. Senator Lodge, the Republican, leader in the. Senate and in New England, stands for unconditional surrender, and heads the Republican protest agaiost what the President says.' He is for whatthey call a dictat
ed peace. President Wilson stands for a peace matured by negotiation, which he has for some time been conducting openly and before the world. I think President Wilson's policy of peace, after a negotiation, is
a sound one. Simeon E. Baldwin, formerly Governor of Connecticut. ' .' .' " ' -. . .
The Weather Report
For Bridgeport and Tl
clnlty: Unsettled tonight and
Wednesday.
r rr -a ' ita n-c "com 1700 Entered as second class matter at the post office
O-Li. D4 JNU. -00 CjOI. 1 at Brldvenort. Conn., under the act of 1879
An Independent And
Anti-Dynastic State
Formed In Hungary
Count Michael Karolyi Presented Program to Em
peror Charles Who Refused to Accept It
Karolyi, President of Hungarian Independent
Party Poles Support Czecho-Slovaks
Charles Warned of Revolution If Austrian
Troops Are Left in Czecho-Slovak Territory.
Copenhagen, Oct. 2& An independent and anti-dynastic
tate has been formed in Hungary under the leadership of
Jount Michael Karolyi in agreement with the Czechs and South
Slavonians, according to Vienna reports received by the Politic
ken. In a speech at Budapest, Karolyi declared he had present
ed his program to Emperor Charles who refused to accept it.
Karolyi thereupon put into effect his plan for an independent
state.
Count Michael Karolyi is president of the Hungarian inde
pendent party and long has been an opponent of the party of
Count Tissa. .
On several occasions the. Count has demanded in the Hun
garian parliament that Hungary make peace. Last February
: Count Michael was accused of high treason by his cousin. The
Hungarian ministry never has taken action on. the charges
against him.
Shortly before the outbreak of the war Count Karolyi was
.lecturing in the United States. He sailed for Europe late in
July and was detained at Bordeaux for several months, finally
being allowed to return home.
WARNS EMPEROR
Paris, Monday, Oct. 28 Havas Czecho-Slovak deputies
iiave asked Emperor Charles of Austria that Austro-German
troops be removed from their portions or the empire and that
! Czecho-Slovak regiments be returned. It Is said they warned
the Emperor that an internal revolution might result..
Paris, Oct. 28 A delegation of the national Polish commit
tee today handed to M. Benes, minister of foreign affairs of the
Czecho-Slovaks an assurance of fraternal solidity on the' occa
sion of the proposition to have a Czecho nation.
Berne, Oct. 29 Baron Chemecky, the Austrian publicist;
has arrived in Switzerland, according to the Neue Zeitung, of
Zurich, which says before he left Vienna he had an audience
with Emperor Charles.
NFLUENZA
Spanish influenza attacked 299 ad
ditional Brldgeporters in the 24-hour
I period, ending at 9 o'clock this morn
! ing, bringing the total number of
people who have been stricken with
the malady 4,974. Following an in
vestigation of the death certificates
at the office of the town clerk, the
Department of Health today revised
its figures on the fatalities so that
they include not only the deaths from
Influenza but also the deaths from
pneumonia and other complications
of influenza. The death list follow
ing the revision now stands at 251.
Eight, persons died in the past 24
hours.
Desplta the Increase in the number
of new cases for the past 24 hours.
V, Z V -
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mem to reporters t-racuca.iy every
nay, ana i win conimuc lo u u. i
DEATHS
much stress cannot be laid on the fact two sul(s have b6(?n entered a.sainst
:that an early complete control of the!lorotny MaoMillan of Darlen in the
epidemic depends a great deal on the iguperlor court one ,by Sartuei M.
people of this city themselves." ; Sh, k f Stamford. n which damages
The nursing gituation continues to
be precarious. A large number ofjc Rus9eu Water'bury of Stamford for
aides are needed to go into the home tne same amount.
, of sufferers and the health authorl- j n8 purchasers were told the oil well
, ties and Red Cross people say thai producing about 100 barrels a day
they cannot understand the utter lack i w-Kh a sale price of J2.25 a barrel.
! of . disregard to their appeals that shirk alleges the claim was false.
have come from the women of Bridge- I shirk purchased $1,500 in shares at
port. "It Is a sad reflection on the par at which he raid $1,080 in cash
community. said Mrs. waiter a.
' Lashar and other Red Cross workers
' today,
CASES UP;
NU1
Following a suggestion that a ban
be placed on all church funerals
which result in close contact be
tween members of the families of tfie
deceased and friends. Dr. Brown to
day got in communication with State
Health Officer Black and has asked
for a definite ruling on the matter of
funerals.
