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Th Statesman receives to leased wire report of the Asso elated Press; the greatest and most reliable press association la the world. glXTY.HMJIITII YK.IH NO. IttA DRITISH CAPTURE 10,000 Austria on firaees Cringes and Accepts Unconditional Surrender Terms ofAllie TMKEES COIJMC Ilrt Ur titomb . mi m u i ai 1 1 , . wmm m mm m i On Sedan Front Americans Take .and Ho'd Firmly Woode.d Heights Which Overlook Beaumont LAST HUH STRONGHOLD. WEST OF MEUSE RIVER Ccinasnications Between MeU and Sedan Will Be Smashed and Teuton Hold Destroyed There. WJTH THE AMERICAN ARMY I ON THE SEDAN FRONT. Not. 4. By they Associated Press.) In I the, face of stubborn opposition the Americans took and held firm the I wooded heights sooth of Beaumont. : the last German stronghold west of the Mease. The advance carried the Haas forward for an average gain ot five kilometers. The forces on the heights are now only about seven and one half miles from arigan on the Mezieres-Mets railroad and abont nine miles from Sedan, bringing bith places within range ef the allied shell fire. The flays vnrlr maw V alH trt hv, been complete, it was the I luiucjp&i paase oi iae American operation since the neck of the Ger- mat lateral communications be tween the armies to the north and west was narrowed to the strangling Point The attacking forces to the right and left advanced with less speed than at the center, where an Amer ican division crashed through des pite the most stubborn resistance of fered by the Germans since the be- rnnlng of the offensive. The apex of the line was driven to the heights which are vital, affording dominat Inr noaitlnna for the artillery. Patrols went Into and beyond the town itself but its possession is un necessary as long as the hills are held bv the Amricans. me uer mans cannot fight over the terrain north-northeast because of the lack of communicating lines there. They nust fall back as soon as the Amer ican artillery breaks up the remain ing railroads, even If the main lines from Sedan to Mets are not crusnea ; first. The military authorHles were over-; Jored with the results of the day's fighting, declaring that it may even Pell the end of the present opera tion and that any others to the aorth, westward or directly east ward would constitute entirely new operations. "WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OH THE SEDAN FRONT. Nov.,4. P. m. (By the Associated Press.) , The German resistance encount ered by the American, troops on virt ually all parts of the front was the feature of the fighting today. The opposition was especially stubborn tt the right and left flanks where the enemy brought up reinforce ments and defended himslf with mi chin guns and artillery- . The American left wing pushed forward slowly, but doggedly. The Americans occupied Verrieres and Ochx. The right wing worked Us y down th River Meuse and reach ed a tine between Beaufort and Beauclair and north of Halles and Wlseppe. -This flank met with the ttost stubborn resistance from the enemy who f ought bitterly to pre , Tent encroachment on the important town of Stenay. i . American troons In mass made no ; effort to cross the River Meuse. Pa ',trols encountered heavy machine ilun and artillery fire at every at- " y r &ay - ELECTION RETURNS TO BE ANNOUNCED BY THE STATESMAN Election returns wil le an nounced ly megaphone from The Statesman office tonight as rapidly as they are receiv--ed over the Associated Press wires from the nation and the state, and hy special arrange ment from the Marion 'county, precincts. Because of the in fluenza epidemic the usual screen will not he used be cause it tends to congest the crowds more than the mega phone. The result of the elec tion and whether the nation has gone Republican or Demo cratic will be known almost to ,a certainty by midnight. The polls are open from 8 o'clock a. m. to 8 p.m. HUGE ORDERS OF PRUNES TO LEAVE SEEM Embaro Is Lifted When Brit- ish and American Govern ments Arrange for 28,000 000 Pound Shipments. LONDON FRUIT MAN IS BANQUETED HERE Consignments to Leave as Fast as Transportation Can Be Provided. With the arrangements made yes terday through a representative of the allied provisions export commit tee of the British ministry of food for the shipment immediately of 18, 000.000 pounds of dtfed prunes and receipt of an order fiom th lnitea States fgovernment for 110,000,000 Dounda of the fruit, the long-expect ed raising of the prune embargo in Salem has taken place. J. S. Marple, who was formerly connected with one of the largest dried fruit houses in London before he was called into the service of the navy and army canteen board, was In the city over the week-end to com plete arrangements for the Pritish shipments, which will supply the army, navy and civilians and to some extent the Belgian population. Mr. Marple since early in February has had his headquarters in New York city, from which place he has done much of the British buying. He came west to arrange for the prune purchase and to secure other traits in California. Oregon its the tonly state from which dried prunes are to be shipped for the allies, as their flavor Is con sidered superior to that of the Cali fornia prod net. The visitor explained" yesterday that no prunes are grown in hu country, only plums, which are not cured. He has handled the Ore gon brands ever since their exporta tion to Europe began and finds they are much in demand "nn nrnrisine thine about them he said, "is their popularity with the H.U.KM, OltKGO.S, : GERMANS Arbiters of Versailles SameTermoasGilven WASHINGTON, Nov, 4. and the end of the war were nounced the fact tonight in a mony had been achieved by allied and American conferees at Versailles. It may be stated authoritatively that the terms, not yet given out for publication, fol low closely those under which Austria-Han-gory surrendered today ' and passed out of the war, leaving Germany to stand alone against the world. 