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Purchase seemed tic simplest aud
best course whore ia" noidcr OF Ameri-
can or Canadian securities was IN a
position TO sell outright
tn" thancelo~ said the G,vernn-nt
han gone Over the ground fully and be-
lieNed the securities available would be
sufficient Ia meet all liabilities and give
The r.cded support 10 tn. exchange
ma"k", a- lon2 a. rhc war lasts He
was unable a. the time to- give the total
amount of aNailahl. securities now held
In 'h!s country cor the length OF time
necessary To hrlnr about their absorp-
zion IN the United states
In the cas-. of unquoted or unlisted
securities or ~ any whose current quo
tatiur might not be regarded az repre-
sentative Of the true value. the Cnan-
cclIor explained. the price vii. bc iixed
by agreement with the person Offering
them The New York dollar prlc, will
be reckoned in sterling on the basis OF
the exchange rate OF the day
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The Times received late tonight \
despatch from Salunica to the effect that
10000 Austrian and German troops ard
10000 Bulgariaus are concentrating be-
tween Monastir and kenali including
considerable cavalry. k'nali IS the
frontier station ou the railroad line from
Mouastir {" Salonica.
In the last phas" of the eight day bat
tie IN the southeast corner of serbia tho
Bulgarians, sweeping steadily south-
ward. concentrated their attacks upon
the British forces. \ German War Of
iice statement ISSUED to-day asserts that
two English divisions were ".unihi-
lated In the fierce iiGhting.' 4 British
the latest available tgures, Is dpproXi-
matelY 2U,0o" m-iI
Yesterdays British War office state
m"n', telling of the last few days at-
rarks on IN" British line. said the Tenth
Division stood t'' hrtnt ~ tho or
slaughts and that a successful retreat
to ia" Dorian position was made posi-
bic only by the bravery OF three Irish
regiments.
The German official statement fol
lovs:
No Euslishuan f'renchman il
now At liberty on Macedonia soil.
In Macedonia the army Of Gen
ro'i"rof1 bulgarian, captured the VIII
iagcs Of Dorian and ,;uevshcli.
approximately TWO British d!v,~ ons
have been aun'hilatcd ia thos" "a
Gag, rlentS.
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The plan for the mobilization Of Amer
lean securities held In England was ex-
planned by Mr. Mckeuna when the bill
empowering the government ~ s,t came
up In the Commons The bill, passed It's
first reading.
The most inveterate pess.mist would
not dispute our capacity ;D meet these
obligations, provided our assets were
made liquid and We were given time.
said the Chancellor. we have I'M
mcIse resources.
Despite the large amounts which are
being earned by shipping and the large
amounts paid IN dividends and interest
these sums are insufficient to restore the
balance of trade. which is now against
us. In order TO meet our Liabilities in
the United States we are obliged TO go
outsid. the ordinary course Of trade.
II have conferred with insurance and
trust companies which are large holders
-p~ynr IsssfftH sssur'tfcs They fully an
proved the Jlan
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The fact that the prediction OF Austria
yielding to the United states comes
freely from German circles has given
evidence to reports that Germany Will
use every infueace toward eat!stac-
tory settlement Having herself dis
avowfd the attack on the Arabic and
given the United states assurance for
the future. IL t. believed that Germany
is in "A peculiarly strong position to adj
wise the statesmen I'm Vienna.
Count Won Berr -torif himself IL known
"a h anxious that break he avoided
and the fact that ne has been, in ire-
uuent conference with Raron INiedinek
adds TO the belief that Austria VIII not
act contrary to tA" wishes of Ia" Be-
lin Government.
Both Germany aui Austria are said 10
fear that II there il a break with the
United states IL might seriously affect
the efforts of the German and Austrian
diplomats TO maintain tn" neutrality Of
Runania and Gre.c- IN the Balkans.
Indications based o. authuritdtiv" In
formation are Ihat Germany. II she sue
ceeds In persuld!ng Austria Ia yield to
the United States, VIII herself give in
etruvtions 10 Ambassador li.mstorif 70
renew the negotiations with this cnun-
try in the Lusitanid controversy.
II is predicted that within a month
an effort viii ID. naG" lev Germany to
settle this issue on the basis of an offer
of reparation without any reference to
arbitration. such an offer II is pointed
out in German quarters, would he ttnta-
mount TO an admission of liability and
virtual dissvowal. though not in the en-
press terms Of "A disavowal.
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Pru>sian Losses 2.:.S.:lS.

