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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
PRUSSIAN POLAND
NOT IN KINGDOM
Advantages of New Nation
to Germany Explained
to PruSSian Diet

London. Nov. 21.-Before the Prus-
sian Diet yesterday Count Friedrich
Won Loebell, Minister Of the Interior,
said no part Of Prussian Poland would
be incorporated in the new Kingdom
of Poland, Reuters Amsterdam CORE
spondent cables. The Polish question
was debated by the Diet, and Count
Won Loebell, the correspondent says
made the following declaration;
"The government takes its part OF
the responsibility for this step OF
world-historical importance in the
confident expectation 1t VIII be TO the
advantage of the German Empire ny
closely connecting the Polish state
with the German Empire and with the
Aust;o-Hungarian monarchy. We nope
the German Empires safety VIII Tor
ever be secured against the East IL
is unnecessary TO say that every inch
Of ground in the eastern frontier DIS
tricts Of Prussia is sacred and m
alienable No Prussian can think
otherwise.
"The government confidently expects
that Prussian Poles. without prejudice
20 the Polish national feeling, will live
more and more up to their duties as
Prussian citizens"
The minister promised for the
period after the war reorganization
laws concerning Prussian Poles, and
said future decisions of the govern.
ment would be guided by goodwill
toward the Polish population.
DR.. Pachnicke said that the legal
privileges which Prussans enjoy could
not be denied Poles much longer, but
Eve expect from Prussian Poles close
cooperation for the economic and po-
litical prosperity of the state"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
ARTILLERY DUEL
VIOLENT IN WEST
Fog and Rain Prevent In
fantry Fighting and
Hamper Airmen

London, Nov. 21-The violent artil-
lery duel continues along the Ancre and
Somme fronts. but in the last twenty
four hours there have been 10 infan-
try movements Of importance at any
part Of the battle line. British patrols
carried out successful raids on the
enemy's trenches at Gommecourt, the
northe1nmost point Of the great July
offensive, and at Roclincourt and Ypres.
The hiers Of both sides took the air
Yesterday. but fog and rain prevented
the carrying out Of large scale move
nents. French bombing planes
dropped about 100 shells on the enemy
bivouac behind the Somme front, while
British machines worked with the ar.
ullery in Smelling German defences.
Belgian aeroplanes fought twenty-five
engagements during the last week, fell
ing several hostile machines.
The renewal Of the infantry battle
on both fronts is expected as soon as
the weather clears.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Berlin Denies Firing
on RoWanmOre'S Boats

Berlin. Nov. 20 (via London, Nov. 2D.
Secretary Joseph c. Grew, Of the
United States Embassy. received to-
day the German reply in regard to the
sinking of the British steamer Rowan
more and three steamers which were
lost in September. In regard to the
Rowanmore the German government de-
MES that the submarine fired on hfe-
boats containing members of the crew
and maintains that the men on the
Rowanmore owe their lives TO the pre-
cautions taken by the Germans and the
skill with which their operations were
carried out.
In respect to two Of the remaining
steamers in question, the German gov
eminent states that they were not sunk
nv German forces and maintains that
the Antwerpen, the third steamer, was
DESTROYED in full accordance with the
rules OF international law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Plan to Deport 100000,
Belgian Minister Says

Washington. Nov. 21-H. Carton De
Wharf. Belgian Minister of Justice, has
sent from. Havre the following cable
message to Miss Mary Pattern, regard
ing deportation Of Belgians to Ger
many:
News from Belgium describes situa-
tion horrible. Over 10000 men al,
ready deported for military work AMID
awful scenes; number proposed 3OO'OVV'
Stop II, please. Get influential frlendS'
Start strong campaign of opinion which
might possibly prevent extensive slave
trade. Implore your help in name OF
humanity and honor Of mankind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Offers $4,000 Prize
for Sinking U-Boat

London. Nov. 2l.-Robert
p. Houston. member Of Par
lament from Liverpool and
head of the Houston line OF
steamers. writes TO The
Times" urging that the Brit
ISL marine take sea law into
its own hands and arm ships
against submarines regard
less of government restnc-
tions.
Mr.. Houston offers the
British master Of any British
merchant ship $4,000 for
each German submarine he
sinks. up to a total Of fifty,
between now and May 81.
Last April Mr.. Houston
issued a warning to the ma
ton IN regard to the scarcity
OF shipping and urged that
neutrals be compelled to use
intcrned German ships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Petrograd, Non. 2I.-To-day's off