At St.. Vincent's hospital a special
ward has now been established for
the care of influenza and pneumonia
patients, the space formerly used as
quarters for the employes of the hos
pital being taken over.
SPLASH IN OIL NOT
RELISHED BY TWO
Claiming that false representation
regarding the production of the Don
,,d McMlllan 0,i Co. of Oklahoma,
, - . t t. ... M , wnrthlM!,.
I of n 230 are clalmed, and another by
land turned in an automo'ille for $o00.
j Wa-terbury bought 1,000 shares for
tt&3h fea paid HJm la owifc.
French Are Encircling Guise Marching Between
That City and Marie Threatens to Outflank
Both Points By Smashing Through Hunding
Position American Patrols Active.
(By The Associated Press)
On the western front in France, from the Oise from the east
of the Meuse Allied pressure with gains for the French be
tween the Oise and the Serre. An intense artillery duel is in
progress on the American front northwest of Verdun.
East of the Oise on the French front, the army of General
Debeny is encircling Guise. On the south they are in the sub
urbs of the town and have captured German first line trenches
besides enemey barracks and a hospital.
Farther south the French are
marching northeastward between
Guise and Marie and threaten to out
flank both points by smashing through
the Hunding position.
Since the beginning of this advanc?
between the Oise and the Serre we
have gained more than five miles on
a front of about sixteen miles.
Eastward along the Aisne to the
Agonne, French, pressure is main
tained. .
German guns began to bombard the
American lines in tie Verdun region
early today. The American artil
lery responded.
DAN
BRIO
Through the efforts of the Demo
cratic town committee, who made a
special trip to New Haven for this
purpose, Secretary of Navy, Daniels,
has accepted their invitation to speak
in Bridgeport, Friday evening, Nov. 1,
to discuss the issues of the campaign
and tbA. President's appeal for sup
port. ,
In order to accept this invitation,
Secretary Daniels was forced to re
SHOT FINGER OFF
INSTEAD OF GROWS
PRUTT INTENDE
Luther Prutt, fourteen years old,
T)f Easton, 'is at St. Vincent's hos
pital. The boy is employed upon
a farm and was getting a double bar
reled shotgun ready to go shooting
crows. Another boy pulled the trig
ger, the gun was discharged, and one
finger of Prutt's right hand blown
off, and the hand was injured. Prutt
was brought to Bridgeport in an au
tomobile, as it was impossible to se
cure a doctor in Easton. -
ALLEGATIONS
NOT SUSTAINED
Boston, Oct. 29 The ballot law
commission decided today that the
name of former Mayor John F. Fitz
gerald shall be printed on the ballot
as Democratic candidate for Congress
in the Tenth district.
The decision was given as the re
sult of the commission's hearings on
allegations of fraud at the primaries
made by the Congressman, Peter F.
Tague, who was a candidate for the
nomination. The commission found
that the allegations were not sustain
ed. WANTS 24,000
ADDITIONAL MEN
Albany, N. T., Oct. 29. New York
state was called upon today by Pro
vost Marshal General Crowder to fur
nish approximately 24.000 additional
men for military service. The order
directs the induction into Federal ser
vice to be completed during the five
day period beginning November 11.
Liuring the three-day periods begin
jning Nov. 19, entrainment will be
completed for 40 colored men for
tamp Dix. N.J. .
and Evening Farmer
BRIDGEPORT, CONN., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1918
Field Marshal Haig reports pa
trol activity on the front of his arm
ies. In Belgium, operations are only
of a local character.
With the American Army North
west of Verdun, Oct 28, 10 a. m.
Acfivfties alons the center of the
American front began long before
daylight this morning with a furi
ous bombardment. The enemy open
ed a heavy fire with gas shells at 2:30
o'clock, which was changed to high
explosives between 4 and 5. The
American artillery responded. Ameri
can patrols were active in Banthe
ville wood all night.
arrange his entire speaking sched
ule.
Secretary Daniels is one of the
closest friends and advisers of the
President, and his visit to Bridgeport
at this time, will be looked forward
to with a great deal of interest and
pleasure.
Announcement will be made later
on as to the place where receptior
will be held.
JOSBPITTS DANIELS IN
HIS HARTFORD SPEECH
"In the countries of Europe,
the defeat of a majority party
in a arliamcntary election
means that the Premier and his
cabinet in control of the gov-
ernment have been repudiated
and must immediately resign.
Europeans do not understand
our system of government and
many of them would regard
the election of a Republican
Congress' as a repudiation of
Wilson's firm policy, and Ger-
man Junkers would be embold-
ened to a more vigorous resist-
ance in the belief that Wilson's
ultimatum had been rejected.
