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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21
British Press Comment
on | Lloyd George S Reply

LoAQOns Dec. U.-fremler LlOyI
Georges reply to Germany's peace pro-
posal meets with chorus of approval in
the British press. and the general COM
ment is that If Germany really wants
peace she will. when the joint reply of the
Allies is received, state her terms which
can form a basis of discussion. The Man.
chester Guardian says:
Premier Lloyd George has not shut the
door on peace with that resoundng clang
for which some of his less balanced sup
porters in the press have been listening.
1t is true he insisted upon the impos-
sibility of accepting the German invita-
tion as 1t stands. In this he was ably
seconded by Mr.. Asquith and will be ap-
proved by the country. The Ger
man chancellor must be both more mod
est and more explicit before he can ex-
pect any favorable answer to his invi-
tation. But the real danger in the situa-
ton which his offer created was that
the Allies. this country In particular,
might be led into an abrupt and sweep
ing refusal. not merely of the actual in
vitation but of any proposal to discuss
peace terms. This snare Lloyd George
has avoided"
The Guardian says that as the speech
invited Germany to be more explicit I'VE
do not then cast out every idea of settle
ment and the neutral world cannot take
exception to this attitude"
The Guardian notes that the speech
contained no hint of the crushing of Ger
many but says discussion Of any matter
Is conditioned OH restitution. In the tru-
est form, it continues, reparation is I'M
possible. for the deepest wrongs cannot
be undone.
Security We can certainly require" the
Guardian continues. 1.-THE best security
is the firm, unbroken front of the ALI
ance, fortified when the war ends by a
universal league to enforce peace. In
such a league America would play a
great part and her presence alone would
be no small security
Expressing the opinion that Chancellor
Won Bethmann- Hollweg will admit on re-
Election that the proposals Of the Entente
Allies. as outlined by Mr.. Lloyd George,
formed basis for discussion, the Guard
ian says:
There is in this, as IN all countries at
war. great volume of opinion, too little
voiced. unfortunately, in favor Of Sc
rious effort on the part of Europe's
statesmen to put an end to the carnage
which is destroying the whole generation
of the young"
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REPLY
BEFORE CHRISTMAS

London. Dec. 2o-There is a strong
probability that Great Britain's note
in reply to the German peace proposal
will be made before Christmas. This
was the opinion in well informed gov
eminent circles today. where it is also
believed the reply will be brief and will
likely follow the lines OF Mr.. Lloyd
Georges maiden speech as prime min
lister insofar as it will leave the door
open for Germany to make concrete
peace proposals.
Great Britain's official reply to Ger
many as prominent officials preferred
70 term it, will be dispatched simulta-
neonsiy with that Of her allies. Ever
since the German note was handed to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21
House Independents to
Fight for Changed Rules

Washington. Dec. 20.-Independent
members of the incoming House of
Representatives are planning an or
zanization to work apart from both
Democrats and Republicans with the
Afowed purpose of enforcing radical
changes in the rules. Thus far no
plans have been made for voting as a
body in the speakership fight, but
such an arrangement may be attempt
ed later. Informal conferences among
independents now in Congress have
resulted in an agreement that some
thing should be done to give more pub
Lefty to committee work
At least one of the Independents has
conferred with Col Roosevelt over the
situation and seek further advice from
him on how to proceed.
Representative Randall Of California
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Greece ''Astonished' BY,
Tolerance of Syria Acts

Athens. Dec. 19.-(Via London) Dec.
ga note was presented by the
Greek government to the Entente Pow
ers last evening. 1t reads:
The Royal government learns with
establishment that large number of
revolutionists under command of Sc
ditious officers from Saloniki landed
several days ago on the island of
SYRIA despite the blockade the allied
fleet maintains, arrested all the high
functionaries and many notables and
committed all sorts of outrage, since
when it has continued to terrorize the
inhabitants Of the islands.
Later British warship landed A
detachment and arrested the chief of
police.
THE revolutionists spread their ac-
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p rorninent Men Sign
etition Urging Wilson
to Act on Deportahons

New York, Dec 20.-A petition signed
by persons promipent in all walks OF
life throughout the country and call
ing on the President OF the United
States to throw the whole influence
of his Office against the deportation of
the Belgians by the German govern
ment" will be forwarded to Washing
ton tomorrow, it was announced here
tonight by Elihu Root. A statement is
sued tonight regarding the petition
r
said:
'It is a response to the call Of the
President for the voice of the people.
Almost every city of the country sends
the names Of its eminent men,"
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the foreign office by the American am
bassader it has been the subject Of
discussions between Premier LLOYD
George and his cabinet council, which
meets daily. The note and the nature
or the reply also have been discussed
with Great Britain's allies and IL is
stated that these conversations have
progressed so rapidly that preliminary
drafts have already been made
II would therefore not be surprising
II the Allies replies were ready by the
end OF the week. Especially. it is said,
would this be true in the case Of Great
Britain's note, which the Prime Minis
ter Is declared to be about to dispatch
without delay.
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Detailed Account Of the
Sinking Of Ship Russian
and Death of Americans