Petrograd, Non. 2I.-To-ddy's off,
cioI report says:
Rumanian front: In Transylvania, IN
the Alt Valley, the enemy continued MS
attacks with the usual force. Onder
pressure of the enemy the Rumanian
troops are retiring slowly southwark.
In the jul Valley the Rumsnians, I'M
der the pressure Of superior enemy
forces, retired to the region OF fiiiiasn'
Saronica, Nov. 21.-The official
communication from Serbian head
quarters today says:
Despite the stubborn resistance OF
the enemy. the Serbians advanced
northward and occupied the village OF
Rapesh. North of Suhodol the Ser
bans defeated the Germans, forcing
them to beat a hasty retreat. A great
number Of prisoners, Germans and Bull
garians, and considerable booty were
captured. In this retreat the enemy
abandoned a quantity Of stores. en-
cheering materials and other material
Paris, NoU. 2f.-To-doys official
report says:
Army Of the Orient, Nov. 2l.-To
the north Of Monastir rearguards Of
the enemy, supported by strong detach-
ments % artillery, are being strongly
pressed by the Allied troops.
To the west Of Monastir Italian
forces have repulsed a violent counter
attack, delivered by attachments Of the
enemy from the mountainous region
Of Muza, seven miles southwest Of
Monastir. We have occupied the viii
lage Of Krani, on the eastern bank Of
Lake Presba
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Recognition Refused Poland

Paris, Nov. 21.-The Swiss govern
ment has decided not to recognize the
newly created kingdom Of Poland, &C
cording to a Swiss dispatch to tho
Radio Agency. The dispatch adds that
the decision will not be made public
until after the war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
WARNS NORWAY ON WAR
Stockholm Paper Says Sweden Will Not
Fight Germany

Stockholm. Nov. 21.-The "Bagblad,
in an article referring 10 the prospects
OF a crisis between Norway and Ger
many, warns Norway against "policy
Of adventure declaring that Sweden
is not prepared to follow Norway in
such p policy 20 the danger Of her own
interests. The newspaper adds that
Sweden must not imperil her friendly
relations with III, only power on which
she can rely for support if "a certain
situation threatening her national ex-
istcuce should arise"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Taft Speaks in Brooklyn

William Howard Taft addressed an
audience Of $500 persons at the Brook
lyn Academy OF Music last night under
the auspices of the Brooklyn Institute
of Arts and Sciences. He spoke on the
League 10 Enforce Peace, foreign mis-
sions. the Young Mems Christian As
location, unity OF Protestant churches,
he implied obligation in the aceumule-
ion Of "blood-stained gold" AID ether
'opics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Mackensen to Join Drive

Some critics here interpret Macken-
sens recent retirement in the DobrudJa
as a deliberate move 20 concentrate MS
troops on the Danube near Sllestria
preparatory to joining with talkenhayn
in a drive on Bucharest, The German
commander is known to have extensive
river forces at his command, and 1t IS
suggested that he plans to transport
big units across the Danube at TINS
noint and move on the capital as soon
ss his fellow commander is ready to
ioin in the movement on the west.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Norwegian Steamer
DESTROYED by U-Boat

London, Nov. 2t.-The master and
part Of the crew Of the Norwegian
steamer Finn landed to-day and re-
ported that their vessel had been sunk
by a German submarine.
The steamship Director landed eight
members of the crew OF the Greek
steamer Marie y. Roussos, which cap
sized. The other members of the crew
were drowned.
Athens. Nov. 21.-The Spetzaes was
tornedoed bv submarine this morn
ing. At least one life was lost.
The foregoing probably refers TO the
Greek steamship Spetzai, of 1904 tons
gross. owned in Pireus. There. IS also
Greek battleship Spetzai, which IN
September was reported from Athens
to have joined the Anglo-French nava
forces in Greek waters. She displaces
4sO4 tons and is an old warship
which was reconstructed in 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
CRAIOVA FALLS
TO THE INVADERS
Continued from page I

only line OF retreat lies along the
Danube. =,
Whether they can reach tho safety OF
the territory east of Craiova before
Falkenhayn's troops drive southwark
70 the Danube and cut them off is
matter of speculation. Even if they
are able 20 escape, the evacuation OF
Orsova will give the Teutons complete
control of the Danube as far as III.
mouth of the AIT River, great adyan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Official Statements
on Western Front

