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NO PEACE NOW,
RUSSIAN STAND
Continued from page !

avoid mentioning the conditions OF
ave are sure that this new enter,
prise of the disturbers of peace VIII
lead no one astray; that 1T is con
demned TO failure, like the previous ell
forts.
n terribla responsibility before their
peoples. before all humanity, If they
suspended the struggle against Ger
many's latest attempt to profit by the
present situation to implant her hege-
mouv in Europe. All the innumerable
sacrifices of the Allies would be multi
enemy. who is exhausted, hut not yet
brought down.
The firm determination of the En-
tente powers to continue the war TO a
final triumph can be weakened by nc
illusory proposals OF the enemy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15

peace, with the apparent object OF en-
listing the support of the United States
Tor their present peace move. Some
Germans are ready TO admit the incon-
gruity of such suggestion from Ger
many. and they confess privately that
they believe the scheme is impracti-
cable. But as bait for ,dealsts the
idea has peculiar attractions. and the
present effort TO arouse a sentiment
for peace is aimed particularly at the
idealsts in belligerent as we'll as neu-
tral countries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
Kaiser Recruiting Agent
of Allies, French Says

Cardiff. Wales, Dec. IA. Field Mar
shall Viscount French, speaking here
to-day. said:
"Germany's so-cslled peace proposal
will only serve. like the Zeppelin raids,
10 draw this nation closer. The Kaiser
will thus prove our best recruiting
agent and his latest piece Of arrogant
insolence will only prompt us to addi-
tional efforts"
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would not by any means bind them to
a conference.
Germany for COnfereuC


The German view of the next prob
able step is that meeting Of represen-
tatives Of all the beligerents should be
proposed for d general discussion OF an
approach to a basis for peace. Ger
man officials here repeatedly have eX-
pressed their conviction that having
gone that far, the movement would re
suit in an actual peace conference.
The conviction of the Allied diplo-
mats. on the other hand, IS that Ger
many's terms, as outlined by the Ger
man Embassy here and as indicated by
the tenor of the German ChancelIors
speech, are such that discussion would
be fruitful of no conclusion.
But before approaching that stage
they seem TO agree that an inquiry to
the Central Powers for more informa-
ton of their proposal will be proper
and that il will develop the ground for
the next step.
The question Of a possible armistice
grew in interest to-day, as the general
feeling that an armistice was not pos
sible in an economic war was discounted
in Allied circles. where il was pointed
out that an armistice would not neces-
sarilv bring the blockade or the amass-
ing of munitions to an end. but might
merely effect a temporary cessation of
the lighting under the basis of the
status quo.
The only notice taken Of the situa-
ton in Congress to-day was in the in
PRODUCTION by Representative Gardner
of Massachusetts,, of concurrent reso.
luton to put Congress on record as op,
posed to any mediation by the United
States in the European war. The reso-
luton declares that "a premature and
inconclusive peace would fail 20 pun
ish the Central European Powers for
the unbounded misery which they have
brought on mankind" 1t was referred
to the Foreign Affairs Committee with
,,,4 di.cuecion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
BRAND FACING
BITTER CONTEST
Continued from page I