Washington, Dec. 0.-A detailed &C
count of the sinking of the British horse
ship Russian, in which II American mule
teers lost their lives, reached the state
department today by cable from Consul
Keplinger at Malta. 1t says the steamer,
fighting through a strong gale and
drenching rain in the Mediterranean was
struck astern by what was believed to
have been torpedo, though no subma-
rine was seen. and that % men. including
the Americans, were drowned through
the capsizing Of a lifeboat when the crew
left the ship. Later a trawler came to
the rescue and took the Russian in tow,
but the steamer went to the bottom the
next day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

tlvities to other islands in the Archi.
pellago. where they committed dep
relations. made arrests and abolished
the legal authorities whom the govern
ment could not rescue on account of
the allies blockade.
The government is a11Dt astonish-
ed to see the allied .wafships permit
the revolutionists to perpetuate these
acts, since by its reply to the ulti-
matum on Dec. IA the government
gave the strongest proof of it's good
will toward the Entente"
The note protests vigorously against
the allied naval authorities tolerance
OF the extension of the seditious move
ment and the occupation of the is
lands OF the kingdom by the allied
authorities"
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Belgians Shot

Amsterdam, lvia London) Dec. 90
OF 20 Belghns sentenced to death by
German court. martial at Hasselt. Il
were shot last Saturday. says the
Maastericht Les Nouvelles. Forty.
four other persons were sentenced to
various terms OF penal servitude and
GA others ordered deported to Germany
The frontier correspondent Of the
Amsterdam Telegram asserts that,
many citizens of Client, who were de-
ported to the Somme front were killed
or seriously wounded recently during
a fight by French machine guns. The
correspondent adds that a thousand
men from Client are compelled to
work on that front and that 1000 more
are about to be sent there.
Les Nouvelles says a large number
Of young people from villages in the
Belgian province of Laemburg have
been deported from the commune Of
Virton among them children between
the ages of - and Is.
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The consul said he was informed tina,
the Russian was not under admiralty
charter, although she had delivered a
cargo of mules at Saloniki, the allied mt.
itary base in Greece.
The American government will make
inquiries at once to determine definitely
the status of the ship. If it develops that
she actually was a private vessel, the
German and Austrian governments will
be asked whether one of their submarine,
made the attack. Unless one Of the bel.
ligerents admits responsibility it Is re.
garded as probable that the nature Of the
explosion that wrecked the Russian may
remain a mystery. since no ono saw a
submarine or torpedo and the ship IL at
the bottom of the sea with her evidence.
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PLAN DIRECTION OF
next G. 0. P. CAMPAIGN

New York. Dec. U.-Declaring that the
Republican party lacks a leader, Charles
d. Hilles. former chairman of the nation
al committee. urged at a meeting of the
Republican Club here tonight that a con-
ference of men prominent in the party
councils be held in Washington within a
few months to plan for the next presiden-
tial campaign.
Other speakers urged the need of organ
izatfon. Senator John ". Weeks of Mass
achusetts asserted a man of experience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21
The Times

The bulk of the morning papers
agree that Premier Lloyd George ex-
pressed the views of the British ma
ton in his speech in the House Of
Commons dealing with Germany's
peace proposal.
premier Lloyd George" says the
Times. expressed the thoughts and
wishes Of the nation and laid down a
program which will command Its
hearty support" This is the tone OF
the comment in most of the other pa
pers which hold that the premier's an
swer and also Lord Curzon's speech in
the House of Lords are moderate In
phrase, firm and unanswerable in sub
stance" The papers declare that the
nation is prepared and will willingly
undertake all the sacrifices foreshads
owed and will face greater. privations
if necessary to ensure those ends OF
PREPARATION and security which the al
lies demand from the Central Pow
ers.
The Daily News
There is nowhere any hostile crit
icism OF the government declaration
but the Daily News contends that the
forecast of the measures for organic
ing the nation do little more than In
dictate that the policy of the late gov.
eminent will be continued and extend-
ed. 1t says if the new government sue
ceeds as well as it's predecessor the
nation will be grateful and that II IT
succeeds better the nation will be more
than grateful. At the same time the
newspapers point out the possibility OF
negotiations being undertaken not
withstanding the strong statements OF
the premier and Lord Curzon and their
endorsements by members of the late
government. Thus the Daily News says
that the door is not necessarily bang
ed and bolted and that the allies fiat
refusal of Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg's offer is not meant to indt-
cate that the allies do not wish peace.
but that Germany must ask 1t in the.
role of the vanquished and not the vic-t
tor. The News expresses the hope that
the allies will speedily agree on pre-
else terms on which they will be will
ing to negotiate.
The Mail
Even the Mail, which has always de-
manded extreme measures against
Germany, says: There is no obstacle
whatever to peace, if Germany really
wants it. She has merely to withdraw
from the occupied countries and we
are willing enough to discuss repara-
ton and guarantees for the future.
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MAINE BOY OF
MENTALITY