London, Nor. 21.-The official bull
letin tonight says:
During the day there was consider
able hostile shelling against our front
on both sides OF the Ancre. Yesterday
our airplanes cooperated successfully
with or artillery. Two Of our machines
are missing.
The afternoon report says:
During the night our line was heavily
shelled southwest of Grandcourt. To
the right Of our new front a hostile
patrol fell into our hands Enemy
trenches were successfully raided at
Gommecourt, Roclincourt and Ypres.
Paris, NoU. S1.-To-night's official
report says:
The afternoon report says:
Artillery activity was maintained
last night 10 a notable degree IN the
regions Of Saillisel and Douaumont.
The night passed in relative calm
everywhere else on the front
Berlin, Nor. o1.-To-day's official
report says:
Army group Of Crown Prince Rup-
precht -Our artillery was IN action
against hostile batteries and points Of
support. The effects Of the lombard
ment were visible
A lively hostile FIRE was directed
against our positions on both sides o.
the Ancre and on St. Pierre Naast
Wood. There were no infantry engage
mcnts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22

Falkenhayn mas come into rlch
grain country in Western Wallacnia.
The swiftness Of his advance probably
prevented the Rumanians from destroy
ing the crops or food supplies. Huge
quantities of grain are known TO nave
been stored in Craiova.
The Teutons' forward drive in the
Alt Valley continues. Several lmpor-
tant towns and heights south Of the
Soaueni River were wrested from the
defenders to-day. II the movement in
this sector develops in favor OF the
Germans as rapidly as that 10 the west
the Rumanians will soon lose Pitesci
and the whole region Of the AIT valley.
SarraiI Continues Advance
Neither the British nor the French
press takes the news of the Rumanian
defea. with the ostrich-like indiffer-
ence Characteristic of the attitude o.
the Teutonic press in tho face of dis
aster. II is frankly admitted that the
fears of the Allies during the last
month have about been realized.
The full story Of the Rumanian blum
der-or. rather the combination OF
blunders which made the present STU
alton possible - remains TO be told
The German invaders are bound 10
profit materially, while the military
command Of the Central Powers VIII
gain the support Of the people az nome
at critical time.
Among the Allies there Is no depres
sion. but rather a stronger determine
ton to fight harder than ever. Inc
Allied offensive at Monastir is tns
immediate solution. Continuing tneif
pursuit Of the badly dIsorganized Bul-
CARS. the Serbs and French are steadhy
pressing northward from the new cap
i,al toward Prilep and the Bapuna
Pass. despite the bulwsrking OF inc
Bulgarian ranks with German rem
fOrccments.
Seven Villages Captured
The villages of Orahoyo. Vranovtsi'
Ribartsi, Hilyanik Novak apd Suhodoi !,
all in the sector east and northeast OF
Monastir, have fallen before the on
slaughts OF the Serbs, who have swept
in many prisoners and war material
Between Presba Lake and the Cerna
the German Bulgar forces have also
been thrown back. the village OF krano
falling into the hands OF the Ailes'
West of Monastir the Italians nave
beaten back enemy attacks ana are
preparing 20 move forward and JON
forces with the Serbs and French along
the Albanian frontier
The Teutonic forces are taxing up
their stand along a prepared line some
seventeen mi4es to the north of Mon.
astir, running along the Topo icnanl
range and through the villages of kle-
pao and Kanartlachi as far as me
Viocho ridge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Children's Movie Law Upheld

Albany, Nov. 21.-The constitutional
ity of the law prohibiting the admis-
sion of children under ten years to mo-
tion picture theatres, unless accom-
panied by parents or guardians, was
upheld by the Court Of Appeals to-
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Forces Big Concessions
from Government Hostile
to People
NATIONS POLITICAL
AWAKENING SEEN
Public Makes Itself Heard
and Obeyed for the
First Time

