bear in hope of inducing him to rject the Kansas offer. At a meeting at the Commercial Club indorsement of his work was made In rousing speeches. Arrangements were made for a banquet and an appeal to the people of the state was indorsd and signed by the 50 or more persons. The appeal was then signed by every other business man in Corvallis. SALEM, Or., Nov. 23. (Special.) Urging that the compensation of Presi dent Kerr, of the Oregon Agricultural College, be increased to meet the offer made him in Kansas, so far as the fund will permit, a resolution was adopted here tonight by the Salem Orange Club, uuiuiJvacu ure$ua Agncuuurai col lege graduates and former students. 30I lOESOl BED CROSS IN ROME Headquarters Established and Relief Work Started. which to fill the ice ponds, from 'which a laVge part of Eastern Oregon's Sum mer ice supply Is harvested. SUPPLIES ARE COMING IN KAHN EXTOLS PRESIDENT 'Georgo Washington of Today, Says California Representative. SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 23. Con gressman Julius Mini, in an an press here last night, extolled President Wil son as a stout-hearted diplomat and called him Uie "George Washington of today." Congressman Kahn explained the universal military training movement, which he pledged himself to work hard for on his return to Congress. Such a law, he said, would lead to the true democratic feeling the country now is striving for. The weight of directing the present war, the Congressman ob served, will fall to America. ARMY SENTENCE UPHELD Civilian Officer of Ship Gets Five Vears at Hard Labor. NEW TORK, Nov. 23. Five years at hard labor in the Army disciplinary barracks at Governor's Island was the sentence of a courtmartial in the case of Charles E. Gerlach, of Brooklyn, second officer of an Army transport, because he refused to serve as a look out for submarines and torpedoes while his ship was in the European danger zone. This became known today when the United States District Court denied a writ of habeas corpus on Gerlach's ap plication that his constitutional rights had been violated in that he was a civilian and therefore not amenable to courtmartial. , Food Warelionses Opened in Princi pal Cities Distribution of Hos pital Needs Is Already Under Way. ROME, Thursday, Nov. 22. Since the hendnuartirs of the American Red Cross "were established here a fort night ago under Major Grayson M. P. Murphy, the European commissioner, the organization has created three de partments, administration, military af fairs and civil affairs. The adminis trative department has organized sub sidiary departmental divisions for ac counting., purchasing and storing sup plies. Forty-six carloads of assorted materials have arrived from France and other supplies have been purchased elsewhere. Representatives of the Red Cross are establishing warehouses in Genoa. Florence, Bologna, Naples, Palermo, Milan and Turin. The supply depart ment already has dispatched carloads of relief materials to the principal Italian centers from the central ware houses. In the department of military affairs 23 ambulances, with experienced driv ers from the French front, have arrived at Milan on their way to the Italian front. Contracts have been secured for 60 additional ambulances to be deliv ered in December. One hundred ex perienced drivers have been recruited in France to operate these ambulances, the number of whfth will soon be in creased to 200. H. Nelson Gay. In the name of the American Poets' ambulance service, has turned over to the Red Cross 25 ambu lances. After a preliminary examina tion of the various hospitals in Rome, Florence and Bologna, a general list of the needs of all the Italian military hospitals was drawn up. The distribu tion of supplies to the hospitals has already been begun. ,In the department of civil relief one or more soup kitchens have been or ganized respectively in Rome, Ancona, Ravenna, Genoa and Milan. Clothing and bedding have been furnished the refugees in the principal Italian towns and funds for food and clothing also have been supplied. The equipment and maintenance for one year of 150 refugees in Milan has been authorized. The committee of civil aid in Rome has been supplied with 1.000,000 lire for work among the soldiers and the fam ilies of refugees. Representatives in vestigating local conditions throughout Italy carried with them 500,000 lire for general refugee work. A committee of three experienced re lief workers, consisting of Ernest P. Bicknell. director-general of civilian relief; Edward T. Devine and Paul U. Kellogg, Is engaged in preparing a general survey of the relief needs of Italy, on which, the future programme will be based. .Ice Ponds Artificially Killed. BAKER. Or., Nov. 23. (Special.) Be cause of a threatened water .shortage, due to the perpetual operation of the North Powder flour mill, the Pacific Fruit Express Company has been com pelled to Install an electric pump with Do you know good Mo tion Pictures when you tec them? But do you know good Motion Pictures before. you ec them?. 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