wVLJ~ r.H1 1 Jr.I IND SLIGHTLY WARNER I r e131 fIaiI ASSOCIATEE PRESS DAY AND NIGHT WI SERVICE, No. 36. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1918. PRICE THREE ( No. 36. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1918. PRICE THREE I I L 'ANKS FIGHT TO LAST ENTENTE COMMNDIERS PROVIDE FOR VIOLATION OF-"MERESCRAP Of PAPER CROWN PRINCE SHOT, SAYS REPO U WR ENDS; Y IMPOTENTm HITC RARMSTC ALL NAVY, COLONIES, LOST IN COMPLETE DEFEAT E LAST SHOTS AT ~ESTERDAY MORNING rance Up Mouse Closing Hours of [ostlities and (By the Associated Press) ictory-and peace. fter more than four years of strug- g the rights of mankind are sere- The greatest day in the history' tations has dawned. he German militaristic classes- >gant beyond expression- are in r and crown prince are in ees in an alien country.' ings and potentates no their sway. d arms are triumphant. Terms Amount to Complete Surrender Deserted by her allies, Germany, on her knees, is accepting terms of cap- itulation which, amount virtually to abject surrender. Except for actual hostile military invasion, the one great European power, the ambition of the monarch of which was to dominate over all, is in complete defeat. Beaten on the field of battle, the edict of the Allied chief command is that the German armies shall retire into their own homeland from all in- vaded territory. Impotent as the Ger- man armies shall be, also as impotent shall be the German fleet. Colonies are lost, and the hand that sought to reach out and attain additional ter- ritory, withered by the ruling of the supreme war council at Versailles. Must Pay For Damage Done Reparation and restitution, in fact, full compensation of all kinds, is to be made by Germany for all 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 throughout more than four years of warfare, but the army, which had been considered in Germany as invincible, was beaten in feats of arms by the Allied powers, even before Ger- many's allies deserted her, and the ztrength of the Entente had become apparent. Unprepared, they had re- sisted for more than three years the assaults of the enemy who had been preparing for combat since the Fran- co-Prussian war. With the determination that could never recognize defeat,. Belgium, France, Italy, Serbia, and Russia were overrun. Hard days were experienced by the Allies, but the smile of hope- fulness, of satisfaction in ultimate success never faded. When finally the United States was drawn into the war by Germany's continued viola- tions of international law and by the precepts of humanity the gleam of the dawn of victory for world demo- cracy rose in the sky. (Continued on Page Four) '. NEW RULING FOR XMAS GIFT BOXES Christmas presents for soldiers should be made ready very soon. Postmaster Abbott says that all par- cels must be mailed before Nov. 20. Only wooden boxes. marked "Xmas Presents" and so fastened as to be eas- ily inspected will be accepted. The limit is 11 pounds at the rate of 12 cents per pound. These may be sent to those men in France who are in the army in any capacity or are con- nected with the "Y," K. of C. and sim- ilar organizations. No export license is required. Men in the navy, however, may have 20 pounds sent to them at fourth zone parcel post rates. These boxes must be mailed to Brooklyn and must be received there before No- vember 15. CAMPAIGN FOR WAR WORK OPENS WITHHOLT TALK RECEIPTS OF FIRST DAY SHOW GREAT INTEREST IN DRIVE One of the peppiest meetings that ever took place in Hill auditorium was held Sunday night in the inter- ests of the United War Work cam- paign. The dormant enthusiasm which had been held in check for so many weeks by influenza, was at last given full sway and let loose. The walls of the auditorium resounded for the first time this year to the locomo- tive and "yea band." The lower floor was filled with mem- bers of the S. A. T. C. and the bal- conies with men of the University naval unit, women of the University and townspeople. The meeting began sharply at 7 o'clock, when the S. A. T. C. band struck up "Varsity." Fol- lowing this, Mr. Theodore Harrison, of the University School of Music, led the singing of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Abraham Gornetzky, '19, took charge of the meeting and introduced Mr. Francis Stifler, stu- dent "Y" secretary, who sketched briefly the plan of the campaign. Ma- jor Ralph H. Durkee, and Admiral Robert M. Berry, both gave short speeches endorsing the work of the students, and Rev. Leonard A. Bar- rett, pastor of the Presbyterian church, under whose auspices the speaker of the evening was brought to Ann Arbor, Introduced Mr. Hamil- ton Holt, editor of "The Independent." Mr. Holt started out to give anec- dotes of each of the five fronts, Bel- gian, French, English, Italian, and American, but become so engrossed in his subjects, and so loath to let the slightest pertinent detail go unmen- tioned, that he was able to cover but the Belgian, French, and American. He talked sincerely and vividly of his experiences, giving personal de- tails and an interpetation of the sit- uation which it is impossible to get out of a newspaper or a book. Wom- en stopped knitting, and men sat on the edge of their seats because of his intenseness and because the pictures he was drawing before their minds were so stirring. He stopped speaking at 8 o'clock, amid a thunder of applause. Mr. Har- rison then led the singing of "The Star Spangled Banner," and the meet- ing broke up and adjourned as the band played "The Victors." Mr. Holt said -afterwards that he had never spoken before to such a large and appreciative audience, and that he would like to come to Ann Arbor again. The total amount pledged to the (Continued on Page Four) WHOECITY TURNS