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BAVARIAN REPUBLIC IN FULL FORCE

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 8.—The proclamation issued at Munich in behalf of the
Council of Workers, soldiers and Peasants, which constituted itself into a Diet, announc-
ing a republic had been formed in Bavaria, declared that the "Democratic and Socialist
Republic of Bavaria has the strength to realize a peace for Germany, preserving that coun-
try from the worst."

The proclamation, after promising a constituent assembly to be elected by all adult
men and women, says that Bavaria will make Germany ready for a League of Nations.
It then continues:

"The present revolution is needed to complete the self-government of the people be-
fore enemy armies stream across our country or before troops should, after the armistice,
bring about chaos.

"The Council will insure strict order. Soldiers in barracks will govern themselves
by means of Soldiers Councils. Officers acquiescing in the altered station will not be
hindered in their duties.

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CHANCELLOR
BEGS
PEOPLE
TO
AID IN FORMING
NEW GOVT.

(By the Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.—Frederick Ebert, upon assuming of-
fice yesterday as Chancellor, issued a proclamation announcing
that the new Government at Berlin had taken charge of business
to prevent civil war and famine. In a manifesto addressed to the
"Citizens" of Germany, the Chancellor said he was going to form
a people's Government to bring about peace "as quickly as pos-
sible" and to confirm the liberty which the Government has gained.

The texts of the proclamation and the manifesto were sent out
by the German wireless station at Nauen and picked up today by
Naval Radio Stations in this country.

In making them public,
the State Department said it would not vouch for the accuracy of
the facts presented.

The proclamation said:

"New Government has taken charge of business in order to pre-
serve the German people from civil war and famine and in order
to enforce its just claims of self determination. This task I only
can accomplish if all authorities in all civil offices in towns in
landed districts lend to it a helpful hand.

"I know it will be hard for many to co-operate with new men
who now have to lead business of the Empire. But I appeal to
their love for our people. If organization of public life stops
this serious hour, then Germany would be prey of anarchy and
most terrible misery. Therefore, lend, together with me, your
help to our country by continuing work in fearless and relent-
less manner, everybody in his position until the hour has come
that relieves us of our duty."

The text of the manifesto follows:

"Citizens: Former Chancellor Prince Max of Baden with assent
of all the secretaries has charged me to carry on business of Chan-
cellor.

"I am going to form new government with parties, and shall
report within brief delay about results to public. New Govern-
ment will be Government of the people. Its endeavor must be to
bring to people peace as quickly as possible and to confirm liberty
which it has gained.

"Citizens: I ask for the assistance of you all in heavy tasks
which await us. You know how seriously war threatens a pro-
visional government of people which is first condition of political
life. Political revolution ought not disturb provisioning of
land districts nor to disturb production of food, nor its transporta-
tion into towns, but to foster it. Scarcity of food means looting
and plundering with misery for all. The poorest would suffer in
the most heavy fashion. Workingmen in industries would be hit
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CHANCELLOR BEGS PEOPLE
(Continued from page one.)

most severely. Whosoever takes away food or other objects of necessity or means of transportation necessary for their distribution commits heaviest sin against all.

"Citizens: I urge you all leave streets and provide for quiet and order."

(Signed)
"EBERT."

SOLDIERS' COUNCILS SEIZE RAILWAYS.
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 10.-The railway stations in the entire industrial districts of Germany from Dortmund to Duisburg have been occupied by soldiers' councils, according to a dispatch from Essen. There were no disorders.

A council of workmen and soldiers has been established at Chemnitz, Saxony, according to the Wolff News Agency.

The council took charge of military and civil affairs.
There were no disturbances. The council proclaimed that its aim was a Socialistic republic for Germany.

The Rhenish Westphalian Zeitung of Essen announces that

Eutin, the capital of the Principality of Lubeck, is in the hands of the Soldiers' Council. Many persons, both civilians and military, have been shot.

