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POPE BREAKS CUSTOM
BY LEAVING VATICAN
Benedict Makes Important Departure
from the Regular Course-Visits
Church of Saint Anna.

Rome, Nov l6.-Pope Benedict has
made an important departure from the
custom of the pontiffs by visiting the
church Of Saint Anna, adjoining the
Apostolic palace, and thus going outside
the Vatican precincts, according TO the
newspaper Giornale DItalia. Since the
fall of temporal power one form of papal
protest against the new order of things
has been the seclusion of the pontitfs
in the Vatican.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-11-16

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-28

malta. the Adriatic islands and the cha
cite Albania.
Before the war Austria offered Italy
the Trentino, without Botzen, and the
Gorilla district along the Isonzo, together
with few islands in the Adriatic and Al
bania. Italy preferred to take her chance
Of winning Trieste by battle. She has
failed, and since there is no present pros
pect Of success, would she now take what
was offered at the outset?
The situation in the Balkans would e1'
ercise q decisive influence upon Italian ac'
ton, for If Austria means to annex Serbia
and Montenegro, if Bulgaria and Greece
are thus to become Austro-German vassals
and Turkey a Teutonic colony, then the
Italian dream of reviving the empire OF
Venice vanishes and Italy's safety is i'm
perilled.
Italian Deserton Unlikely.
1t is hardly likely that Italy would de-
sert her new allies to make peace on any
terms that did not include Trieste, lstria
and Dalmatia, but Italy would not be able
to force her allies to continue the war II
they were prepared to make peace and
could obtain for her the Trentlne prov
ince. which is absolutely essential to her
safety, and perhaps in addition the Al
bantam protectorate, which would give her
something approximating the supremacy
of the Adriatic.
But If Germany persuaded Austria to
cede the Trentine region, this is the extent
Of the concessions the Germans would now
be willing to see made, for Trieste is the
mort not alone of Austria but of the
greater Germany of Berlin dreams. 1t
will be remembered that in all talk OF
peace so far Berlin has never even taken
the trouble to suggest any concession 10
italy. Aside from the Trentino, there Is
nothing in the present situation to indi-
cate that Italy can hope for any reward
for her efforts if peace comes this winter.
As to Russian concessions, all German
discussions Of peace have insisted upon
the freedom of Poland, of all of Russian
Poland, with the suggestion that Austrian
Poland and perhaps tiny bit-this last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-28

highly problematical-of Prussian Poland,
would be erected into state administered
by Germany and Austria jointly. In ad-
dition it has been foreshadowed that Ger
many expects to annex the Courland and
a portion Of Lithuania.
Poland.
The real question is, of course, Poland.
For Germany, a Poland under Teutonic
guidance would be buffer state against
Russia. The Slavs would be divided, Pan
Slavism abolished. Poland would be a
splendid field for German economic ex-
ploitation; would supply army corps for
the Austro-German armies; would be a
colony not in Africa, but in Europe.
To such condition Russia would hardly
consent now, if the situation in the Slav
empire is correctly reported. 1t is con-
ceivable that Russia, having promised Po-
land autonomy, would consent to a really
INDEPENDENT 1OldUu, IcCOHoIi uSIcu Ny hioN-
ual sacrifices Of Austria, Prussia and Rus
sia, by an undoing of the work of Fred
erick the Great. In return she might be
paid by the eastern half of Galicia, peo-
pied by Russians, if Austria would con-
sent to such sacrifice and take her pay
in Serbia.
Yet there is small reason to believe
either Austria or Germany would now con-
sent TO retire from Poland and give COM
plete freedom to this state. AS for the
Courland, Russia will not give that up
until she has been thoroughly beaten.
Germany, now occupying most Of 1t, Will
hardly retire, unless, in fact, her desire
for peace passes all present belief. But IL
peace in the East is possible on any terms
il is hard to see how these can be other
than the complete emancipation OF POLAND
and the guarantee by all three OF us heish-
bors that it shall be independent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-28