1 Presumption in official circles here torn? ht was that the stipulation! would be in the hands of the German government in less than 24 hours. If accepted, a reply settling the ----- -. .i ZOQflOO AUSTRIANS AND 5000 GUNS TAKEN BY ITALIANS AS PRELUDE TO SURRENDER OF THE ILL-FATED DYNASTY OF THE HAPSBURGS WASHINGTON, Nov. 4. Three hundred thousand Austrian sol diers and not less th&n '5000 guns had been captured by the vic torious Italian armies before the armistice went into effect at 3 o'clock this Afternoon, said an official dispatch tonight from Rome. This included all captures since the offensive began on October 24. 1 ABJECT SURRENDER OF AUSTRIA TAKES LAST GERMAN ALLY WASHINGTON, Nov. 4. Austria erful ally of (Jeriuany, passed out terms of abject Kiirrender. Not only have the armed forces of the once owerful Austro Hungarian empire laid down their arms to await the end of the war and peace terms dictated by the allies and the l inted States, but Austro-llungariau territory is open for operation n gainst Germany. Even the munitions of the former ally are to be used against the kaiser's armies if refusal to accept conditions now being prepared for them make prolonged fighting The terms which stopiwd the front were accepted by the Austrian commander-in-chief in the field .1 - . I . 1 at' 1 - ; . in ine name oi mc vicuna government and uieir execution is guar anteed by the thorough beating already administered which has converted the. defeated army into a disorganized fleeing horde. Ev en the terms irnfMKci previously upon 1 Jul garia and Turkey hardly were so drastic In addition to all of the military precautions, the Austrians are compelled to re tire from a wide strip of territory within the borders of their em pire when the war began, surren reding all of Italia Irredentia and thereby losing any advantage for argument over boundaries around a peace table. A map survey of the geographi cal lines fixed for Austrian evac uation shows the area is greater than that set bv the Italians as coal of their ambition when they entered the war. At that time Italian leaders carefully outlined on their war maps teritory along their borders which they deemed TFKMlAY MORNING. NOV KMI.KIt IN SINGLE SCOOP ON LU D Ji 1 Germany's Offer Ner Terms on which Germany may obtain immediate armistice completed and signed today in Paris. Secretary Lansing an brief statement, adding only - Hungary, the last and most pow of the world war today under necessary. victorious advance on the Italian ial and sentimental reasons and also to insure security of their frontiers. In decreeing Austria's surrender terms, the supreme war coancil at Versailles has followed this outline closely, but hare enlarged on it Right of occupation of thene vacated provinces Is stipulated, hut it Is to be noted that for the time being civii government Is to be administered by existing local civil authorities in cooperation- with occupying garrisons. This means the whole question of fi nal disposition of the territory in volved is left to be settled at the peace table. Italian' military officers here thrilled with pride tonight, over evi dence of final victory contained in the armistice program. "It is a triumph." said General Gugtiemotti. military attache at the Italian embassy, "which hardly ten days ago seemed far distant, but In which Italy and her soldiers have al ways had nnshakeable faith, even in the saddest moments of last year when they were compelled to give i (Continued on pas six) ft, IM. TO. Irate at Virtually that complete diplomatic har issue oi peace or tanner fighting may also be received within that time. The uncer tainty caused President Wil son to cancel his proposed trip to New Jersey to vote in the congressional elections. Although the complete text of the historic Versailles document probably is now on the cablet for Washington, its substance was re ported on fully and approved by the president before final draft was prepared. Secretary Lansing announced the agreement tonight. The con ditions follow the outline given by President Wilson of what would be required to preserve the supremacy of American-allied arm and render (jeruiaiiy power less to renew hostilities. "Act-ording to ao official report received this evening the terms of the armistice to be offered to Ger many, have Just been agreed to unan imously and signd by the represen tatives of the allies and the 1'nlted State In Par if. The report further state that diplomatic unity has been completely achieved under conditions of utmost harmony." It is undemtood tb terms are to be aubmitted to Germany Immediate ly and that their publication in full will foltow shortly. The statement has been authorized that the drastic conditions under which Austria dropped out of the war today furn i.h an accurate Indication of their nature. Subjected to analysis by military j officers here, allied and American term or toe Austrian a run Mice which are said to be no more drastic than thoe for Germany, are Inter preted to mean absolute surrender. Nothing is left to the good faith of the vanquished and no restrictions or limitations are Imposed on the victors. These officers believe Ger many, left alone, also most thrw her self without reserve on the mercy of the victors. Final adjustments, territorial or otherwise, are referred to the peace