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ADDRESS
in the Trenches,"
in-
ead of "Restoration in France,"
ts chosen by Abbe Felix Klein for
s address to Cercle Francais Thurs-
y afternoon in Sarah Caswell An-
il hall. The second topic wos de-
Loped at the Women's league, as-
Mbly later in the afternoon.
Tribute to Courage
Your boys jhave been splendid and'
irageous in the trenches and on
abattlefield, as the Germans have
,rned to their sorrow, declared
be Klein. "These facts, however,
s almost universally known, and
u in this country can well afford
be proud of them.
hut that which is not so self-evi-
it is the less obtrusive patience
I endurance which the American
dier displays when in the hospi-
His cheerfulness there is ex-
ordinary, and it continues with
n right up to the end. Indeed, one
his chief characteristics is evident
the fact that no matter how badly
wred he may be, he is always
tlous to return to the front, to
,ch Berlin in spite of every obsta-
Americans Devout Christians
The Americans," the Abbe added,
e not only as brave soldiers, but
devout and pious Christians. In
own experience of ministering to
wants of the dying men, I have
nd only two out of 500 Amer-
s who refused to accept the last
rament.' Indeed, the life of the
rage soldier in the trenches is
re sedate and proper than that of
solitary monk in his monastery,
the former has come to look up-
the war as a cross which must be
:en up in following Christ, and so
realizes to the full extent the doc-
ie of laying down one's life for
s friend."
Addresses Women's League
n his address to the Women's
gue meeting yesterday afternoon
Barbour gymnasium, Abbe Klein
pressed deep gratitude for the
rk done by the Americans and their
janizations during the war. He
led attention to the need of those
akened physically and morally by
aordeal through which they have
ssed, saying, "You see for your-
yes the things necessary and your
art will tell what to do"
e congratulated University stu-
its upon their opportunity to as-
t in the war work campaign, es-
dially commending the Y. M. C. A.
I the K. of C.
LDIERS IN CAMP CUSTER
NOT JUBILANT OVER PEACE
ramp Custer, Battle Creek, Nov. 14.
knyone who labors under the. im-
ssion that the men of the 14th Di-
ion are enthusiastic over the turn
in Europe is mistaken. A
depression has settled over
on, .camp, men and officers alike
hIng victims.
.s long as the day when the division
uld sail for France seemed near,
spirit in camp was fine. The
ops were ready for any training
iedule and they met every demand
th real willingness.
Tow, according to statements made
headquarters by officers, there is
entirely different state of affairs.
1 men are constant readers of the
ly papers and they have watched'
erly for statements from Wash-
ton concerning the probable fu-
'e of the army. The news that in
probability few more men will be
it to France has not escaped them.
[he vigorous denial from head-
arters that there are any orders
sting relative to the division's im-
diate departure for France killed
last fond hope with which the
ops were buoying up their falling
rits.
FOUR DAYS
CONCERNING CLASS ELEC-
TIONS
Since it appears that some
class elections are being held in
advance of the reorganization of
the Student council, the Univer-
sity committee on eligibility
finds it necessary to make the
following announcement:
Those in charge of such elec-
tions, whether already held or
to be held, should submit their
lists directly to the chairman of
the committee on eligibility.
Blanks for the purpose, and any
information needed, should first
be obtained, either from the
committee or from the Regis-
trar.
W. R. HUMPHREYS,
Chairman.
U. S. TO SLOW UP
MUNITION OUTPUT
(By the Associated Press)
Washington, Nov. 14. -- Munition
contracts for the army are to be can-
celled with utmost caution so as to
safeguard the interests of both labor
and capital. All bureaus of the war
department, it was learned today, are
making the survey of the outstanding
contracts, and recommendations are
being formulated to cover the indus-
trial demobilization involved in the
cessation of work on guns, shells, and
equipment.
Officials said today that wherever a
large number of workers would be
thrown out of employment suddenly,
or a manufacturing plant be seri-
ously embarrassed, cancellation claus-
es will not be invoked until the man-
ufacturer has made arrangements for
private contracts.
MEN FROM 85 TO 45 YEARS
NOT SUBJECT TO DRAFT
Washington, Nov. 14.-Men between
36 and 45 years of age who have
received but not filled out question-
aires were asked today by Provost
Marshal General Crowder to return
them in blank form to local boards.
The boards are instructed to cancel
all entries relating to men of these
classes, and they will be considered
as no longer bound by the selective
service law.
Classification of youths of 18, which
will be continued, is regarded by the
general staff of the army as most
valuable for statistical purposes and
its bearing upon possible future mil-
itary problems.
Draft boards also have been noti-
fied of the possibility that they may
be needed as the active local agents
in governmental demobilization plans.
