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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-26
Berlin Sees Subterfuge
in Second AncOna Note

Berlin, Dec. rs (by wireless TO Say
Vile, n. Y.).-The "Vienna Zeit" an
nounces that Baron Burian has al
ready begun work upon the answer TO
the second American note on the An
coma, and that the Austrian reply VIII
be handed during the next few days 70
the American Ambassador at Vienna.
The Berlin papers to-day publish
prominently the full text Of the Amer
lean note on the Aneona. Only the
"Tageblatt" and "Boersen Zeitung"
comment at any length. The "Tage-
blatt" says the note differs from the
first, TO it's advantage, by the objective
tone which preserves the forms Gus
tomary in communications between
nations.
THE question at ISSUE" says the
"Tageblatt, ais not brought a step
nearer solution, the American govern
ment maintains its demand made on
December 6. As basis for this de-
mand, however, it has recourse no
longer to the somewhat scanty material
furnished by naked assumptions and
suppositions, which II was before based
on, but on the report Of the Austro-
Hungarian Charge d'Afairs at Wash
ington, which he presented the same
day the American Ambassador at
Vienna relieved the answer OF Count
Burian."
The "Boersen Zeitung' finds the sec
ond note decidedly milder IN tone than
the abstract cabled here led it TO be-
lieve. IL points out. however, that the
note maintains its former STANDPOINT,
and adds that even IL the United states
Is Of the opinion that new evidence
cannot alter the racts, the note stlil
le-ves the way open for further eH-
chaneg of notes.
zone sees by IT," continues the pa
per, that the American government is
solely interested in maintaining its
theoretical-all too theoretical-stand
point. Washington does not seem TO
think of a breach in American-Austro-
Hungarian relations"
II declares that President Wilson's
ambition is TO uphold his humanitarian
standpoint at all events, and the fact
that he emphasizes this standpoint,
especially against the Central Powers,
comes from the attitude assumed by
all America toward the Central Powers,
and adds:
1--WE and our allies must reconcile
ourselves to this fsct-we have nothing
to hope for from America: and least Of
all may we expect a just application OF
the neutrality principle from the Amer
lean side"
The "Morgen Post" says: "The note,
with its almost hearty concluding
phrases, permits the hope that Austria
Hungary and the United States may
reach an understanding over this issue
in all friendliness.'
The "Vossische-Zeitung" says: THE
most striking thing about the note is
that II supports the demands made in
the note Of December on report
which the American government re-
ceived on December 10. This report
was not known, hence one must wait 70
see how the affair works out. In the
mean time il is TO be noted that Wash
ington does not defend further the as
sertions Of the first note, and has
therefore let them drop"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-26
LONDON'S SPIRIT RISES
THROUGH FOG AND RAIN
Christmas Brings Homage to
Soldiers, Well and Wounded.

London, Dec. 25.-London's Christmas
was spent in depressing atmosphere Of
fog and rain. The city was filled with
soldiers, many thousands Of mud
stained veterans from the trenches hay-
ing received a short holiday leave.
The last of these men on furlough
arrived at the London terminals as
late as midday, having been delayed by
a rough passage across the Channel,
which left many of them still pale and
miserable when they reached London.
The great charitable institutions
celebrated the day with tremendous
energy. There was ample provision for
lonesome soldiers, both home and
colonial; for the wounded. for prison
ers and interned aliens and for the
wives and families Of the men at the
front.
The hospitals were bright with
flowers and gifts, while visitors liter
ally overran the already crowded wards,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-26

Tho state Of things I have described
was bound 70 end. That It is now end
Cd once for all In the way some Of US
demanded three months ago Is by far
the most important step that Britain
under the coalition government has
taken toward winning the war. II Is
true that beginning in the right d.
reotlon was taken some time ago, when
General Sir Archibald Murray was re
stored TO his old post as chief Of staff
at the War Office. Sir Archibald, nov
transferred TO the Mediterranean com
mand. is q very gallant, accomplished
soldier. He did much TO make up ar
reRrs.
Needed Bigger STAFF.
For this war, however, we wanted
even more, and far more, as soon as Il
could be obtained. We wanted a big
ger, moro authoritative staff organiza-
ton than we had ever before possessed
We wanted at the head of It the very
eblest and strongest soldier we could
find. When immense responsibilities
have 70 be faced the brain of an army,
like other brains. must be supported by
backbones.
The choice has fallen on Sir William
Robertson. a hard-hea6ed, iron awed
Scotsman, who has risen from the ranks
by sheer force of ability and charac-
ter. He lie henceforth the British gov
ernment'S chief military adviser on ell
matters affecting the direction Of cam
paigns as distinguished from the or
ganization Of the armies. In that ca
pacity he becomes one Of the outstand-
ing figures Of the British Empire and
Of the war. He got to work in his
rooms In whitehall very quietly last
Sunday, and some days before his ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-26
Outpour of Shot and Shell
Keeps Up Along the
West Front.
GERMANS DESTROY
BRITISH MINES
Attack Violently with Artillery
In the VosgeS, but French
Hold Positions.