They have followed the votes in
Congress. They believe a Re-
publican Congress would undo
much of what Wilson has done.
Why should any good citizen
vote against Wilson candidates
if they endorse America's re-
solve to carry on the Avar until
every object for which it fights
has been secured and safe-
guarded? All the world will
know America's position If a
Congress pledged to stand by
Wilson is elected. It is because
on November 5th, the Ameri-
can voters wish to tell to all the
world in unequivocal terms
that what Wilson has demand-
ed must be attained, they will
elect a Democratic Congress."
NEW TYPE SUB
IN COMMISSION
"Washington, Oct. 29 The Eagle 1.
first of the new type submarine patrol
vessels ordered by the navy, was put
in commission yesterday at Detroit,, it
was announced today and will be sent
immediately to the Atlantic coast.
Several others probably will be ready
in time to get out before winter closes
the inland waterways.
Will- NOT DEBATE.
Boston, Oct. 29 Selator John W.
Weeks today declined the invitation
of his political opponent, former Gov.
John I. Walsh ,to a joint debate.
; SPEAKS IN
GEPORT, FRIDAY
TEXT OF AUSTRIA'S
REPLY TO PRESIDENT
Basel, Oct. 28 The Austro-
Hungarian foreign minister in-
structed the Austro-Hungarian
minister at Stockholm yesterday
to ask the Swedish government
to send the following note to the
Washington government:
"In reply to the note of Pres-
ident Wilson of the 18th (19th?)
of this month, addressed to the
Ausstro-Hungarian government
and giving the decision of the
President to speak directly with
the Austro-Hungarian govern-
ment on the question or an
armistrice and of peace, the
Austro-Hungarian .government
has the honor to declare that
equally with the preceding pro-
clamatiion of the President, it
adheres also to the same point
of view contained in the last
note upon the rights of the Aus-
tro-Hungarian peoples, especial-
ly those of the Czecho-Slovaks
and the Jugo-Slavs.
"Austro-Hungary, accepting
all the conditions the President
has laid down for the entry in-
to negotiations for an armistice
and peace, no obstacle exists,
acccorduig to the judgment of
. the Austro-Hungarian govern-
mcnts, to the beginning of these
negotiations.
"The Austro-Hungarian gov-
ernment declares itself ready, in
consequence, without awaiting
the result of other negotiations,
to enter into negotiations upon
peace between Austro-Hungary
and the states in the opposing
groups and for an immediate
armistice upon all Austro-Hun-
garian fronts.
"It asks President Wilson to
be so kind as to begin over-
tures on this subject." .
The Austrian note is dated
October 28 at Vienna and is
signed by Count Julius Andras-
sy, the new foreign minister.
. '
TWO CRIMINALLY
IN FAULT FOR
DEATH MOTHERS
Coroner Finds Victor Jones
Culpable for Killing of
Miss Daskam.
Criminal responsibility for deaths is
found in two cases by Coroner J. J.
Phelan . in 'findings given out today,
one in the death of Abraham. Koenig,
who died as result of a collision of
road roller and trolley car In Strat
ford, and the other in the death of
Grace E. 'Daskam, killed iby the over
turning of an automobile In Stamford
In which she was riding.
In the case of Iioenig's death the
omtorman of the trolley car, Charles
W. Hannigan of this city. Is held re
sponsible. The car collided in Strat
ford September 14 with a road roller
operated by Thomas El. Creegan of
New Haven, and Koenig, conductor of
the trolley car, was thrown off ' and
injured.' He fjied in the Bridgeport
hospital October 19 of his injuries. '
Coroner Phelan finds that the road
roller was in full view of the ao
proaohing trolley car for several hun.
dred feet, that Hannigan had seen
the roller operating on the street on
previous trips, and had ample oppor
tunity to stop his car, without a col
lision. In the case of the Daskam girl, who
died as a result of the overturn of
an automobile in which she was rid .
ing the evening of October 19. driven
by Victor Jones, Coroner Phelan findj
that her death was due to the crimi
nal act of Jones. The girl, with a
male companies-., were invited to ride
by Jones, who was then under the in
fluence of liquor, and' Jones drove at
such a pace that his car swerved from
side ito side of the roadway. In Bed
ford street, Stamford, the car over
turned, and the girl was to injured
she died shortly after. Coronel Phe
lan finds hat Jones was incapable n.t
the time of operating a car properly,
and holds him responsible for the
girl's death.
Both fihdings have been sent to the
proper prosecuting officials.