ROTTERDAM, Dec, 1.-THE last ten
lists Of prussiau casualties contain G5,-
$40 names. The lists cover the period
from November - 10 November %
The total Prussian losses to date are
given ~ ",22i,24s
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That Is the consideration and the only
consideration on which nine of ten COM
mitteemen base their preference.
I'VE know we can win with Hughes"
they say. and that's the one thing we
want TO be certain about this time"
While nearly all the committeeman
have their local preferences. yet If these
are disregarded they come inevitably to
the Hughes side.
Next to the Justice. the names of Elihu
Root and ex-senator Theodore Burton
OF Ohio are heard most frequently ON the
lips OF the committeeman. Burton al
ready has strong organization. founded
on the support of the leaders in his own
State
Unexpectedly strong support is found
for MIR Root among Western Republi-
rans, but the question always raised in
his case is. Gould he be elected Would
New York state give him her Vote
with the arrival here to-day Of Will
lam Barnes, J,., of New York. eN-Sena-
tor Murray Crane of Mass achusetts and
other well known Republicans. a move
nent was started IN favor of pushing
the date of the Republican national con-
vention ahead two weeks.
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Vienna Is Expected to Yield
Under the Pressure of
Germany.
ENTIRE SUBMARINE
DISPUTE MAY END
Charge Zwiedinek COnfers
With Lansing After See
ing BernstOrff.

WAsHINGroN. Dec i3.--Aus,ria will
not have more than week longer in
which to comply with the demands of
the United States for satisfaction in the
Ancona case. Secretary Lansing is un-
derstood TO have SO informed Baron
zwiedinek. Charge d'Anaires Of the Aus
trian Embassy. In the course OF a con-
ference which ne had with the Baron
to-day.
The conference was sought by Baron
Zwiedinek. with the result that a rumor
was started In irresponsible quarters
that tho Charge had received iastruc-
tions from his Government TO demand
his passports. The report brought forth
categorical denial from Secretary
Lansing
II Is understood that Baron Zwiedinek
desired particularly to know the Secle-
tsry's Interpretation ~ the demand in
the American note that a reply from AUS
trla should be Forthcoming promptly" :"
The question is said 10 have been asked
on the responsibility of the Charge.
who was without any dispatches from
hts Government II probably was
prompted by Count Won Bernstorif the
German Ambassador. who conferred with
Baron Iwied!nek priu- to the latter 3
conference with Mr. Lansing.
Austria's Com IIinncr Predicted.
After the conference with Mr.. Lansing
the prediction was freely made in re-
spons!be diplomatic circles that Austria
will comply with the American demands
Significance IL attached TO press re-
ports from Vienna to the effect that tn"
Austrian Government has found IL TIM
possible to get into communication with
the comma ndcr OF the submarine which
attacked the Ancond. The opinion was
expressed IN diplomatic quarters familiar
with the affairs of the Central Powers
that the commander will no, he located
The prediction was made that Aus
trias reply to the United states Will
he that as Il has been Impossible for
her tp get the commanders detailed Ner-
sion Of the attack Austria Is not IN a
position To dispute tho charge in the
American note that ne fred on and tor
pedoed the Aucuua while there Wcr"
persons stu on board, contrary to the
rules issued hy the Austrian Admiralty
to submaTu" commanders.
II Is therefore predicted Austria Will
say that she cannot lo otherwise than
admit that tn form nf attack was I'll
legal and ,nhefcOsib,~.' make reasonabl"
reparatiOn. ard, Il the commander Ia
subsequently, located. punish him for the
Offence.
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NEW CREDITS LIKELY.
Wall street Expects Further
Financing Here by British,

Prominent bankers said yesterday that
they believed that the plan Of the Cham
cellor Of the British EXchequer for the
mobilization OF American securities held
in Great Britain was the precursor Of
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\ Denial ny Barnrs.

William Barnes, Jr denied published
reports that ne had said he was willing
TO hay" Col. Roosevelt named as one OF
the big Four from New York - the
national convention. Mr. Barnes said {:
81 am not responsible for expressions
Of opinion except such as ] make my
self The Republicans of New York
will take such action as they soc n:
from this time until the date Of the
primary. April I. What their action
will be IL not for me to say"
The report that Col. Roosevelt will cb
as "A Republican delegate - regarded
as absurd, because by doing so h. wuuic
lose the power Of trading" which he
now holds through maintaining the rem
nan,s of the Bull Moose organization
II WAS said tonight that 1t was vir-
tually certain that the convention would
meet on Jun. :, instead ~ In the latter
part OF that month, thus preceding the
Democratic national convention by one
week.
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HUGHES TALK STILL
BOTHERS THE G. O.P.
National Committees Drift to
Him Based Only on De-
" sire for Victory.
EARLY CONVENTION RusE
1t May BE Held June Z to Get
the Jump on the DEM
Ocrats.