OUT FOR PARA Line of March Three Miles Long. All Activities of City Are Well Represented EIGHT THOUSAND PARTAKE, CHEERED BY CROWDS ON CURBS S. A. T. C. and Naval Unit Are Feature at Head of Procession with Stirring Music Eight thousand souls with one thought, that of peace, gave vent to their feeling of joy yesterday after- noon when practically entire Ann Ar- for, including the University, partici- pated in one of the greatest impromp- tu celebrations the city has ever wit- nessed. Fully 8,000 people made up the page- ant which was over three miles long and took exactly 45 minutes to pas a given spot. School children from the first grade of the public schools of the city to senior law students in the University helped to form that cosmopolitan celebration, while the foreign elementi of the city brougt out the idea of the melting pot when Greeks, Russians, Chinese, Japanese, and practically every nationality on the globe was represented. Such a display of patriotism was never witnessed before in the city. With the American colors made the most prominent thing in the parade, the kaiser in effigy was carried eith- er on an impromptu scaffold built on floats, or else was dragged at the rear of the moving vehicles. The S. A. T. C. and naval unit of the University, headed by Major Dur- kee and Admiral Berry, made up the initial unit of the procession. The army boys fitted out in their new uniforms and equipment made a strik- ing appearance, yet the navy boys, not to be outdone were equally as well represented. Both units had their bands at their heads, playing both national and University airs. Floats were numerous and varied. Sentiment gave the award of first place, however, to that of the medics, which was both clever in idea and arrangement. The coming physicians had an effigy of the human demon on an operating table, and were dissect- ing him alive. With the passing of the colors every man in the thousands who saw them pass lifted his hat in reverence to the power that made the world safe for democracy, while the more tender sex showed its feeling by a glint of tears in the eyes. Their minds could not be kept from the boys over there who had given life and limb for the cause, and had triumphed. The demonstration did not stop with the parade, but continued on through the evening. The theatres, taking advantage of the lifting of the flu ban, held special patriotic per- formances, while the dance halls put on 'peace" dances. Even the sophomores, elated by the ending of the great conflict, took ad- vantage of the general feeling of Ioy, and gave the freshman such a hazing that it will be remembered forever in the annals of Michigan history. The flags of all of the allied na- tions were carried in the parade. French and Italian officers carried their respective banners through the streets, side by side with a native of Great Britain and a true American. With the stars and stripes sur- rounded by the flags of its brother nations,- Democracy was saved for the world. BRITANNIA SINKS NEAR GIBRALTAR (By the Associated Press) London, Nov. 11.-The British bat- tle ship, Britannia, was torpedoed near the west entrance to the straits of Gibraltar and sank in three and one- half hours, according to an admiralty announcement today. Thirty-nine offi- cers and 672 men were saved. The Britannia, which had a dis- placement of 16,350 tons, was launch- ed near Portsmouth, Dec. 10, 1904. She .was 350 feet in length, had a speed of approximately 19 knots an hour, and carried a peace time complement of 770 men. Her main armament con- sisted of four 12-inch guns. SOIF PROTESTS AGAINST TAKING OF TRANSPORTS SAYS ENFORCEMENT OF TERMS WILL CAUSE MILLIONS TO STARVE London, Nov. 11.-The German for- eign secretary, has addresser a mess- age to Secretary of State Lansing re- questing that President Wilson inter- vene to mitigate "the fearful condi- tions" existing in Germany. Doctor Solf says, according to a German wireless dispatch received here today, that he feels that it is his duty to draw President Wilson's attention to the fact that the enforce- ment of the conditions of the armis- tice, especially the surrender of trans- ports, means the starvation of millions and requests that the President's in- fluence be directed toward overcom- ing this danger. The President, he points out, declar- ed that he did not wish to make war on the German people and did not wish to impede their government. "The German government has re- ceived the conditions of the armis- tice," continues Doctor Solf. "We had to accept the conditions but feel that it is your duty to draw the President's attention most solemnly, and with all earnestness, to the fact that the en- forcement of the conditions must pro- duce among the German people feel- ings contrary to those upon which alone the reconstruction of a commun- ity of nations can rest, guaranteeing a just and durable peace." SCHOOL OF MUSIC COLLECTS SLACKER RECORDS FOR CAMPS Approximately 100 "slacker" phono- graph records have been received by the Symphonic league of the Univer- sity School of Music which is con- ducting the campaign in Ann Arbor for the collection of old records for use in army cantonments. The move- ment is world wide and is under the auspices of the National Phonograph Record recruiting corps. The last opportunity to contribute records will be today as the campaign closes to- night. "Slacker' 'records are those which have become monotonous to their owners and are lying useless in the cabinets. Everybody who possesses records of this sort is urged either to send them or to leave word at the School of Music so that they may be called for. President Hutchins Goes to Chicago President Harry B. Hutchins is in Chicago attending the annual meeting of the representatives from the Na- tional Association of the State uni- versities. At this meeting, which is in session for several days, all the important matters that the various universities have in common are tak- en up and discussed. NOTICE TO STUDENTS Classes will again be resum- ed this morning as usual. The deans of the several colleges are advised to accept no excuses for unnecessary absences that might be reported today. Yes- terday's all-day dismissal was the first that has been reported apart from holidays, in the his- tory of the University. Victory Viulletins (Havas Agency) Paris, Nov. 11.