Next TO the liberation Of Belgium,
every Frenchman looks forward to the
liberation Of the Lost Provinces" tiny
fraction of which are now reunited to
France. Will France now insist that
there can be no peace before these prov
inces are receded? If she does, Ger
many is bound to break off negotiations
because Germany is still the victor, anc
victors do not give up their own territory
for peace.
Alsace-Lonsine.
It is Just conceivable that German
craftsmanship might consider the retro
cession Of Metz and the little strip Of
Lorraine inhabited by FIench-speakine
people If France, on her side, were equal
ly ready to renounce forever the gospel
of repanche and accept the decision OF
the Treaty Of Frankfort otherwise, TAX
ing French territory in Africa as qnid
pro quo But this is wholly unlikely in
the present temper and condition Of Ger
many.
AS for the French, there is no mistak-
ing the fact that a majority Of French
men believe that Germany is already
beaten and that the war, however long
can now have but one end. 1t is conceiv'
able that they might consent TO make
peace on the terms that Germany might
DIFFERENTIATION of Belgium and France
with no indemnity. 1t is just a shade
more likely that if Metz and Thionvillt
were thrown in France would lay down
her arms do not believe 1t, but most Ger
mans do. At all events, there is certainly
no German necessity or readiness at the
present moment to return the provinces
won in 1870
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-28
The Trentino and Trieste.

On what terms would Italy make peace?
Manifestly she has not yet won Trieste or
the Trentino. Her minor successes so far
leave her still far from the realization of
the dream that carried the arms Of Savoy
ND the Adige Valley to Botzen, annexed
Gorilla, Trieste and the Istrian Peninsula,
and then swept south, gathering in Dial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-28

cession by Austria Of the Trentine region
to Italy. These things, although unlike
ly, are conceivable, but they are only con-
ceivable if in return Germany obtains for
herself and for Austria free hand from
the Danube to the Egean and from the
Adriatc to the Golden Horn.
PROFESSIONALLY Germany and Austria
will insist in any offers for peace they now
make that Serbia shall be put under Aus
trian control, that Germany shall be per-
mitted free hand in the Turkish Empire
in other words, that the two Central
Empires shall be permitted to extend their
political and commercial control to the
Golden Horn and thence through Asia
Minor to the valley of the Euphrates and
the Straits of Suez. This is the German
place in the sum-" long sought, now prac-
tically conquered, and the real prize that
Germany hopes to win in the war.
French Future in Africa
Now. such a success means little 10
France, whose future lies in North Africa
NOT in Western Asia and in the western,
not the eastern, Mediterranean. But LOT
Russia it would bring the end OF the long
cherished ambition to possess Constants
nople: it would mean the remuneration OF
all influence in the Balkans; it would en-
FOIL tho sacrifice Of Serbia and Of Bull
oaria. momentarily outside the Slav fold
tut still regarded as Russian ward.
For the Car, it would mean that leu
tonic influence would henceforth be seated
at the outlets of the Russian Empire, hold
ing the gates of the Black and the Baltic
seas, pressing the land frontier OF the Cau-
casus and reaching eastward into Persia.
Il would necessitate surrender Of all
that Slavdom has hoped and worked and
fought for during the centuries from Peter
to the present Nicholas.
Such concession, such a surrender,
such an abdication Slavdom might make il
it were exhausted, beaten to the knees, il
the Hohenzolern were in Moscow and
Petrograd instead of Warsaw and wilma.
But no such concession seems now pos
sible, and it is the absolute minimum of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-28
The Balkans.

There remains now the question which
is most important. 1t is conceivable that
Germany will consent to retire from
France and Belgium, abandon the hope OF
an indemnity. and even agree TO the erec-
ton of an independent Poland and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-28
Indemnities.