WARRINGTON. Dec. 1s.--On the eve OF
the meeting CT the Republican National
Committee there IL no doubt of the
strong and widespread sentiment among
the party leaders in favor Of the nomina-
tion OF Justice Hughes for President.
That fact together with the spirit of con-
fidence In a Republican victory is the
most notable feature of the gathering Of
the Republican chiefs.
So pronounced did the talk In favor Of
Justice Hughes become to-day that old
time party leaders who are personally
opposed to the Hughes movement ad-
mitted that II may be difficult to prevent
. complete swing to him.
While most OF the leaders acknowledge
In advance that Hughes would be a
poor party man and that for political
reasons they would prefer to see some
other Republican in the White House
the come back finally to the statement
that the Justice possesses more elements
OF strength than any other man In sight
and that the Republican party would BE-
certain OF victory with him heading the
ticket.
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40,000BRITISH
CUT TO PIECES,
GERMANS SAY
Two Divisions Annihilated,
Is Report-All Allies
Out of Serbia.
BULGARS REPORTED
ACROSS THE BORDER
Great TeutOn Force Said
to Be Massed on
Frontier.
GREEKS WITHDRAWN
TO REMAIN NEUTRAL
Three Irish Companies Give
Lives to Save Army
in Retreat.
GREEKS WITHDRAWN
TO REMAIN NEUTRAL
'occiI cable Ds.p1,ch 70 rBk St.

'pt'iP 'Ibis OSsp1'rh 70 TBk StN.
LONDON. Dec. 13---W,th the complete
withdrawal "f tho A1lglo-French forces
into Greek territory and the removal Of
tho Greek troops between Salonlca and
Dorian. interest centres IN tho further
pursuit Of tho Allies and the question
whether The GulGarians viii entor
Grcece
one report T. that the Buicar> are
already nve miles over the Greek from.
fier.
message from Berlin scciu- to irdi-
cate Austro-German forces alone are TO
advance beyond the frontier This he
lief WAS held yesterday in Saonica.
where the Allies are buslly preparing
for - defence.
On the other hand II is believed in
Athens that the Austrians and Germans
Will be unable 10 spare more than 900
troops for such a movement. ana that
consequently the Bulgarians will Ger
tainly invade Greece.
Great anxiety prevails here with re-
gard to this situation.
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Mr. Mckenna said that in case indi-
vldual holders were unable to sell them
the Treasury would accept their hold
ings on deposit for two years. The
lender would receive the interest accru-
ing plus oue-half of one per cent.
The Treasury would retain the right
20 sell securities thus deposited. under
certain contingencies. paying the middle
New York price OF the day and an ad-
ditional IN per cent on the value thus
calculated.
Anticipating criticism of the scheme
AS too generous, Mr., McKenna asserted:
The offer 20 give British credit In ex-
change for American securities az cur
rent market prices can only bc justified
by the absolute necessity for mobilzing
our American securities in order tp make
them OF the utmost value 10 the nation
as n whole,
while American securities to-day
have a good price. II is true that
British securities, owing not to any fail
ure of credit hut To our having such
large demands 10 meet are compare
lively low
The Chancellor turned To the details
of the second part of the scheme
namely. the provisions for borrowing
securities whose owners were unable
or unwilling to sell.
THE Treasurr will accept such Sc
curties on deposit subject to the right
of purchase he said.
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Up TO this time the United states has
demanded hat dsavowal. hut Germany
has refused. offering TO submit the ques-
tlou of reparation To arbitration. There
is no doubt in Washington now that the
sharp note to Austria - int'nded as
much for Germany As II Is for the Dual
Monarchy,
Washington officials believe that what
ever turn the situation now takes II will
speedily bring the Lusltduit negotiations
10 a head. II Austria should refuse To
meet the demands of the United states
and diplomatic break should come II
will he IA plain notice 10 Germany as to
what will happen In the f.usitania case
unless "A satisfactory settlement IL ef-
fected. ON the other hand. II Austria
yields II probably will he only after Ger
many has cuunselled her to do SO, and
Germany, II is argued here. will not DO
that unless she also has made up her
mind To bring the Lusiiarm case TO
conclusion that win satisfy the United
States
In this way the threatened runture
with Austria II expected to clear the
entire submarine issue or else bring on
a break with Germany as we'll as Aus
tra,
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Main Issues PIa nned.

