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Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-24
Nations So Far Have Talked Sentimentaly About Rights of Small Nations Guarantees of Peace and So Forth Without Getting Right Down Brass Tack and Saying What Will Satisfy Them In Terms of Peace
DISPIEASURE BY BOTH SIDES AT NOTE
 -, PLEASES U. S.. PROVING NOTE NEUTRAL
President Feels Sure Mere Statement of Goal Each Nation Seeks Should Not Embarrass Anybody and Will Provide Basis for Negotiations Germany Silent Terms Till Allies Reply Which May Be in Week.

that they are apt to fluctuate with the military changes and are not perman- ently binding under new conditions. Whatever any nation feels must be 1 included in its terms for moral req sons can also be added to the terms without embarrassment. As to per manent guarantees it was unofficially declared that the United States stands ready 10 enter any kind of agreement that may seem most desirable to the nations, whether permanent peace is , to be secured by, force if necessary, or by international law. The country is not committed to any one plan and suggestions.
 New Policy for U. S.? It is the administrations view that the country can be committed to aban- donment of the policy of isolation as much as President Monroe committed it to the Monroe Doctrine without Senate action. In the plans so far con- templated, however, it is probable the nations would be guided by the treaty
 
 agreements that would necessarily far as the United States is concerned.
 A fuller understanding of the em- barrassment to the administration by the coincidence of its note with the German proposals was reached. De spite the early unfavOrable manner in which the note was said to have been received in the allied countries, it was decided to risk it in view of the great interests involved. It is expected it may be some time before the Ameri- can viewpoint will be accepted abroad. but it is felt that in the end it cer- tainly will prevail.
 It also is stated most emphatically that the note was not rushed of on Monday in order to get to Premier Lloyd-George before he had irrevocably committed the allies against peace in his speech to parliament Tuesday That assumption was foreseen, but of ficials expect it to lose weight and i'm portance as the first impressions wear .off.
 Resentment lll Taken.
 The early resentment in London and Paris on the assumption that the Presi- dents note declared both belligerents were fighting for the same object is regarded as unwarranted at the state department where it was said today great pains had been taken to avoid that very inference.
 Stress was laid on the Presidents words to show that he had not ex pressed any conviction that both sets of belligerents were fighting for the same object. On the other hand, the language of the note. it was pointed out, specifically said the statesmen of both groups of belligerents had so stated their objects in general terms to the people of their own countries.
 Officials were gratified to see this view being pointed out in some of the (Continued on Page Two)
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-24

FL PASO. Dec. 23.-The Carranza garrison at Torreon either evacuated the city on the approach of Villa troops or were driven out by them. according to a report received from reliable Mexican sources. government agents stated here tonight. This re- port is believed to have come from the garrison after it moved to the
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-24
GENERAL OTIS GIVES
 HOME TO ANGEL CITY

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23.-A Christ mas gift of the "Bivouac,' formerly the home of General Harrison Gray Otis, president and general manager of the Los Angeles Times. was pre- sented to the county today by General Otis. for use as an art gallery. The property is valued at S15O.O00.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-24

south. they said, as TOrreon is known to be completely isolated because of the cutting of communications.
 Another unconfirmed rumor placed the Villa troops under the command of Nicola Fernandez. who Is said to have left for the north in order to join Jose Ynez Salazar in a new assault on Chihuahua City.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-24
Hunt andCampbeN
 Each Gain Votes
(By Review Leased Wire)