Princess Wounded.
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 10.-(8:50 a. m.)-According to a frontier message,
Princess Heinrich, wife of the grand-
son of Ludwig III, of Bavaria, was
wounded in the arm when fired on as
she was fleeing from Munich. She and
her husband now are hiding in South-

Princess Adalbert,
wife of Emperor William's third son.

Sing "Marsellaise."
LONDON, Nov. 10.-(8:57 a. m.)--
Severe fighting took place in Berlin
between 6 and 8 o'clock last night and
a violent cannonade was heard from
the heart of the city. The revolution
is in full swing in Berlin and the red
forces occupy the greater part of the
German capital, according to a Co-
penhagen dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph Company, quoting Berlin
advices sent from here at 3 o'clock this
morning.
Many persons were killed and
wounded before the officers surrend-
ered. The red forces are in control
and have restored order. Strong guards
are marching through the streets.
The Crown Prince's palace has been
seized by the revolutionists. The peo-
ple are shouting "Long live the Re-
public" and are singing the "Marseil-
laise."

Wolff Bureau Changes.
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 10.-(9:01
a.
m.)-The Wolff Bureau, the semi-of-
ficial news agency of Germany, an-
nounces, in a dispatch from Berlin, that
it has been taken over by the Soldiers
and Workmen's Council.

Fired on Reds.
LONDON, Nov. 10.-(9:10 a. m.)-
When revolutionary soldiers attempt-
ed to enter a building in Berlin in
which they supposed a number of of-
ficers were concealed shots were fired
from the windows. The reds then be-
gan shelling the building.
When the cannonade began the peo-
ple thought the Reichbank was being
bombarded and thousands rushed to
the square in front of the Crown
Prince's palace. It was later deter-
mined that other buildings were un-
der fire.

Food Situation Bad.
PARIS, Nov. 10.-(12:15 p. m.)-
The food situation in Berlin and other
centers of population in Germany is
seriously compromised owing to im-
portant disturbances in railway traf-
fic, according to a dispatch from Zu-
rich today to La Information.

Leipsic In Revolt,
Leipsic, the largest city in Saxony:
Stuttgart, the capital of Wurtemberg,
and Cologne and Frankfort have join-
ed the revolution, according to reports
from the Danish frontier, telegraphed
here by the Copenhagen correspondent
of the Exchange Telegraph Company.
The Soldiers' Councils at Stuttgart,
Cologne and Frankfort have decided
to proclaim a republic.

Army Also Quits.
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 10.-(8:34 a.
m.)-It is officially announced from
Berlin that the War Ministry has plac-
ed itself at the disposal of Friedrich
Ebert, the Socialist leader, whose ap-
pointment as Imperial Chancellor was
forecast yesterday by the decree of
Prince Maximilian. This action was
for the purpose of assuring the pro-
visioning of the army and assisting in
the solution of demobilization prob-
lems.

Joy In Berlin.
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 10.-(8:30 a.
m.)-News of Emperor William's ab-
dication was received on Saturday aft-
ernoon at Berlin with general rejoic-
ing, which was tempered by the fear
that it had come too late.

Revolt In Cologne.
LONDON, Nov. 10.-(10 a. m.)-A
traveler arriving at The Hague from
Cologne, according to advices receiv-
ed today, reported the rebellion spread-
ing to that city. During last week 30
workmen were shot, he said, for ig-
noring the notice calling them up for
army service. Thereupon the populace,
in a rage, marched through the streets
carrying red flags and shouting:
"The revolution has arrived!"
Two hundred soldiers, ordered to
suppress the demonstration, mutinied.
The Cologne Gazette says that at
Hamburg sailors deserted their ships
Wednesday, and with thousands of
soldiers and armed women and work-
men marched through the streets. They
halted in front of the infantry bar-
racks. Officers threw gas bombs from
the windows. The mob fired into the
buildings, killing and wounding sev-
eral officers. The other officers there-
upon surrendered.

