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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
ITALY REFUSES FOE
ON THREE POSITIONS
Intense Artillery Fire COun.
ter Attacked and GOritZ
Also Shcllcd.
Spec,ai CaGie De ,patch 10 Tar suv

ROME. Dec, Is,-The Italian ofncia'
statement issued to-day tells OF the re-
pulse of Austrian attacks In the As,icc
Valley and against Oslavia and the Ital-
ian positions OF the Carso plateau on thu
IsonZo front. The Italian artillery BON.
barded Goritz with great iiercencss.
The official statement follows:
There was no infantry activity ex-
cept frustrated attacks In the region
west of Monte covon. In the Astico
Valley and also against Oslavia and
on, the Carso plateau.
The enemy artillery fire was intense.
1t was directed chiefly to long range
bomhardmcnt vf inhabited regions.
our artillery COUNTER attacked that of
the enemy II also very hercely bonn
barded BoritZ.
An enemy ~aeroplane dropped bombs
on Strigue, in The SGRana Valley, do
ing slight damage.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
TURK Filler CAUGHT.
French Report ucnNY Artillery
Fire ON Enemy Batteries.

PARIS. Dec. l6-The French War
ONCE issued the following communiqut
tonight regarding tn" operations in the
Near East
The Turkish artillery was inactive.
Al enemy %aeroplsne attempting to fly
over our lines was pursued by one Of
our aeropllncs and forced to descend.
our heavy artillery continued the bonn
bardment Of the enemy's batteries on
the Aslatic shore,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
BRITAIN TO-DAY ISSUES
NEW BOND PROSPECTUS
Investors Expected to We'll
come Method Of Buying
American Securities.
Special Cable Despatch 10 THE Sry.

btNINsf' = 49,
LoNDoN;. Dec. II (Friday).-The pro-
spectus OF the issue of 8 per cent. i've
year exchequer bonds with which the
Government plans to pay for American
securities under the mobilization plan
Will be issued to-day. II Is expected
that these new bonds will be very pop
Mar with investors and that they VIII
affect unfavorably the prices OF existing
Issues. The Daily Nail says:
THE issue Of excheauer bonds II
quite a surprise to the City. They are
the best Investment yet and necessarily
are rather a blow to consols and the ex-
listing war loans. which Immediately fell
on the Stock Exchange. The new issue
probably will postpone the time Of issue
of another war loan At a higher Interest
rate into which the existing war loan
Will be convertible.
Doubtless the Treasury decided upon
this new issue In connection with Its
American securities scheme. The bonds
are Of course those for which American
securities will shortly be accepted in
exchange. Financiers express the opinion
that II would be "a good idea for the
Treasury. while preparing the issue of
bonds in exchange for American securi-
ties. TO offer them also for cash.
There was much favorable comment
on the Governemnt's freeing the bonds
OF the British income tax IL held
abroad"
Reginald McKenna, Chancellor of the
Exchequer. announced In the House OF
Commons yesterday that the scope of
the plan for the mobilization OF Ameri-
can securities will include South Amer
lean securities which carry the right to
he paid in the United States in United
States currency.
The Morning Post suggests that the
public might buy the 8 per cent. exchea-
uer bonds. and intimates that the sub
scribers could pay for them In cash
or approved American or Canadian se-
c~urities. Thus. IL is pointed out. the
issue would obtain the needed securities
and cash for war purposes and would
stave of the need Of issuing "A fresh
war loan.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
Special Cable Despdtch to TIE Srs.


