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Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-24
CITY AND VALLEY

Epwo~th Ieague-The Epworth
League will hold it's usual meeting
Sunday evening at o'clock. Topic,
"How can make my home happier ~
Leader, Miss Ebler. Everybody in
ivited
! Business Meeting of League--An
important bsiness meeting of the Ep-
worth League will be held at the
Methodist church Monday evening at
Il s o'clock. All members are urged to
be present.
At Tulane Airdome-Two big fea-
lture pictures coming next week at Tu-
lane Airdome. Marguerite Clark on
Tuesday night in "Still Waters" and
Geraldine Farrar in Carmen" on
Thursday.
Was With Tenth.--E. E. Akers, jan
itor of the Rehkopf and Davis build
ings, was formerly with the Tenth
cavalry, which had the severe expert
ence in Mexico, having served eight
years III Tile OilteO ot'lSS S>fNSiS.
B0rn-In Ell Centre, June %, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Valley, daugh-
ter.
RedOndO After Business-W. A. Me-
Cammond, representing E. H. Wiley,
Redondo Beach City publicity man, is
in the valley in the interest Of the
beach city, which is soliciting a large
portion of the valley resort business
this season. Mr.. McCammond has an
interesting story to tell Of the attrac-
tions of the city he represents.
Sacred Concert-At the Christian
church tomorrow evening there will be
special program of sacred music,
which promises to be an event of much
pleasure. Professor Todd and the
choir will occupy the whole hour, be-
ginning at o'clock, and they will be
assisted by the male quartet and al
number of soloists. There will be spe-
cial pipe organ numbers by Professor
Todd.
Printers Called Out-The Imperial
Valley Typographical Union last
night called out its members employed
by S. E. De Rackin, publisher of the
Imperial Enterprise and the Brawley
Star, because Of violation Of union
rules by those papers. De Rackin hasI
been in bad odor for long time among|
the newspaper publishers and the
printers of the valley, and his unfair
tactics finally led to his offices be-
ing rated. De Rackin is the man
who for time was subsidized by the
Maier Brewing Company at $500 al
month, and when the subsidy was
withdrawn in revenge turned prohi-
bitionist.
At L. & S. Airdome-Manager Saw
yer of the L. G. S. Airdome announces
for tonight big seven-reel perform
ance with Fatty Arbuckle as the head
liner in the splendid comedy, "Fatty's
Tintype Tangle." Also on the program
are "The Cry Of Erin," drama,
'The Night Riders" two-reel drama,
and "The Model Husband" two-reel
comedy produced at the new Univer-
sal studios at Fort Lee. Sundays pro-
gram will feature Charley Chaplin IN
ssThe New Janitor." Other numbers
on the Sunday program will be "No.
13 Westbound," three-reel drama;
"A Pair of Skins" and Glove One
Another" both comedies.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-24

New and fresh stock Of Eastman Ko.
daks and supplies at Baldridge Drug
Co., tho new Eastman agency.--Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-24
service Wednesday at p. m. Yo
Christian Science Services.

service Wednesday at 8 p. m. You
are welcome.
Christian Science Services.
The Ell Centre Christian Science So
ciety holds services every Sunday
morning at II o'clock. Subject today,
"Christian Science" Sunday school
at 9:46 a. m. Wednesday evening tes-
timonial meeting at 8 o'clock. All
services are held in Davis hall, COR
ner Fifth and Main streets. Entrancs
on Fifth street.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-24

Eastman Kodak Agency now at Bal
dridge's. All new fresh stock. Devel.
oping and printing done-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-24

Get your Ladies Homo Journal. Sat-
urday Evening Post and Country Gen.
tleman ct Brad's Smoke Shop-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-24

For Sale-1N -inch Winona wagon,
with rack and springs. Ed Royce, 6S2
Main, 80
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-24

Dr.. ". E.Lyons, osteopathic Physician,
1916 Dunaway Bldg. Phone 1l5--Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-24

Fire insurance with brick storage.
See Ed Royce, Transfer and Storage.
ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-24

San Francisco Grain.
San Francisco, June 24.-Wheat-
Firm.
Barley-Easy; December 1.39 7.2.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-24

