, 1916-12-16

thus transported slaves to an unknown des-
tinalion and to unknown fate. To put an
end TO tins, to arrest this htlIlSh scourGa
which at this moment lacerates the whole of
Northern France aud Western Russia here
Is but Que way open, and that Is collective
action on the part of the neutral nations.
And for you citizens of the mi.htIest OF The
neutral States, it is i'll our opinion the right
and duty to take the leadership upon you,
ibis tyranny is not to he borne in patience.
and the neutral nations can no longer stand
idly by. while in wes'e ru Europe The most
primitive laws of humanity observed even
by civilized races are trampled under foot.
We appeaI to You to urge your Government
to energetic and decisive action, aud to call
upon the other neutral natioIs to rally around
you. We do not hesitate to take it up
on ourselves to speak with firm con
vietion in the name of Immunity and our
hope is firmly fixed on that sense of Justice
which has always formed Que of the most
cherished traditions of citizens of the United
States. Americans, we ara convinced hat
you will not disappoint our expectations"
london, Dec. II h-FndaN'4 session of
the Council of the Empire marked on epoch
in the evolution of Russian legislative insti-
tutions, says the "rlmes" Petrosrad corre-
spondent. The Council by an overwhelming
majority adopted the resolution urging the
formntion of a Government capable of work
ing Jointly with the Legislature and the elimj-
nation of irresponsible Influence from State
affairs. The Upper House therefore in every
essential signifed is solidity with the Duma
and the country.
New York, Dec. 12th-The United States
army transport Summer. bound from Colon
10 this port with army officers, troops and
civilian passengers, ia hard agtounl Oh the
New Jersey coast off BaInegat. Two coast
guard cutters under forced dranght are rush.
ing to the4elief of the I a Isport and are
expected to reach it about noon. The ship
sent out calls tor help after striking la'e last
night. The Transports normal complement
is II officers and a crew OF 118, but she has
been carrying many soldiers stationed at
Panama to and from the United States.
Paris. Dec. IL I'M. BRAND announced
today that he had completed The recon.
struction of the Cabinet and that the list
will appear in tomorrow's journal Official"
The Premier is expected to make a state
ment in Parliament tomorrow.
Rome, Dec. 14th.-A decree was issued
today placing the consumption of fresh meat
under Government control after January 1st.
A central Committee will fix the number of
animals to be slaughtered each week. The
sale of meat will be prohibited on Thursdays
aud Fridays and The sale of poultry per-
mitted only on two days weekly. Arrange
ments will be made to assure a supply of
meat to the sick.
Washington, Dec. 11th.-A third com
munication WIS sent today by the State
Department, 10 Great Britain and France
regarding a safe conduct through the
Allied blockade for Count Tarnowski, the
new Austrian Ambassador to the United
States. The communication says that again
this country regnrds the unhindered pas
sage of the Envoy as a part of the
admitted rights of diplomatic intercourse
aud reiterates the opinion that the Allies are
acting beyond their rights in attempting to
hinder such Intercourse between this
country aud Austria. The note is very
explicit in pointing out that this Govern
ment does demand a safe conduct for Count
Tarnowski in its own name, but is merely
explaining what it regards as the information
al law in the matter.
Berlin, December 18th. Germany and
her Allies today proposed to enter forthwith
on peace negotiations. The prop sitions
which they will bring forward are according
to DR.. Won Bethmann Hollweg appropriate
for the establishment of a lasting peace.
qho f,Iiou;no annonncamant was Diven ont