LONDON, Dec. 16.-One Of the env1able
roles In the wal Is that OF German mill.
tary prisoner in Great Britain. The re-
markable treatment which the Kaiser's
soldiers receive after they have been
captured by the British troops Is one Of
the wonders OF the war.
This was clearly demonstrated during
a thorough investigation OF a British
eamp for military prisoners which the
correspondent of tbs SUN was per-
mltted to visit by special courtesy of
the War Office.
The camp visited was at Dorchester,
-four hours by train from London. where
there are at present almost 1000
German soldiers. captured on the battle
fields of Belgium and France. particu-
larry about Loos.
Remarkable indeed Is the manner in
Wnlch these men are treated, n re-
markable are the comforts they enjoy.
These men live their own lives. do
wha they wish with their time and
receive practically no orders from the
handful OF British officers In charge of
the camp. These officers have adopted
the system OF leaving the entire dis
cipline OF the camp IN the hands OF the
German non-coinmissioned officers.
Time Their Own.
Thero Is absolutely nothing in the
camp to Justify the USE or the term
prisoners beyond the few guards sur
roud.ng the enclosure. No orders O,
restrictions Whatsoever interfere with
the daily life of these men. They
live as they please and do as they
will.
The British Government has them
chartered In large. airy houses, well
heated ana equipped with every modern
comfort. Shower baths. with hot ana
cold water. and steam baths are at
their disposal daily and as often as
they please. Nothing which might ad 1
70 their personal comfort IL omitted.
wholesome food OF the best quality In
supplied to these men In abundance and
the cooking is lone by their own cooks.
These cooks. Who also are German
prisoners captured at the front, re-
ceive compensation of SIX shillings a
week from the British Government. All
The other men performing work OF any
description for their fellow prisoners.
such the shoemakers who repair their
boots and the ta.lors who patch up their
uniforms. also receive special wages.
NOT one German prisoner is employed on
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
DANES CENSOR TELEGRAMS,
Messages Giving Information OF
COuntry's Army stopped.

Tho Commercial Gable Company an
nounces that the Danish Administration
has advised that private kilograms to
or from Denmark are subject to censor
ship, kilograms in transit through Den
mark are passed.
kilograms conveying information
about Danish military affairs are not
admitted.
Private kilograms not conforming to
these restrictions are refused or stopped
without advice to the office of origin.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
BERLIN APPLAUDS.
Austrian Anawer to U. =. Gener-
ally Commended by Newspapers.

BERLIN, via London. Dec. 1s.-Ths
Vienna answer to the American note on
the t%orpedolng OF the Anconsa receives
general approval in the Berlin news
papers.
The Beriiner Zeitung am Mitfdg says
Vienna Is willing to enter upon ar
exchange OF ideas with Washington,
but first awaits details. resting on a
iirmer basis of fact thar the rather
vague information thus far received.
which cannot be taken seriously. The
Vienna answer Is. therefore. nothing
more than Il series Of questions:
The busy President Wilson will once
more ave to take the trouble to write
81 new and very. very learned note to
fulfil Vienna wishes. Incidentally this
very learned man will also learn some-
thing on the side. namely. that diplo-
matte intercourse also has fixed rules
which one cannot violate"
The Rrcu. Zcitung says:
Count Burian's answer TO President
Wilson will be received everywhere with
joy and satisfaction. The way in which
a lesson In given the Washington Cabi-
net In the first essential Of diplomatic
writing is delicious. both in form and
contents. The note OF Wilson and
Lansing went just a bit too far In their
eagerness TO arous the voters to fever
heat. From the facts in the case there
can be no doubt where the fault lies for
INC loss OF lives or the Ancona
But what will Wilson and Lansing
DO now? The Anglo-American press is
accustomed to ask. when unsatisfactory
answers come. Will they break Off dip
lomatic relations?
1.-THE outcome will be decidedly In
structive AZ to what sort OF treatment
in most to be recommended in intercourse
with the Washington Cabinet"
The Lokdl insei0er points out that the
Austrian reply has not fulfilled Ameri-
can expectations OF prompt compliance
with all the demands, but that ON the
contrary the A.ustro-Hungarian Govern
ment, while entering IA dignified dis
claimer against the wholly unjustifed
sharpness of the American demands"
requests some legal foundation for the
accusations against the submarine COM
mander.
President Wilson," 1t continues. has
considered 1t right to demand In the
most brusque tone compensation and
self-punishment on the basis OF state
ments of anonymous witnesses and on the
basis of material which was 70 slightly
convincing that the collector was forced
to rob It of effectiveness by indefinite ex-
preston. like reliable information or
that the ship apparently did not attempt
10 escape
THE Austrian note will bring Presi-
dent Wilson to a realization that in In
ternational relations II Is not sufficient to
make demands. bun that the facts on
which demands are based must be sub
stantiated, and that missing proofs can
not be replaced by big. u Words
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
HOLDS $l.00O.O 900, 900 GOLD.
Bank Of France Makes Record n.
People Answer AppesI.