Brad's Smoke Shop for fresh Ci-
gars and Tobacco. Wholesale and re.
tail.-Adv. 8
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
ASQuith, Victor at Latin,
Lost to Man with Punch
Lloyd George Outgeneraed in Dramatic Duel of Words
Substituted Action for Phrases and Won
Fallen Premier Dehed Foes Before King.
By ARTHUR S. DRAPER

patient, stubborn and trusting. Prece-
dents have become almost extinct, new
ideas and new blood have come into
their own. the people have grown rest
less. determined, suspicious and eau
tious.
New forces are at work in the coun-
try. Actions and results alone Will
satisfy in the future. If the change
means anything it is that the people
have spoken. II the leaders fail TO
lead. the people will.
Behind the scenes the dramatic incl
dents are even more interesting than
those on public stage. II the CORE
spondence between David Lloyd George
and Herbert II. Asquith is made public
il will make interesting reading.
That it will become public is doubt
full. Asquith is a marvel at word
Juggling. He can write letter Of
dismissal which makes The recipient
feel as if he had won first prize in a
s1,O0O,OOO lottery.
Lloyd George was never president
Of the Oxford Union, and will never
take first honors as a classical stu
Continued on page 8. column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
Lansing Recalls 'Verge of War" Statement;
New Wilson Note May Explain to P0lDer'
LANSINGS TWO EXPLANATIONS
OF VIII SONS PEACE MOVE

Washington Dec q-Secretorv of State Lansing issued the fol-
long ate this afternoon to correct earlier one y h
had dy interpreted that President Wilson
had sent his to the bgen because he feared the United
States Od become inroed in the The second statement to
loed conference Which Secretary summoned By the
President. II says
have learned from several quarters that wrong I'M
preston made by the statement which made this
morning, and | wish to correct that impression.
Nv intention was to suggest the very direct and
sary interest which this country of the neutral ma
tions has in the possible terms which the begerents may
have in mind and did not intend to intimate that the
government considering any change in its policy of
neutrality which has consistently pursued in the face of
constantly increasing difficulties
| regret that my words open to any other con-
struction as now realize that they | think that
the whole tone and language of the the begerents
show the purpose without further comment my part
needless say that unreseedy in support of that
purpose and hope to see it accepted
In his earlier statement Mr. Lansing said:
sending this will indicate the possibility of be-
ing forced That possibility ought restrain
ing and soberng safeguarding American rights also
serve to conclusion of the Neither the Pes
dent myself regard this peace note it is merely
get bgents define the end for which they
fighting
The reasons for sending of the follows:
1t isn't had mind when the
sent but more rights becoming involved by the
bgeents both Sides that the situation becoming ncreas
ingy critical.
by that that we are drawing the verge of
and therefore entitled to know exactly what each
begrent seeks in order that regulate conduct the
future.
has sounded No consideration of the German
speech Lloyd
in the formulation The only thing the
did delay few days not decided to send it until
Monday the difficulties that face the President
might construed toward and aid
of He specifically that that the
fact in the document itself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
BERLIN DENIES
OFFER IS TRICK
HoIIweg Sincere, Press IN
sists-Disarmament
Is Urged
BY ERNST KAHN


lBy wireless to The Tribune. Vi, sayvl.
Berlin, Dec. 21.-The whole Ger
man press. including the pan-Ger-
mans. with their far extending as
pirations, ana the most radical so
cialists, express astonishment that
the Allied press and several of the
enemy's statesmen should consider
that the peace offer of the Central
Powers is amusing" "a ludicrous
trick" or a deception" and charge
that it is not sincerely meant.
All the German papers agree that
the offer is true and earnest one;
they declare that the government, in
view Of the internal strength and
recent military victories, is in posi-
tion to move for peace without in
curing any suspicion of weakness.
The hope is everywhere enter
tanned that after the belligerents
meet. according TO Bethmann-Holl-
weg's proposal. the desired result
will not fail, even if it comes only
efter long and hard work. The
papers consider it unlikely that the
leading statesmen of the Entente
countries should wish TO continue the
awful carnage on account of any
differences which they may hope to
make in the final peace terms by
longer fighting.
The press emphasizes unanimously
that mediation by any neutral is out
of consideration this was written
before the publication in Berlin of
President Wilson's recent motel, and
that the intention is only to consider
direct negotiations between the bel
ligerent powers.
Some organs, however, express the
hope that the neutrals will come to
understand more and more that the
offer is of real value, their influence
thus contributing indirectly TO the
realization Of the hopes for peace.
The "Frankfurter Zeitung" en-
phasizes in a prominent place The ar
pument that if peace should come at
lonttnued on page Q, column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22