conference, for which cessation of hostilities paves the way. The Ger man appeal for an armMIce was sub mitted on the basis of acceptance of the peace terms already outlined by President Wilson and when the dis cussion starts the allies and the Tn!t ed Ststes will be in a position to dic tate its results. In fact, the real ieace conference has been sitting at Versailles. The Increment of armv officers as to th military situation on the west em front Is that Gemsnr must ac cept the armistice conditions or face a debacle. Signs of disintegration at the German forces faring the (Continued on page Six) 30-MILE FRONT VIENNA WILD WITH JOY AS ARMISTICE NEWS IS ANNOUNCED fBw Tk AtciaitJ Prt$ GENKVA. Nor. 4 Vienna was delirious with Joy when it was learned that aa armistice had been declared. The streets were soon crowded with men and wo men and children, cry In C and embracing each other. The general opinion Is that food will follow peace. The report that Emperor Charles had abdicated aroused little Interest. The Austrian press Is emphasizing- the fact that the armistice terms are most severe and Involve rreat sacrifices. OBJECTION MADE TO APPOINTMENT OF MRS. SHANK Council Fails to Ratify and Name of Mrs. Lela Lynch Is Introduced. YOTE STANDS 5 TO 5 Moore's Committee Says Park Board Is Spending Too Much Money. Whether Salem Is to hart a po!o matron or not still retrains an un decided question, the city council last niKbt falling to ratify th ap pointment of Mrs. Myra U Shank. Following the reading of the recom mendation or Vrs. Fhaok by Clef of Police J. A. KollUnd. the DlUof Mrs. IeU Lynch was put P and a Z to S vote cast. As an ordinance would le required to do away with a matron for the -remainder of the year, no oth-r action coo 1,1 be taken and the matter was held over until the next ratlins. A. II. Moore teported unfavorable on the money asked for by tbe park board, explaining to the committee, of which 1 is chairman, that he found the bills are alreidy too havy. "Tl board apparently has not worked In harmony and has not rall.-d on th third member at all." he said. "Our object'on is to par ing a man f S an hour to operate the fountain in WilUon park when any person could Kara to do It; lo to payln- a man who works 31 das la a month 1 4 honrt a diy at 31 cns .n hour. There Is no servlfe to thai Neither do we want to par f'r h'rl.-v a horse one hour a day and ha lag a miu ro after It and take It home. We also obpeet to havlnr one plumb er do all of the rlty'w work. " . The conned voted to acrey an of fer from the Portland Railway. LiM i- Power company extending Its con tract from January 1 to -"nne 1. Among the motions which pasvd was one instructing the itfrei com mittee to Investigate the teported need of sidewalks at the crossings near the Wltienberg-Klog plant. .The Portland Hallway IJght Power company Is to be requested to place a street Ilcht at the comer f gam mer and Cheincketa streets. A re quest that the fire department be supplied with an Amerran-La France reetlfer for recharging batteries and autnr.iob'.Ie pnmrHi met with favor, as did another for the retreading of five tires for th automobile trucks. (Continued on pata six) TIIK WrLiTIIF.It. Fair and wari.wr; ft Bile wetterlr" winds, run k: HVKom 1 FRANCE G. 0. P. IS TO CARRY ELECIIOi Will H. Hayes, Republican Chairman, Declares Six Yotes Will Be Gained in tLe . Senate and Twenty-Six in the House by Party. LAST MINUTE REPORTS LEAD TO OPTIMISM Democrats Also Claim that They Will Win at Polls To day Republican Leaders Are Confident Republicans of Oregon Certain of Success PORTLAND. Not. 4. Repub lican managers tonight strongly claimed a prospective clean sweep in the Oregon congression al election tomorrow and the re turn or Representative y. V. ifawley. first district, who Is op posed, only by a Socialist: N. J. Slnnott. second district, and C. IT. Urrtar. third district. For I'nitcd States senator, long term. C. I. McNary. Republican Sn enmbent, is opposed by ex-Governor Oswald West. Democrat; and each aide toclgbt professed confidence of victory. Oa th state ticket several Republican candidates are nnopposed by Democrats. The principal con test Is that for governor between James Witbycontbc. Republican Incutubeat. and WaUcr M. Fierce. Democrat, Pre-election pledges by candi date Insure election of a leris latnre that will ratify the na tional prohibition ameudment. . NKV TORK. Nov. 4 After con ferring wiih Frank II. Hitchcock. Charles Ii. Ililles and Wllilaru K. WlU cos. former national chairmen. Wilt 11. 1 l.-.y . rhalriuan of the Republi can national committee, tonight is sued !h following statement: Iat minute reports reeiv-d to night from every contested state con firm our advices of yesterday that the Republicans will carry both th senate and the house. "To equal the ltotnocratie vote la . (Continued oa page six) KELLER CLEAR BELIEF HERE Parole Officer Understood Not to Be Connected vritn Irregularities. Although Attorney General Urors refuses to make any statement until the tlne when he shall have eoTiolet cd fully the marshalling of tet TOOney and evidence In thxe stats penitentiary Investigation. It ! gen erally understood here that the In vestigation In no war Imnticatcs Slat Parole Officer Joe KH!er In any Irregularity in the conduct of his office. It Is understood that th Investigation win show that work, as state official has been r lately without bletTj!f!. TVrcocrxti newspapers, in rixhttag Governor Wlthycombe. have sought to mate It appear that Keller raben im:ieat 4 In graft at the prison relative tv granting; paroles. it nccessarv they acquire for rac (Continued on page six) (Continued on page Z)