PARIS, Dec. 16.-The stock Of gold held
by the Bank OF France amounted to g.,
OOO, 900, 900 francs ts1. 900. 900, 0O0). a
worlds record, yesterday, according To
the Mdfin.
The public, answering the appeal to
turn in it's gold, came forward to ex-
change 1900, 00o 900 francs IN twenty
four weeks. More than GO, 900, 900 francs
In gold were exchanged for notes last
week alone.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17

INFORMATION which has been received in official circles in Rome
leads to the belief that the reports of q great drive by the COM
bined Turkish and German forces on the Suez Canal are well founded.
According to this information, the extension Of the railway line from
Constantinople to Damascus by the construction of a double tracked
line from Damascus to the Egyptian frontier Is being pushed rapidly.
This line is said now to be completed to a point within fifty miles Of
the Sinai peninsula, to the east of the canal, and the completion of the
entire railway Is expected by February l.. The course Of this railway
is shown in the accompanying map. the dotted lines indicating the
alternative routes across the desert which probably presented them
selves to the German engineers. Ell Kantara, on the Suez Canal, Is the
point reached by the Turks in their disastrous attempt to reach the
canal last winter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
iBULGAR AND GREEK
FORM NEUTRAL ZONE


drawn and the security of the town
would be assumed by the police. assisted
by "A battalion OF Cretan R~endarmerie.
THE British continue To land consid.
cradle quantities Of provisions and m,ini-
lions. a. we'll as large number of heavy
guns" ,
The Austrian War Offce issued the
following statement to-day regarding the
operations against the Montenegrins:
We captured a height northward Of
B~ijelopolje. Westward of Ipek the
enemy is retreataing on Plat and
Gulni The number Of prisoners cap
tured by us was increased yesterday
to 900.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17

CoNsrANrINoPLE. via London, Dec. To-
TIE following Turkish official statement
was given out here to-day:
The furthesi oures Of kut-el-
Amara. situated on the right bank OF
the Tigris. We're taken by storm De-
cembcr 10. one OF the hostile nonitors
was Junk.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
ASKS ABYSSINIA'S AID,
French Deputy Proposes Plan I,
Cheek German Move.

PARIS, Dec. 16.-Gratien Candace, a
colored Deputy from Guadalupe. has
proposed to the Chamber OF Deputies
that the Allies obtain the immediate
military cooperation of Abyssinia, un-
der guarantee OF that country's indie
pendencc. The proposal IL aimed to
prevent the success OF German efforts
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
WON'T BAR MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Special Cable Nesnntch 10 THE srx

'P'0I"F 'dOTe UesP0'ch 70 TUE SUI.
LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE British CIV
eminent has decided to permit medical
supplies consigned to the American Red
ross 10 enter Germany, The permits
sion Is contingent upon the yuaran,eo n,
he United States that such supplies viii,
be used only by the American Red Cross
In Germany.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
DRIVE COST r 1000.
Arabs 80 Estimatr-British Conn
mnnder Sure They Lost 1000,
Special cab,e Despatch 10 rnr sr>.

"Pec'of 'dO'e Despdtch 10 THE Sun.
loNDoN. Dec. 16-The Turkish attack
on the British troops at Kut-el-Amara,
IN Mesopotamia, on December l2 cos,
the Turks 1000 nen, according TO Arat
reports quoted in "A report from Gen.
IoWnshend, commanding the British
forces. These reports have not been con.
nrmed but Gen. Townshend saws thai
the Turks lost fully 1000 men and that
they have not renewed the attack.
The report OF the British commander.
as given out to-day BY the press bureau,
follows:
Gen, Townshend. commander OF the
British forces in Mesorotamia, reports
from kut-el-.A'nara that according TO
Arab reports the Turks lost 1000 in
their attack on the evening Of Dece,-
Der IL. The Genera cannot confirm
,he es'imates The Turks lost fully
1000 men. They did not renew their
attacks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
RED CROSS GETS So, 500 GIFT.
Money Contributed by Two Won,cu
for Use In Srrbia

The uptown branch of the American
Red Cross, 66l Fifth avenue. announces
that Mrs. Edward q. Jones Of New Red
FORD u Miss Emma g. Jones of New
YORK have contributed $500 for use
In Serbia.
other contributions received during
the week ended December IL were
S9l.O9. -Four cases of goods have been
forwarded to Europe-one for mn
from Mrs. A. Hyatt. two for France from
the uptown Office and one for England
from the uptown office.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17

COLONIES TO BE CONSULTED.
tsTuith Promises Discussion of
Economic Policy Auniust Eurm,.