CENSURE HEAITH BOARD
Hartford, Oct. 29 At a meet-
ing of the board of aldermen of
this city held last night, a re0'
tion severely censuring the De-
partment of Health for not
adopting the ' recommendations
of the board, in closlns schools,
ehnrehes, theatres and other
places of public assemblage
during the Spanish influenza
epidemic. WHS nrinntcd.
Subscription rates by mall: Dally $6.00' per year. One
month. Dally BO cents. 179 Fairfield Ave.. Bridgeport
Smashing : Blow Along--Central
Piave Positions
For Third Time in Year River is Scene of Des
perate Battle American Soldiers in Reserve
Along This Fighting Zone Italian Drive Con
sidered Definite Part of Great Offensive That
Is Rapidly Bringing Defeat of Central Powers.
With the Allied Forces on the Piave Monday, Oct. 28 8
P. M. (By The Associated Press) The last lines of the Austro-Hungarian
resistance on the central positions along ' the
Piave river were broken today by the British, French and Ital
ian forces.
The Austrians were dealt a smashing blow. The Allies
making new advances pushed forward as far as Violla, which
was taken by the victorious Italians, 'notwithstanding desperate
resistance. . ;
Fifteen thousand prisoners had been taken by the British,
Italian and French up to late today in the advance across the
Piave which for the third time in one year is the scene of a
desperate battle. This time, however the tables are turned
against the Austrians who are
the eastern bank of the river.
The battle now has been going on for five days and Kas'
been marked by the desperate resistance of Austrians. yhey
have directed their artillery against pontoon bridges thrown
across the Piave and bombing air planes have caused trouble
for the Allies. The Allies not only had to battle against the
swift river current, but also to contend with the renewal of
the pontoons and foot bridges damaged bv the Austrians.
Once across the river the
ntnnnn. A,
Italian Headquarters on the Piave, Oct. 28 (By the A. P.) j
American soldiers are in reserve along the Piave righting 'v
zone. ;ine correspondent saw an American battalion going ;
through its "setting up" exercises this morning near the river. :
Washington, Oct. 29 American troops are on the verge of
active participation on the major Italian front. This was the in
terpretation here today of news from the Italian headquarters
that Americans are standing on reserve.
The news is considered significant because it indicates that
the Italian drive is a definite part of the .great offensive that is
iapidly bringing complete defeat fo the Central Powers.
It has added meaning since Austria now is pleading for im
mediate armistice.
- So far as official announcements show, there are but two
regiments of infantry and necessary auxiliary troops in the "
American force in Italy.
- The sending of American troops' to Italy was not with the
idea oi adding military streiigm, jjui iu ucmuiuuaiouo
of the United States to assist her Allies.
The artillery support contributed by the Allies to the Ital-,
ian front is largely British. Some American air units are in
Italy and have participated in
Austrian prisoners declare iney
know nothing of the political situa
tion at home, and the eun
government to arrange an armistice.
The Austrian army post office is said
to have stopped the deliveryof mail
some time ago.
Although facing a heavy cannonad
ing, the Allied troops succeeded in
effecting a crossing of the Pave
All the roads leading to the .moun
tains or the Piave are crowde-i.wrth
V. -v-i o WPS
Or iruuys, 6"'" ""
other war material proceedin:
to the
The present battle of the Piave be
officially on Oct. 19, but heavy
fighting did not develop until Oct. 24,
the anniversary of Caportto and the
beginnine of the retreat to the Piave.
TURKEY
ASKS F
London, Oct. 29 Turkey, has independently presented
peace proposals to the Entente nations, according to a report i
from Constantinople and forwarded by the correspondent at
Copenhagen. The negotiations are expected to end soon it is
added.
AIMANWC FOR TODAY
Sun rises 6:19 a. m.
-Son sets : 4:54 p. m.
High water 6:36 a. m.
Moon rises 12:23 a. m.
Low -water ........ 1:00 p. m.
PRICE TWO CENTS
steadily being pressed back frorrf
Allies have had to overcome
i i:
the work at the front.
The Italian statements in the fighting
have been reserved in their comments
owing to weather conditions which ,
threaten a rise in the Piave. The
river has been left several miles be-
hind southeast of Montello. Move
mnts across the river In force are in- .
creasing steadily.
Gang3 of Austrian prisoners cap
tured in the drive are digging graves
for the burial of the dead.
People living in the war zone are
tonight sruu-roundir.g the bulletin
boards upon which are placarded the
official statement that the Piave river
has been crossed. There were many
Impromptu addresses which" wero
cheered.
It is evident that the offensive "has
been broken.
OR PEACE