PHOENIX, Dec. 23.-Aside from a dozen changes about evenly distributed between Governor Hunt and Thomas Campbell. there were no developments in the gubernatorial contest today. Each of the two inspection boards handled a little more than one thou sand ballots.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-24
CBy Review Leased wfre)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-lnforma- ton as to the exact meaning in seek ing "just and permanent peace" is the whole purpose of the note ad- dressed to all belligerents by President Wilson. The United States desires a full, and detailed statement from each of the governments addressed. This outline and what follows was stated officially today for the administration.
 u S. Don't Know Goah
 This official said the government does not know and feels that it has been given no real means of knowing what terms would be required by each of the belligerents to make peace It regards the recent speeches of the leading statesmen in all countries as vague and undefined and sees nothing in them that would be definite to draw up an opinion. Protection of the rights of small nations, the repugnance of conquest and the guarantees of permanent peace, but no one nation has yet gone into what it means by those phrases in a way that the gov ernment of the United States car un- derstand.
 Allies Talk Vaguely.
 Recent press comment has been talk en to enhance that vagueness. France for instance, has not disclosed wheth- CT she considers just peace means the evacuation of her northern prov inces, or in addition ro that the re- storation of AlsaceLorraine, or if in. addition to both these claims she ex- poets a money indemnity for the dam age of invasion or beyond that if she has an actual program for doing away with so-called German militarism. In short, the United States asks what would she accept today as the basis of peace.
 U. S. Deserves Truth.
 Similar issues apply to all the bel ligerent countries in merely varying form. What President Wilson wants is their details. As the largest neutral facing grave problems and as the friend of all parties concerned, the United States feels most earnestly that it is entitled to know those facts. Unless some one of the groups lays down its actual terms there will be no basis for negotiations and no possibil- ity of peace till the world is bled white, officials declare.
 Basis for Discussion.
 There is not the slightest expecta tion here that the terms laid down will be reconcilable at first. It is known that some of the nations will demand what in actually they compose. Nevertheless, the naming of those terms will afford a basis of negotia- tions, starting place from which the conflicting interests can begin to con verge.
 U. S. to Join Peace Plan.
 Nor is any embarrassment seen to any of the nations in naming such terms. It is understood in advance
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-24
Rumors of Toreons Capture By VilIsas
 Are Affirmed and Denied By Fl Paso Experts

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.- Consul General Garcia at Fl Paso reported to the Mexican embassy tonight that he has been in communication with Car ranza officials at Chihuahua City and Torreon and was informed that neith- CT of those cities had been captured or was in danger of capture by Villa forces.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-24
Supreme Court of Arizona Permits
 Pdrimutual Bets
(By Review Leased Wire)

PHOENIX, Dec. 23.-The supreme court in a decision handed down to-
 day rules that the operation of the parimutual betting machine does not constitute an offense under the Ari- zona statutes. As 8 result of this de- cision, it was said to be probable that a race meeting will be held on the fair ground tracks during the early spring.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-24
RELIEF ASSOCIATION

The Warren District Relief Associa- ton was extremely busy yesterday with considerable number of people in the District whose Christmas prom ised little but for the local organiza- tion. Miss Cummings, aided by sev- eral assistants, provided packages and presents for the families and in many ways relieved the situation to a great extent.
 On Monday the Association will again be open and with the money and clothing. which it is hoped, will be raised at the various churches to- day and tonight. will further brighten the season for indigent people.
 ELkS PLAY SANTA
 Again this year the B. P. O. E. of Bisbee will play Santa Claus to a mum Der of deserving people in the Warren District In the form of baskets the lodge will send out good things to eat to large number and the Organiza- tion has provided for the single men who desire a good Christmas dinner
 AT DON LUIS
 Don Luis Christmas tree will be held this evening at ' o'clock. An elaborate entertainment has been pre- pared by the suburbanites for the chil dren and the people of the community.
 In general the celebration promises to be extensive in every way. Be helping make this Christmas all that it should be, many individuals have aided in the work. The Twentieth Century Club has contributed it's DOT tion to the charity of the District.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-24
GARDNER PLAYS ENDORsERS IF
 PRESIDENTS PEACE NOTE
Openly Breaks With G. O. P. Leader Mann; Repudiates Him-Says Germany Must Be Punished.
(By Review Leased Wire)