SPrf"f 'dbff ~ SlhiCH 10 IilI SlN.
l"NpoN, Dee, i6.--rrrmier .Asauith
Promised to-day II discussion IN lin,
House "f COMMONS on january ON
Il motion made ny william Albert =
HewiuS "that the Government inm,di.
ntclN consult the Governments of ,h,
with reference to their ,.,-
operation with Grea, BRITAIN ana no,
allies IN an economic policy directed
against the enemy"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17

to bring about an Abysslnlan attack
on Egypt.
An Athens despatch says tina Turkey
mas consented 10 the appointment OF
TWO as Under Secretaries of
S'ate In the finance and police depart
ments OF the Turkish Administration.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
Police Chaplain Blum III.

Rabbi Abraham Blum. Il chaplain o.
the Police Department, Is III at his hon.
59s Riverside Drive. with bronchitis H.
Donovan. "A police urgeon. reported YES.
terday that the patient vas out -
danger. Rabbi Blum IL 20 wears old.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
KAISER BACK FROM LIBAU.
visited Won HindenburR mud VIII
stay In Capital for Some Time.

AMSTERDAM, via London, Dec. 10
Berlin dispatches say that the Kaiser
has Just returned from "A visit to Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg ut the ~latter's
field Headquarters In northwestern Rus
STA. The Emperor inspected the naval
plants at Libau. He will remain in Ber-
lin for some time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
SURPRISE ITALIANS.
Austrimns Report Capture Of 20
siti0a In Plesso umsIu.
Special Cable Despafch 10 Tur 81

Special Cabie DesDafch 10 Tur Sr>.
VIENNA, via Amsterdam and London,
Dec. l8.-The Austrian War Office Is
sued the following official statement to-
day regarding the operations on the
Italian front:
On the Tyrolcse and lsonzo fronts
there was artillery firing.
In the Plezzo basin Con the Jarvis
Pontafel front, above the headwaters
of the ~lsonzo) we captured an Italian
position by surprise.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17

loNpoN, Dec. l6,-The official british
casualty list issued to-day contains tho
names of twelve officers. of whom onc
was killed, and of d33 mcn, of whom 2.a
We're Killed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17

I.ibau IL an important Russian sea
port in the Baltic. II wa occupied by
Field Marshal won Iiindenburg's army
In his drive, along the Russian coast.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-17
GERMAN WAR
LIVE ON ENGLAND'S BEST
Camp Comforts at Dorchester Include Steam and
Shower Baths-Fare Is Generous, and Captives'
Time Their Own-Jaillike Features Few.

work OF any description beyond the ar
tual clearing of quarters without re-
ceiv ng weekly wage.
The freedom that Is granted to these
men was evidenced on all sides during
my TOUR OF the camp. In the sergean.s'
mess was "A Chris. mas tree prepared by
the men. The prisoners have organized "A
band. with Instruments generously sup
piled by the British. On these Instruments
they play daily their national anthem
and other German tunes. All day. long
they have nothing to do but pass the
tine away In games or studies Of their
W choosing. While some are really
engaged In serious studies others play
cards. while those with artistic leanings
pa. mt or devote their time to wood carv-
ing.
The correspondent of FMS SUN was
permitted to. speak at great length to
many of these. prisoners. infantryn,en
from all parts Of Germany and sailors
from German submarines and cruisers.
Every one expressed satisfaction at the
treatment he was receiving. and some
intimated that they we're glad &c
be away from the fighting line and 10
be living In such safe and comfortable
quarters. -.
Prisoners Satisfied.
The correspondent had a long talk
with Sergeant Major Emil Hutter, who
Ii warrant officer OF the entire ami and
who was captured AT La Bassees The
sergeant-major had no hesitation in say
ing that all the mel were In the circum-
stances contented. Several told the cor
respondent con%hdentially that before their
arrival in England many months had
gone by since they had received for their
daily rations pure white bread and huge
quarters OF beef such as they were get
ting from the British Government.
But comfortable quarters and excellent
food are not all In the happy lot of these
prisoners. Few men indeed would not
feel at Ease and even proud to wear the
fine appearing and we'll tailored brown
corduroy suits, the warm flannel under
wear and shirts and the shapely shoes
which the Germans receive from the
British Government as soon as their w
uniforms begin to wear away. lmmedi-
ately or his arrival In the camp each
prisoner also receives a complete set OF
toilet articles. including hair brush.
clothes brush. tooth brush and comb.
There Is little doub that when they
learn through the newspapers. which
they are permitted to read daily without
any restrictions whatever, that peace has
been declared more than one of them
will sincerely regret being compelled to
dispense with the hospitality Of the Brit
ish Government.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-21