II was apparent from statements made
here to-day that the Republicans intend
10 make preparedness the broad issue of
Americanism, including the protection of
American life and property abroad. ana
the tariff the leading issues In the cam
palgn
There If a belief among the Republi-
cans that the Democrats viii try to bring
about a situation in which they will seek
support for Mr., Wilson on the ground
of uphold.ug his hands agairs, German
American attacks, The Republicans hope
10 cut the ground from under the Demo
Gratis by adopting n plank IN support OF
what was described by one OF the leaders
to-day az broad Americanism.'
objection has been raised to the ear rly
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14

NEW YORK 4 FLORIDA SPECIAL"
Finest train 10 Florida Resorts, Atlantic
Coast Liun, e;,2 = NJ, daily effective Jan.
Srd Electric liyht I'd throughout, uw B'way.
ADD.
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In advocating an early convention
Republican leaders are moving to fore
stall what they believe IL an attempt
by President Wilson and the Demo-
cratic National Committee To deprive
them of campaign thunder. They say
the meeting of the Democratic national
convention was set for June IA so as
to assure against the Republicans hold
Ing their big gathering first
While it is the practice l-r the party
in power TO hold Its convention first,
the Democrats are particularly anxious
TO get the jump on the Republicans he
cause they believe that by making thsir
declaration of principles first they will
leave the Republicans nothing but the
tariff or the full dinner pail argument
OH which TO make their fight
Old Republican warhorses like Barnes
were quick to catch the point and to-
day they were insisting on calling the
big national gathering on June :, Not
only will this permit the Republicans
to take the leadership IN the matter of
platform declarations IN favor OF pre-
paredness and other issues now promi-
nently before the American people, but
will also give the Republicans an oppor-
tunity to start an aggressive campa ign
from the very beginning instead of trail
ing along behind the Democrats
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
AIKEN, :. e.. AND AVCUsrA T.,

NkEN, :, q, MD NVGlsTN, GA
Famous for IT, dry. bruclng climate, superb
location. golf links. palatla hotels Reached
via me SOY InEHM hH.LW % Us ss "Auxasta
--l6r,
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THE securities will he transferred
TO the Treasury for "A period Of TWO
years from the date OF transfer and
the lender will receive all interest plus
one-half of ! per cent. calculated on the
face value of the securities. The Treas
ury will sell the securities at any time
on request from the dcpos,tor and
pay the proceeds in sterling at the ex-
change rate OF the day or the lender
may make his own arrangements for
the sale on condition that the proceeds
are RENTED to England through the
Treasury agent in New York.
"The Treasury reserves the right If
II thinks IT necessary 10 sell all or
any such securities after notifying the
depositor In the event OF this right
being exercised the Treasury will pay
the quoted New York middle price, plus
81. per cent. At the end Of the two
year period the securities, If unsold, will
i~ returned to the depositor In exchange
for tho Treasury certificates,
Arrangements will be made for deal
ing on the stock Exchange in Treasury
certificates"
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one Salonica despatch predicts an
early definite solution OF the questions
pending between Greece and the Entente
Powers. II says:
According TO semi-official sources q
definite solution OF the questions psaS,
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Continued on Second Page.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-07-15
STATE TAX RATE
MUST Be RAISED
Governor Harris, Through No
Fault Of His Own, WiIlb Fore
ed to Raise Rate

Atlanta, Ga, July 1S.---lt may
be said without contradiction that
the state tax rate will be raised this
year. Chairmen Of the house and
senate finance committee, together
with Governor Harris have canvass
ed the situation thoroughly and
they find that the legislature last
year appropriated more than $780,
600 more than the total revenue
from taxation will be this year.
The tax rate was reduced last
year during Governor SIaton's adj
ADMINISTRATION but it looks like one
of the first things that Governor
Harris, through no fault of hisown,
will be forced to do viii be to raise
the rate again.
Some startling revelations are
likely in the next few days.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-07-15
HOUSE SEEKS TO
TIGHTEN HOLD
On Tax Collectors. Measures
Passes Which Provides For a
judicial Hearing