In the same category must be placed
the question Of Northern France. Unless
Germany is willing TO retire from
every inch Of French territory occu-
pied there can be no peace now, because
France is not yet conquered, not even
beaten in any decisive fashion, and it is
only necessary 10 recall the French fight
In 1871 20 be assured that only after
complete conquest will France surrender
her own territory.
Assuming, then, that Germany will
agree 20 eyacuate France and Belgium,
vii she be able 10 exact huge indemnity
a. the price Of such withdrawal? This
y what the Germans have expected all
'long. and the German Minister OF
finance has publicly forcshadowed such
sndition as part Of Cermany's terms.
fet IL is well 10 consider what this
would mean. All the European states
have been forced 20 make terrific ex-
psnditures in the struggle, and Germany,
proportion 10 her resources, has spent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-28
France Will Not Pay.

France Will Not ray.
Nothing is more certain than that mel
Their Great Britain nor France, as the
situation now stands, will consent to Fay
Germany a pound or franc. 1t would
amount to a tribute, it would be contri'
button to Germany's future prosperity
and il would be a handicap TO their com
mercial future. If Germany insists on
tribute. both France and Great Britain
ar. certain to elect to continue the war
rather than to pay Germany money, and
all the nations will proceed to march
with even step toward the financial ex-
baustion which must come with an indeh'
mite protraction Of the war.
am satisfied that the evacuation OF
Belgium and France, as well as Luxem
burg are conditions essential to peace
Rut the British on their side, with French
ascent have insisted that Belgium must
be reimbursed by Germany for her grea'
losses. Here, again, is a CONDITION WHICH
only a conqueror can impose, and France
and England are not conquerors. AS for
Belgium, would she prefer year or twc
more Of starvation and paralysis on the on
chance of a German indemnity at the ehd
Is there any doubt? Probably, If indem
rity were the only thing and Belgium wer'
permitted TO decide, she would take peace
and German evacuation and let the indem
nifty 90.
Few writer's save German believe 'ha'
indemnities will play any considerable
part in any treaty Of peace, and few De-
lieve that the states Of Europe VIII DC
in condition TO pay indemnities when
the war is over. But certainly peace no"
will have TO be without indemnities on
either side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-28

more than any other combatant. Were
she now able to make her enemies pay
her expenses she would be saved from
all the greater pangs that follow war,
she would easily and promptly outstrip
all her enemies commercially, and they
would, in fact, be reduced to the estate
of slaves laboring to pay the German
indemnity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-28
A Survey of the Problems
Which Remain Barriers
to a Settlement.
Pv FRANK II. SIMONDS,
Author of The Great War"

II is the settled conviction Of almost
svsrv observer Of the war, both in neutral
end belligerent countries, that some time
within the next few weeks q definite and
sarious effort will be made to bring the
Great War TO close. For many the
arrival Of the Kaiser at COnstantinople,
the successful termination of the great
German drive to the Bosporus, has been
regarded as an appropriate occasion for
a proposal made by victorious Emperor
ct the close Of his most spectacular and,
in a military sense, his most successful
campaigns
What terms will triumphant Germany
offer to her foes, defeated so far. but still
urconouered, and still both financially and
from the military point Of view able to
continue the war? Will German diplo-
mats. like the Japanese in the Ports
mouth Conference, be prepared to claim
al. but arrive instructed, as the japanese
representatives were, to make peace on
any possible terms? In other words, how
badly does Germany now desire peace!
This is the determining question, and
this question cannot be answered in adj
vance.
It is possible, however, to review the
major problems that must be considered
BY those who are to decide for peace or
for war and estimate the concessions that
will be insisted upon by the various COM
batants. measure the handicaps and bar
riers that, after sixteen months, still lie
in the way of a settlement. Personally
! do not believe peace can be made this
winter or next summer, but | share the
current view that an attempt to make
peace will shortly De made, and l purpose
in this article to discuss some Of the
main problems that will come with for
nal or informal peace negotiations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-28
Belgium.