London, Dec. 25.--Explosions Of mines
and counter mines and the boom Of big
guns were the greetings that rang out
between the huge armies along the
west front on Christmas Day.
In the Belgian area Of Lombaertzyds,
IN Artois, 70 the south of Angres and in
the region Of Arras; in Champagne and
in the Vosges, the artillery duel was
kept up throughout the day. On the
slopes 10 tho north Of Hartmsnns-
Weilerkopf, where the engagement wac
intense, the German gunners failed to
shake the French positions.
West Of La Bassee, near the Belgian
border on the French front, German
countermining destroyed hostile works.
Army Headquarters at Berlin reported.
Presumably, these works were British
FRENCH OFFICIAL
This communication was Issued by
the French War Officer
In Belgium during the course Of
the day the artillery continued 70
display marked activity on both sides
in the region of LombsertIyde.
In Artois our batteries success
fullv bombarded German works 70
the south OF Angres and In the re-
gion of Arras.
In Champagne We dispersed an
enemy convoy on the road from Ia
hure 70 Somme-Py. 80
In the Vosges there was an srtil-
lery duel of rather intense char
Acter The enemy bombarded with
out effect our positions on the Hirs-
steen front and on the slopes TO the
north of Hartmanns-Weilerkop
GERMAN OFFICIAL
This statement was given cut by
Army Headquarters at Berlini
West Of La Basses enemy mines
that had been pushed forward toward
our position were successfully blown
up by our troops. Otherwise, moth
ing important occurred.
BELGIAN OFFICIAL
The Belgian Official communication
Ieads:
Calm prevailed last night and this
morning. The enemy this afternoon
showed some activity before the CEN
trail part Of our front Their batteries
were Immediately silenced By our ar
tillery, which sfterward destruo tys-
ly shelled the German works at w
cogne and an important enemy Work
TO the north Of Dixmude,
The British official report simply re-
cords normal artillery action along the
'front.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-26
RUSS SABRES R0UT
MOUNTED PERSIANS
XIII 11S In Battle with Band OF
1000 Near Teheraa.

Petrogrsd, Dec. sc.-This ofhcih
communication from general head
quarters was issued today
Western (Russisn) Front-Abeus
four miles northeast Of Busxacz We TO
pulsed enemy attempts against our ad-
vanced trenches. In the region Of
NaraneIs we took an enemy post by
surprise, capturing twsnty-ons prison
ers.
"CauoAsus Front - 6outhsAft OF
KhopA, on the Black See, enc Of our
motor boats capturd q Turkish salsa
boat loaded with grain.
Authentic information having been
received Of the arrival at Rabatksrirn.
twenty-five miles southwest Of Tshsran,
of a band Of o thousand horsemen I'M
der Emir Khischimet We sent q de-
tachment of troops there Tuesday
night under Colonel BelomestroH. On
Wednesday Colonel Belomestrof en-
countered the enemy, consisting OF two
battalions Of gendarmes, FIVE hundred
OF Chief Emirs horsemen and two hun
bred Zafhu arias. The enemy was
thoroughly beaten end dispersed, los
ing in men, sabred alone, l1S, inelud-
ing two officers"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-26

Vienna insisting on the friendly
spirit in which the latest American
note has been received. and the as
sursnces in them that Austria will ~
DIV with the same concern for good
relations" that characterized the
American note. have increased the be-
lief here that some way Of avoiding a
rupture will be found. IL is believed
that this country's determination not
10 recede from It's position has been
made 80 plain that Austria must know
that her only chance Of escaping q
break is 70 accent the American de-
nands in FULL. Since she has chosen
70 preceds her response with such
friendly unofficial announcements: II
Is felt that she must have decided to
meet Americas wisheC.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-26
CALL PREACHER TRAITOR
Cologne Officials Say Woman Told Ad-
yentists Not to Fight.