Atlanta, Ga July 1S.---The
House Of Representative passed By
substitute this morning the bill
which provides for a judicial hear
ing for tax collectors against whom
executions are issued by the state
comptroller general. The object Of
this bill is to provide with hear
ing tax collectors who either fail or
refuse to- pay the state money col.
lected by them in their counties
and against whom executions have
been issued.
In addition to the tax collector
bill the House this morning consld-
cred two other general bills. One
was bill by Representative Rob
erts, OF Hall, TO increase the pay
of justice court jurors from rs or 81
cents apiece Tor each vefdlct rem
dered. This bill failed Of passage
by 10 votes, the vote being IS in.
favor Of The bill to 46 against it, and
the majority ofthe House, necessary
to pass. being 95 votes. Represen-
tative Roberts gave notice OF a mo-
ton to reconsider.
The other general bill considered
was one by the Muscogee delegation
defining sewer construction by mu-
inequalities as extraordinary ex-
pense. This bill was under debate
when the House adjourned at !
o'clock.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-07-15
SOME DOUBT ABOUT
BOND ELECTION
Commissioners, However, Have
Declared Bonds Carried by Four
Votes


There is still some doubt as to
the outcome Of the bond election
held last Wednesday. In May an
election was held to issue $25, 600
bonds for Improvements on roads
and bridges. Sentiment at that
time seemed to be for bonds, but
the Indifference Of the voters de-
feated it. However there was some
talk that if a larger amount was
called for it would carry, so the
Commissioners called another cleo
ton, this time for $50, 900, which
was held July It'll.
The votes were consolidated the
following Thursday by the County
Commissioners and The County
Registrars. They examined the
registration books and found there
had been enough voters who were
registered, but had moved or were
out Of the county to leave bonds a
small majority
After consolidating all the votes
and eliminating those who had
moved the managers declared the
election by four majority.
The County Commissioners will
at once have Judge Littleiohn Of
Americas to pass on their position
to find If their action was legal.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-07-15
OLD SOL IERS
FILE CHARGES
Petition Signed By 80 Inmasss of
Home Sent to Georgia Legs
lature

Atlanta, Ga, July 15.The
Georgia Confederate Soldiers Home
is again in the limelight, following
a petition presented to the legislat-
ure BY 30 inmates Of the home,
charging all kinds If evil conditions
and demanding an investigation.
The signers declare that Dr. Amox
Fox, superintendent Of the home,
and its master spirit for many years,
is donlineering, profane and unreal
sonable; that he is dominated BY
the matron, and she in turn BY q
night watchman; that veterans are
fred out Of the home for slight Of
lenses, while the law expressly for
bids discharge upon any grounds
whatsoever, and there are many
other indictments brought against
the management.
Dir Fox, interviewed, says, the
attacks were inspireS ~ one Of the
disgruntled old vets VINO has several
times been suspended, and that ev-
cry signer has some fancied person
al grievance. Quite a number Of
inmates defended him from attack.
It is probable that the Legislature
will instiutea thorough inyestiga
ton.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-07-15
Communicated

The following poem was handed
us by one Of Leesburg's prominent
young men. Evidently he has
been disappoint in =, oh well you
can form your-own conclusions:
Her form is like Diana's,
Her features are divine,
And we were lovers once, but oh,
/ cannot call her minel
Yes, once l held in my arms,
Perhaps she loves me YETI
For oft there is upon her face
A look | can't forget.
But she's an old mans darling,
And he's her willing slave,
Sc now she blithely spends the cash
His first wife helped to save.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-07-15
CITY COURT CONVENES
MONDAY MORNING

The City Court Of Lee county
will convene next Monday morning
at ten o'clock with Judge w. G..
Martin on the bench and Solicitor
Hoyle at the bar to look after the
interests Of the state.
The civil docket will be taken up
Monday, and Of course the crimi.
nal wilt follow. Both dockets are
crowded
The City Court always dispatches
business in a hurry, due to the eff
cheney Of the Judge and Solicitor.
The following jurors have been
drawn for service:
7. G. Tharp, J. G.. Pruett. r. r.
salter. w. G. Rutland. e. ].
Stocks, Jr., B.. f. Christie, Jona-
than Orr, Hugh H. Hale, W.. M.
Jenkins, G. A. Wallace, s. M.
J. S. King, J. S. Matthews,
j. L. Wright, M. W suggs, John
G.. Nesbit.