First of all, there is no mistaking the
fact that neither France nor Great Brit
ain will to-day make peace or discuss
peace until they are assured that the
evacuation of Belgium by the Germanc is
70 be the first article of the treaty The
debt of honor which France and England
owe Belgium is alone sufficient to compel
these nations to continue TO fight for The
deliverance of the country Of King Albert
from the invader ltil they are utterly
Exhausted.
But the debt Of honor is not the sole
concern. Great Britain fought Napoleon
for ten bitter years because the possession
Of Antwerp and the Belgian coast by the
French Emperor was a standing menace
to British existence, "a pistol aimed at
the heart Of England" In a century the
steamboat and the Zeppelin, to say moth
ing of the submarine, have made the
Channel a far less considerable barrier
than il was in Napoleon's time. England
must preserve a neutral Belgium, If she
is to live herself.
As for France, the violation Of Belgium
by Germany is final proof that the short
est road and the best road from Berlin
to Paris runs through Brussels. with
Germany seated along the French from
tier from the Channel to the Ardennes'
France would be completely at the mercy
Of Germany for all time and France
would sink TO a second-rate power and
become, in fact, mere Teutonic vassal.
For France and for England, then, the
freedom Of Belgium is question Of life
or death, and peace is impossible until
Belgium is free or they are conquered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-28

The Questions of Belgium,
Alsace Lorraine, Pc and
and the Balkans.
Copyright, 1915.
By The New York Tribune.)

any German terms Of peace which would
not compel the Kaiser to go back to his
people empty handed after the terrible
conflict, and confess that for their sacri-
fees there was nothing TO show but sterile
military triumphs and the conquest Of
provinces that had been retroceded to OBJ
tain peace.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-09-30

Debe, two Skowhegan fruit and con-
fectionery merchants caused the happy
crowd to spend money for refresh
ments and a number of sports also
caused much amusement, the foot
race (one-half mile) being won by
True Ellis of Skowhegan with John
Croker of Skowhegan coming in
second. In the potato race John
Croker was first and True Ellis was
second while Sidney Fowler and John
Croker had the honor of winning the
three-legged race. The silk quilt over
which there was considerable rivalry,
was won by Mr. Drake of Clinton. Dur
ing the afternoon Towne's orchestra
furnished music in the hall and also
for the grand ball which was the clos
ing feature Of the event. The awards
will be published in our issue of
Thursday next. The ball game be-
tween Clinton and Canaan was won
/ by Canaan II to 0.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-09-30
FAIR AT SOLON

The annual Cattle Show and Fair
was held on the Grange lot in Scion
village, yesterday afternoon with
good attendance and fine exhibits in
all departments Among the live
stock exhibitors were Grant Witham
with a fine string of purebred Here
fords; E. Thompson, who showed two
Holstein bulls, one of them registered;
M. P. Pollard with four draft colts,
one of them foal of 1915 and the
others two and three years old re-
spectively; Arno Padham with a 1915
draft colt and yearling; and Chas,
French who showed a fine Oxford
down buck. Chester X. Williams had
the best display among the exhibits
of farm products, -
A full list of the awards will be
published next week, TYP
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-09-30
the shadow of despair or in the sun

the shadow of despair or in the sun
shine of prosperity.
OF his family, DR.. Taggart is sur
vived by a widow, Mrs. Lizzie Roe
buck Taggart and one daughter, Miss
Gail Anne Taggart, a graduate of Col
by College, and member of the High
School faculty at Gorham. There is
also a nephew, Paul Jones, who has
been taking a course at Boston
Business College.
Thus it has been with DR.. Taggart
who during the long years of his resi-
dence here has gained an acquain.
lance and friendship with people
now in common sorrow at his passing
from the activities of life.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-09-30