Petroerad. Nov. 2l.-Deyeiopments IN
the last few days. which witnessed the
recovery Of the Russian nation from n
most serious political crisis. make II
now possible to describe briefly condi-
tons and events which brought about
a collision between the government ana
the Duma and for a time threatened
most serious consequences.
stripped Of the tanglc OF alarming
rumors and palpable exaggerations
which magnifed the prevailing unres,
IN a chaotic state. the past crisis mas
been nothing more or less than an IN
cvitable clash between the present CAB
met and the insistent voice OF puoilc
opinion, which more and more loudly
protested against the government
Agreement Is Reached
In the opening session of the Duma
The storm broke. but the situation has
now cleared. The appearance OF the
War and Marine ministers at the FRI
dav meeting Of the Duma and their
cordial greeting OF Professor Paul
Milukof. leader of the Constitutional
Democrats, who made the principal at
tack on the government, again gave
promise of a impeachment between
tho Duma and the Cabinet.
Professor Paul Milukoff, leader OF
the Constitutional Democrats, said to-
day:
81 regard the trouble as definitely
over. The War and Marine ministers
have shown their sympathy with the
Duma. and the Duma feels, and mas
felt. confidence in them. The Duma
can go on with its appointed tasks
the chief Of which is the reorganlza
ton of the Zemsky unions and all the
channels by which supplies are han
died and distributed
The Associated Press is informed or
the best authority that an agreement
has been reached which has entirely
satisfied the representatives OF the peo-
pie. The nature OF this agreement
probably will be disclosed in the course
Of a few days. g.,
The event is interpreted generally
as a victory for the Duma. Its chiet
significance is the political awakening
of the entire nation and the develop
ment Of real public consciousness
which. perhaps for the first time in
Russian history. has become artlculate
and can be ignored no longer.
End All Peace Talk
Among the effects expected from the
present agreement is the final burial OF
all rumors of a separate peace and OF
the influences which gave rise TO them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Chinese Minister Dismissed

Peking, Nov. 2l.-Sung Hurr.y
Minister Of the Interior, has been AZ,
missed because Of controversy viii
Tuan Chi-Jui, the Premier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Opposition to DepOrta-
tions Brings Down Sc
we're Penalties
SEVERAL PAY S125
RANSOMS AND RETURN
Lord Robert Cecil De-
ClareS Germans Break
Promise TO Cardinal

London. Nov. 21.-The Belgian Refu-
gees Committee al Flushing has petit
tiCncd Queen Wilhelmina Of Holland to
ntercede with Germany to stop the de-
portation Of Belgians. according to an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Am
sterdam.
The deportation is continuing, re-
rcrts from Holland say. The refusal Of
certain districts to help the German
authorities in their "slave drives" IS
being met with severe penalties and
more drastic measures.
As result Of tho refusal Of the Com
mon Council OF Antwerp to deliver lists
Of the unemployed to the Germans,
cables Reuters Amsterdam correspond
Cnt, Belgian men of all classes are
being called to tho police stations for
examination. These men are said to
have the choice Of a German labor con-
tract Of three or six months or imme-
date deportation TO Germany
The Amsterdam Telegram" is quot
ed as stating that an official letter has
been sent to all burgomasters demand
ing lists of unemployed. under penalty
Of deporting citizens Of all classes to
Germany.
Return on Paying Ransom
Several Belgians who have been de-
ported have returned to the country
after paying a ransom 20 the Germans,
according TO the frontier correspondent
Of the Telegram" The Germans first
demanded 1000 marks $3.50. the cor
respondent adds, and then reduced it to
500 marks (E125), when the bait failed
to catch any Of the prisoners.
In the House Of Commons to-day
Lord Robert Cecil. War Trade Minis
ter. confirmed a statement which had
been made on the floor that $4,000 Bel
gan men had been deported to work in
German coal, iron and steel industries
% the Rhine province and Westphalia
After the surrender Of Antwerp the
military governor gave Cardinal Mer-
iItf NOltUiu written assurance ludA
no Belgians would be deported and that
this assurance was confirmed by Field
Marshal Won der Goltz, now dead. who
at the time was Governor General OF
Belgium. Lord Robert added. He said
that the German officer under whose
orders the first deportations from
Flanders were carried out, was former
ly governor Of Brussels. and was di
rectly responsible for the execution o.
Miss Cavell"
Freedom Only Solution
The British government. Lord Robert
added, would support every Belgia
protest, but the only way 10 solve the
question was "to prosecute the war
with all our powers and make it a
cardinal point to secure the Liberation
of RrIcrran fqrrifCrtr arI Do1f,fap 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Vienna, Nor. 21.-The War Office

