24 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson replies to the German government insisting no armistice while German armed forces remain strong and the Kaiser unrestrained. He directs that Allied and American forces retain control and that negotiations move to Marshal Foch for terms. The note ends with skepticism toward German reform and a demand for decisive checks on German power.
The note from Secretary of State Lansing to the Swiss chargé d’affaires presents President Wilson's reply to German communications. It states that the United States would entertain armistice terms only if Germany accepts peace principles and allows allied enforcement, while warning that real German leadership must be constitutional and representative. The message emphasizes distrust of monarchical or military rulers and calls for genuine German representatives to negotiate.
Amsterdam October 28 dispatch reports Ghent Belgium evacuations are underway. Last boats are being ferried toward Selzaete near the Dutch frontier south of Sasvan Gent as the retreat continues.
The White House released correspondence showing more than two million American soldiers sailed overseas by October 21 as part of the war effort. Secretary Baker’s figures detail embarkations from May 1917 to July 1, 1918 and October 1 to 21, with a grand total of 2,008,831 embarked and high convoy protection cited as a factor in low losses.
The German Reichstag unanimously approved Chancellor Maximilian’s statement urging restraint in wartime diplomacy and backing a future league of nations. He outlined new powers for the Reichstag to become the people's house in war decisions, and urged peaceful development through international cooperation while warning against foreign-imposed rule. The article notes broader reactions from London papers and mentions U.S. war progress and a grave park inn ad.
American forces push north of Bantheville Hill 297 Hill 299 and Hill 281 under heavy German resistance. Brieulles cleared, Clery-le-Grand and Andion River valley come under American command as Meuse campaign intensifies with gains near Verdun despite stiff counterattacks.
Official reports from October detail American attempts to advance near Verdun with continued artillery and air activity on both sides of the Meuse. Troops claim captures at Bois de Voret and Brieulles while stubborn German resistance persists near Bantheville and Mesperecourt as operations widen along the western front.
British Third and Esarts armies push along a wide front south of Valenciennes capturing Romeries and advancing up to two miles. Allied forces seize high ground overlooking Harpies Valley and cross the Scheldt while Belgian progress runs slow amid heavy German resistance and retreat tactics. Prisoners are taken along the line as British aims threaten German positions toward Holland and center of Valenciennes.
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