quarters? II these arc taken away
from him he is powerless. but II they
are left TO him there are two great
Headquarters. which does not seem
much Of a simplihcation. lie is SAID 10
be technical counsel to the government
but il i'm that capacity he has any
powers. then Nivelle becomes deputy
general.
Demands Action and Results
at is a funny way to reform for de-
cisive action which demands concentra-
ton Of authority. II he is 70 be teen
meal counsel only, the answer is tnat
this is no time for fancy decorations.
We have other things to do. Moreover,
what is the use Of troubling man VINO
has need of all his faculties with the
opinions Of a man without responsi-
bilitv. who only has become technical
counsel because he has left-never
mind for what reason-his post and
command France demands action
not for useless parade, but for prac-
teal results"
Charles Humber, Senator and one
of the leaders in the fight for more
and more shells and big guns, says Of
the new ministry:
Owe have some novelties offered 70
US. il seems. but see only the eternal
recommencement of the trying Of our
ratience to which We have for so long
been accustomed. There is the same
personnel I'm the government and the
same forms Of administration. II IS
true that there is little different dis
tribution in roles. but they always re-
semblc each other.
"The calling 70 some secondary
posts of few men not in Parliament
must not give us illusions. That
which counts IN the present crisis Is
rot the cutting down OF the number
Of advisers. but the spirit Of the com
mandcr What is needed Is men who.
having shown a clear understanding OF
the necessities of the situation, have
also the energy TO apply the pro-
gramme they have conceived.
Praises British Cabinet
Everything goes back in the asst
ANALYSIS 10 the question OF men -Whlch
must not be confused with the question
Of persons. England has to-day men az
its head who suit the positions they oc-
cupv They have been chosen on ac-
count Of the aptitude for the part they
have to play.
"With US, we are still worrying about
persons. Our councils are always domi-
mated by the formula: Never mind who
and never mind what; one can always
put any one in any place. Every one
finds it perfectly natural to revise his
own errors. TO repair the consequences
of his own false conceptions.
Between the two methods there is a
great difference. In England the gray
itv Of the hour has been understood.
II has been understood that the posts
OF government and command are heavy
charges. carrying terrible responsible.
tiles and risks that only strong men, OF
determined courage. can face.
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Add Million Men to Army

A supplementary estimate announced
at the same time provides for an sddi-
tional 100000 men Of all ranks for
The army service during the present
financial year The original estimate
was for 100000 men.
Mr.. Law in his speech explained that
the actual expenditure had exceeded
the budget estimate by S1,75000O,0OO.
owing to the increase IN munitions and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
Britain Spends l9 Billions;
Adds 100000 to Army

London. Dec. a. new vote Of
credit for 100000 600. making Eng
lands total so far authorized for the
war SlgI69. 600 OO was adopted unsni-
mously by the House Of Commons to-
day. Andrew Bonar Law, Chancellor
Of the EXchequer, announced that the
daily average expenditure Cf Great
Britain in the war had risen TO S2S,-
$4,000
THAT figure taxes the Imagination
he said. in discussing his motion for
the vote Of credit. 1T is a colossal
figure. but do not think it is al APP
nalling figure Financially We cannot
continue at the present scale indef-
nitely. All we can hope for is that We
can keep az that figure long enough to
heat our enemies. and believe we can
20 on long enough 70 make sure that IT
will not be from financial causes if VIC
fail 20 secure victory
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BAR
TO PEACE TERMS
Continued from page I

50 Japan looms as the probable sue
cessor Of Prussia after this war.
German circles here arc talking a
good deal about a league to enforce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15

additional loans TO Great Britsin's
allies and to her dominions. Loans 70
allied governments were S2,0OO,Oou
daily He said that, assuming that the
rate Of expenditure would be the same
"a az nresent. the vote would carry
them until February "a. The total for
the financial year would be Ss''oV'-
100000
The enormous increase IN output OF
munitions was emphasized by the
Chancellor. who said that II he could
Give the figures Of June, 1913, and
those of to-day the difference would be
almost incredible.
Praises Nations Response
Considering the nature of this coun,
FRY and how entirely its energies had
boen devoted 10 peace. VI Bonar Law
wont on. il was marvellous 10 consider
how She had been organized for war
No more striking proof or the Vl'aliIy
Of the country, from an industrial
noiDt of view was found than IN the
enormous extent by which the output
of munitions had Increased.
Referring 10 the increase IN loans 70
allies and dominions, the Chancellor
said il had gone large y to Great Brlt-
aims allies. the dOminions having peeh
able TO finance their expenditures.
These advances were just as much war
Expenditure. he said, as the amount eX-
pended on the British troops.
1.-TWO great advantages are pos
sessed by the Germans" continued Mt.
Law. cone is their preparedness tor
war. They have to-day another au-
vantage that is, that circumstances
have so fallen out that the control oil
all the resources Of our enemies are
practically in one hand.
Seeking Central Control
cone Of the drawbacks Of our alli-
ance. as of every alliance, is that 1t IS
very difficult to get this central control.
To secure it has been the object not
only Of this government, but OF the
governments of our allies, and a great
deal has been done in this direction
during the last year, and particularly
during the last six months.
In my belief. success in this war and
the rapidity with which we can bring 1t
TO victorious conclusion must depend
upon the extent upon which the re-
sources Of the Allies in men, money
and munitions can be pooled and
thrown into the common cause"
He asserted that there had been con-
siderable saving in some Of the miscel-
laneous expenditure, especially In re-
gard TO food and railways. A bargain
made with the railway companies had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15