as Cambridge. Mass. Dec. 20-Thomas
:. Apernethy Of West Pembroke. Me-.
was given ranking of 100 per cent.
Tor mentality in a series of pschyco-
logical tests conducted recently by
PROFESSOR Hugo Munsterberg Of Har-
ward University. it was announced to-
day. Abernethy was the only one out
OF Professor Munsterberg's class Of
$40 to attain perfection, The lowest
rating was "a per cent.
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a Prohibitionist. indicated today the
nature Of the immediate plans. "
We are anxious that the rules be-
amended SO that the people may know
what their representatives are dojpRssSs
he said. THE present system oHJots
ing In the committe of the whole mA&eS,
1t possible for members frequently t4
conceal their votes on very intdArtAnt
proposals. think if We can remedy,
this situation and make some changes
In the method of reporting bills from
committees an independent Organise
ton will be worth while.'7 81
The personnel of the incomines
souse still is in doubt. Both Speaksy]
Clark and Republican Leader Maule1
declared today that their respectful
sides would have at least 21S votes,S
majority on the Speakership. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

A horse belonging to Frank Meaoer
and hitched to sled, became fright
ened hv the dropping of an icycle from
tho roof of the Hallowell House and
ran away Wednesday morning a.
about o'clock. The horse was hi'ch-
ed by a halter to post IN front OF the
hotel, but broke the neck strap "heh
it boited. The animal found his way
home but turned around in the yaro
and started on wild run ABOUT the
streets. The sled was demolished ana
the harness badly damaged before the
runaway was finally caught. Fortu-
nately no one was hurt.
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trained in the party councils should be
made national chairman. He suggested
that the various state chairmen meet and
elect one of their number to the chair
manship. Senator Weeks contended the
present methods of conducting campaigns
were both wasteful and inefficient. He
proposed return to party machines"
The national, congressional and senatorial
committees should work together and not
he said. and funds should be
collected by central bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, Capt. Joseph Allen.
William Houghtaling, late Co. L, End
Mass. Cav. has been granted a dis
Charge from the Home.
Charles B. Gushing, in charge of the
dressing room at the hospital. has gone
to Boston to pass the holidays with
his family.
The funeral of the late George p.
Brown was held from the Home chap
Ell at A. M. Wednesday. Rev. C. H.
Temple officiating.
The funeral Of the late Alonzo H.
Getchell was held from the Home
chapel at 3 A. NJ. Wednesday, Rev. c.
H. Temple officiating
Burroughs were granted Wednesday
to John F. Conway. Edward F. Rea
and Amos r. Ingham to Boston and
Alvin S. Doughty to Lewiston.
George H. Morrow Of Co H. and
Harold A. Ropach Of Co. M. have been
ADMITTED to the hospital.
The following have been sent ont
from the hospital julius M. Sargent
to GO. H: Lawrence Killea to Co. A.
and James Ellis to Co. H.
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England May Resort to
Absolute Prohibition

London. Dec. 2L-The newspapers learn
that the government is preparing meas
ures for the further control of produc-
ton and sale of alcoholic beverages,
which may go as far as absolute prohibit
ton. 1t is stated from one source that it
has already been decided that the manu-
facture and sale of whiskey in Scotland
will be virtually prohibited and that this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

The Hallowell Trust & Banking Co.
has secured some of the Mckinley Me-
mortal gold dollars which were author
lied by special act Of Congress and
but few were coined. The company will
supply patrons of the bank with these
gold dollars at the cost price as long
as they last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

is likely to be followed by similar step
in England and Wales.
AS regards Ireland, it is said that the
government from the first of January will
take over the Irish distilleres for the
manufacture of munitions, but that the
retail sale OF whiskey will not DO affected
as whiskey less than three years old can
not be legally sold and existing stocks
will be allowed to be consumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