CINCINNATI. Dec. 23.-Representa- tive Augustus Gardner of Massachu- setts. in a statement here tonight. re- pudiates the leadership Tn congress of Representative James R. Mann, be- cause of his endorsement of President Wilson's peace note to the European powers. and says he will support Rep resentative Lenroot of Wisconsin for speaker when congress convenes. The statement follows:
 "Wicked Germany"
 'I have read the endorsement which the leader of my party m congress gave yesterday to President Wilson's offer of interference in European af- fairs. This is the fourth or fifth time that Leader Mann has given encour- agement to Germany's wicked cause. So far as I am concerned. shall toler- ate such leadership no longer.
 Repudiates Mann
 ''I believe that the happiness of the world requires the destruction of the dynasties of the Hapsburgs and the HohenZollerns. For that reason, with very sincere regret. | repudiate Con gressman Mann's leadership. l shall support Lenroot of Wisconsin for speaker when congress convenes."
 Break Stirs Congress
 WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-Congres- sional leaders tonight regard Repre- sentative Gardner's announced opposi- ton to Republican Leader Mann as of much importance since bitter fight on the Republican side of the House
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Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-24
Federal Board of Arbitration Hands Down Important De- cision Affecting Status of Adamson Law.
MEN ON THIRTEEN . EASTERN R. R. BENEFIT
Besides Eight Hour Day, Five Cents More an Hour Allow ed, and Overtime to Be at Pro Rata Rates.
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tBy llt't lew l-td-cu Nutt
 NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-An eight
 hour day, an increase in wages of
 five cents an hour, and straight
 pro rata overtime was granted
 to the members of the switchmen's
 union employed by t3 eastern and
 middle western railroads in an
 award filed here today by the
 federal board Of arbitration that
 heard their differences.
 Ire decision of the board had
 been eagerly awaited by the rail-
 roads in general, and the four
 major brotherhoods of railroad
 trainmen for what bearing it might
 have on the controversy over the
 Adamson act in which the eight
 hour day is a question at issue.
 Scent Increase.
 The decision says that eight hours or less shall constitute a days work" Gives "an increase of five cents an hour on the present rates Of pay, and rules that overtime shall be paid at pro rata rates" 10 be computed "on the basis of the actual minutes worked"
 Switchmen at present receive a max imum hourly rate of 40 cents. The award increases this rate to 45 cents so that, as explained tonight by Judge Charles B. Howry, chairman of the board. on the eight hour basis they will receive s3.60 for a days work. 40 cents less than they received un- der the ten hour basis.
 By working ten hours under the new rate they will receive s4.50. or 50 cents more than under the old rate.
 Will Hit Railroads.
 In statement appended to the award. by Judge Howry and Professor Jeremiah W. Jenks. the neutral mem- Ders of the board of six. it is declared that the long hours of switchmen do not imply excessive physical labor" that it has been established it will not he possible to make the actual eight hour day effective in the case of more than a small percentage of the switching crews" and that with the exception of one experiment. the testi- mOny was unanimous that the efEcien- cy of the switchmen on the shorter day would be only slightly increased so that the shorter hours would fall al- most entirely upon the railroads"
 Reason for Decision.
 While the switchmen asked for a 10 cent increase. the statement em- phssizes the point that the five cents advance is the largest given in any arbitration. The increase was granted. three neutral arbitrators explained. be cause of the high cost of living and
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MRS. SRoPHY HOSTESS

Mrs. w. H. Brophy. this evening at 7:30. at the Knights of Columbus Hall will give a Christmas tree with all of it's attendant fun to the Mexican chil- dren of the Warren District. The South Bisbee stringed orchestra will be on hand to furnish the music and Mrs. Brophy's children will be on hand to aid in the distribution of pres ents. fruits and candies to the small guests.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-24
BRIGHTEST CHRISTMAS DAWNS
 FOR WARREN WARREN DISTRICT IN |TS
 HISTORY; PROSPERITY RAMPANT

With prosperity rampant in the Warren District, and the horn of plen ty overfiowing. Christmas 1916, makes its bow to the people of this commu nifty. Certainly, never has there been a Yuletide in Southern Arizona where peace. prosperity and plenty is so much appreciated as at home this sea son.
 And as a token of the manner in which nearly every resident of the District feels this year. the many evi- dences of Christmas cheer are to be seen on every hand. From every hand the evidence of good will is apparent. Christmas, 1916. will live long in the annals of the Warren District.
 MUNICIPAL CHRISTMAS TREE
 This evening at 6:30 the Municipal Christmas Tree will be staged for the benefit of the youngsters of the War ren District at the Bisbee High school Nearly S1400 has been collected from various sources in the community and this will go toward making the occas- ion one to be remembered by the youngsters.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-24