Guaranty Safe Deposit Company
announces that on and after December l8 1916 will be
located in new quarters the southeast of Fifth
Avenue and Fortyhird through the Fifth
Avenue Office the Guaranty Trust Company OF Ne" York
Inspection is cordially invited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-15
Guaranty Trust Company
Of New York

Of New York
nourcc. that on and after December l8, 1910 ITS
r.e, , Office will he located at the southeast
of Fifth Avenue and Fory-third Street
Inspection of the new quarters is cordially invited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03
VenizeliStS Fire On
ROyaliSts in Athens

Royal Palace, Athens, Friday. De-
cember 10 p. m .-Barricading them
selves in the Offices of the Venizelos
newspaper "Hestis," a detachment OF
Venizelos troops kept up a fusillade
of shots this evening against the gov
eminent forces. Two marines were
killed from the windows of the palace
and a servant IN the palace was shot
By the police.
Following an exchange of shots be-
tween soldiers in the annex of the
British Legation and force OF Greeks
in the square in front Gf the legation
building. King Constantine sent a regI-
ment of sailors 10 guard the British
Minister'S house One Of the British
police agents in the legation annex
was arrested b. Greek. Thirty
Franco Italian prisoners were brought
into Athens this afternoon from
Rouen, where fighting temporarily had
ceased.
Fire from Houses
The number % killed and wounded
so far Is unknown, but the casualties
on both sides, it is believed. will be
proportionately heavy, owing 10 the
open nature OF the fighting, the
Frsnco-ltalians firing from the houses
and the Greeks shooting from their
barracks.
In several parts Of the city Greeks
we're fired upon from houses. ALI the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03

partment that pressed hardest getting
served first When Mr.. Lloyd George
was at the Ministry OF Munitions ne
was an FOR munitions. he was an Tor
shells; now 1T appears that he AT TOT
soldiers
"Thc cry be- for more home grown
com. and the fields are swept clear OF
laborcrs. The numbers Of our mer-
chant marine must be kept up, and the
army impounds the engineers. !t is
impossible that this universal slack
ness and indifference OF direction can
so on
Points 10 Foes Troubles
"The Westminster Gazette" presents
The other side Of the picture, saying
All the governments IN ell the coun-
tries al war are daily assaulted by poll
ticians. who think they could do bet
ter. or by considerable sections Of their
public. which arc alarmed or discon-
tented The German Chancellor has
barely held his own during this year
and in spite Of the drastic censorship
the German newspapers are one chorus
OF discomfort and complaint at the al
legged bungliug Of food supplies.
The Austrian Prime Minister can
not assemble his Parliament, and the
Hungarian has to close his abruptly
when the opposition gets too strong for
him"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03
ARABIAN KINGDOM APPEALS
Complains to United States of Turkish
Cruelties-Ansver Is Impossible

Washington, &c. 2.-The new King
dom of Arabia, organized 8 month ago,
has begun its Diplomatic career with
q vigorous protest "to the civilized
world" A copy of the communication
reached the State Department to-day.
IN the name Of justice and interna-
tioual law. we enter a solemn protest
10 the civilized world against the band
of unionists and afiliates which in
ficted all manner of cruelty on the
women and children of the innocent
population Of Alawsli, and is now re-
heating its elaborate acts OF cruelty
even at Medina, by sentencing the harm
less people and those of Alawali that
are still alive to death by hanging and
to forced labor"
How the United States can respond
is q problem. as the department has
not discovered how the new Foreign
Office can be communicated with. The
United States has no consular or dip
lomatic representatives in Arabia, and
has not been able TO acknowledge the
announcement of the Kingdoms organ
ization. 1t is certain, however, that
no definite action would he taken until
the end Of the war,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03
War Office Versions
of Rumanian Drive