TleNIu, 4VUU. IT TIC VUT OYtCe
communication to-day says:
Front of Archduke Charles Francis:
The allied (Teutonic) forces fighting on
both sides of the jul Valley have
driven back the enemy and are now
approaching Craiova. East Of the Alt
River we have gained footing on the
heights south of the Soaueni River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Refuse 10 Surrender Arus

"The Crown Council mas deeis.1 4.
principle TO refuse 70 surrepss, ~.
arms and munitions Of Greece IA ~.
Allies, as demanded By Vice-Adni,,l ~ -
Fournet. the commander Of the An
feet. King Constantine, on leaving n.
palace after the meeting. was eks.,.s
by crowd which was waiting ths ,a,
ference's decision. 1t Is unders.ood 49,,
Premier Lambrcs will remain ia pOr,,
for the nresent" TU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
AUSTRIAN ENVOY
TO LEAVE GREECE
Du Fournet Refuses "a
Delay Deportation Of
Teuton Diplomats

London, Nov. Pin respon.
Allied demands the Austrian ~. ~
has decided to leave Greece ,,,a.,'
to an Athens dispatch under vested.
date.
A Reuter- dispatch says a della, 4.
msnded by the Austro- Germ., a.,
mats in their deportation from In s''
has been refused. and tia, Al ~
leave Athens Wednesday morpi,, w
adds: u
"The main discussion AT mi,
ing's (Monday's) session Of the c'n'
Council was regarding the refu.., 80,
the Austrian and German minis,... y
accept Vice-Admiral du Fournet'. az, :
to leave Greece, and the stti,uS. !, 80
taken by King Constantine in n. =
Of their demanding his proteetie, WIZ
1T is learned that Premier r..
France, in a telegram 70 the Kj,s
gested that he seek a reeonefs..s'
with ex-Premier Yenizelos and d.. do
war on Bulgaria. '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
Freedom Only Solution

The British government. Lord Robert
added. would support every Belgia
protest, but the only way 10 solve the
question was "to prosecute the war
with all our powers and make il a
cardinal point to secure the Liberation
of Belgian territory and Belgian citi.
zens from this opnres SION
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22

lies through the Spanish-American
committees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22
End All Peace Talk

Among the effects expected from the
present agreement is the final burial OF
all rumors of a separate peace and OF
the influences which gave rise to them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-22

London, Nor. e1.-The official bull
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-19
Of
||Leaders in
| theLea9ules

: Chicago. Sept. 1s.-Brooklyn lost
around In the National League race to-
day by dropping half Of a double
header to Cincinnati while its chief
rivals. Philadelphia and Boston, were
beating Chicago and st. Louis. respec-
lively. The result cut down Brooklyn's
lead over Philadelphia to one game
and over Boston to two and a half
games. The standing:
Clubs Won Lost P. G.
brooklyn 81 IS $685.
Philadelphia so IS .5925s
Boston II IS .5S333
Boston went back into first place i'll
tho American League race winning
from Chicago while Detroit lost to
Philadelphia. Because the champions
have played fewer games. they have a
slight margin in percentage over De-
t-oit, but the difference between the
teams cannot be reckoned in terms Ct
games Chicago Is in third place. a
game and a half behind the leaders.
Clubs Won Lost P. c.
Boston 81 SO .57s57
Detroit SO 81 1852
Chicago 81 62 .5664S
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-19
CONFLICTING
CLAIMS ON THE
Paper STRIKE
At WESTbR00K

. Westbrook. Me-, Sept. 1s.-Confiict-
ing claims were made tonight by the
leaders of the striking paper makers
at the S. D. Warren mills and the mill
management. The leaders said that 900
men are out. and Joseph A. Warren.
the resident manager, admitted that
600 have struck. Mr. Warren said that
seven of the IL machines are running.
but the strikers claim that not more
than two of the machines are man
ned by full crews. Tonight the
strikers held a parade in which about
700 participated, and mass meeting
was held at River Bank Park. the
speakers being James T. Cary. presi-
dent of the International Papermakers'
Union, NJ. ]. Parker, vice president,
and Charles Roux, q Portland labor
leader. The speakers demanded recog-
milton of the newly formed union and
also said that the strikers wanted to
do away with Sunday labor. It Is un-
derstood that a determined effort will
be made to induce the 200 women in
the mills to join the union.