London, Dec. e-This is the end Of
frenzied week Long years hence
BrItons will read with smazement OF
the series Of crises IN the first week Of
December. 1916. in the midst of the
great war. and wonder whether their
forefathers had gone mad.
In the centre of the maelstrom one
loses perspective, all sense Of direction
The chaotic situation with its kaleido-
scopic changes confuses the mind. II
is difficult TO find fundamentals; 20 un-
derstand the forces which brought
about the upheaval; TO fathom the
depths Of the cross-currents OF per-
sonsl and party aspirations.
Time alone will prove whether Brit
ain has come through this period Of
stress a stronger, more determined ma
ton, with her forces closer knit for a
successful prosecution of the war. The
people have more confidence in their
leadership, but that leadership faces q
staggering load Of responsibility.
No people have been more governed
by precedent than the British; no
people have clung more desperately TO
the old way; no people have been more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22

But now that Mr.. Lansing, speak
ing with the authority of the Presi-
dent. has definitely disclaimed such
a right, and promises that whatever
the outcome of the peace talk the
United States will endeavor TO main
tain its policy of neutrality, the note
loses much of its irritating char
acter.
It still is regarded as untimely,
as it is felt the President might have
waited until the German proposal
was disposed Of; but there is little
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22

fear that il will arouse real resent
ment in the Entente capitals.
Count Won Bernstorff conferred
with Secretary Lansing to-day, and
it was understood that the secretary
had explained President Wilson's
action in addressing the telligerents.
The dispatch of the notes brought
the greatest array Of diplomats to
the State Department seen there in
months. The German. British, Jap
anese, Italian and Brazilian am
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
IRISH REBELS GO FREE,
CHIEF SECRETARY SAYS
Can Be Released Without Risk
Now. Duke Declares

London, Dec. 21.-The government
has decided to release The Irish prison
ers who were interned after the re-
bellion in Ireland. Henry +. Duke,
Chief Secretary for Ireland. announced
&, the House Of Commons to-day:
",Tbe time has come when the ad-
vsntages OF releasing these men fsr
s,.n'sfob the risk. and | have so ad-
ViscS the government. Steps, there
&C.. were taken to-day TO proceed
nth nth the leas, possible delay. TO return !,
he interned prisoners TO their homes
According TO the statement OF the
Secretary for Home Affairs IN tne
House OF Commons laat October mere
we're SIS Irishmen interned IN eohhee'
t,on with the recent rebellion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
WILSON'S NOTE
STIRS BRITISH
Comes as Thunderbolt;
"Unfriendly," View
of One Faction
By ARTHUR S. DRAPER
iRy Obi. % The Trlbune

London, De-. 2l.-President Will
sons request for the terms on which
Great Britain is willing TO make
peace was received here Wednesday
night, but will not be published till
the Friday morning papers. ] un-
derstand that the delay in publica-
ton was due to the desire to have
the note appear in all the Allied
countries simultaneously.
AS the general public has no
knowledge of its contents it is i'm
possible to say what the effect will
be. How the government will take
it also venture no opinion, but it is
safe TO say that the public will De
even more surprised than those who
already know its contents.
Unfhendly After Premier's Speech
The few members Of Parliament
who have seen copies of the note are
greatly surprised. One member,
representing rather a large group,
stated tonight that he considered it
a rather unfriendly act toward this
country, coming as it did on the
heels Of Lloyd Georges speech.
Another, representing a small
group, declared it the best kind Of
a Christmas present.
Had the note arrived two months ago
il would have met with quite a differ
ent reception from that which i is
now likely TO get. Conditions are
changing so rapidly that il is almost
impossible 10 know just how the coun-
try will receive the proposal
There is a certain class here which
is firmly opposed to having Wilson act
az mediator, and mas been holding 70
this opinion FOR many months. On the
other hand, there are many favoring
him beyond all others.
Tried to Head OG Wilson
For some months before the election
there was a feeling here that Presi-
dent Wilson intended 10 offer himself
as a mediator, but when the election
passed without such a move there was
a sigh of relief and a general feeling
that now no move would come from
Continued on page ?, column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
STARTS LOO MILE FLIGHT
Man Leaves Atlantic City 10
Palm Reach in Hydroaeroplan