Petrograd, Dec. 9.-TO-doy's off,
cidI report says:
In the wooded Carpathians the bat
ties for the domination of the heights
ten versts southwest of the village OF
Khryniov and east OF Kirlibaba are
continuing.
Transylvanie-In the valleys of the
rivers Trotus, Tcneponiach (Csoba-
nyos? y and Uzul hghting continues.
The enemy, displaying stubborn resist
ance. launched counter attacks against
our detachments, which have occupied
an entire range of heights in this re-
gion. The combats are excessively Bit
ter and prisoners are only being taken
in small numbers. In the Buzeu VAL
ley the Rumanians made further prog
ress northward.
Danube front-On the roads from
Pitesci to Bucharest, in the valley Of
the river Argesu the enemy conducted
PEELED a portion of the Rumanian
troops north of the Argesu to retire
slightly. All attacks south of this
river we're repulsed.
To the west of Bucharest, after per-
sistent attacks, the enemy succeeded
in pressing back the Rumanians toward
the river Argesu.
South of Bucharest all enemy at
tacks were repealed, and by n counter
attack the Germano-Bulgarian troops
have been driven from the villages of
Tzomana and Gostlnarl, which were
captured yesterday.
Dobrud ja-Our troops have gained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03
Defeat Attacks on Hill
1850 and Advance North
of MOnaStir
SOFIA ADMITS LOSS
OF CRUCIAL HEIGHTS
Tells of Bombarding the
Peaks Dominating leu
ton DefenCeS

London, Dec 2.-The Serbs pressed
forward at several points on the honas-
tlr front yesterday, in the face OF
stubborn opposition. On the heights
near Grunishte and at Kravitza gains
were made, according TO the Serbian
statement Berlin and Sofia, however
record the repulse of all Entente at
tempts TO extend their lines.
Efforts of the German and Bulgarian
forces 70 advance against the heights
east and northeast of Monastir broke
down under the fire of Allied guns.
Bad weather hampered operations to-
day.
yesterday there were local actions
at several points, especially at kra-
vita and on the heights about Cru
nishte. where our troops advanced, IN
spite of the enemy's strong resistance
saws the Serbian report. Eve frus-
trated an enemy attempt to attack Hill
1880"
I'm the region Of Monastir Mace
DOMAIN 'front.' We repulsed without DIFF.
ficulty attacks against the village OF
Trnova," Sofia announces. "Hill 124S
and the summit of Hill 1850, east OF
the village of Paralovo. were bonn
barded by our artillery
"On the Macedonian front advances
of the Entente northwest OF Monastir
and near Grunishte again were with
out any success says the German
statement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03
BLAIR THAW GOES ABROAD
Ayistor's Brother Undecided As To join
ing French Flying Corps.