Cologne, Dec. 25.-Elly Reuss. a To-
cal woman missionary, head Of small
section Of Seventh Day Adventists, who
preached the practical application OF
the commandment, Thou shalt not
kill" even under war conditions. is on
trial here before court martial
charged with treason and with having
melted members Of the army 20 defy
discipline, ,
The alleged offence consisted OF
commentator Of the desertion OF Ad-
ventists who were soldiers and decla-
ration that the 10000 other Adventist
soldiers would have acted commenda-
bly, II they had refused to fire against
the foe.
The prosecution demanded an ex-
emplary sentence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-26
Express Kills This Santa.
LR, r.,.rr,ph . Tns Tribuna

Egg Harbor, N. j., Dec. 26.-AngeloT
Dayo, thirty-fve, OF Pomona, was killed
within 100 feet Of his sisters home
this afternoon when be was struck oy
a Pennsylvania express as he was re-
turning with cigars for the Christina
celebration. His sister, Mrs. J. Nick
fail. Is in a serious condition from
shock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-26

each patient being allowed two or three
visitors at a time. Carol singers and en-
tertainers provided amusement at the
hospitals and internment camps. -,
Special services in virtually all the
churches were attended by large con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-26

be vanquished. or punished FOR A..
crimes, but rather that the Ger
people may be emsncipated from ~
curse OF Prussianism and mar ,,rt'
of the letters Ct cruel milit.s
! despotism."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-29

count II only as a day for the gratinL
cation Of physical enjoyment.
But are these merry-mAkers to be
censured1 They intend no ~disrespect:
they would be the last to Offend the
hating and hoary limpins veteran.
They are Of a generation far removed
from the war period. and are without
the inspiring knowledge of its sacrE
ices and its sorrows- They look
upon It simply Is a day OF relaxation.
and to them the marching veterans
are only a diverting incident I'm their
season OF pleasure. To avoid this
painful indifference the old soldiers
have It In their power to eliminate Il
by having the observance OF Memo
rial Day changed from the thirtieth Of
May to the last Sunday OF that month.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-29
THE TRUTH WILL OUT

The Wheeling Register. yesterday
morning. nsively remarked:
while the Democrats were
successful In putting Mr.. weisgsr-
Der and the big charter across,
the Republicans made council
manic gains and sv~eIIed their ma
J~orttiss In both br1nehsa-
Pun many q truth IL told inadvert-
entity. The Democrats were success
ful In putting Mr.. weisgerber and the
big charter across. This, however.
IL the rrst admission that the princi.
pal animus in the nght for the so
called big charter was political For
months and for years We have been
told that the object OF the charter
was to eliminate politics from munich
pal ansirs- Az soon a. this charter
passes. the Democratic organ pro
claims II q Democratic victory.
The several hundred Republicans
who were inhaled into the support OF
the chartsr. az well as the citiEens who
supported II on account OF its sup
posed merits. will doubtless take due
notice OF the Democratic J~ubiIation
over no event
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-29
A GRAVE SITUATION

b situation which confronts the
Whitaker-G lessner plants in this city
and Martins Ferry Is OF grave import.
II In OF such a character that II com
mands the sympathy OF the public
with both the mill owners and It's
union employees. the one being pre-
vented from operating its establish
ments and the other from fulfilling
their contracts through the interpo5L
ton OF a very small detection In the
ranks OF the latter. II is not a ques-
tlon OF wages or hours, or anything
but a determined effort on the part
OF an element that has seeded from
The AmAlgamated Association. In set
ting themselves up in dictation and
ridiculous assumption over the recog-
nized labor organization. And II has
only been through the wise. consery-
alive action and forbearance % the
members Of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation that serious trouble has been
averted.
1t is a remarkable circumstance that
n Of the largest and most important
manufacturing concerns in the com
munity Is prevented from operating
by a small faction that has been mis-
led to detest capital in any form. and
which has been made ripe for disor-
der and defiance Of law through the
p~reachments Of the anarchistic agita-
tors who have duped them into impos-
siole and un-American beliefs. II il
a time that calls for the highest exhi-
bition OF the power OF the law and It's
strict enforcement. II is what the
~Amalgamated Association stands for.
and II is what the Whitaker-GIessner
Company is entitled to. The public
ought 10 clearly understand that tho
relations between the Whitaker-Gless-
ner Company and the Union employees
are entirely amicabie. that the scale
contracts were signed between these
two parties. and that both are endeav-
oring to fulhll their part OF that con.
tract. but are held up by this snarch.
istic detection. an element OF labor
that has been poisoned by the teach
ings of such an enemy "a honest Ia
Dor as Ettor. and which has been
either scotched or driver out OF every
community where Ia has raised ~ mis-.
cradle head.
The Intelligence believes that tho
city officials of Martins Ferry have
been subjected to much unjust oriu.
oism. They occupy a difncult posi-.
ton. but are handling the situation
with wisdom and dependable firm.
ness.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY

Decoration Day this year falls. az
& properly always should. on sunday.
Its solemn memorial features should
be divorced from the rack OF the bust.
ness week days and the distractions
that have characterized it heretofore.
Several times the proposition OF max.
Ing the memorial Observance on a
fixed day. the last Sunday o. MAY, In.
stead Of the present movable Or.
rangemeut. has been before the Va
uonal Encampment OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic. but ~sIngularly
enough did not prevail The import
and significance Of Memorial Day suF
Fest a more respectful Observance OF
the occasion than % has been accord.
Cd Of late years. 10 has been turned
into a general holiday for the public.
who are oblivlous t0 the spirit and iu.
tent 81 the o~riEinators ~ this bsauu.
fl tribute Of the living 90 me brave
dead Originally a day dedicated fo
= solemn memorial 40 lao been voc.
fully secularized By sports and pas
times And r is q piufui spectacle TO
see the %uay-haired and feeble sur
vivors marching to fhe graves % their
fallen comrades q be passed BY su.
other procession u merry. makers. Who
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-29
THE PRESIDENT AND WALSH

The President cannot relieve him
self of all responsibility for Walsh
by ignoring him.-Philadelphia Led
ger.
Yet he may. in the tanner he shift
ed all blame Of the administration for
the Riggs bank case onto Congress.
Surely he knows the opinion OF the
rational minded element OF the coun-
try OF Chairman Walsh's u~njudiciaI
conduct Of the Commissions investiga-
lions. lie knows his methods have
been improper and biased, and II he
doesn't recognize his responsibility as
the power that appointed him. then
we shall have TO agree with the suf-
fragette's opinion OF him as the best
little evader we know Of" The course
Mr.. Walsh has pursued IL too familiar
with the public TO require expanded
reference at this time. He has not
only hectored witnesses. but has prac-
tcally gone on the stump and Wilt
fed them. He has degraded a high of
nee and defeated the wise purposes
Congress had in view in erecting the
Commission. AS a Judge he has, to all
intents and purposes. rendered judg-
ment before the testimony was all in.
He has been harmful to labor and un.
just to capitals menace to both in
~terests instead Of a promoter OF good
feeling.
Condemned by the press OF the
country. without distinction OF poll
tics. he has now been officially cited
before the President on the complaint
of Brainerd n. Warner. a business
man. who charges him with conduct
unbecoming an oficer and a gentle
man. Besides this. the President IL
also informed OF the protests Of two
members OF the Commission against
his unoficial and undignIhed conduct.
II IL said. however. hat with all this
knowledge. the President is not likely
to do anything. There remains Just
one consolation. and that Is, whatever
his report may be to Congress Il will
have been eHectually d~iscredited be
forehand.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-29