Miss Vesta Bailey of Somerville,
Mass. is the guest of Miss Gertrude
Moody.
Bert Rand of Boston arrived Mon
day for visit with his mother Mrs.
Susie Rand.
Mrs. e. J. Harlow and little son
Ralph of Lewiston are the guests of
her aunt Mrs. George Smith
Mrs. George Goodridge passed Sat-
urday with relatives in Skowhegan
Mr. and Mrs. John Heath of Massa-
chusetts have been visiting her moth
er Mrs. Caroline Goodridge and other
relatives In town.
The friends of Mrs. Sylvia Ramsdell
Allen of West Pttsfield were grieved
to learn Of her death at the Bangor
Hospital Sunday. Mrs. Allen was a
member of Canaan Grange, holding
the Office of l.. A. S. Funeral SER
vices were held Tuesday Interment
at West Pittsfeld cemetery.
Sunrise Chapter 0. f. S. held a very
enjoyable meeting Saturday evening,
September "a. Mrs. Viola Rand of
Waterville presented the following
Past Matrons, Mrs. Addie Mason, Mrs
Mabel Harris. Mrs, May Fitzgerald,
Mrs, Iveletta Nutting with jewels and
the Past Patrons, Alpheus Mason,
Harry Harris. f. H. Williams with
initial pins. Supper was served. The
| following members from out of town
were present: Mr. and Mrs George
| Farnham of Monmouth. Mr.. and Mrs
Frederick Davis of Buckfeld, Mrs
Iveletta Nutting OF Hartland and Mrs
Viola Rand of Wateryille.
Mrs. Katherine Barrett is visiting
relatives in Gorham, N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Van Auken
who have been on a trip to the Paci-
| fic Coast, returned Monday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-09-30
SOUTHWEST CANAAN

Mr. and Mrs Arthur Lee of Taun-
ton. Mass. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Merle Foster
Mrs. Alta Smith and Mrs. Ina
Jewett passed one day recently with
friends in Clinton.
Mrs. Florence Harlow has gone to
Freedom, where she will pass several
weeks with friends.
Miss Beryl Foster passed the week
end at home, returning to her school
at Smithf1eld Monday.
Mrs. Charlotte Foster has so far re-
covered from her recent Illness as to
be able to continue her school at the
Red Schoolhouse.
Harold Foster Is working in Show
hogan at present.
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Leave .sk6whegan--G0 700 >'I
800: iicS ~. aoo ssso. 59o
ieI0 200. $50. 500. 500 500
Extra Local Cars leave Tor C..l
Brook Mt io.oo e. ~. laos. SOS. 900
IN.
Close connectioAw WITH Maine Ger
trail Trains leaving Sseowh~gan at
liss a. m. and 2 .s d N Alec WI'h
Maine centrai Trafns ssrlviag a
skowhesan at 40 fSH nj as
tse ., m
Close connections with aRine Cea-
trail Trains leaving Manson f8uit
>orshl AT isst a M for GlNee ahi
ga q IN for bingham
Close connections with Mstps ten'fal
Trains leaving Madison fKniHg se4th
~ ~ M frem Blnghsm s"i a.
1893 neoa from klnso
SUNDAY CAR NcHEptLE
Cars leave skewhegAn for Maalse
at s.sa tss. tiss m. l % ses -
se0 100 p ~.
car. l-sy. Madison sar sknwbsss
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-09-30

Mrs. Annette Hnckley returned the
first OF last week from visit in
Skowhegan with her granddaughter
Mrs. c. R. Whittemore and family.
Mrs. Mertie Drake went to Castle
Harmony last week.
Thursday evening. Sept. %. there
was corn roast at Ray Tibbetts,
participated in by the Academy teach
ers, students and others. A fine time
was reported with the usual yells,
games, etc.
Try an ad in Everybody's.
Merrill Greene returned last week
from Scion, where he was operated
on for appendicitis at the Pierce hos
pital. He will not enter school till
next week He is boarding with his
grandmother, Mrs. ]. T. Hight until
the return of Mrs. Greene from her
visit in Massachusetts, and Connect
cut.
Mrs Belva Bush Hutchinson and
baby of Hodgdon are visiting her pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Bush
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REYERE-C0RNYuI.E

Willard Hathorne of Fftchburg
Mass is visiting his cousin Allen
Rowell. This is his first visit here
for sixteen years.
Mrs. Statira Carr returned to her
home in Brunswick Friday. G. r.
French and D. d. Collins accompanied
her for an over Sunday visit with rel
atiyes and friends
S. H. Beal is having electric lights
installed in his buildings.
Mrs. Fred Mcclure and her guest
Miss Porter of Massachusetts visited
Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. D. D.
Collins.