-President Poincare received Marshal Foch today and con- gratulated him warmly on the sign- ing of the armistice. (By the Associated Press) Amsterdam, Nov. 11.-The Handel- esbladt says it learns that the Dutch government will object to the for- mer German emperor residing in Hol- land. - Officials of the Dutch government and officials of the Hague have gone to Eyesden, Holland, on the French frontier to meet him. (By the Associated Press) With the American army on the Sedan front, Nov. 11.-Germans, who came into the American lines late to- day, said their orders had been.to re- tire with as little delay as possible. They said that they had expescted to be in their homes in Germany a week from Sunday. (By the Associated Press) London, Nov. 11. - The Admiralty has intercepted a German wireless ad- dressed from the 'command and sold- iers' council on the cruiser Strass- burg" to "all ships, torpedo boats, destroyers, and submarines in the North sea." The message refers to the terms of the armistice and declares: "This would entail the destruction of us all. German comrades defend our country, against this unheard pre- sumption. "The German people at this fate- ful hour address themselves to the President with the request that he use his influence with the Allied pow- ers in order to mitigate these fearful conditions." LIEUT. PORTER TO CARE FOR HEALTH OF MEDICAL RESERVES Lieut. Allenel Porter of the medi- cal division of the Navy has arrived in Ann Arbor to take charge of the 600 medical reserves stationed here. These men include both those in the army and navy section of the S. A. T. C. Lieutenant Porter has been do- ing recruiting and S. A. T. C. work in Indiana, being stationed at Indianapo- lis. In his supervision of the medics he will be responsible for all health and sanitary conditions in that group. Homeo Hospital Open to Public Again The Homeopathic hospital yesterday admitted the first patients not S. A. T. C. men since the influnza epi- demic got under way here. During the epidemic the hospital was given over entirely to members of the military units who were suffering from influ- enza and pneumonia. The whole hos- pital has now been renovated and dis- infected and is ready to receive all classes of cases again. the armistice to claimed today by who announced its terms at a joint session of congress. The terms herald the end of the war because they take from Germany the power to renew it. Just before he went to the capitol the President said:- "The armistice was signed this morning. Everything for which Am- erica fought has been accomplished. It will now be our fortunate duty to assist by example, by sober, friendly counsel, and by material aid, in the establishment of just democracy throughout the world." Stripped of its malicious power, the military autocracy, its masters driven into exile, stands before the world court of justice, having signed the terms of surrender, which probably will be recorded in history ?s the most drastic and complete ever given out to a defeated foe. Guard Against "Scrap of Paper" Reading of the full text of the terms discloses the measures that the Unit- ed States and the Allied governments have taken to guarantee that Ger- many's acceptance shall not be a scrap of paper, and insure the de- struction of the military caste, which once could secretly, and of its single choice, disturb the peace of the world. When President Wilson concluded his exchange of notes with Prince Maximillian, then chancellor, admin- istrational officials declared that al- though his course would- not bring about what they hoped would be more of an unconditional surrender, it might bring about a revolution in Germany. Tasks of Mercy Next' 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 feed the hungry, mean- while seeking to guide them to'a place in the family of nations from which they can take a part in assuring that another such 1,500 days of blood and horror need never come again. Evacuation, reparation, and restitu- tion, are the keynotes of the armis- tice. In a word, the iron ring is tightened, and at Germany's borders the civilized world waits while Ger- many reforms herself from within. Will Probably Extend Armistice Preparations for final peace nego- tiations will engross American and Allied statesmen during the next few weeks, while Marshal Foch and the Allied commanders will see that the armistice terms are carried out. Thirty days is the armistice period, and since it hardly will be possible to assemble the greatest peace confer- ence in that time, an extension is practically certain to be granted by the victors and accepted by the van- quished. AGREEMENT MOST DRASTIC HISTORY OF ENTIRE WORLD AUTO)RITIES TO ALL( MORE ARMISTICE T I: Huge Peace Conference to Asse in 30 Days; Exact Place Undetermined (By the Associated Press) BULLETIN London, Nov. 12.- (1:28 A. M The former German crown prinm reported to have been shot, accor to an Amsterdam dispatch to Central News. Details are lackin Washington, Nov. 11. - Signir Germany wa President A comprehensive summary of the armistice terms signed by the German government may be found on page four of this is-