Berlin Occupied.
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 10.-(8:15 a.
m.)-Berlin was occupied by forces
of the Soldiers and Workmen's Coun-
cil on Saturday afternoon, according
to a Wolff Bureau report received
here.

Propaganda at Bremen.
LONDON, Nov. 10.-(10:44 a. m.)-
A train filled with soldiers has been
sent out from Bremen for the purpose
of persuading other towns to join the
revolution, says a dispatch from the
Danish frontier forwarded here by the
correspondent at Copenhagen of
the Exchange Telegraph Company.

In the new German Government there will be only three representatives for the ma-
jority parties, namely Erzberger, Gothein and Richthofen, says a dispatch from Copenhag-
en to the Exchange Telegraph Company. The other posts will be occupied by Socialists
and Independents.

sent out from Bremen for the purpose
of persuading other towns to join the
revolution, says a dispatch from the
Danish frontier forwarded here by
the correspondent at Copenhagen of
the Exchange Telegraph Company.

General Strike Is Declared.
BERLIN, Saturday, Nov. 9.--(Ger-
man wireless to London, Nov. 10.-
12:46 P. M.-By the Associated Press.)
The German People's Government has
been instituted in the greater part of
Berlin. The garrison has gone over
to the Government.
The Workmen's and Soldiers' Coun-
cill has declared a general strike.
Troops and machine guns have been
placed at the disposal of the council.
The Social Democratic party is inter-
ceding with the people's govern-
ment. The guards which had been
stationed at the public offices and
other buildings have been withdrawn.
Friedrich Ebert, vice-president of the
Social Democratic party, is carrying
on the Chancellorship.

Bloodless Revolt.
BERLIN, Saturday, Nov. 9 (German
Wireless to London, Nov. 10, 10 p. m.)
-With regard to the incidents of No-
vember 9 in Berlin the semi-official
telegraph bureau, working under the
control of the Workmen and Soldiers'
Council, issued the following report:

"This morning at 9 o'clock the work-
ers of the greatest industrial under-
taking commenced a general strike.
"Processions hastened from all the
suburbs to the center of the city. Red
flags were carried at the head of the
processions, in which marched arm-
ed soldiers and all classes.
"The first processions arrived from
the Ackerstrasse and Brunestrasse. As
a preliminary the soldiers and officers
were urged to remove their cockades
and epaulettes. In the majority
of
cases this took place voluntarily.
"There was a general fraternization
of soldiers and workmen. The work-
men penetrated the barracks, where
they received an enthusiastic reception
from the soldiers.
"The military occupants of factories
mingled in common with the workers,
left the works and treated with them
in common.
"So far as known the only clash be-
tween the masses and armed forces
took place on the occupation of the
so-called 'cockshafer' barracks. In that
was a guard of fusileers but only two
officers fired.
"Three persons were killed and one
injured. This is to be regretted.
"The taking possession of a majority
of the public buildings and establish-
ments was completed without diffi-
culty, once it was clear that the mil-

itary had gone over to the people."

Officers With People.
BERLIN, Nov. 9--(German Wireless
to London, Nov. 10.--1:02 p. m.)-Dep-
uty Scheidemann, leader of the Ma-
jority Socialists in the Reichstag, in
a speech said:

"The Kaiser and the Crown Prince
have abdicated. The dynasty has been
overthrown. It is a splendid victory for
the German people.

"Herr Ebert has been charged with
the formation of a new government,
in which all shades of the Social Dem-
ocratic party are to participate.

"Only decrees from the Government
bearing the signature of Herr Ebert
have validity. Only orders from the
Minister for War bearing the coun-
ter signature of the Social Democrat,
acting as assistant, are official."
Deputy Scheidemann exhorted the
crowd to keep calm and to avoid inci-
dents.
Deputy von Thaer and some sol-
diers spoke from a motor lorry. A dele-
gate from the corps of officers of the
guard battalion announced that the
officers were on the side of the people.
Stormy applause and jubilation ac-
companied the speeches.