RriZond --
 Sunday cloudy, snow in north, rain in south portions; colder Sunday.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-31
HITES RUN

Miss Alice Hardin is in Louisville
visiting relatives.
Richard Hawkins and son, Layman,
visited Fred Hawkins and family in
Tobiusport last week.
Rev. Russell Walker and Mrs. Walker
were entertained Saturday and Sunday
by Mr.. and Mrs. Cleye Miller.
Susie Johnson is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Chris Sable.
Frank Payne, of Hardinsburg, was
the guest of his sister, Mrs. j. E. Wag-
goner, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Thurman at
tended family reunion at Geo. Mays
Sunday.
Mrs. Orrin Hardin and daughter,
Elizabeth, visited relatives in Hardins-
burg Tuesday.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-31
CHAPTER XIX.
The Conference In the Castle.

NUMBER of men were seated
"a about long table in the cen
~ ter of this imposing chamber.
No one arose as Mr.. Blithers
entered the room and stopped just in
side the door. He was at a loss for
the first time in his life. His gaze
fell upon a huge oaken chair at the
far end of the table. 1t was the only
unoccupied seat that came within the
scope of his rather limited vision.
Was it possible that the big chair
was intended for him? If so, how
small and insignificant he would look
upon it.
After what appeared to him to be
an interminable length of time, but
in reality no more than a few sec
onds, a tall man arose from his seat
and advanced with outstretched
hand. Mr.. Blithers recognized Count
QuinnoX. the minister of war. He
shook that friendly hand with fer
vor that must have surprised the
count. Never in all his life had he
been so glad TO see any one.
"Let me introduce you to my col
leagues, Mr.. Blithers." said the count.
"Happy, I'm sure" mumbled Mr..
Blithers. To save his life he couldn't
tell what had got into him. He had
never acted like this before.
No one offered to shake hands with
him, although each rose politely.
even graciously. They even smiled.
He remembered that very well after
ward. He suddenly realized what
had got into him. 1t was respect.
"a chair. Franz" said the white
haired, gaunt man who was called
Baron Romano. "Will you sit here.
Mr.. Blithers?"
Mr.. Blithers sat down. He was
rather pleased to find that the big
chair was not meant for him. A
swift intuition told him that it was
reserved for the country's ruler.
"The prince signed the contracts
just before you arrived. Mr.. Blith-
ers," said Baron Romano. "The seal
has been affixed to each of the docu-
ments, and your copy is ready for de-
livery at any time"
Mr.. Blithers recovered himself
slightly. "You may send it to the
hotel. baron, at any time tomorrow.
My lawyers will have a look at it."
Then he made haste to explain: "Not
that it is really necessary. but just
as a matter of form" He sent an in
vestigating glance around the room.
"The prince has retired" said the
baron, divining the thought. "He
does not remain for the discussions.
CHANGING at the huge old clock above
the coor, the prime minister assumed
most businesslike air. at will
doubtless crafty you to know that
three-fourths of the bonds have been
deposited, Mr.. Blithers. and the re-
mainder will be gathered in during
the week. A week will give them suf-
ficient time. will 1t not. Count Lag
zar?"
~ may safely say that all the bonds
will be In our hands by next Tues
day at the latest" said the minister
Of the treasury. He was q thin. as
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-31

