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SENATOR LODGE'S VIEWS. Received-Oct. 13, 6.5 p.m. i Washington, Oct. 11. Debating the Peace Note, attacks were, wade in the Senate on Senator Lodge, because of his criticism that President ■Wilson gave an openin? for discussion with Germany. Senator Pitman accused Senator 'Lodge of desiring revenge •■■.gainst Germany, instead of seeking tne foundations of a lasting peace. Senator Lodge, replying, said lie was unable to approve of t' ( e Presidential 'Notes. He agreed with the President when he announced no compromise with Germany on any groun Is, but ho disagreed when the President proposed to open a discussion on the question of peaee-making._ The President was not in the position of a commander-in-chief making peace during war-time, and their duty was to support the President in making war, 'hut Congress had the right to declare itself in malting peace. Senator Lodge, concluding, said: The truth was that, despite the outburst of praise for President Wilson, his statement of the terms puzzled the country from one end to the other, and openings for endless debate.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assoc.
GERMANY'S REPLY UNSATISFACTORY. Washington, Oct. 12, Received Oct. 13, 11.15 p in". Germany accepts President Wilson's terms, consequently her object in entering into discussions would be only to agree to practical details and their applications. The German Government believes that the Powers associated with the United States will take the same position as President Wilson in his address of January 8, and subsequent addresses. Received Oct. 12, 11.35 p.m. New York, Oct. 12. The United Press' Washington correspondent states that official opinion is that Germany's reply is unsatisfactory. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assoc. f EXCITEMENT IN SYDNEY. • Received Oct. 13, 11.30 p.m. Sydney, Oct, 13. There is much excitement at the widespread rumors that Germany has agreed to the peace terms, the public failing to distinguish clearly between the acceptance of President Wilson's points and the terms the Allies may consider suitable under the existing conditions. A special Sunday edition of one of the evening newspapers sold like wildfire.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assoc-
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