Blair Thaw. younger brother. OF Lien
tenant William Thaw, the American
aviator flying with the FRENCH army.
sailed with his mother, Mrs. BENJAMIN
Thaw, aboard the Rochambeau, of the
French line, yesterday. Mr.. Thaw said
that he was accompanying his mother
TO assist her in travelling, and was un-
decided whether he would join the
French aviation corps. He has obtained
his civilian avistor's license at Mineola,
and expects 10 take out a military
nilot,s license at the Buc aviation field
near Paris.
Another passenger was the Rev. Henry
Russell Talbot, an Episcopal minister
from Astoria, Ore, accompanied by his
wife. DR.. Talbot said that he had been
III for six months, and as an expression
of gratitude for his recovery he had
enlisted as an ambulance driver in the
Norton. Harjes field ambulance service
on the Verdun-front His wife expects
to nurse in Lady Allen Johnstone's
hospital in Paris.
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shutters on the buildings were ordered
closed.
Chief Of Police Zymbrakakis. a
Venizelos adherent, has been removed
and the police force has been ordered
cleared Of all sympathizers with the
Venizelos movement. 80.
A. Phaleron three Entente Allied
torpedo-boat destroyers were lying
close in shore this afternoon. In
Pir9us there were no disturbances,
most of the Venizelos followers being
provided with arm bands Of the French
colois.
The clash with the Entente forces
BEGAN when Admiral du Fournet land
ed some four hundred marines at an
early hour to-day and marched toward
Athens. Selling Philopsppos Hill, over
looking the city. The Greek guards on
all roads leading TO the car ital refused
10 hermit a second marinl detachment
20 advance further. All trans between
Athens and Piraus were stopped and
no carriages were permitted to enter
the city.
In Athens there WAS intense ex-
element. Women, carrying loads OF
provisions hastily bought in anticipa-
ton OF siege, thronged the streets.
above which bullets were flying. Old
men, with hunting guns on their backs,
mounted guard at the street corners,
so as 10 release the soldiers for the
fighting outside.
Four hundred British marines rein
forced the French force in the Zap
peion. the famous industrial exhibition
building which lies at the south side
of the gardens of the Royal Palace.
Tho French had been there since the
clash some three weeks ago. From the
surrounding hills Greeks poured bull.
lets into the Zappeion. The Allied
forces appeared to be acting under
preconceived military plan which was
intended 20 spare the city as much as
possible.
Admiral du Fournet telephoned to
Premier Lambros at p. m, suggesting
an armistice. Before word could reach
all the Greek detachments posted on
the hills fighting broke out again. An
armistce finally was effected.
The Premier came to the palace Mt
1870 D. m. TO seek final instructions
from the King before comforting with
Admiral du Fournet. While the Pre-
mier was in the palace fighting began
again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03
T. ST. JOHN GAFFNEY SAILS
Ex-Consul Returning to Munich-Hits
British Censorship


Among the passengers sailing aboard
the Scandinavian-A liner Stock
holm yesterday was I. st. John Gaft-
ney, whose resignation as American
Consul at Munich was accepted four
months ago by President Wilson be-
cause of alleged pro-German sympa-
thies.
Mr.. Gaffney said that he expected TO
return to Munich TO visit his wife and
his daughter, whose husband, Baron
Won Wolf, was killed on the Somme;.
Asked if he expected any trouble
from the British authorities at kirk
wall. Mr.. Gafney replied: "Weil, the
British have always been overZealous
regarding my welfare, and | expect TO
be submitted to rigorous examina-
ton. However, | expect my country
to protect my rights, although since
the outbreak of the war Americans
rights on the high seas have been neg
ligible. -,
Every draft and money order which
| have sent my wife through various
banks and trust companies has been
confiscated by the British mail CEN
sors, learned shortly before my de-
parture."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03
Won DONOP OUSTED
AS ORDNANCE CHIEF

London, Dec. Major
General Sir Stanley B. ION
Donop was replaced to-day
as Master General of the
Ordnance in the British army
by Major General William /.
Furse. a member of the Gen
eral Staff.
Major General Won Donop
was the subject of a contro-
versy last year, when the
lack of guns and munitions
was a serious problem. Wis
count Haldane, former Sec
rotary for War. defended
him against charge that
his department had broken
down. and described him as
indispensable.
David Lloyd George. then
Minister of Munitions, later
said that Viscount Hsldanes
speech was incomplete and
inaccurate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03
GERMANS BEATEN OFF
IN SOMME ATTACK
Penetrate British Line Near lie
Sars. but Are Driven Out

London. Dec. "a small part Of
the enemy entered our trenches north
o. lie Sars con the Somme), but were
at once elected" says to-night's Brit
ish official report. There were heavy
artillery duels all along the Somme
and Ancre line.
Attention is turned again TO a.
front north Of Arras. an the neigh
bornood Of Ypres, Armentieres and
Hohenzollern there Was considerable
trench mortar activity on both sides
General Haig announces. "The enemy
was beaten OF in two dim futive raids
in the Souchez area after a feayy
trench mortar bombardment.'
North Of Dixmude there was VIC
lent bomb fighting" says the Belgian
statement.
Berlin mentions only artillery &C
+ivitv on the Somme, while Paris en-
phasizes a heavy Smelling of Naux by
the enemy.