from foor-McCourtney 8, II. Thyng 2,
Paul McGouldrick 2, stilphen, White
house, Cooper, Brown Simpson, Twitch-
ell. Goals from fouls-Simpson. Brown.
Referee. W. Johnson. Scorer, c. 2. Hen
ma. Timer, II. G. Goodman. Time, two
Ism. periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Stafford & Clearwater have pur-
chased of Mrs. Rich the wood lot ad-
joining the one she recently purchased
of the Bodwell Estate in the vicinity
of Meadow Hill. A considerable stump
age has already been sold to George A..
Palmer, local wood dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Rehearsals for the tWo-act comedy
The Girl Upstairs are progressing
favorably and large attendance Is
expected Friday night at the UniVer-
salist vestry when it is to be present.
ed by the members of the r. and Is.
Club Of the UniverSalist League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Hallowell Trust &
Banking Co. will be held at it's bank
ing rooms, No. 144 Water street. on
Tuesday. Jan. 8, 1917, at p. NJ, for
the transaction of the following bust
ness: First, the election of a board of
directors; second. to transact any 9TH
er business that may legally come be-
fore the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Miss Nellie Walker of Stonington,
who has been the guest of her sister.
Miss Albina Walker, for the past 10
days. left Wednesday for Rockland to
visit friends for few days before re-
turning home. Miss Walker is teach
er in the Grammar school at Stoning-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

In choosing gifts for your gentleman
friends you will find many suggestions
in. the fine window display of holiday
gods at Andrews Bros store. and
should test for yourselves the great
convenience and economy in buying at
their store.-Adv.
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WINTHROP

Miss Madeline G. Higgins Of Bruins
wick has been appointed teacher of the
Grammar school, grades seven and eight
in the village school, to succeed Miss
Mary Z. Marston whose resignation was
recently accepted by the school board
to permit her to complete her Normal
school course. Miss Higgins is a grad
uate of Gorham Normal school and a
teacher of experience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Regular meeting of Sanborn Lodge,
No. SO. I. o. o. F., at 7.30 o'clock this
Thursday evening. Nomination of Off
GERS and important business. All mem
bers are urged to be present.
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AUGUSTA LOCALS

Wendell c. Flint. lsS Cony street.
left Monday morning for Rockland 70
pass the Christmas holidays with his
father o. E. Flint of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Miss Irene Robinson, a student at
Colby College, arrived in the city We'd
| nesday to pass the Christmas recess
with her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs
Chester A. Fuller will sympathize with
them in the death of their infant
daughter, which occurred Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21
VARS TOLL or THE
BRITISH NOBILITY

London, Dec. 20-The new Almanacn
de Gotha's list of nobility fallen in tho
war includes 25s counts. 567 barons
and lass lesser nobility. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Supt G. II. Abbott left Wednesday
to join his family at Fort Fairfield,
where they will pass the Christmas
holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Supt. c. Fl. Abbott left Wednesday
to join his family at Fort Fairfield,
where they will pass the Christmas
holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

The Misses Roberta, Dorothy and
Althea Harvey, students at Colby Col
lege, arrived home Wednesday to pass
the Christmas recess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

A. c. Lindsey of West Gardiner was
among the out-of-town business Nisi-
tors in the, city "Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Hallowell Commandery. U. O. G. c.,
will hold its regular meeting this
Thursday evening. All members are re-
QueSted to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

The local churches will observe a
Week of Prayer with unoln services
beginning Sunday evening, Dec. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Mrs. S. G. Coombs and Mrs. E. c.
Douglass We're visitors in Portland for
the day Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

j. c. Rankin of Portland was a WIS.,
itor in the city for a few hours Wed
nesday, calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Wynan l.. Beal left Wednesday for
his home in Jonesport, where he will
remain over the Christmas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Miss Celia Smith, a student at Bate.
College, is passing the Christmas va,
cation at her home in this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

George Wentworth of Fairs Cove
was a Hallowell business Nlsltor oi'
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21
LOCAL NOTICE.

A gift of a Journal subscription
makes an acceptable gift: Advance
city rates-s5 year; $3.50 for mo-;
$1.25 for mo. On r. +. D. routes 81
a year; 81 for mo-. 81 for mo-
dec20-21
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Mrs. Malissa Partridge ana son Law
renee have gone to portland, where
she has employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

at Granite Hill Wednesday and called
on Isaac Bolt while there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

H. f. Baker of East winthrop was
a visitor in the city Wednesday, calieo
here on matters of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Alfred Hawks of Manchester was a
visitor in the city Wednesday on mat
tiers of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21
Hedriek and Condos> Winners

In the City League bowling contest
rolled Wednesday night with a large
number of spectators witnessing the
match, Hedrick and Condos captured
FIVE of the six points from Blair and
Lerette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21

Hallowell business visitor on Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-21
LOCAL NOTICE.

Tho Hallowell Trust & Banking Co.
are this morning distributing beau
1iful Osborne art calendars Should
any of the patrons of the bank fail
TO receive one, we would be pleased to
have them call and set one at the
bank. We also hope the public will feel
free to come to us to exchange
old currency for new crisp bills. We
shall also start the Christmas Club to-
day. dec21,1t