Mexican Peace Exchange Rates
Mexico City. Nov. 14.-Betterment
of the exchange rate on United States
and Mexican gold is one of the most
significant developments in this re-
public of the recent allied successes
in the world war and the peace over-
tures of the general powers. At one
time exchange stood at nearly 60,
which meant that holders of Ameri-
can money who changed it into Mex-
ican coin lost 20 cents American on
each dollar. Since the teutonic pow-
ers cry "kamarad," however, exchange
has dropped to 52, which means that
only four cents American is sacri-
ficed on each dollar in the process of
exchange.
May Form Agricultural Alliance
Washington, Nov. 14.-Measures to
promote close agricultural co-opera-
tion between the United States, Eng-
land, France, Italy and Belgium dur-
ing the peace reconstruction era are
under consideration by the govern-
ments of these nations. It was said
today that to work out effect plans
an international congress of agricul-
tural leaders, including both belliger-
ent and neutral nations, may be held
simultaneously with the peace confer-
ence.
Present Fuel Regulations to Continue
All rules and regulations of the
fuel adminstration remain in effect in
Michigan as they have been during the
past three months, W. K. Prudden,
state fuel administrator, warned con-
sumers this morning.
A Washington dispatch announces
ihat the regulations now in force will
coninue until the signing of the peace
treaty.
BOTH SEXES TO VOTE
IN LIERTDGERMY
NEW GOVERNMENT LIFTS BAN ON
ALL VARIETIES OF CEN-
SORSHIPS
(By the Associated Press)
Berne, Nov. 14.-A dispatch receiv-
ed here from Berlin says that the
new government has published its
program in a proclamation. The dis-
patch adds that the program enforces
many modifications toward democ-
racy and liberty, economically, and
politically.
The proclamation includes that the
victims of. the fighting during the
past few days inside great Berlin shall
be buried together i the cemetery
where the victims of the 1848 revolu-
tion were buried.
The proclamation announces that
the state of siege has been raised but
there is to be full liberty for all, even
functionaries, to form associations;
the censorship, including that on the-
atricals, is abolished; there are to be
freedom of speech and of writing,
amnesty for political offenses, *annul-
-ment of the law of national auxiliary
service, an eight hour work day, and
universal direct secret suffrage with
proportional representation for both
sexes above 20 years old, for elec-
tions to all public bodies.
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J U-NOTICES
Open house will be held at
7:30 o'clock Saturday evening
at the First Baptist church to
which S. A. T. C. and naval men
are especially invited.
Girls who still wish to try
out for the Glee club may do so
this afternoon at 3 o'clock in
Miss Hunt's studio at the School
of Music.
Members of the Cosmopolitan
will meet tonight at 7:15 in
room 205, University hall and
from there will proceed to the
home of Mr. F. W. Stevens.
RUMANIA DECLARES WAR
TO FORCE HUN WITHDRAWAL
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ering the establishment of provisional
administrative arrangements. The
occupation of the territory on the left
bank of the Rhine and the bridge-
heads will not be undertaken by the
Allied forces until later.
Allies Give Hun 15 Days to Evacuate
The liberation of Belgium promises
to be done rapidly. An additional
day, making 15 days in all from the
date of the armistice, has been grant-
ed to the enemy to evacuate Luxem-
burg, Belgium, Alsace and Lorraine.
The Germans today are sending an
officer to Chimay to arrange with
French officers for the handing over
of the arms and material which Ger-
many has to surrender.
Grinnell to Have Thanksgiving Revue
Instead of the usual Thanksgiving
play a musical revue by the men in
the S. A. T. C. of Grinnell college will
be given.
Daily want ads bring results.
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Release Wool for Civilian Purposes
Washington, Nov. 14.-Manufactur-
ers' associations were notified by the
army quartermaster general's office
today that pending a definite decision
by the war industries board regard-
ing the wool supply, limited amounts
of wool for civilian needs will be re-
leased to manufacturers at the gov-
ernment price.
Daily want ads bring results.
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NEW YORK
Our Representative
will be at the
HOTEL PONTCHARTRAIN, DETROIT
To-day and Tomorrow
November 15 and 16
with Samples of Ready made Clothing
Furnishings, Hats and Shoes
Send for Illustrated Catalogue
Uniforms for Officers of the Army and Navy
Regulation Personal Equipment
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that the down town sheet's just
come out with a comeback on
our scoop?
Second Cub-Why, you poor
simp, it's taken them all this
time to find that householder
who would thank heaven that
they got out an extra.
Railroad Fare to Keep War Price
Washington, Nov. 14. "- The Rail-
road Administration plans no reduc-
tion in railroad employes' wages un-
der peace conditions and likewise no
material lowering of freight and pas-
senger rates. There may be readjust-
ments during the period of changing
the nation from war to peace, how-
ever