hoarding the honeyed sweetness ox tracted from fruits and flowers. From the blossoms Of alfalfa From the bloom that is on the desert plants even, and bringing it all to the service of man. There are thousands Of os- trches grazing in the fields like 70 many cattle There are date-paims loaded with giant clusters of delicious fruit and everywhere there are signs of peace and prosperity.
 Not all of this has been acquired without a struggle The effort made. has been long and strenuous. Extra ordinary conditions must be overcome but the success that crowns the work is not less than the task accomplished deserves. Phoenix, the capital city Of the State, is worthy of the people who have made Arizona. No state building in any part of our country has a more beautiful setting The gardens
 and grounds surrounding the State House are alone worthy of a special trip to see. In midwinter when snow and ice make existence a strenuous matter in les favored sections of The country these grounds are rich In per. fume from countless flowers Masses of color myriads Of bloom, and birds
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-21

is just as applicable to farming as 10 any oter industry, and water when it is required, provides one big crop in- surance policy
 Back to the land" is having a stronger appeal in the Southwest than in many other sections of the country The operation of farming under the ideal climatic conditions makes for convenience No heavy winter labor when the weather works a hardship Instead, a comfortable working Weath, Ter practically continuous the year round. The farmer cuts his crops of alfalfa in December and in February under a smiling sun. Under such con .ditions farming is very attractive.
 We want to see America First, and mo better place 10 start with, than the great Southwest It is full of inter esting things. It was in the South west that civilization on this continent began and in many ways the section still leads in matters of progress and prosperity.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-21
Ars0ra Resumes Her Place Head Of All Copper Producing States 0t the Union; Industry Is It's Way New Records
Shackles Put on Production by Wars Alarm Thrown Off to
 Meet Return of Prosperity

1918 and 34.O43,OO5 pounds in 1912. GHa County, including Globe and Nil ami district produced 73,4S8,16 pounds of copper in 1914, against 71,. G09,S47 pounds in 1913 and 63,969, ,423 pounds in 1912. The so-called low grade schist and porphyry ores found in pnal and Gila counties yielded 95.- 4S3,293 pounds of copper against ST. 073406 pounds of copper in 1913 and 6S.753,533 pounds in 1912 The cop per output of Greenlee County came largely from the same class Of depos- its.
 The lead in Arizona ores in 1914 which were shipped 10 smelter outside the state, amounted to 15,003. .OGS pounds, valued at s5S5.12O, against 16.144772 pounds in 1913, valued at $71O.37O and 6,OS6443 pounds in 1912. Most of the lead ore is produced in the vicinity of the copper mines in the Warren or Bisbee district in Cochise County which yielded ores containing 9.331.11G pounds Mohave County fol- lowed with 3.71S,O57 pounds; Pima County with 769145 pounds and Santa Cruz county with 4O3,272 pounds. Con- centrates yielded 4,3O6,977 pounds of lead and lO,966,O91 pounds of lead were contained in crude ore shipped 10 smelters. Lead is mined separately in Arizona but little, being mostly in con junction with other ores
 .H zinc ores in 1914 amounted to 9.42S, O67 pounds valued at s527.972 in 1913. Mines producing most Of the zinc ores are situated al Union Pass and Chlor- ide in Mohave County, and the ores produced are estimated to have con- tained 9,533.O5O pounds of spelter in 1914, against 7,OSl 400 pounds in 1913 and S3O4, ,462 pounds in 1912 Produc-
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