Atlantic City, n. J, Dec. 2l.-h'
Kenneth Jaquith. a young Chicago
aviator, scared into the air in his
hydroaeroplane this afternoon, ana
started for Palm Beach, Fla, l'lOo
miles away, as nonchalantly as II ne
were going up for mere trial SPIN,
With him went his mechanic, hoy
Schneider. Of Ithaca, y. Y.
Jaquith is Harvard graduate. VINO
took up aviation as a sport after fnish-
ing college three years ago. lie pc
came fascinated with the art OF nyihs
and now plans 20 establish an aviation
school AT Palm Beach.
Virginia Beach, 2l0 miles down the
coast was scheduled as Jaquith's hrst
stop on his trip. From there he WI VII
nroceed south by easy stages. Inc
ksro Club Of America credits Jaquitn
With the worlds record for the great
est number OF fights without an aeei-
dent. His total is more than 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
BOON,
SAYS SCHWAB
Arrival Will Add to u. S.
Prosperity, Asserts
Steel Man

Charles NJ. Schwab, chairman Of the
board Of directors of the Bethlehem
Steel Company, last night gave the an
swer, at least so far as the steel in
dustry is concerned, to the all-absorb-
ing question: what will happen when
peace is declared"
Mr.. Schwab's answer was entirely op-
timistic.
"some see disaster il peace comes
he said, "but look upon peace as a
blessing, and should rejoice in it il it
came. But we all want a conclusive
peace. and not a peace which merely
presages another war"
Mr.. Schwab was speaking as the
guest Of honor at the Lotos Club. He
declared that in his firm judgment the
profits Of peace would far outweigh
the profits OF war. As proof OF his
faith that the output OF rails, ship
building materials and structural steel
would exceed by enormous quantities
the present output Of armor. ordnance
and munitions, he pointed 20 the slOO,-
O00. 900 building and construction pro-
rramme which the Bethlehem Steel
Company plans for the next few years
A slight drop in prices might follow
the declaration of peace, he said, but
no acute depression, in his opinion,
could be looked for until more than
three years ahead.
Plea for Merchant Service
He made plea for a merchant
marine, lower tolls for American ships
in the Panama Canal. for greater in
dustrial cohesiveness and preparedness
and in a patriotic outburst offered the
use Of the Bethlehem works TO the
government to turn out materials "at
their own price"
Mr.. Schwab was introduced by Frank
r. Lawrence, president of the club.
as a "Aeld marshal of industry" who
had been transmitting iron into gold
until il had become commonplace.
"Under wise laws, IL we can only
get them" he said, american indus
try need not fear the competition OF
any other people, and this will be more
emphatically true II we cease TO be the
great, supine. helpless giant that we
are to-day, and place ourselves IN
position to command and, II need be,
compel the respect of mankind
In praising Mr.. Schwab, Z. G. Grace.
president of the Bethlehem Steel Com
pany. for the first time publicly con-
frmed the truthfulness OF the rumorss
prevalent soon after the beginning OF
the war to the effect that German in
Continued on page Q. column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
RESENTMENT IN ENTENTE CIRCLES

As pointed out in The Tribune to-day there strong
resentment in Allied circles the apparent fact that Mr.
Wilson had assumed the right propose peace negotiations
Entente sympathzers pointed to the Civil War situation,
when President Lincoln denied that the neutras had such
right of interference though their plight at that time
near being inoerabe that of the United States is
TODAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
CHANGES IN SITUATION ADD
TO GERMAN ENTHUSIASM
Diplomats Skeptical of Peace Outcome, but
Believe Bellgerents Will Answer Wash
ington Promptly-U-Boat Menace Is
Said to Have Influenced Wilson
From Thr Tribune Bureau J