far from immaculate conception in
straw; instead of glittering Uni
form he wore a suit of blue serge anG
a peculiarly American tie of crimson
hue. He looked more like a popular
athlete returning from conquests
abroad than prince of ancient line
age. But the crowd cheered itself
hoarse over this bright faced young
ster who rode by in a coach of gold
and brandshed a singuiarly uEregal
chapeau.
His alert eyes were searching the
crowd along the street, in the bal
comics and windows with an eager
intensity. He was looking for the
sweet familiar face of the lOveliest
girl on earth. If she were there he
wondered what her thoughts might
be on beholding the humble r.
Schmidt in the role Of n royal prince
receiving the laudations of the low
ing multitude!
Passing the R.gengetZ, his eyes
swept the rows If cheering people
banked upon its wide terrace and
verandas. He saw Mr.. and Mrs.
Blithers well down in front, and for
d second his heart seemed to stand
still Would she be with them? 1t was
with distinct sense of relief that he
realized that she was not with the
smiling Americans.
Mr.. Blithers waved his hat and, IN
stead of shouting the Incompetent
sible greeting of the native specta-
tors, called out in vociferous tones:
"Welcome home! Welcome! Hur-
rah!"
ooh, what a remarkably handsome,
manly boy he is. WILL" sighed Mrs.
Blithers.
Mr.. Blithers nodded his head
proudly. "He certainly is. I'll bet
my head that Maud is crazy about
him already. She cant help it, Lou.
That trip on the Jupiter was god
send. Wen have plain sailing from
now on, Lou"
Mr.. Blithers indeed experienced
plain sailing for the ensuing twenty
hours. 1t was not until just before he
set forth at the next afternoon to
attend by special appointment a
meeting of the cabinet in the council
chamber at the castle that he en-
countered the first symptom OF
squalls ahead.
He had sent his secretary to the
castle with a brief note suggesting
an early conference. 1t naturally
would be of an informal character. as
there was no present business before
them. The contracts had already
been signed by the government and
by his authorized agents. So far as
the loan was concerned there was
nothing more to be said.
There was a distinct cloud on the
financial horizon. however. a vague
shadow at present. but prophetic Of
storm. 1t was perfectly clear to the
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-31

mobiles that when these bonds ma
tured Mr.. Blithers would be in a po-
sition to exact payment. and as they
matured in twelve years from date
he was likely to be pretty much alive
and kicking when the hour of reck-
oning arrived.
Mr.. Blithers was in the mood to be
amiable. He anticipated considerable
pleasure in visiting the ancient halls
Of his prospective grandchildren.
The first shock to the placidity of
Mr.. Blithers came with the brief note
in reply to his request for an infor-
NAL conference. The lord chamber
lain curtly informed him that the
cabinet would be in session at and
would be pleased to grant him an au.
dience of half an hour. depending on
his promptness in appearing.
Mr.. Blithers was not used to being
granted audiences. He consoled him
self, however, with the thought that
matters would not always be as they
we're at present There would be a
decided change of tune later on.
1t would be folly to undertake the
depletion of Mr.. Bllthers' first i'm
pressions OF the castle and Its glo-
ries. To begin with, he lost no small
amount of his assurance when he
discovered that the great gates in the
wall surrounding the park were
guarded by respondent dragons who
demanded his "pass." After the off,
GER in charge had inspected the lord
chamberlain card as IL he had never
seen one before. he tremendously in
dicated to a warden that the gates
were to be opened. There was great
clanking Of chains, the drawing of
iron bolts, the whirl of a windlass.
and the ponderous gates swung slow.
ly ajar.
Mr.. Blithers caught his breath
himself crossing the great hall in the
wake of an attendant delegated to
conduct him to the council chamber
his sensations are not to be described.
1t is only necessary to say that he
was in a reverential condition. and
that is saying a great deal for Mr..
Blithers.
He was ushered into chamber
at the opposite end of which was a
large. imposing door-closed. Beside
this door stood a slim, erect figure in
the red, blue and gold uniform Of an
officer Of the castle guard. AS Mr.
approached this rigid figure
he recognized friend, and a warm
glow pervaded his heart. There could
be no mistaking the smart mustache
and supercilious eyebrows. 1t was
Dank.
"How do you do?" said Mr.. Blith-
ers. "Glad to see you again" His
voice sounded unnatural. He extend
ed his hand.
Dank gave him a ceremonious sa-
lutte, bowed slightly, but without a
smile, and then threw open the door.
"Mr. Blithers. my lords" he an
and stood aside to let the
stranger in strange land pass
within.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-31
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