As far. then. as past statistics
20. those who are claiming hat
the present war will permanently
decrease immigration have no
grounds for their statements. II
immigration Is to follow It's normal
course ss illustrated by previous
wars. We may expect an almost
Immediate return TO the figures OF
1914. and. most probably. an in
creased immigration In the years
following. II Is interesting to
note that even nov from those
countries having a fairly regular
steamship service with this coun-
try-England. Holland. Denmark.
france and the Scandinavian coun-
trles- we are getting only a
slight reduced immigration II
Is even claimed that a considerable
part OF the present great reduc-
ton In Italian and Greek immi-
grants Is due to the lack OF ships.
which lately have been
sending a large number OF immi-
grants TO this country-RussiA.
Austria-Hungary Germany and
the Balkan States-are now al.
most entirely u OF so far as
immigration IL concerned.
Compared 10 the populations
which we formerly drew our
immigrants the present
OF population in the countries lust
enumerated seem almost unlim-
tied. Causes impellinc twoard
immigration form these countries
will be operative at full capacity
at the end OF this great war. Nil
lions of men will have made the
break from home ties and narrow
village life which will make imml-
grafton only another adventure.
Those who abhor war and militar-
ism will have had such personal
experience OF the horrors OF war
as TO make them fee from II as
fast as they can.
thousands will have lost friends
and relatives and homes and little
Will be left them TO cause them TO
remain in their own countries.
Many will turn their eyes toward
new soils and new flags. Much
or this Immigration, no doubt. will
be good. but much OF IL will be
bad. The United States should
furnish protection to those already
here. and see TO il that a reason
able and just policy OF restriction
be enacted. so that the evils of i'm
migration may be met and averted
before Il is too late.
J. W. jerks.
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The vars effect upon future
immigration is now a much de-
hated subject With the renewal
OF rumors OF peace and the posi-
Bile early ending of the present
conflict. the problem OF immlxra.
lion and It's restriction or non
restriction will again be TO the
front. Already the very serious
question OF the entrance OF dis
eases such as typhus. cholera
bubonic plague and insanity IL a
matter OF concern TO the medical
men OF this county. Whether i'm
migration Will be permanently IN.
creased or decreased Is a question
vitality affecting every person in
this country. Have the demands
made by the need OF rebuilding
o The waste and destruction OF
war been so great In the past as
70 counteract the desire 10 pull
away from wars misery and 10
begin life again in a new country,
Is there the slightest evidence in
the statistics for immigration TO
his country in the past upon
which either OF the two
the one predicting a greatly in
creased immigration the other
n greatly decreased one-may
base their claims,
Summarizing the facts brought
out by an examination OF the i'm
migration statistics with this in
quiry In mind we are able 20 say
that war generally (although not
always) makes for a temporary
immediate decrease IN immigra-
ton. followed. invariably, by a
decided Increase soon after peace
Is declared. In no case among
the countries involved in recent
wars has there been a permanent
decrease in immigration from the
countries affected. while on the
contrary in some cases. immigra-
ton reached its highest point with
the decade following the conflict.
In the years following the Franco
Prussian war immigration from
both France and Germany in
creased and. in fact. reached the
very highest point within a few
years after its close. Greek i'm.
migration steadily mounted after
the Turco-Grecian struggle OF
1898 English immigration more
than trebled following the Anglo
Boer var Following the Balkan
war. immigration from all the
countries Observation-Disclosures, Ser
via. Montenegro. Greece and even
Turkey-came back TO normal and
in some cases made a decided in
crease.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-29
A GERMAN PRAYER.

Following the sinking OF the Lust.
tania Kuno Francke. a German-Amer.
lean. Professor in Harvard. wrote a
prayer for his people. A correspond.
dent TO The New Republic translates
IL thus:
A GERMAN PRAYER.
In this the end OF EUROPE Then O
God.
In thy great mercy save my peoples
soul
From utter darkness IN the worlds
DOWNFALL
Raise ~ above the lust and age % yore.
k~sjuycnated. purified. inspired.
D. "a may shine upon a newborn axe
And shed it, glory Ger tho world once
more!
10 spirit. Of my Race. thou art not
crushed 20 earth
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-29
Comments of
Ohio Editors
Practical upiir.

An c~N-conyict OF ;he Ohio penitentiary
is conducting an experimental employ
ulent bureau In the Interest OF ConViCts
as they are released. Circumstances.
surroundings. drugs. sudden or great
temptation and bursts Of passion. IN his
opinion. account for the dereliction of
individuals. GIVEN opportunities and en-
cuuragements by Tar the larger proper
ton Of men can he Induced 10 lead
straightforward lives. This eN-convict
VIII contribute much to the good Of tho
world n he Will be able TO demonstrate
this additional duty owed hy society to
it, erring members and show a practi-
cal way OF decentralization Liverpool
Review.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-29

Speaking % me n Jane Adams re-
cent statements p friendly critic OBJ
serves that she has hit tho nail on the
head a superior and unusual accom-
plishmcnt Ia any woman.