Washington, Dec 2-Two attempts were made To-Day
Robert Lansing Secretary of State to interpret the fes
dents peace note Monday to all the begerents
Mr. Iansngs statements contradictory Inc secoho
was an anoogv for the first Both resulted adding confusion
already complicated situation
The first statement by the Secretary was made shortly
before noon to-day group of Washington correspondents
Mr. Lansing informed that people believed tnat e noe
was designed the German overtures DIS
claiming this Mr. Lansing dictated statement IN which ne
made the assertion that the United States had been
the verge of and that unless came soon there was
a possibility of our being forced into It,
The effect was electrical There CONSERVATION IN
dnomac circles The stock market broke as the
news of Mr. Lansings statement got the wires President
Wilson promptly heard of it and sent hurry call Tor the
Secretary of State at to the White House.
Emerging from the conference with the President Mr.
lansing announced that he would have another statement
SOON He Immediately began the preparation of this and read
to the correspondents at 345 o'clock Mr. Lansngs attl
tude showed deep chagrin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
PUNISH FOE,
LAW DEMANDS
Chancellor RebukeS M. p.
Who Suggests a Com
promise

LONDON, Dec. 21.-There vas fur
ther discussion of Germanys peace
offer in the House Of Commons to-
night. Sir John A. Simon. on behalf
of himself and a group Of followers,
gave unqualified support to Premier
LLOYD Georges speech in the House OF
Commons, and then Hastings B. l..
Smith. Liberal member from North
ampton, dressed in his military uni
form. sounded a new note, urging that
the German proposals be allowed to
see the light OF day.
Andrew Bonar Law, Chancellor of the
Fxcheauer and member of the War
Council. promptly rose in behalf of the
government and declared that II the
tone of Mr.. Smiths speech permeated
the country. then all the blood and
treasure which had been spent in the
war would have been spent IN vain.
ANY understanding" said Mr.. Smith
in his address, "is that the reply or the
Premier to the German note was TO the
effect that the door was not yet closed
That il wise answer, and the best
possible answer at this state.
Put II Up to Germany
"The German proposals should be al
lowed 10 see the light OF day. II they
disclose an aggressive purpose, then the
German people will realize that they
are not suffering and dying for their
mere existence, as they have been told.
II il were put 70 a vote OF the
men at the front whether-provided we
could obtain guarantees that our nom
orable obligations would be fulfilled
we should then make serious effort
10 get the parties togetsher, then | am
Continued on page 2, column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
KAISER TO SEE GERARD
ON MEDIATION BY U. S.

London. Dec. 2l.-In Ber-
lin diplomatic circles. says an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Amsterdam. it is un-
derstood that the German
Emperor will at an early date
invite to headquarters the
American Ambassador, James
W. Gerard. to discuss with.
him possible American medl-
alton and action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
SAYS WILSON FEARS CLASH IS NEAR

Mr. Iansngs morning statement entirely confirmed the
theory printed The Tribune this morning advanced by
the Pre- sidens friends That theory that Mr. Wilson mas
live fear that the United States cannot much longer stave
off clash with Germany He knows that Germany has pre-
pared new fleet of submarines which will be ready IN few
weeks and believes that the German threat of rgtfuness
will be carried out unless the Allies accepted the Kalsers
profer of peace
The effect of Mr. ansngs second statement was to alter
materially the position Of the United States in the sta
on Mr. Wilson's plainly nsinuated that the United
States was projecting itself into the situation matter of
right because its position neutral was becoming in
olerable."
Mr. Iansings statement accented this but the second
statement made appear that President Wilson had merely
offered his services friendly way to be accepted or re-
ected as each begerent might deem fit with possibility
that the result could affect the present status of the United
States as neutral In fact stated authoritavely by
high Administration official after Mr.. Lansings second
statement that supplementary note might be sent to make
perfectly clear that the United States not presumng
to claim the right of mediation.
As result of this attitude, the feeling in Entente
quarters improved decidedly is felt that the Allies
will be free the proposal of the German government
and the offer of President Wilson according to their
interests npreudced by the fear that uncompromisng
answer might ALLEVIATE American sympathy
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W WEATH H f R

r,oudy Friday, followed by snow or
ain Saturday, probably fair and
somewhat colder; moderate
northeast winds, beoom-
ing variable.
Full Report on Page ~
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Put II Up to Germany

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